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NYFN 47 :Boogaard vs Blackburn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Unashamed. John Henry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Nova!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Henry.
An inside leg kick from Henry misses.
Henry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Henry as he connects with a hook.
Henry scores with a jab.
Nova steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Henry. That one must have hurt.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry throws a leg kick but Nova sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Nova - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Henry 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 Nova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nova drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Henry defends it well.
Henry misses with a takedown
enabling Nova to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henry on the side of the head.
Henry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
Henry sets himself, and Nova steps forward looking for the clinch! Henry avoids it this time.
Nova misses with a lunging right hand
and Henry counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nova goes for a double leg but Henry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henry continues to drive forward.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt
and Nova counters with a series of strikes. Henry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Nova throws a shot to the body.
Henry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nova slips a straight right by Henry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nova on the side of the head.
Henry throws a leg kick
letting Nova counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Henry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Henry trying to control the position but Nova is working away.
Henry throws a strike aimed at the side of Nova's head but Nova avoids it well.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nova keeps working.
Nova is looking to regain half guard here but Henry keeps moving and retains side control.
Henry working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries for a kimura but Nova is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry is looking to take a break and control but Nova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nova is looking to regain half guard here but Henry keeps moving and retains side control.
Henry lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nova keeps working.
Henry cracks Nova with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nova can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nova wants to control but Henry postures up.
Henry cracks Nova with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Henry trying to control the action but Nova is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry is chipping away with strikes.
Nova is rocked!
Nova is looking for a sweep.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nova keeps working.
Nova is trying to control Henry's posture but Henry avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Henry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Henry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a two punch combo.
Nova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nova throws a series of punches but Henry avoids them all with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henry, as that shot connected.
Nova blocks a leg kick.
Nova is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Henry takes a swing at Nova's ribcage but misses.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nova moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova throws a right hand that misses
and Henry lands a stunning uppercut that sends Nova to the mat!
Nova is still in real trouble! Can Henry finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nova is hurt! He's hurt bad - Henry fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nova from any more punishment! Congratulations to Henry! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry!
John Henry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael D Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D Amato comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mike Tyson Post-Fight Interview with Jim Gray kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Michael D Amato is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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226 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sanford Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael D Amato!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanning misses the shot to the body.
Fanning takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Sanford Fanning has been cut.
Fanning slips under a jab from D Amato.
Sanford Fanning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Fanning avoids it well.
Fanning throws a lazy right hand but D Amato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
D Amato lands an overhand right.
Fanning misses with a left hand
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
Fanning slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Fanning misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from D Amato! But no joy.
Fanning cracks D Amato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
D Amato takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Fanning misses with a hook to the body
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning misses with a left hand
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Fanning.
Fanning throws a body shot but no joy.
Fanning misses with a left hand
and D Amato counters with a crisp one two that drops Fanning! D Amato thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fanning to his feet! Fanning is in big trouble!
Fanning misses with a left hand
and D Amato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fanning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and D Amato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
D Amato scores with a jab to the body.
Fanning is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Fanning takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! D Amato cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sewy Cide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sewy Cide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monster Hero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero slips a jab and a cross from Cide.
Hero has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cide is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cide swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cide throws a lazy uppercut
and Hero counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Cide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cide throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cide misses with a jab to the body
and Hero counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Cide misses with a punch to the body.
Hero blocks a body shot from Cide.
Hero avoids the elbow strike from Cide, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Cide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Cide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cide's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cide prevents the takedown attempt.
Cide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cide backwards.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Cide gets through Hero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hero works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hero preventing the sweep.
Cide is looking to stand up but Hero isn't so interested in that idea.
Cide is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hero won't allow Cide to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cide seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cide wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Hero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cide throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hero tries to move into range but Cide moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cide was covering up waiting for the punch and Hero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hero postures up.
Hero stopping the sweep attempt from Cide.
Hero throws a strike but Cide rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cide trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cide tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Cide trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cide slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cide trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Cide controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cide tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hero has his foot on Cide's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cide works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Sewy Cide will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hero cracks the inside of Cide's front leg.
Hero slips under a jab.
Cide misses with a wild combination.
Hero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cide connects with a body shot.
Hero avoids the body shot from Cide.
Cide throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hero takes a swing at Cide's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Cide - just one landing.
Hero shoots in but no luck this time.
Sewy Cide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero moves out of range as Cide strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero checks a low kick from Cide.
