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MFN 238: Here Comes The Boom PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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260 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Washington !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Bannon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Bannon misses.
Washington dives in and scores a takedown into Bannon's guard.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington 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.
Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bannon pulls Washington in to control the position.
Washington wants to control from the top but Bannon keeps moving.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Bannon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bannon keeps Washington at a distance using the push kick.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bannon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Bannon shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Washington . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington .
Washington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bannon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washington somewhat.
Bannon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Washington blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon lands a nice looking body kick.
Thomas Bannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Bannon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bannon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Washington momentarily.
It looks like George Washington has been cut.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bannon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bannon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washington somewhat.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown but Bannon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washington 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bannon lands a big head kick that sends Washington tumbling to the mat! Bannon takes a step backwards and waves Washington back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Washington is rocked!
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!
Bannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Washington seems to have got his legs back now.
Bannon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Bannon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bannon trying to control the position here.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bannon has control of Washington 's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bannon circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Bannon. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Bannon moves away and avoids it.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt
and Bannon counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Bannon sprawls well. He's pushed Washington 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Washington shoots for a takedown but Bannon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bannon feints and then cracks Washington 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down.
Bannon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Washington 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A good leg kick by Bannon.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bannon.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Bannon, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Bannon against the cage but Bannon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Bannon. That snapped Washington 's head back.
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Bannon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Washington 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bannon sprawls well. Bannon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Bannon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Washington . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Bannon, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Bannon against the cage but Bannon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bannon lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bannon, as that shot connected.
George Washington 's cut is getting worse.
Washington moves out of range of the leg kick from Bannon.
Bannon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington .
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bannon counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
Bannon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bannon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas Bannon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bannon cracks Washington with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bannon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Washington to stand back up!
Washington tries for a takedown but Bannon circles away easily
and Bannon counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Bannon!
The defeated George Washington had this to say: 'I try harder '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davy Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Junior comes to the cage accompanied by Denial by Sevendust. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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186 lbs
31 - 23 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davy Jones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Grundy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Jones Junior.
Decent striking displayed by Jones Junior there.
Jones Junior connects with a body shot that sends Grundy's belly button to the back.
Jones Junior swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grundy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jones Juniors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grundy throws a sloppy head kick and Jones Junior moves out of range easily.
Jones Junior throws a hook but Grundy blocks it.
Grundy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones Junior misses with a straight left.
Jones Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones Junior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones Junior misses with a hook to the body
and Grundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grundy.
Grundy pushes Jones Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones Junior manages to break the clinch.
Grundy throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Junior moves out of range as Grundy throws a body kick.
Jones Junior connects with the punch.
Grundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones Junior looks to land a combination but Grundy avoids it well.
Jones Junior checks a low kick from Grundy.
Jones Junior slips under a jab.
Jones Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grundy lands a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Grundy as Jones Junior shoots in.
Jones Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Jones Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Jones Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grundy closes the distance and clinches.
Grundy missing with knees to the body.
Grundy pushes Jones Junior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Davy Jones Junior has been cut.
Grundy throws an elbow but it misses.
Grundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Junior being controlled against the cage.
Jones Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grundy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones Junior to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grundy controlling Jones Junior's posture.
Grundy is trying to keep Jones Junior in close.
Jones Junior throws a strike but Grundy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Junior.
Jones Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Grundy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones Junior 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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grundy misses with an uppercut. Jones Junior saw that one coming.
Grundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy scores with a jab to the head.
Davy Jones Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grundy manages to avoid it.
Grundy throws a fast counter high kick but Jones Junior manages to duck under it in time.
Jones Junior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grundy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones Junior.
Grundy throws the kick towards the body but Jones Junior avoids it.
Jones Junior appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones Junior throws a hook but Grundy avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Grundy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones Junior doesn't seem phased though.
Benjamin Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grundy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones Junior.
Grundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones Junior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones Junior misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Grundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grundy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy moves to clinch but Jones Junior breaks away
and Jones Junior counters with a nice body shot.
Jones Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grundy, right into the meat.
Grundy lands a jab to the nose.
Jones Junior pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grundy back to the cage. Jones Junior follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones Junior throws a series of punches but Grundy moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Grundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davy Jones Junior'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.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones Junior misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Jones Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Grundy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grundy misses with a hook. Jones Junior ducked under it nicely.
Grundy lands an overhand right.
Jones Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grundy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grundy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grundy tests Jones Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Grundy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones Junior, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grundy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones Junior takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Grundy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones Junior scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Junior misses with a hook.
Jones Junior scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones Junior misses with an uppercut. Grundy saw that one coming.
That kick from Grundy tenderised Jones Junior's leg. Jones Junior is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davy Jones Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Grundy as he connects with a hook.
Jones Junior pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grundy back to the cage. Jones Junior follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grundy motions for Jones Junior to come forward. Grundy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones Junior lands a jab to the head.
Grundy is rocked!
OH! Grundy has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Jones Junior smells blood and charges in for the finish! Jones Junior unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Grundy sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Davy Jones Junior!
After the fight, Davy Jones Junior 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Tickel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Bengazzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Tickel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Bengazzoni!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tickel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bengazzoni to counter with a crisp jab.
Tickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Bengazzoni.
Tickel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bengazzoni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tickel.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bengazzoni looks to land a right hand but Tickel moved out of range.
Tickel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tickel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengazzoni avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Tickel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bengazzoni tries to clinch up but Tickel circles away and keeps his distance.
Bengazzoni 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.
Tickel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni throws out a counter right but Tickel avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tickel shoots in looking for a takedown but Bengazzoni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tickel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tickel ducks right into an uppercut from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tickel's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengazzoni slaps away a takedown attempt from Tickel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Bengazzoni as he connects with a hook.
Tickel misses with an uppercut.
Tickel misses with a hook.
Tickel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bengazzoni's waist but Bengazzoni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tickel off to one side.
Tickel slips under a jab from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tickel gets a double leg takedown into Bengazzoni's guard.
