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CEFC 145 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hodor Hodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hodor Hodor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Malone!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Hodor misses its intended target.
Frankie Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hodor misses with a hook. Malone ducked under it nicely.
Malone tries to counter with a clinch but Hodor shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Hodor misses its intended target.
Malone gets a clinch.
Come on Hodor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Hodor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malone throws out the jab.
Hodor swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Malone lands a big head kick that sends Hodor tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves Hodor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hodor Hodor has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands a front kick.
Malone throws a quick head kick that knocks Hodor silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Malone is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frankie Malone!
A relieved looking Frankie Malone 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wilson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jaded. 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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276 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Grimes tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson tries to counter by clinching up but Grimes breaks away and moves out of range.
Grimes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grimes shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
Grimes looks winded!
Grimes tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grimes manages to circle out of the way.
Grimes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Rick Grimes has been cut.
Grimes tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes tries to clinch but Wilson moves away
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. Grimes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilson cracks Grimes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Grimes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wilson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson batters Grimes with a massive right followed by a huge left! Grimes is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Wilson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Grimes to the mat with a gruesome thud! Wilson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Piolet Wilson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinan Yak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Silahsiz Kuvvet - Sözlerim Silahim kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinan Yak!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uvol shoots in but no luck this time.
Yak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uvol shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Uvol showed some decent athleticism there.
Yak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yak trying to control here.
Uvol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yak's head.
Yak is looking for a sweep. Uvol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uvol wants to control but Yak is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uvol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yak kicks off Uvol and gets to his feet.
Uvol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uvol is in Yak's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uvol wants to control from the top but Yak keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yak working for a triangle but Uvol defends it easily.
Uvol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yak trying to control the position.
Uvol stands up over Yak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uvol forces his way into half guard.
Yak is concentrating on defense, preventing Uvol from advancing position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yak is trying to stand up here but Uvol is controlling him well.
Uvol working over Yak with some ground and pound. Yak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yak is looking for a sweep. Uvol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yak actively working from the bottom here.
Yak makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Uvol rushes Yak and presses him up against the cage.
Uvol gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yak regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uvol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yak wants to stand and escape but Uvol is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uvol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uvol content to stall in guard here.
Uvol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uvol drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yak dives on top into guard.
Yak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uvol's guard.
Yak stands up and beckons Uvol to join him on the feet.
Uvol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yak to the ground. Uvol is now in Yak's guard.
Yak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yak has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Uvol doesn't defend quickly enough and Yak has managed to lock this one up! Can Uvol escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yak on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sinan Yak!
An out of breath Sinan Yak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Paul Uvol spoke after the fight, saying 'All I can do at this point is go back to the gym & fix the holes in my game & come back stronger next time. Im here to entertain'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingpin Switz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by crazy bitch. Switz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King nothing. Brown Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
15 - 28 - 2 |
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156 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
15 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brown Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kingpin Switz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Switz throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Switz didn't expect that.
Switz trying to control the position.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson is pushing down on Switz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Switz is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Switz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Switz is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson is thwarting Switz's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Switz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Switz defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Switz wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Switz looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson is nestled in close to Switz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Switz is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Switz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Wilson passes into side control, despite Switz's attempt to control the position.
Switz can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working the body and head with strikes.
Wilson scoring with punches and elbows.
Switz wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson is chipping away with strikes.
Wilson controls the position from side control.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Switz can't do much from the bottom here.
Switz is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Switz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Switz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Switz to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slows the pace down.
Switz gets back to half guard.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Switz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilson in particular looking to stall.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Switz defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson is keen to just control but Switz is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brown Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Switz as Wilson shoots in.
Switz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Switz.
As Switz backs away, Wilson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Switz scores with a nice right hand.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Switz can do to turn this around?
Switz throws a head kick that misses.
Switz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Switz circles away.
Switz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Switz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Switz. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Switz swinging wildly here.
Wilson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Switz tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Switz throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Switz throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Switz throws a combination. Wilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Switz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Switz's knee momentarily.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Switz swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brown Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Switz tries to clinch up.
Switz throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Switz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson dives in and grabs Switz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Switz pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Switz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Switz feints the counter takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Switz!
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Switz sprawls well.
Switz clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Switz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Switz.
Switz landing knees to the body.