Cide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
An attempted straight right counter from Cide misses the target.
Hero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cide scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sewy Cide is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cide defends it well.
Sewy Cide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cide thuds his right hand into Hero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cide takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cide with a jab.
Cide misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Cide.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hero! But no joy.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Cide moves out of range easily.
Hero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cide.
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!
Hero moves into the clinch successfully.
Cide tries to work over Hero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero can't get the takedown.
Sewy Cide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monster Hero.
Hero tries to throw a body punch but Cide avoids it by throwing Hero back against the cage.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hero.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hero takes a shot to the head.
Cide struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Cide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cide is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cide throws an elbow but misses.
Cide misses with a punch to the body.
Cide lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hero or not.
Hero is breathing heavily.
Cide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Cide's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hero's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
Cide can't find room to land a body shot as Hero controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Cide as the two fighters clinch.
Hero blocks a body shot from Cide.
Cide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Cide.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cide misses with a body punch.
Cide misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Cide.
It looks like Monster Hero has been cut.
Nice body punch from Cide.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cide tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Cide back against the cage.
Hero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cide lands a hook that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cide lands a nice uppercut.
Cide can't find room to land a body shot as Hero controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hero lands with a right to the head.
Cide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sewy Cide has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cide works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cide's efforts to push away.
Cide scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sewy Cide dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monster Hero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cide lands a right hook to the body.
Cide lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cide is looking to clinch.
Cide misses with a straight left.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cide throws out the jab.
And Hero tries to counter it with a takedown but Cide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cide moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cide moves into the clinch.
Cide stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hero fails to pull guard.
Cide wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hero.
Cide takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cide blocks an uppercut.
Cide misses with a punch to the body.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Cide lands a right hand.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cide blocks an elbow strike from Hero.
Cide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cide.
Hero works on Cide's body with a couple of short punches.
Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cide lands with a hook. Hero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cide just misses with a punch to the body.
Cide throws a combination that misses
and Hero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hero there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cide throws a lazy uppercut
and Hero counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cide tries to avoid it but Hero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cide to the ground. Cide escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cide swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Cide there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cide gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hero forces Cide back against the cage and clinches.
Cide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monster Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cide.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Cide wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cide throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
Cide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cide misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cide working aggressively here.
A short right from Cide.
Cide lands a hook that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cide gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sewy Cide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monster Hero.
Cide scores with a hook to the body.
Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cide working aggressively here.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Hero blocks a body shot from Cide.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cide throws an elbow but misses.
Cide trying to stall but Hero improves his position.
Hero blocks a body shot from Cide.
Cide tries a body shot but Hero blocks it.
Cide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cide fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cide throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hero is rocked!
Hero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Cide finish him?
Cide can't find room to land a body shot as Hero controls the action.
Hero seems to have recovered his senses.
Cide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cide tries a body shot but Hero blocks it.
Cide blocks a body shot from Hero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Hero.
A short body shot lands from Cide as the two fighters clinch.
Hero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hero lands a shoulder strike.
Cide blocks a body shot from Hero.
Hero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero takes a shot to the head.
Cide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sewy Cide showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cide, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sewy Cide!
Sewy Cide seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Hernandez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Bomb tries to land a leg kick but Hernandez saw it coming and moves away.
A Bomb slips a jab from Hernandez.
A Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but A Bomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. A Bomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A Bomb throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hernandez avoids it.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hernandez.
It looks like Hector Hernandez has been cut.
A Bomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
A Bomb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range and A Bomb settles back down.
A Bomb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A Bomb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by A Bomb.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but A Bomb circles away and keeps his distance.
A Bomb jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A Bomb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
A Bomb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A Bomb avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
A Bomb moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A Bomb lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection.
Hernandez looks winded!
A Bomb throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A Bomb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
A Bomb throws a leg kick which misses Hernandez's front leg but catches the back leg as Hernandez tries to avoid it.
A Bomb slips a straight right by Hernandez.
A Bomb connects with a looping right hand.
A Bomb throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
A Bomb throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
A Bomb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by A Bomb.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A Bomb gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for A Bomb.
Still in the clinch, A Bomb scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Bomb blocks an elbow strike.
A Bomb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on A Bomb - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A Bomb prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but A Bomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Bomb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from A Bomb.
A Bomb blocks the elbow strike.
A Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by A Bomb.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb avoiding damage as Hernandez throws knees to the body.
A Bomb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A Bomb lands an uppercut.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from A Bomb.