Tickel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bengazzoni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tickel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tickel 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni 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.
Tickel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bengazzoni is keeping the position for now.
Bengazzoni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengazzoni manages to avoid it.
Bengazzoni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Bengazzoni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bengazzoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tickel moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bengazzoni tries to sprawl but Tickel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tickel trying to mount his opponent but Bengazzoni defends it.
Tickel is trying to work for a kimura but Bengazzoni is defending well.
Bengazzoni is refusing to be controlled, as Tickel sits in half guard.
Tickel is looking to advance position but Bengazzoni won't allow it.
Tickel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tickel slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni is trying to get back to full guard.
Tickel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tickel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tickel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bengazzoni is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bengazzoni and Tickel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Bengazzoni 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.
The crowd cheers as Bengazzoni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tickel doesn't seem phased though.
Tickel shoots in looking for a takedown. Bengazzoni tries to sprawl out of it but Tickel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bengazzoni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tickel throws a series of punches but Bengazzoni avoids them all with ease.
Tickel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bengazzoni defends it nicely.
Bengazzoni scores with a sloppy right hand. Tickel should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengazzoni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tickel.
Bengazzoni connects with an inside leg kick.
Tickel closes the distance and clinches up with Bengazzoni, looking for a takedown. Tickel pushes Bengazzoni against the cage but Bengazzoni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Tickel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bengazzoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bengazzoni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni works Tickel's body with a nice hook.
Tickel dives in and grabs Bengazzoni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bengazzoni pushes down on Tickel's head and hops out.
Tickel moves away from the strike by Bengazzoni.
Tickel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bengazzoni misses with a straight right.
Tickel fails with a takedown attempt.
Tickel has his takedown stuffed
and Bengazzoni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bengazzoni tries to clinch but Tickel moves out of range.
Tickel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tickel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bengazzoni.
Nice cross by Bengazzoni.
Tickel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengazzoni avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengazzoni steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tickel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bengazzoni misses the target.
Tickel needs to keep his hands up - Bengazzoni had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tickel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bengazzoni defends it nicely.
Tickel fails with a takedown attempt.
Bengazzoni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bengazzoni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Bengazzoni.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tickel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tickel is rocked!
Tickel walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Bengazzoni! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Bengazzoni!
Our winner, Benjamin Bengazzoni, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solseng's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ole Solseng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Solseng does no damage.
Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wade throws a right and a left that Solseng avoids nicely.
Wade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solseng.
That kick from Solseng tenderised Wade's leg. Wade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Wade. That snapped Solseng's head back.
Wade wants to land a leg kick but Solseng is out of range.
Wade gets the takedown into side control.
Solseng is trying to improve his position.
Wade is trying to get an arm triangle but Solseng is defending well.
Wade working away.
Solseng manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wade's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade moves nicely into side control.
Solseng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Solseng is pushing Wade's head away, looking to escape. Wade manages to hold on to the position though.
Wade throws a strike aimed at the side of Solseng's head but Solseng avoids it well.
Solseng tries to improve position but can't.
Solseng takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wade misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Solseng on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Solseng bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Solseng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Solseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Wade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Solseng backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solseng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Wade.
We've been informed that Wade 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.
Solseng moves away from the strike by Wade.
Wade scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ole Solseng has been cut.
Wade avoids a kick to the body.
Solseng plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Solseng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ole Solseng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wade misses the jab.
Wade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solseng.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Solseng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Wade coming out on top.
Wade avoids the body shot from Solseng.
Wade is looking for the big counter here.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solseng.
Solseng backing away here, and Wade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Solseng.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Solseng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wade throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Solseng counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a series of punches but Solseng avoids them all with ease.
Wade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Solseng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ole Solseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Solseng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wade - the referee stops the clock and Solseng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wade. Solseng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Solseng scores with a leg kick.
Solseng swats away the attempt to clinch by Wade.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Solseng moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Wade does it's job there.
Solseng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wade throws a shot to the body.
Solseng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Solseng 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 Wade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wade misses with a straight left.
Wade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Solseng misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands a leg kick that knocks Solseng off balance momentarily.
Solseng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
Solseng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Solseng throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wade on the side of the head.
Wade is looking to slow Solseng down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Solseng.
Solseng swats away the attempt to clinch by Wade.
Solseng takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wade shoots in and drives through. Solseng sprawls well.
Wade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Solseng lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solseng connects with a crisp jab.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade defending well as Solseng loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solseng.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samson Wade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ole Solseng'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.
Wade blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Wade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solseng doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Wade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solseng lands a body shot.
Solseng misses with the combination.
Samson Wade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wade takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Solseng. That snapped Wade's head back.
Solseng slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Solseng misses with a straight right.
Wade with the counter takedown but Solseng avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solseng.
Solseng moves forwards but Wade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Solseng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It appears Solseng was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wade slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade throws a leg kick but Solseng checks it.
Solseng drops his hands momentarily and Wade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solseng gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wade.
Wade swings for the body but Solseng moves out of range.
Wade connects with a nice looking jab.
Crunch! Wade slams his shin into Solseng's torso.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Solseng is just out of range.
Wade dips to his left and cracks Solseng with an uppercut!
Wade scores with the left hand. Solseng knows he should have avoided that one.
Solseng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Solseng uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Solseng was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wade.
Solseng throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade works the jab nicely.
Solseng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Wade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solseng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Solseng throws a lazy right hand but Wade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Solseng slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solseng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Solseng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solseng.
Solseng pushes Wade away with a front kick.
Solseng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wade throws a leg kick but Solseng sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot by Solseng.
Solseng takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solseng misses with a right hand
and Wade counters with a one-two to the body.
Solseng catches Wade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wade wants to land a leg kick but Solseng is out of range.
Nice jab there from Wade.
Solseng ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade scores with a spinning back kick!
Wade cracks Solseng with an open hand slap.