Switz can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Switz is pressed up against the cage. Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Switz down to the mat. Switz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kingpin Switz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Switz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Switz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Switz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Switz lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilson won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Switz keeps him there for the moment.
Switz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Switz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilson wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to push Switz away but Switz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilson taking a breather.
Switz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Switz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Switz lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
A short right from Switz.
Switz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Switz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Switz lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Switz gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
Switz scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Switz.
Switz tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Switz digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Switz after a bit of a struggle.
Switz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Switz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilson's face.
Switz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Switz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Switz.
Wilson tries to score a body lock takedown but Switz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Switz lands a knee to the head.
Switz pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Switz lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Switz lands a left hand.
Switz scores with a knee to the head.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Switz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingpin Switz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Switz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Switz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Switz feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Switz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Switz.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Switz tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Switz is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
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!
Wilson wants to take a breather but Switz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Switz keeps working.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Switz wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Switz wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Switz is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilson looks to land a strike but Switz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Switz tries to clinch up.
Switz wants to clinch.
Wilson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switz scores with a decent looking hook.
Switz throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Switz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
Switz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Switz fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Kingpin Switz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Switz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick from Switz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Switz scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Switz, right into the meat.
Switz tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Switz throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Switz didn't expect that.
Switz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Switz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Switz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Switz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Switz being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingpin Switz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Switz 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingpin Switz!
Kingpin Switz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'll be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Gontier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gontier cracks Edwards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Craig Edwards has been cut.
Gontier lands a jab to the head.
Gontier cracks Edwards with a hook to the temple - Edwards is on wobbly legs here! Gontier swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Edwards falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gontier wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Gontier!
Ben Gontier 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp's entrance music is Boom! Shake The Room . A fine choice. Igor Gago acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gago sizes up Zepp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gago stuns Zepp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zepp misses with a few strikes there.
Gago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zepp avoids it really well and circles away.
Zepp throws a counter high kick but Gago was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zepp tries to sprawl but Gago drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gago trying to control the pace.
Gago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gago wants to work for an arm triangle but Zepp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zepp has his hands clasped together around Gago's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepp's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gago is looking for a kimura but Zepp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gago to get the leverage.
Zepp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gago passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zepp takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gago is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zepp will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gago is looking to take a break and control but Zepp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gago is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zepp will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zepp is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gago is controlling him well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gago throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zepp keeps working.
Gago swings around for an armbar but Zepp sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gago's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zepp gets to his feet - Gago follows without any prompting.
Gago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zepp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gago has his takedown stuffed
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zepp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gago decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zepp to his feet.
Gago tries to clinch there but Zepp circles away.
Zepp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Igor Gago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gago finds it's way round the side to connect with Zepp's head.
Zepp takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gago closes the distance but Zepp moves to the side
and Zepp counters with a good low kick that Gago was not able to check.
Zepp lands with a nice body kick.
Zepp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gago looks for a takedown but Zepp sprawls well.
Bobby Zepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Gago is looking to clinch.
Gago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zepp is fending him off so far but Gago persists. Nope, Zepp circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gago tries to get set, Zepp tries to push him back and clinch up but Gago manages to avoid the attempt.
Gago throws a leg kick
and Zepp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Igor Gago has been cut.
Gago tries to clinch up.
Gago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zepp misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Gago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gago shoots in but Zepp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gago lands in his opponent's guard.
Zepp keeping full guard, as Gago tries to pass.
Gago throwing strikes but missing.
Gago postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gago won't allow Zepp to sweep him here.
Gago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zepp keeping moving, preventing Gago from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gago trying to control the position from guard on top but Zepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zepp is fending him off so far but Gago persists. Nope, Zepp circles away and we're back to standing.
Gago has his takedown stuffed
and Zepp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Zepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Zepp avoids the body shot from Gago.
Gago shoots in looking for a takedown but Zepp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bobby Zepp is winning the standup battle so far.
Gago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zepp's waist but Zepp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gago off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gago or perhaps it was just good defense by Zepp, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zepp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zepp throws a big counter combination but Gago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zepp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gago darts in trying to clinch
and Zepp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zepp tests Gago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Zepp tenderised Gago's leg. Gago is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Gago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Zepp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gago looks to land a right hand but Zepp moved out of range.