A Bomb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hernandez lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from A Bomb as the two fighters clinch.
A Bomb'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.
Hernandez lands with a left to the head.
A short left from A Bomb.
A Bomb pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A Bomb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but A Bomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Bomb is trying to maintain a safe position but Hernandez gets an underhook and turns A Bomb into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Bomb.
A Bomb blocks a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
A Bomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernandez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hernandez throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Hernandez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A Bomb swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
A Bomb half committed to a counter leg kick.
A Bomb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
A Bomb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A Bomb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a left hand
and A Bomb counters with a low kick, right behind Hernandez 's knee.
A Bomb throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Hernandez finds it's target.
A Bomb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by A Bomb. A Bomb obviously looking to wear him down.
A Bomb throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A Bomb lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Bomb connects with a leg kick. Hernandez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A Bomb throws a push kick but Hernandez slaps the foot to one side.
Hernandez tries to clinch but A Bomb is having none of it.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but A Bomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Hernandez backs away, A Bomb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A Bomb has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
A Bomb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hector Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Bomb throws a head kick that half lands.
A Bomb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
A solid body kick from A Bomb.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but A Bomb moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hernandez drops his hands for a split second and A Bomb immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Hernandez face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. A Bomb follows up with a right hand that knocks Hernandez into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Calm Like A Bomb!
Calm Like A Bomb thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Puukko Bulevardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulevardi comes to the cage accompanied by Northern Kings - They Don't Really Care About Us. Dust has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Puukko Bulevardi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Puukko Bulevardi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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154 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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puukko Bulevardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust sizes up Bulevardi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Bulevardi's head coaches at gym closing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dust slips a jab from Bulevardi.
Dust misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Dust. Beautiful body shot.
Bulevardi throws a big shot that misses.
Dust tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bulevardi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Dust lands a head kick!
Bulevardi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bulevardi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dust counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bulevardi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dust.
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!
Dust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulevardi.
Dust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dust throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulevardi throws a hook but Dust blocks it.
Star Dust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulevardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dust.
Dust misses with a few strikes there.
Bulevardi misses with a wild body shot.
Dust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulevardi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dust.
A low kick from Dust is predictable there
and Bulevardi counters with a shoot takedown. Dust fights it but they end up in guard.
Bulevardi trying to control but Dust is working from the bottom.
Bulevardi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bulevardi trying to control but Dust is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust looking for a sweep. Not yet Dust, not yet.
Bulevardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Bulevardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dust has his foot on Bulevardi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulevardi works his way back into a safe position though.
Dust pulls Bulevardi in close to his closed guard and prevents Bulevardi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dust keeping full guard, as Bulevardi tries to pass.
Dust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dust looks to land a right hand but Bulevardi moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust misses the shot to the body.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulevardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Bulevardi misses with a wild body shot.
Bulevardi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bulevardi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bulevardi checks a leg kick.
Dust is looking to chop away at Bulevardi's legs.
Dust is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bulevardi rather than just go for the knockout.
Dust misses with a wild body shot.
Bulevardi swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Dust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Bulevardi with that takedown attempt.
Dust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulevardi manages to avoid it.
Dust plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bulevardi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dust tries to avoid it but Bulevardi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dust to the ground. Dust escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dust gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bulevardi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi throws an elbow that misses. Dust uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bulevardi's guard. Nice move by Dust!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulevardi controls Dust momentarily but Dust frees himself.
Dust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bulevardi trying to keep a closed guard but Dust is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Heavy Metal inform me that Dust has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dust keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bulevardi's head.
Dust avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dust sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bulevardi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bulevardi has closed the distance and engaged Dust in a clinch.
Bulevardi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dust misses with a punch on the inside.
Dust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dust lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulevardi misses with a body punch.
Dust has a couple of punches blocked by Bulevardi.
Nice body punch from Bulevardi.
Dust has a couple of punches blocked by Bulevardi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulevardi lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Bulevardi.
Bulevardi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dust misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulevardi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bulevardi.
Dust lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dust works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bulevardi throws a head punch that misses.
Dust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulevardi lands a left hand.
Bulevardi has a couple of punches blocked by Dust.
Dust throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulevardi.
A head punch on the inside from Dust fails to land.
Bulevardi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dust lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulevardi backwards.
Bulevardi lands a shoulder strike.
Bulevardi lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Bulevardi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dust.
Puukko Bulevardi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulevardis head.
Dust misses with a punch on the inside.