Solseng looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Solseng takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Solseng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Solseng, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Solseng. Beautiful body shot.
Wade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
Solseng misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solseng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solseng thuds a left hand into Wade's body.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solseng.
Solseng throwing a counter right hand but Wade manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wade misses with a hook. Solseng ducked under it nicely.
Solseng jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Solseng misses with a hook
and Wade counters with a nice uppercut.
Wade takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade slips under a jab.
A jab from Wade misses.
Solseng takes one to the side of the head.
Solseng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Wade misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Solseng misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Wade.
Solseng scores with a head kick. Wade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wade tries to clinch but Solseng is having none of it.
Solseng appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wade avoids the body shot from Solseng.
Wade lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solseng checks a low kick from Wade.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wade moves forwards but Solseng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solseng throws a head kick that misses
and Wade counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ole Solseng's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solseng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade with a hook.
Solseng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Solseng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Solseng.
Solseng throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Solseng lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wade scores with a shot to the body.
Wade scores with a hook.
Solseng takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Solseng takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade clinches with his opponent.
Solseng is trying to push Wade away but Wade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Solseng has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Solseng blocks a body shot from Wade.
Wade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wade trying to stall but Solseng improves his position.
Solseng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solseng feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Solseng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
Solseng misses with a straight right.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Solseng's shoulder, as Solseng tries to avoid the shot.
Wade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Solseng checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Solseng tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solseng just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade tries to clinch there but Solseng circles away.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solseng.
Solseng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solseng digs a good body shot into Wade's ribs.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Solseng paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wade jabs Solseng right on the nose. Solseng blinks but takes it well.
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!
Wade cracks Solseng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wade drops his hands momentarily and Solseng takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solseng misses with a body shot
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solseng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solseng has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wade finds it's way round the side to connect with Solseng's head.
Wade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solseng pushes Wade away with a front kick.
Wade scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wade.
Wade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
Wade throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Solseng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Solseng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solseng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with a lunging right hand
and Solseng counters with a series of strikes. Wade will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wade changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Solseng looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Solseng throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade blocks the body kick.
Samson Wade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solseng.
A slapping body kick lands there for Solseng.
Solseng misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Solseng.
Wade misses with a hook. Solseng ducked under it nicely.
Solseng walks into a left hand.
Solseng looks to land a left hand but Wade moved out of range nicely.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Wade lands but Solseng takes it in his stride.
Wade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solseng doesn't seem bothered though.
Ole Solseng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with a low kick as Solseng jumps back.
Nice body kick there by Wade.
Wade connects with a body shot that sends Solseng's belly button to the back.
Solseng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Solseng throws a body kick that misses.
Solseng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Solseng blocks the body kick.
Solseng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Solseng walks into a left hand.
Solseng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
A head kick misses from Solseng.
Wade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Solseng under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solseng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wade's sensitive parts.
Wade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solseng counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Solseng throws a big shot that misses.
Wade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samson Wade.
Well Wade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Wade!
Samson Wade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurtis Couturier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couturier comes into the arena with Forever Angel blaring out of the sound system. Hickock has chosen Why can't we be friends as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kurtis Couturier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hickock!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickock moves away from the strike by Couturier.
Hickock misses with a jab to the body
enabling Couturier to counter with a crisp jab.
Hickock throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Hickock misses the target.
Hickock fails to land with a series of punches.
Hickock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Couturier's calf.
Couturier moves out of range of the strikes.
Couturier throws a nice looking combination but Hickock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hickock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couturier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hickock lands with a straight right. Couturier didn't see that one coming.
Couturier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Couturier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couturier throws a combination. Hickock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Richard Hickock has been cut.
Hickock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Couturier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Couturier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hickock delivers a nice body kick.
Hickock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock misses with an uppercut. Couturier saw that one coming.
Hickock cracks Couturier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hickock misses with a straight right.
Couturier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hickock misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hickock.
Couturier walks into a jab.
Couturier throws out a powerful jab.
Hickock throws a big shot that misses.
Hickock dodges the punch combination from Couturier.
A leg kick checked by Couturier.
Couturier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hickock's sensitive parts.
A right-left combo lands from Hickock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickock throws an off balance right hand
and Couturier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hickock!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couturier working away.
Couturier passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hickock!
Couturier controlling from the full mount.
Couturier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hickock is looking to escape.
Couturier pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Couturier wants to control the pace but Hickock is squirming around nicely.
Couturier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hickock is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couturier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Couturier jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hickock is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hickock and Couturier has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hickock wants to get back to his feet.
Hickock gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Couturier looking to control but Hickock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Couturier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poor strikes thrown by Couturier there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hickock can't escape the position.
Couturier throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hickock because Couturier loaded up on that one.
Hickock gets back to half guard.
Hickock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Couturier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couturier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hickock keeping moving, preventing Couturier from controlling successfully.
Couturier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couturier stands and throws Hickock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've been informed that Hickock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Couturier stands up and beckons Hickock to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Hickock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Hickock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hickock checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couturier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couturier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hickock can pounce on him.
Hickock instigates a clinch.
Couturier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hickock can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Hickock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couturier is leaning against Hickock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hickock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hickock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hickock on the inside.
Couturier has a couple of punches blocked by Hickock.
Couturier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier dodges an elbow strike from Hickock.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
Hickock lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Hickock.
Hickock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hickock is looking to control Couturier's arms but Couturier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hickock has his back to the cage.
Couturier blocks an elbow strike.
Hickock blocking some punches.
Couturier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Hickock.
Couturier stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hickock throws an elbow but misses.
Richard Hickock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hickock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickock blocks a body shot from Couturier.
Couturier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Couturier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couturier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couturier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hickock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Couturier slows down the pace here.
Couturier looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hickock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Couturier's brow.
Couturier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hickock.
Couturier misses with some punches.
Couturier has a couple of punches blocked by Hickock.
Couturier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couturier throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Hickock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Hickock misses with some punches.