Gago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zepp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zepp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gago fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zepp trying to control the position.
Zepp trying to control the position here.
Gago trying to control but Zepp is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago looking to sit in guard and control but Zepp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zepp being controlled here momentarily.
Zepp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gago wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Zepp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zepp moves away from the strike by Gago.
Zepp gets caught flat footed, as Gago shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zepp's guard.
Gago wants to control from the top but Zepp keeps moving.
Igor Gago has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gago stopping the sweep attempt from Zepp.
Gago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zepp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gago has Zepp in his guard.
Zepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Gago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago looking for a sweep. Not yet Gago, not yet.
Gago is working an open guard so Zepp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gago closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zepp quickly recovers to half guard.
Zepp tries to kick Gago off but Gago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gago wants to take a breather but Zepp is having none of it.
Gago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zepp is just riding it out for now. Gago eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago is stalling here. Zepp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gago seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zepp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zepp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gago is not content to let Zepp control the position.
Zepp decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago is looking to clinch but Zepp is avoiding it.
Gago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zepp, pushing him back against the cage.
Gago blocks a body shot from Zepp.
Zepp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Gago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gago blocks an uppercut.
Gago tries to land knees in the clinch but Zepp avoids the damage to the body.
Zepp misses with a punch to the body.
Gago tries to land a knee to the head but Zepp blocks with his arms.
Zepp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Zepp.
Gago takes a shot to the head.
Zepp breaks from the clinch.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but Zepp shows good takedown defense.
Zepp misses with a hook.
Gago is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zepp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Igor Gago's cut even more.
Gago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zepp lands with a slapping head kick.
Gago is rocked!
Zepp walks into a jab.
Gago is still on wobbly legs! Can Zepp finish him?
Gago fails with a takedown attempt.
Gago seems to have recovered his senses.
Bobby Zepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zepp! Gago is out on his feet! Zepp rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gago is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gago is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Zepp!
After winning the bout, Bobby Zepp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Axelsson (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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Axelsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Rackham's head but Rackham avoids it well.
Axelsson controlling from side mount.
Axelsson wants to control but Rackham is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham regains half guard, as Axelsson was trying to land strikes.
Axelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rackham's head.
Axelsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Axelsson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rackham because Axelsson loaded up on that one.
Rackham wants to control but Axelsson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson looking to finish Rackham with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rackham!
Axelsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Axelsson throws some wild stikes that Rackham manages to avoid easily.
Axelsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rackham is looking to escape.
Axelsson unloads with some shots from mount but Rackham bucks and avoids them well.
Axelsson lands a big shot there that rocks Rackham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson punching from mount but Rackham doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Axelsson.
Axelsson controlling his opponent.
Axelsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rackham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rackham in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Axelsson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rackham because Axelsson loaded up on that one.
Rackham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rackham tries to get out of the position.
Rackham taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Rackham frees his head quite easily.
Rackham regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axelsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Axelsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rackham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Rackham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Axelsson works the jab nicely.
Rackham lands a big head kick that sends Axelsson tumbling to the mat! Rackham takes a step backwards and waves Axelsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick
and Axelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Rackham didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rackham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Axelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Axelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Axelsson working some strikes from top position.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Rackham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Axelsson on the ground.
Rackham pulls Axelsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Axelsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Rackham keeping full guard, as Axelsson tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Axelsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rackham tries to sprawl out of it but Axelsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rackham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axelsson wants to counter the offense by Rackham and move into the clinch position.
Axelsson connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rackham fails to land with a series of punches.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rackham moves away.
Rackham throws a low kick but Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Jack Rackham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Rackham misses
and Axelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Rackham - just one landing.
A cross from Axelsson lands.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
Rackham is looking to chop away at Axelsson's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rackham.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham throws a lazy head kick
and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Axelsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rackham to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Rackham's face as Axelsson controls the position.
Axelsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Axelsson looks up at the clock and then as Rackham takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Axelsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Axelsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Rackham's head but Rackham avoids it well.
Axelsson working the head with strikes.
Axelsson working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Axelsson.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rackham keeps working.
Axelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing good reports from Rackham's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Axelsson wants to control but Rackham is keeping him busy.
Axelsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Axelsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Axelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rackham throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rackham looks to throw the jab but Axelsson is out of range.
Axelsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rackham misses with a low kick as Axelsson jumps back.
Rackham is looking to chop away at Axelsson's legs.
Axelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rackham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsson moves away.
Axelsson throws a hook but Rackham blocks it.
Axelsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Axelsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rackham misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rackham.
Rackham throws a head kick that Axelsson semi-blocks.
Rackham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Rackham misses.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Axelsson. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Rackham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses.
Axelsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axelsson connects with a single shot there.
Rackham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Axelsson throws out a counter right but Rackham avoids it with no problem.
Rackham lands a high kick!
Rackham is looking to score with low kicks.
Axelsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rackham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axelsson feints the counter takedown.
Rackham misses with a body kick.
Axelsson thinks about the counter body kick.
Rackham is looking to land body kicks.
Rackham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rackham throws a right hand that Axelsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Axelsson also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham misses with a low kick.
Rackham misses with a low kick.
Rackham throws a body kick that misses.
Rackham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Axelsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Axelsson lunges at Rackham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rackham's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rackham.
Axelsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Axelsson avoids a kick to the body.
Rackham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Axelsson scores with a shot to the body.
Axelsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rackham doesn't seem bothered though.
Rackham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axelsson lands with a shot to the body.
Rackham throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rackham tries to move into range but Axelsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Axelsson misses with a body kick.
Rackham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsson.
Rackham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsson! But no joy.
A jab from Axelsson does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham looks to land a right hand but Axelsson moved out of range.
Rackham tries a head kick but it misses.
Axelsson lands a jab to the head.
Rackham looks to land a right hand but Axelsson moved out of range.
Rackham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axelsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rackham's head.
Rackham misses with a double jab.
Rackham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axelsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axelsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rackham.
Axelsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Rackham.
The fighters circling - Rackham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Axelsson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jack Rackham did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rackham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson.
Rackham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Axelsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Rackham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Rackham just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rackham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Rackham avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Rackham throws a quick counter kick to the body but Axelsson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
Rackham takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson lands a really nice looking cross but Rackham seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Rackham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Axelsson doesn't seem phased though.
Axelsson clobbers Rackham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rackham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to counter with a clinch but Rackham shakes him off and moves away.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rackham sprawls well. Rackham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Axelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Axelsson wants to clinch.
Rackham throws a leg kick
and Axelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Rackham didn't expect that.
Axelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Axelsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Axelsson trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rackham.
Rackham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Axelsson throws a body punch but Rackham moves out of range.
Rackham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rackham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axelsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rackham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Axelsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Axelsson scores with the left hand. Rackham knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Rackham.
Rackham avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
As Axelsson looks to move away, Rackham throws a big counter combo bu Axelsson just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson lands a jab.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rackham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Axelsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Rackham misses
and Axelsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Axelsson.
Rackham throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rackham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rackham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rackham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rackham defending well as Axelsson loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Rackham.
Rackham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Axelsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Axelsson checks a low kick from Rackham.
Axelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rackham defends it well.
Rackham throws a right and a left that Axelsson avoids nicely.
Axelsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rackham counters with a two punch combo.
Axelsson connects with a looping right hand.
Rackham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axelsson has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Axelsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rackham doesn't seem phased though.
Rackham scores with a nice head shot.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses.
Axelsson tries to counter with a clinch but Rackham shakes him off and moves away.
Jack Rackham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsson scores with a body shot.
Axelsson punishes Rackham's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rackham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That has opened up Johan Axelsson's cut even more.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rackham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rackham.
Rackham scores with a sloppy right hand. Axelsson should have avoided that one.
Rackham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rackham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axelsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rackham's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelsson. Rackham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rackham throws a big counter combination but Axelsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
Rackham throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Axelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham misses the body punch
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson scores with a jab. Rackham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rackham is rocked!
Rackham lands a head shot.
Axelsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rackham did well to prevent Axelsson getting side control.
Axelsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rackham wants to get back to full guard.
Axelsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rackham's head.
Axelsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Axelsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Rackham is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rackham misses with a head kick.
Rackham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rackham throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Axelsson.
Axelsson throwing strikes from guard but Rackham blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jack Rackham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Johan Axelsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rackham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Axelsson.
Axelsson won't allow Rackham to get back to his feet.
Rackham being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johan Axelsson.
I think Axelsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Axelsson!
Johan Axelsson is the new middleweight champion!
Johan Axelsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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