Dust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bulevardi pushes Dust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dust blocking some punches.
Bulevardi looking to slow down the pace here.
Bulevardi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dust's elbow.
Bulevardi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dust backwards.
Dust working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bulevardi working aggressively here.
Bulevardi lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dust.
Bulevardi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dust manages to break the clinch.
Dust cracks a nice hook into Bulevardi's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi lands the left hand.
Dust lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dust. Bulevardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulevardi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bulevardi.
Dust throws a leg kick
and Bulevardi counters with a shoot takedown. Dust fights it but they end up in guard.
Bulevardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dust has control of Bulevardi's left arm, preventing Bulevardi from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dust is on top in guard.
Bulevardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dust controls the pace.
Dust must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bulevardi has his foot on Dust's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dust works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dust postures up in Bulevardi's guard and throws a big left but Bulevardi blocks it.
Dust looking to sit in guard and control but Bulevardi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bulevardi trying to control but Dust is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puukko Bulevardi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dust lands a slapping body shot.
Dust wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Bulevardi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dust tries to clinch there but Bulevardi circles away.
Bulevardi misses with a looping left.
Dust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bulevardi blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dust.
Dust throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulevardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dust.
Bulevardi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dust keeping moving, preventing Bulevardi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulevardi is one step ahead there.
Bulevardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bulevardi trying to control but Dust is working from the bottom.
Dust can't keep his opponent in guard - Bulevardi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dust gets back to full guard.
Dust throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Bulevardi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulevardi is stalling in the full guard.
Bulevardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulevardi trying to control but Dust is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dust throws a series of punches but Bulevardi moves out of range.
Star Dust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bulevardi tries to clinch up but Dust circles away and keeps his distance.
Dust steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bulevardi.
Dust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bulevardi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bulevardi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dust's head.
Bulevardi shoots in for a takedown but Dust shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dust throws a low kick but Bulevardi avoids it.
Dust connects with an inside leg kick.
Dust fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Bulevardi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulevardi dives in and grabs Dust's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dust pushes down on Bulevardi's head and hops out.
Dust replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bulevardi blocks it well.
Dust connects with a right hand. Bulevardi shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bulevardi.
Bulevardi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bulevardi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust throws a nice looking combination but Bulevardi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bulevardi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dust tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Bulevardi counter with a right hand.
Dust walks into a stiff left hand from Bulevardi.
Dust lands an overhand right.
Bulevardi misses the shot to the body.
Dust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bulevardi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dust. Dust obviously looking to wear him down.
Dust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Star Dust.
I think Dust 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
After the fight, Star Dust was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Sokol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sokol might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX - X gon' give it to Ya. Barca is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Carthage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcin Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Barca!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barca showed some decent athleticism there.
Barca thows a huge punch but Sokol dodges it nicely.
Sokol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barca is working away from the top position though.
Barca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sokol defends it well.
Sokol works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barca tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
Barca advances to half guard.
Barca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sokol's head.
Sokol trying to hold on to Barca's head to control him but Barca postures up.
Barca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokol's coaches at School Of Fighting have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Barca is nestled in close to Sokol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Barca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barca seems to be working for a kimura but Sokol defends the submission attempt.
Sokol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol is looking to improve his position.
Barca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca seems to be working for a kimura but Sokol defends the submission attempt.
Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sokol's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol is defending against the submission attempts here by Barca.
Barca trying to pass the guard but Sokol defending well.
Sokol is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barca thows a huge punch but Sokol dodges it nicely.
Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Barca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barca seems to be working for a kimura but Sokol defends the submission attempt.
Barca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sokol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokol is looking to counter punch.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Barca looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barca has time to react.
Barca has a takedown stuffed.
Sokol slips a straight right by Barca.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokol tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barca looks for a takedown but Sokol sprawls well.
Sokol slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sokol tests Barca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barca connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca thuds a left hand into Sokol's body.
Barca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sokol.
Sokol moves out of range as Barca strikes.
Sokol forces Barca back against the cage and clinches.
Sokol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sokol misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Sokol.
Sokol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sokol tries to work over Barca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sokol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcin Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Barca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sokol prevents it.
Sokol is pressed up against the cage. Barca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sokol down to the mat. Sokol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Sokol.
Barca misses the jab.
Jab by Barca.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Barca takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barca walks into a stiff left hand from Sokol.
Barca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barca throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barca lands with an uppercut that bounces Sokol off the cage and back into range.