Hickock stalling in the clinch but Couturier improves position.
Hickock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hickock tries a body shot but Couturier blocks it.
Couturier misses with some punches.
Couturier misses with a punch on the inside.
Couturier gets through Hickock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hickock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock throws a head punch that misses.
Hickock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Hickock.
Hickock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hickock blocks an uppercut.
Couturier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hickock is keeping busy.
Hickock blocks an uppercut.
Couturier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickock.
Couturier throws a head punch that misses.
Couturier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hickock's elbow.
Couturier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hickock's elbow.
Hickock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hickock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couturier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hickock or not.
Hickock lands an elbow inside that Couturier shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickock working aggressively here.
Hickock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couturier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hickock backwards.
Hickock is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickock.
Couturier scores with a shot to the side of Hickock's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hickock.
Hickock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couturier misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickock.
A right hand to the body from Couturier.
Couturier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Couturier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hickock.
Couturier lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couturier.
Couturier tries to work over Hickock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couturier trying to control the position but instead, Hickock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Couturier into the cage.
Couturier has a couple of punches blocked by Hickock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hickock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Hickock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Hickock.
Hickock throws a head kick but Couturier moves out of range.
Hickock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hickock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Couturier fails to land.
Hickock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couturier.
Couturier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hickock swings wildly with an uppercut but Couturier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hickock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Couturier.
Couturier cracks Hickock with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hickock tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Hickock back against the cage.
Couturier misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Couturier lands a shoulder strike.
Hickock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couturier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock trying to stall but Couturier improves his position.
Couturier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couturier lands with a left to the head.
Hickock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hickock throws a punch but it's blocked by Couturier.
Couturier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hickock or not.
Hickock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couturier lands a nice uppercut.
Couturier lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Couturier fails to land.
Couturier pushes Hickock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier struggles to land a body shot inside as Hickock controls his hands.
Hickock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Couturier is keeping busy.
Hickock working aggressively here.
Couturier blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hickock lands a shoulder strike.
Couturier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Couturier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Couturier lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hickock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Couturier's brow.
Couturier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hickock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Couturier misses with some punches.
Couturier swings wildly with an uppercut but Hickock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couturier scores with a shoulder strike.
Couturier misses with a body punch.
Couturier tries to stall but Hickock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hickock throws a punch but it's blocked by Couturier.
Couturier working aggressively here.
Hickock is trying to maintain a safe position but Couturier gets an underhook and turns Hickock into the cage.
Couturier lands a right hand.
Couturier throws a punch but it's blocked by Hickock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couturier avoids the elbow strike from Hickock, against the cage.
Couturier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hickock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couturier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hickock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickock.
Couturier avoiding damage.
Couturier working aggressively here.
Hickock stalling in the clinch but Couturier improves position.
Couturier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Couturier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hickock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couturier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickock.
Couturier scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Couturier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Couturier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hickock backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Couturier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couturier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hickock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couturier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hickock being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Couturier.
Couturier lands a left hand.
A short right from Couturier.
Couturier lands a shot to the body.
Couturier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hickock lands an elbow just above Couturier 's eye.
Kurtis Couturier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couturier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurtis Couturier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hickock 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holy War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). War comes to the cage accompanied by The Pretty Reckless - Heaven Knows. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Holy War!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beast on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
War moves forwards but Beast connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beast walks into a left hand.
We've been hearing reports that War has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from War. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
War scores with a nice right hand.
War throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beast throws a shot to the body.
War lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beast throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck War on the side of the head.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. War sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
Beast misses with an uppercut
and War counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beast misses with a straight left.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast flicks out a counter leg kick but War steps away.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
War appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beast throws a solid leg kick but War takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beast.
An attempted straight right counter from War misses the target.
Beast 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War throws a lazy uppercut
and War takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast cracks War with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beast misses with a wild body shot.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beast fakes the leg kick and cracks War in the body.
War throws a sloppy head kick and Beast moves out of range easily.
Beast throws a hook but War avoids it easily.
Beast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by War as he connects with a hook.
Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast blocks a head kick by War.
War tries a head kick but it misses.
War's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beast under the eye.
War is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
War walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
War throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
War looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from War.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. War does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on War's shoulder, as War tries to avoid the shot.
War misses the jab.
Beast let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
War throwing a counter right hand but Beast manages to avoid it.
War fails with a takedown attempt.
Beast defending well as War loads up on a big left hand.
War slips a jab from Beast.
Beast takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beast keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
War lands with a hook. Beast tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract War.
Beast checks a low kick from War.
A nice side step and Beast releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beast pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
War misses with a left hand
and Beast counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast with a hook.
War misses with a lunging right hand
and Beast counters with a thumping low kick.
War throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beast drops War with a beautiful combination! War stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beast is looking for the KO!
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
Beast lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
War walks into a stiff left hand from Beast.
War uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
War throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
War tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beast is able to avoid easily.
Beast feints a counter leg kick.
Beast missing with a left hand there. War was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from War.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy War. That's going to take a lot out of him.
War fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
War connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beast checks a low kick from War.
Beast lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beast scores with a crisp jab that stopped War in his tracks.
A big left from Beast misses.
Beast moves out of range as War throws a body kick.
Beast appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beast scores with a leg kick.
War is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
War scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beast works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Beast.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
War slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
War walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Beast.
War is rocked!
War lands a really nice looking cross but Beast seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Beast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
War uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast.
A big right from War misses.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
War throws a sloppy body shot
and Beast counters with a huge left! War is in big trouble! He's backing up but Beast isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save War from any more damage. A dominating finish by Beast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Beast!
Post fight, Billy Beast took to the microphone: 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstar comes to the cage accompanied by Defend With Violence - Throwdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstar throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Rockstar is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaunismieli blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Kaunismieli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli tries to land a front kick but Rockstar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaunismieli moves into range and clinches up with Rockstar.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Rockstar blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockstar backwards.
Rockstar throws a head punch that misses.
Rockstar blocking some punches.
Rockstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockstar blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Kaunismieli 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.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Rockstar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rockstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockstar blocks an uppercut.
Rockstar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Rockstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockstar misses the jab.
A low kick from Rockstar is predictable there
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rockstar thinking.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Rockstar moves out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rockstar.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockstar.
We've been hearing reports that Rockstar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kaunismieli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockstar moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockstar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Rockstar feinted with a counter takedown.
Rockstar moves forwards but Kaunismieli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaunismieli scores with the left hand. Rockstar knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Rockstar slips the punch.
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!
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Rockstar's body.
Rockstar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockstar is just out of range.
A slow jab from Rockstar misses its intended target.
Rockstar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Kaunismieli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockstar throws out a leg kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range and Rockstar only half commits.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the body.
Rockstar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockstar slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Rockstar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockstar is looking to land body kicks.
Rockstar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Rockstar is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up.
Rockstar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli just manages to avoid it.
Rockstar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaunismieli misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockstar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Rockstar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a two punch combination.
Kaunismieli is looking to land body kicks.
Rockstar tries to land a front kick but Kaunismieli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rockstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Rockstar blocks it.
Rockstar tries to work over Kaunismieli's front leg with a kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Rockstar misses with a straight right.
Rockstar scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaunismieli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rockstar. Rockstar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockstar has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Rockstar moves out of range.
Kaunismieli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockstar in his tracks.
Rockstar is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rockstar's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Rockstar blocking some punches.
Rockstar tries to pull guard but Kaunismieli won't allow it.
Kaunismieli pushes Rockstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the side of Rockstar's head.
It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Rockstar fails to pull guard.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Rockstar.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Rockstar avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockstar can pounce on him.
Rockstar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockstar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaunismieli sprawls well. Kaunismieli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rockstar gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaunismieli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockstar scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Kaunismieli to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockstar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaunismieli walks away with a smile on his face. Rockstar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaunismieli punishes Rockstar's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockstar throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockstar manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar staying out of range there.
Rockstar lands a right hook to the body.
Rockstar lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick from Kaunismieli misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rockstar misses the target.
Kaunismieli is looking to land body kicks.
Rockstar with a nice cross.
Rockstar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockstar's knee momentarily.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockstar counters with a left and a right that stings Kaunismieli.
Rockstar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rockstar scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaunismieli should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockstar. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockstar keeps Kaunismieli at a distance using the push kick.
Rockstar blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Rockstar blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar lands with a right hand.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli with a hook.
Kaunismieli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockstar walks into a straight right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockstar.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli cracks the inside of Rockstar's front leg.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Rockstar avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Rockstar finds it's target.
Kaunismieli stuns Rockstar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Rockstar is having none of it.
Rockstar throws an off balance right hand
and Kaunismieli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with a head kick.
Rockstar tries to counter with a takedown but Kaunismieli is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Rockstar.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockstar moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
Rockstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaunismieli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rockstar lands a really nice looking cross but Kaunismieli seems unphased.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
Rockstar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rockstar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli tries to work over Rockstar's front leg with a kick but Rockstar checks it.
Rockstar throws out a powerful jab.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Rockstar keeps it at a distance.
Kaunismieli scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockstar throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Rockstar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rockstar throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockstar wants to slow Kaunismieli down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Kaunismieli.
Rockstar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rockstar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaunismieli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockstar misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli tries a low kick but Rockstar avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli cracks Rockstar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rockstar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaunismieli misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Rockstar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockstar checks a leg kick.
Rockstar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockstar's head.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockstar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Rockstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockstar walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Jab by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rockstar is out of range.
Kaunismieli cracks Rockstar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rockstar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Rockstar's head but Rockstar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockstar throwing a counter right hand but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Rockstar pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockstar as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Rockstar.
Kaunismieli lands with an overhand left.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Rockstar misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockstar lands a jab to the nose.
Rockstar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaunismieli.
Rockstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Rockstar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Rockstar avoids the punch easily.
Rockstar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockstar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rockstar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Rockstar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luke Rockstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Rockstar avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockstar misses the target.
Kaunismieli cracks Rockstar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rockstar.
A counter left hand to the body from Rockstar misses its target.
Rockstar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaunismieli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaunismieli cracks Rockstar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luke Rockstar's cut is getting worse.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rockstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Rockstar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rockstar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy right hand. Rockstar should have avoided that one.
Rockstar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rockstar misses.
Rockstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockstar throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockstar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rockstar slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockstar connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockstar.
A jab from Rockstar misses.
Rockstar throws a wild body kick that Kaunismieli sees coming a mile off.
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockstar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockstar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaunismieli takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pushes Rockstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rockstar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaunismieli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rockstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockstar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockstar's elbow.
Rockstar tries to pull guard but Kaunismieli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rockstar blocks an uppercut.
Rockstar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockstar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Rockstar.
Rockstar working aggressively here.
Rockstar misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaunismieli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
After winning the bout, Kalervo Kaunismieli 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 Johnny Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reach might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rich Like Me. Jonah Jamm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Reach's chin.
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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
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Reach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonah Jamm!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Reach coming out on top.
Jamm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reach.
A big right from Jamm misses.
Crunch! Reach slams his shin into Jamm's torso.
Reach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reach slips a jab from Jamm.
Reach defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jamm.
A big left from Reach misses.
Jamm with the counter takedown but Reach avoids it easily.
Jamm throws a right hand that Reach ducks under and follows up with a left that Reach also avoids with ease.
Jamm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reach clinches with his opponent.
Jamm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jamm is looking to control Reach's arms but Reach gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jamm has his back to the cage.
Jamm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reach has him pressed against the cage.
Jamm breaks from the clinch.
Jamm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm throws a sloppy head kick and Reach moves out of range easily.