Barca shoots in but no luck this time.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcin Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Sokol slips under a jab.
Barca keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
A left lands for Sokol.
Sokol lands with an uppercut that bounces Barca off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Sokol does it's job there.
Sokol tries to land a front kick but Barca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sokol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sokol tries to clinch up but Barca circles away and keeps his distance.
Barca might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcin Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol lands a leg kick that knocks Barca off balance momentarily.
Barca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokol tests Barca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol scores with a leg kick.
Barca misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Barca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sokol. Sokol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sokol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target.
Sokol is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokol.
Barca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokol's head backwards.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sokol misses the jab.
Sokol misses with a body punch
and Barca decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sokol's guard.
Sokol wants to get back to his feet but Barca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcin Sokol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Sokol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barca misses with a body shot.
Sokol is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sokol under the eye.
Sokol lands a leg kick that knocks Barca off balance momentarily.
Barca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sokol as he jumps to the side.
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it.
Sokol throws a hook but Barca blocks it.
Sokol slips a straight right by Barca.
Barca cracks Sokol 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.
Sokol thumps Barca with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barca checks a leg kick.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barca swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Barca misses.
Sokol lands a nice shot that snaps Barca's head back.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Sokol shows good takedown defense.
Sokol misses with a kick to the body.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca dives in for a single leg takedown but Sokol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcin Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Barca dives in for a single leg takedown but Sokol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sokol tries to clinch up
so Barca counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sokol is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barca, into his guard.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sokol has passed into half guard!
Sokol wants to stand up but Barca is controlling the position.
Barca looking for submissions off his back.
Barca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barca.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sokol has picked Barca up and slammed him! Barca can't keep hold of the triangle and Sokol manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sokol off and has taken his back!
Barca is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sokol is defending well though. Barca let's go of the attempt for now.
Barca is hanging on to Sokol's back as he tries to escape.
Barca connects with a big shot to the side of Sokol's head.
Barca not allowing Sokol to control his hands.
Barca tightening his grip on Sokol, looking for the choke.
Sokol rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sokol's head.
Barca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sokol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barca.
Barca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barca is working for a kimura but Sokol is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Barca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barca 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca gave a mention to AnonymouS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Gaultier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skreba Reijonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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161 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyon Gaultier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Skreba Reijonen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reijonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reijonen lands an uppercut.
Gaultier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reijonen.
Gaultier blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Reijonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reijonen.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
Gaultier throws a punch but it's blocked by Reijonen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaultier.
I was talking to Gaultier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaultier blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reijonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reijonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaultier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reijonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reijonen is looking to control Gaultier's arms but Gaultier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reijonen has his back to the cage.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaultier.
Gaultier throws a punch but it's blocked by Reijonen.
Gaultier throws a punch but it's blocked by Reijonen.
Reijonen blocks a body shot from Gaultier.
Reijonen lands with a left to the head.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
Gaultier prevents a body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Reijonen as the two fighters clinch.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reijonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reijonen wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen tries to work over Gaultier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reijonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gaultier up against the cage.
Gaultier lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reijonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Reijonen blocks an uppercut.
Gaultier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier can't find room to land a body shot as Reijonen controls the action.
Gaultier blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gaultier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reijonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reijonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaultier.
Gaultier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gaultier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaultier's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Reijonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier misses with a punch on the inside.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaultier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Reijonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Reijonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaultier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reijonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reijonen.
Reijonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Reijonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Gaultier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reijonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reijonen tries a body shot but Gaultier blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reijonen.
Gaultier misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reijonen tries to work over Gaultier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaultier lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gaultier pushes off an throws an elbow but Reijonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Reijonen lands a nice uppercut.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Reijonen.
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reijonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Gaultier gets through Reijonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Reijonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaultier.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skreba Reijonen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reijonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reijonen, as that shot connected.
Reijonen misses with a leg kick.
Skreba Reijonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaultier defending well as Reijonen loads up on a big left hand.
Reijonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaultier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reijonen on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Gaultier misses.
Reijonen throws an overhand right that lands on Gaultier's shoulder, as Gaultier tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Reijonen.
Gaultier stuns Reijonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaultier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reijonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gaultier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reijonen throws a looping overhand right but Gaultier ducks down to avoid it.
Reijonen fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Gaultier misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijonen throws a jab when Gaultier was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaultier is looking to land body kicks.
Reijonen takes one to the side of the head.
Reijonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaultier is just out of range.
Reijonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaultier throws out the jab.