Jamm swings for the body but Reach moves out of range.
Jamm misses with a lunging right hand
and Reach counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Reach.
Jamm slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Jamm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reach. That's going to slow Jamm down.
Jamm throws a series of punches but Reach avoids them all with ease.
Reach throws a leg kick
and Jamm counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jamm's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reach throwing strikes from guard but Jamm blocks nicely.
Reach stopping the sweep attempt from Jamm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reach looking to sit in guard and control but Jamm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jamm throwing strikes but missing.
Jamm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jamm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamm being controlled here momentarily.
Jamm wants to control from the top but Reach keeps moving.
Reach looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach wants to sweep but no luck.
Jamm postures up in Reach's guard and throws a big left but Reach blocks it.
Jamm trying to control but Reach is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reach being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnny Reach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jamm.
Reach lands a lovely overhand right.
Reach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jamm's sensitive parts.
Reach moves out of range as Jamm throws a body kick.
Reach moves out of range of the leg kick from Jamm.
Reach throws a body punch but Jamm moves out of range.
Reach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reach tries to land a front kick but Jamm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jamm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reach was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamm.
Reach throwing a counter right hand but Jamm manages to avoid it.
Reach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jamm throws an overhand right that lands on Reach's shoulder, as Reach tries to avoid the shot.
Jamm moves out of range of the body kick from Reach.
Reach scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jamm with a jab.
Reach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reach lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reach scores with a nice head shot.
Jamm swings for the body but Reach moves out of range.
Reach takes one on the button.
A head kick from Reach lands but Jamm takes it in his stride.
Jamm misses with a wild body shot.
Reach throws a body kick that misses.
And Jamm tries to counter it with a takedown but Reach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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 Johnny Reach will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jamm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reach is out of range.
Reach throws a big shot that misses.
Reach thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jamm if he has to take too many more of those.
Reach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reach scores with a hook.
Reach lands with a right hand.
Reach misses with a body kick.
Reach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jamm was well out of range. Poor timing from Reach.
Jamm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reach.
Some bone on bone action there as Jamm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Jamm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamm moves away.
Jamm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reach is looking to counter punch.
Reach misses with a low kick.
Jamm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jamm throws a jab when Reach was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jamm misses with a straight left.
Reach thows a leg kick but Jamm checks it
enabling Jamm to counter with a crisp jab.
Reach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamm.
Johnny Reach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamm misses with a straight right.
Reach wants to clinch.
Reach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jamm.
Reach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jamm staying out of range there.
Jamm throws a solid leg kick but Reach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jamm.
Reach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jamm throws a low kick but Reach moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reach connects with a right hand. Jamm shakes it off.
Reach swinging wildly here.
Jamm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jamm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamm checks a leg kick nicely.
Reach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jamm's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Reach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jamm misses with a kick to the body.
Jamm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jamm misses with a right hand
enabling Reach to counter with a crisp jab.
Jamm connects with a solid leg kick.
Jamm shoots in looking for a takedown but Reach manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jamm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Reach misses its intended target.
Jamm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reach checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach throws a push kick but Jamm slaps the foot to one side.
Jamm throws a big shot that misses.
Reach looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reach throws a sloppy head kick and Jamm moves out of range easily.
Jamm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reach.
Reach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jamm. That did some damage!
Reach jabs at Jamm's body.
Jamm fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reach takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reach tries to score with a low kick but Jamm moves his leg out of the way.
Jamm thuds a left hand into Reach's body.
Jamm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Reach is predictable there
and Jamm counters with a good low kick that Reach was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reach moves into the clinch.
Jamm tries to stall but Reach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jamm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reach is looking to control Jamm's arms but Jamm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reach has his back to the cage.
Jamm tries to throw a body punch but Reach avoids it by throwing Jamm back against the cage.
Jamm is looking for a takedown.
Johnny Reach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah Jamm.
Jamm stalling in the clinch but Reach improves position.
Reach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jamm backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamm stalling in the clinch but Reach improves position.
Reach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reach appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reach misses with a lunging right hand
and Jamm counters with a thumping low kick.
Reach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jamm throws out the jab.
Jamm throws a hook but Reach avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Reach dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jamm connects with a solid leg kick.
Reach moves out of range of the body kick from Jamm.
Reach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jamm.
Jamm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamm throws a leg kick but Reach sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jamm.
A solid body kick from Reach.
Jamm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jamm slips a jab from Reach.
A leg kick checked by Jamm.
Jamm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Jamm there.
Jamm throws a lazy body kick
and Reach counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reach throws a body punch but Jamm moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jamm.
Reach misses with a wild body shot.
Jamm feints the counter takedown.
Jamm misses with a right hand
and Reach counters with a low kick, right behind Jamm 's knee.
Reach fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jamm.
Jamm lands with a nice combination. Reach backs away looking to recover.
Jamm throws a hook to the side of Reach's head but Reach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reach moves out of range of the body kick.
Jamm throws a looping overhand right but Reach ducks down to avoid it.
Reach throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jamm avoids it.
Johnny Reach is winning the standup battle so far.
Jamm lands with an overhand left.
Reach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reach misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Jamm. That snapped Reach's head back.
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!
Reach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Reach.
Jamm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jamm moves out of range as Reach throws a body kick.
Jamm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reach manages to avoid it.
Reach misses with a straight right.
Jamm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reach defends it well.
Jamm slips under a jab from Reach.
Reach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jamm throws a body shot but no joy.
Jamm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reach's guard.
Reach has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jamm has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Reach throws a head punch that misses.
Reach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reach is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm breaks the clinch.
Jamm missing with a left hand there. Reach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reach is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reach cracks Jamm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jamm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jamm feints and then cracks Reach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reach down.
Reach digs a good body shot into Jamm's ribs.
Jamm is looking to chop away at Reach's legs.
Reach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jamm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reach. That's going to slow Jamm down.
Reach wants to slow Jamm down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reach.
Jamm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reach makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good work by Reach as he checks the leg kick.
Jamm misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Reach to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm moves out of range as Reach strikes.
Jonah Jamm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reach throws a solid leg kick but Jamm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reach.
Reach wants to clinch up but Jamm keeps it at a distance.
Reach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jamm throws a body punch but Reach moves out of range.
Reach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reach throws a front kick aimed at Jamm's knee but Jamm avoids it well.
Donk. Jamm catches Reach right on the button with a cross.
Johnny Reach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jamm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reach misses with an uppercut.
Reach takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jamm tries to work over Reach's front leg with a kick but Reach checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Reach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Reach!
After winning the bout, Johnny Reach 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chekhov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to КАТЮШA. The crowd seem to be enjoying Moribe's choice of entrance music: Krayzie Bone - Drama. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Azusa Moribe enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moribe misses with a hook
and Chekhov counters with a low kick, right behind Moribe 's knee.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moribe takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Moribe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Moribe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moribe throws a low kick, looking for Chekhov's leg but Chekhov calmly moves out of range.
Moribe lands with a nice body punch.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses.
Moribe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moribe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Moribe moves into the clinch.
Chekhov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chekhov pushes Moribe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moribe misses with a body punch.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekhov.
A slow jab from Moribe misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Moribe.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moribe.
A big left from Moribe misses.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moribe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chekhov blocks it well.
Moribe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
Chekhov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moribe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Moribe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chekhov looks to throw the jab but Moribe is out of range.
Chekhov tries a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
Chekhov throws an overhand right that lands on Moribe's shoulder, as Moribe tries to avoid the shot.
Chekhov connects with a body shot.
Chekhov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chekhov moves forwards but Moribe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
A cross from Moribe lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moribe checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Moribe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moribe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chekhov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chekhov walks into a stiff left hand from Moribe.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moribe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. Moribe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but Moribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moribe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moribe is looking to clinch but Chekhov is avoiding it.
Moribe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chekhov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Moribe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moribe cracks Chekhov with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Azusa Moribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekhov moves away.
Moribe cracks the inside of Chekhov's front leg.
Moribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Chekhov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chekhov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chekhov wants to land a leg kick but Moribe is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
A little jabbing left from Moribe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Moribe.
Moribe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chekhov. That one must have hurt.
Chekhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chekhov tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moribe looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Moribe missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moribe lands a right hook to the body.
Moribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov slips a jab and a cross from Moribe.
That's four 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!
Chekhov slips a straight right by Moribe.
Chekhov scores with a hook to the body. Moribe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moribe is looking to chop away at Chekhov's legs.
Moribe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Chekhov misses.
Moribe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chekhov swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moribe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekhov moves away.
Chekhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chekhov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moribe. That did some damage!
Moribe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azusa Moribe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the body.
Chekhov avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Chekhov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chekhov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moribe looks to land a right hand but Chekhov moved out of range.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chekhov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moribe is out of range.
Chekhov loads up on a big right hand but Moribe slips the punch.
Chekhov tried to score with a low kick but Moribe checks it.
It seemed like Moribe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Moribe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Moribe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moribe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moribe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Moribe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chekhov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Moribe saw that one coming.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Moribe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Moribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chekhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moribe.
Moribe lands a jab to the nose.
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Moribe.
Moribe slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Moribe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moribe tries a quick counter leg kick but Chekhov is wise to it.
Chekhov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Moribe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chekhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moribe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Moribe moves out of range as Chekhov strikes.
Moribe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moribe 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 Chekhov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chekhov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moribe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moribe lands with a nice body punch.
Chekhov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Both fighters circling a little - Moribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chekhov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moribe counters with a nice body kick.
Moribe throws a hook to the side of Chekhov's head but Chekhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Chekhov.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy body kick from Chekhov
and Chekhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick
and Moribe counters with a thumping low kick.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Moribe moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov lands a head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moribe, right into the meat.
Moribe moves out of range of the body kick.
Moribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moribe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moribe works Chekhov's body with a nice hook.
Chekhov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moribe.
Chekhov looks to throw the jab but Moribe is out of range.
Moribe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chekhov checks it well.
A head kick misses from Moribe.
As Moribe backs away, Chekhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a hook but Moribe avoids it easily.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Moribe lands a jab to the nose.
Moribe throws a poor cross that misses
and Moribe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chekhov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moribe throws a looping overhand right but Chekhov ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moribe scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Moribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moribe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Moribe tenderised Chekhov's leg. Chekhov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moribe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekhov.
Moribe misses with a hook.
Chekhov jabs Moribe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chekhov misses with a low kick as Moribe jumps back.
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chekhov throws a hook but Moribe blocks it.
Chekhov swings widly with a right hand
and Moribe counters with a leg kick.
Moribe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moribe throws the kick towards the body but Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moribe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekhov.
Chekhov swinging wildly here.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chekhov.
Chekhov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe thuds a left hand into Chekhov's body.
Moribe cracks Chekhov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekhov. That did some damage!
Chekhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Moribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Moribe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Moribe drives through and clinches with Chekhov against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chekhov is trying to stall.
Moribe blocks an uppercut.
Chekhov lands a hook that snaps the head of Moribe backwards.
Chekhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chekhov tries to work over Moribe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chekhov lands with a left to the head.
Chekhov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moribe misses with a body punch.
Moribe tries to work over Chekhov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chekhov.
Chekhov tries a body shot but Moribe blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Chekhov as the two fighters clinch.
Chekhov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Moribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Chekhov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moribe tries to work over Chekhov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moribe is trying to maintain a safe position but Chekhov gets an underhook and turns Moribe into the cage.
Chekhov pushes Moribe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Moribe controls his hands.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moribe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chekhov backwards.
Chekhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekhov blocks an uppercut.
Chekhov blocks a body shot from Moribe.
Chekhov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe blocks a body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moribe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov throws a head punch that misses.
Chekhov lands a nice uppercut.
Moribe is rocked!