Gaultier throws a hook to the side of Reijonen's head but Reijonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaultier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaultier throws a big shot that misses.
Reijonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaultier forces Reijonen back against the cage and clinches.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
Reijonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reijonen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reijonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaultier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reijonen is looking to control Gaultier's arms but Gaultier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reijonen has his back to the cage.
Gaultier is looking for a takedown.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaultier lands a hook that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Good body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaultier.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
Skreba Reijonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gaultier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Reijonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaultier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reijonen wants to stall.
Reijonen misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaultier controls his hands.
Gaultier can't find room to land a body shot as Reijonen controls the action.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gaultier - that landed with a thud.
Reijonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reijonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier lands a body punch.
Reijonen is breathing heavily.
Gaultier pushes Reijonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaultier lands with a short shot to the head.
Reijonen working aggressively here.
Reijonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Reijonen avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reijonen or not.
Gaultier lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reijonen tries to work over Gaultier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaultier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Gaultier avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
Reijonen misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gaultier.
A short uppercut from Gaultier.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Reijonen avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Gaultier lands a left hand.
Reijonen blocks an uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a punch on the inside.
Reijonen takes a shot to the head.
Reijonen blocks an uppercut.
Reijonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaultier's elbow.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier 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!
Reijonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Reijonen moves out of range.
Reijonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reijonen tries to land a body kick
and Gaultier counters with a leg kick.
Reijonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaultier is able to avoid easily.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the body.
Reijonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaultier should have avoided that one.
Gaultier looks to land a right hand but Reijonen moved out of range.
Reijonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reijonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reijonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaultier appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier throws a jab when Reijonen was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Gaultier - just one landing.
Gaultier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reijonen.
Reijonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reijonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaultier throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaultier cracks Reijonen with a good jab.
Reijonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gaultier has time to react.
Gaultier lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reijonen takes a step back to recover.
Gaultier thumps Reijonen with a low kick.
Gaultier throws a push kick but Reijonen slaps the foot to one side.
Gaultier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reijonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gaultier keeps the fight on the outside.
Reijonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Gaultier.
Reijonen throws out a loose jab but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reijonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Gaultier misses the target.
A big right from Reijonen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reijonen throws a body punch but Gaultier moves out of range.
Reijonen tries to clinch but Gaultier is having none of it.
Gaultier misses with a body punch
and Reijonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaultier ducks under a wild hook from Reijonen.
Gaultier appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Reijonen.
Nice defenses there by Gaultier.
Gaultier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaultier pushes Reijonen up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Reijonen.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reijonen tries to work over Gaultier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reijonen tries to work over Gaultier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaultier throws a punch but it's blocked by Reijonen.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reijonen misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reijonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reijonen.
Gaultier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Reijonen - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaultier.
Reijonen tries to work over Gaultier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaultier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reijonen.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Reijonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaultier's elbow.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Gaultier tries a body shot but Reijonen blocks it.
Reijonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Reijonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaultier blocking some punches.
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaultier.
A short left from Reijonen.
Reijonen misses with the head strike.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaultier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reijonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reijonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyon Gaultier.
I think Gaultier 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
A relieved looking Lyon Gaultier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales's entrance music is Sheppard- Say Geronimo. A fine choice. Rockstar has chosen Defend With Violence - Throwdown as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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198 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francisco Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Morales misses
and Rockstar counters with an outside leg kick.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockstar.
Rockstar thinks about the counter body kick.
Morales throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Morales's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morales moves out of range as Rockstar throws a body kick.
Rockstar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rockstar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morales's corner calls for a 1-2. Morales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockstar connects with a solid leg kick.
Morales has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morales there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morales throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockstar connects with a solid leg kick.
Morales scores with a head kick.
It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Morales blocks a low kick nicely.
Morales wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rockstar.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockstar.
Rockstar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockstar connects with a leg kick. Morales looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morales takes a swing at Rockstar's ribcage but misses.
Francisco Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockstar has closed the distance and engaged Morales in a clinch.
Rockstar pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockstar trying to land knees to the body.
Morales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rockstar breaks the clinch.
Rockstar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morales takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rockstar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morales momentarily.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockstar looks for a takedown but Morales sprawls well.
Rockstar looks for the body kick but Morales saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morales.
Rockstar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockstar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales misses with a body punch.
Morales tries a body shot but Rockstar blocks it.
Rockstar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockstar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morales trying to land knees to the body.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rockstar.
Rockstar breaks the clinch.