Anton Chekhov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moribe is still on wobbly legs! Can Chekhov finish him?
Chekhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chekhov misses with the head strike.
Chekhov effectively controlling the action here.
Chekhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Moribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moribe seems to have recovered his senses.
Chekhov tries to throw a body punch but Moribe avoids it by throwing Chekhov back against the cage.
Chekhov blocks a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chekhov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moribe controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekhov gets through Moribe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moribe can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Chekhov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moribe's elbow.
Chekhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekhov misses with a body punch.
Chekhov tries a body shot but Moribe blocks it.
Chekhov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chekhov tries to throw a body punch but Moribe avoids it by throwing Chekhov back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chekhov as Moribe tries to tie him up.
Chekhov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moribe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moribe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chekhov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukacz Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sliwa. Belmont is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: N.W.A - Appetite For Destruction. Lukacz Belmont is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukacz Belmont!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmont swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmont.
Belmont waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemieux.
That kick from Belmont tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Belmont darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Belmont 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.
Lemieux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belmont tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lemieux is in Belmont's guard.
Lemieux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Belmont keeps moving.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemieux postures up in Belmont's guard and throws a big left but Belmont blocks it.
Lemieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux is in close to Belmont's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lemieux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lemieux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux prevents Belmont from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lemieux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belmont works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lemieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lemieux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belmont tries to bench press Lemieux off him but Lemieux keeps the position.
Lemieux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemieux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lemieux throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Belmont works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belmont defends it well.
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Belmont is defending well.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but Belmont is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lemieux to get the leverage.
Lemieux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belmont with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Belmont is defending well.
Lemieux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux wants to control but Belmont is keeping him busy.
Lemieux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lemieux thows a huge punch but Belmont dodges it nicely.
Lemieux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lemieux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belmont blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belmont defending well though.
Lemieux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lemieux drops an elbow to the side of Belmont's head.
Lemieux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux prevents Belmont from improving his position.
Lemieux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belmont's head.
Lemieux stalling away here and it's allowed Belmont to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Belmont utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belmont keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemieux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belmont seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belmont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belmont tries to work over Lemieux's front leg with a kick but Lemieux checks it.
Belmont throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lemieux attempts a counter takedown but Belmont avoids it well and moves away.
Lemieux lands the left hand.
Belmont takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belmont scoring well with a low kick there.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Belmont.
Belmont scores with a sloppy right hand. Lemieux should have avoided that one.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belmont.
Lemieux misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Belmont - just one landing.
Belmont swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belmont sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belmont lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemieux.
Belmont moves forwards but Lemieux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Belmont finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Belmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmont.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belmont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmont is just out of range.
Belmont lands an overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Belmont blocks the low kick.
Belmont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmont throws a leg kick that misses.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmont moves away.
Lukacz Belmont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux moves forwards but Belmont connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lukacz Belmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belmont counters with a nice uppercut.
Lukacz Belmont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belmont checks it well.
Belmont swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmont throws a looping overhand right but Lemieux ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux attempts a counter takedown but Belmont avoids it well and moves away.
Belmont lands with an overhand left.
Lemieux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lemieux wants to land a leg kick but Belmont is out of range.
Belmont throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Belmont feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lemieux sprawling to the canvas! Lemieux rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Belmont finish him?!
Lemieux is rocked!
Lemieux slips under a jab from Belmont.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belmont scores with a shot to the body.
Belmont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belmont goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmont throws out the jab.
Lemieux closes the distance and clinches up with Belmont, looking for a takedown. Lemieux pushes Belmont against the cage but Belmont circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belmont looks to throw the jab but Lemieux is out of range.
Lemieux seems to have got his legs back now.
Belmont fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Belmont.
Belmont throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the body
and Belmont counters with a slapping leg kick.
Belmont slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Belmont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Belmont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belmont takes one on the button.
Belmont throws a low kick, looking for Lemieux's leg but Lemieux calmly moves out of range.
Belmont shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belmont throws a solid leg kick but Lemieux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belmont.
Belmont scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belmont scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemieux doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmont.
A shot to the liver by Lemieux. Beautiful body shot.
Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux scores with a jab.
Lemieux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmont lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belmont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belmont misses with an uppercut.
Belmont misses with a right hand
and Lemieux counters with a single leg into guard. Belmont didn't expect that.
Belmont keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belmont has momentary wrist control but Lemieux slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukacz Belmont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Belmont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belmont's hands.
Lemieux lands a nice shot that snaps Belmont's head back.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Lemieux staying out of range there.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Belmont misses with a straight left.
Lemieux tries to counter with a takedown but Belmont is quick to defend against it.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux is looking to slow Belmont down with leg kicks.
Lemieux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belmont has time to react.
Belmont smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont throws a leg kick but Lemieux moved away.
Lemieux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Belmont cracks Lemieux with an open hand slap.
Belmont misses with a hook.
Lemieux connects with a leg kick. Belmont looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Lemieux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belmont closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A right-left combo lands from Lemieux.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lemieux.
Belmont lands an overhand right.
Lemieux scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmont misses with a looping right.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belmont.
Lemieux feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Belmont misses.
Belmont throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belmont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belmont ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
Belmont throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range.
Belmont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux tries to counter with a takedown but Belmont is quick to defend against it.
Lemieux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belmont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmont counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belmont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Lemieux tests Belmont's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belmont misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux moves forwards but Belmont connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belmont tries to move into range but Lemieux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lemieux shoots in but Belmont avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lemieux takes one to the chin there.
Lemieux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belmont.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown but Belmont manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lemieux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Lemieux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
A jab from Belmont finds it's way through Lemieux's defenses.
Belmont thows a body kick. Lemieux tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belmont napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmont is trying to improve his position.
Lemieux taking a breather here.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Belmont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmont is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position but Belmont is working away.
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 Ron Lemieux.
I think Lemieux 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, VIRAL COMBAT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Lukacz Belmont stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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