Rockstar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morales misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rockstar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockstar circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morales.
Rockstar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morales checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morales seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rockstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Morales rushes Rockstar and presses him up against the cage.
Morales tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockstar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockstar is looking to control Morales's arms but Morales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rockstar has his back to the cage.
Rockstar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockstar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
A short right from Rockstar on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Rockstar avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Rockstar pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockstar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morales is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockstar tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Rockstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockstar breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rockstar.
Rockstar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockstar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rockstar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morales.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rockstar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rockstar checks a leg kick nicely.
Morales tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockstar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Rockstar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morales on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockstar manages to avoid it.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales scores with a shot to the body.
Morales moves into range and clinches up with Rockstar.
Francisco Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockstar avoids it.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockstar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales cracks Rockstar with a nice body shot.
Rockstar lands a right hand.
Rockstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales is working Rockstar over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Morales.
Morales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockstar is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockstar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rockstar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
A short right from Morales on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Rockstar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockstar controls his hands.
Morales blocking some punches.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockstar controls his hands.
Rockstar is working for takedown but Morales is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morales misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Rockstar pulls Morales into guard.
Morales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rockstar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rockstar wants to sweep but no luck.
Morales forces his way into half guard.
Rockstar moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales trying to control but Rockstar is working from the bottom.
Rockstar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morales wants to control from the top but Rockstar keeps moving.
Morales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockstar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morales has managed to get both his arms back between Rockstar's legs - danger averted.
Rockstar wants to sweep here but Morales controlling him for the moment.
That's four 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.
Rockstar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morales is aware though and is defending well.
Rockstar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morales wants to stand and escape but instead Rockstar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rockstar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Rockstar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rockstar wants to land a leg kick but Morales is out of range.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockstar moves away.
Rockstar tries to score with a low kick but Morales moves his leg out of the way.
Morales misses the jab.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Rockstar saw that one coming.
Morales moves into the clinch.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Rockstar cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Morales scores with a shot to the side of Rockstar's head.
Morales misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockstar trying to stall but Morales improves his position.
Rockstar tries to land knees in the clinch but Morales avoids the damage to the body.
Rockstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Rockstar controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Rockstar scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morales creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rockstar tries to break free but Morales pushes him back against the cage.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Rockstar controls the action.
Rockstar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rockstar stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Morales as the two fighters clinch.
Rockstar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockstar is defending well for now.
Rockstar works on Morales's body with a couple of short punches.
Rockstar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraless head.
Rockstar pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rockstar pulls guard successfully.
Francisco Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockstar is looking for a triangle here but Morales uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockstar is trying to improve his position.
Morales trying to control the action but Rockstar is working from the bottom.
Rockstar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Morales's thigh. Morales counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rockstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockstar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four 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.
Rockstar preventing the sweep.
Rockstar pushing down on Morales's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rockstar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morales defends it well.
Luke Rockstar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockstar is working for an americana but Morales has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rockstar was thinking about the submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockstar trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Rockstar.
I've got Rockstar 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Rockstar!
Our winner, Luke Rockstar, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc has chosen Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Claude LeBlanc enters the cage!
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211 lbs
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218 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeBlanc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beast checks a low kick from LeBlanc.
Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LeBlanc scoring well with a low kick there.
LeBlanc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. Beast looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been told by Beast's head coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beast throws out a powerful jab.
Beast misses with an attempted mid kick.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Beast blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
LeBlanc lands a body shot.
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!
LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc thumps Beast with a low kick.
LeBlanc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beast counters with a nice body shot.
Beast throws a lazy right hand but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBlanc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is looking to land body kicks.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LeBlanc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beast went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
LeBlanc misses with a left hand
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Beast.
LeBlanc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from LeBlanc misses.
Beast cracks LeBlanc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LeBlanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beast tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LeBlanc is able to avoid easily.
LeBlanc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Beast checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
Beast lands an overhand right.
LeBlanc looks for the body kick but Beast saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped LeBlanc's head back.
Beast misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot
and Beast holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBlanc misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBlanc throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBlanc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beast misses the shot to the body.
Beast misses with an uppercut.
LeBlanc throws a low kick but Beast moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to score with a low kick but LeBlanc moves his leg out of the way.
LeBlanc lands the left hand.
LeBlanc moves away from the strike by Beast.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
LeBlanc closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
LeBlanc scoring with punches and elbows.
Beast can't do much from the bottom here.
LeBlanc throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
LeBlanc trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beast down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
LeBlanc tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Beast avoids any damage from the ground and pound of LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is trying to ground and pound but Beast uses the momentary lack of control by LeBlanc to regain half guard.
Beast is staying active underneath LeBlanc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beast takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beast's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeBlanc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beast scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Beast misses.
LeBlanc shoots in looking for a takedown. Beast tries to sprawl out of it but LeBlanc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beast tries to counter by clinching up but LeBlanc breaks away and moves out of range.
LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
And Beast counters with a quick kick to the body but LeBlanc blocks it.
Beast fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beast throws a lazy right hand but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but LeBlanc slips the punch.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
Beast throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBlanc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beast takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beast 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 LeBlanc has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeBlanc and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeBlanc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LeBlanc has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LeBlanc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Beast.
LeBlanc looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away.
LeBlanc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeBlanc scores with a hook to the body. Beast takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeBlanc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LeBlanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
LeBlanc loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Beast counters with a quick kick to the body but LeBlanc blocks it.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
Beast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
LeBlanc throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast misses the shot to the body.
Beast takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
A jab from LeBlanc does it's job there.
Beast scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Beast misses its target.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
Beast misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by LeBlanc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeBlanc.
Beast tries to score with a low kick but LeBlanc moves his leg out of the way.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.
LeBlanc looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeBlanc.
Jab by Beast.
Beast attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beast misses with a leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a shot to the body.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but LeBlanc slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc throws a push kick but Beast slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped LeBlanc's head back.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beast but Beast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LeBlanc throws a body kick that misses.
Beast keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beast with a jab.
Beast missing with a left hand there. LeBlanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBlanc tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBlanc shoots in looking for a takedown but Beast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LeBlanc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Billy Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude LeBlanc.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlanc. That's going to slow Beast down.
Beast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a straight right.
Beast misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A cross from LeBlanc lands.
Beast connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beast misses with a hook.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc punishes Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Beast checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast misses with a hook. LeBlanc ducked under it nicely.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Beast checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beast throws a hook to the side of LeBlanc's head but LeBlanc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
That kick from Beast tenderised LeBlanc's leg. LeBlanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beast's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeBlanc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beast scrambles back to his feet.
Beast throws a combination. LeBlanc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LeBlanc is rocked!
Beast misses with a straight left.
LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish him?
Beast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeBlanc seems to have recovered his senses.
Beast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBlanc. LeBlanc obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Beast catches LeBlanc right on the button with a cross.
LeBlanc thows a body kick. Beast tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast connects with a leg kick. LeBlanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeBlanc 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 Beast has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beast and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beast blocks a leg kick.
LeBlanc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Billy Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Beast.
Beast blocks a low kick nicely.
LeBlanc misses with a hook.
Beast thows a leg kick but LeBlanc checks it
enabling LeBlanc to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast.
A decent looking body kick lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc thuds his right hand into Beast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beast throws a body shot but no joy.
LeBlanc misses with a hook.
Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc throws a fast counter high kick but Beast manages to duck under it in time.
Beast misses with an uppercut.
Beast takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
LeBlanc takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast drops LeBlanc with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but LeBlanc looks back up at him and smiles so Beast waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBlanc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LeBlanc misses the jab.
Beast takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body punch from Beast.
LeBlanc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LeBlanc lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beast looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beast tries a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Beast misses with a jab to the body
and LeBlanc counters with an inside leg kick.
Beast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBlanc scores with a nice strike.
LeBlanc lands with a hook. Beast tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
LeBlanc moves away from the strike by Beast.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBlanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast misses with a looping left.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beast is looking to control LeBlanc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Claude LeBlanc.
I've got LeBlanc 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc!
After winning the bout, Claude LeBlanc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Billy Beast stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky punch, I demand a rematch'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Boogaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boogaard comes to the cage accompanied by A Lesson In Violence - Exodus. Blackburn has chosen Filth Friends Unite as his entrance music. Brent Blackburn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Boogaard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boogaard.
Boogaard scores with a leg kick.
Boogaard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Boogaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boogaard counters with an outside leg kick.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Boogaard to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boogaard. That's going to slow Blackburn down.
Boogaard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Boogaard steps in with a hook that catches Blackburn right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Boogaard follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Blackburn looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Boogaard!
Derek Boogaard is the new super heavyweight champion!
Derek Boogaard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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