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AD325: Step in PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Arthur Bishop has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arthur Bishop seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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165 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFleur walks into a stiff left hand from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
LeFleur lands with a cross.
Bishop lands with a cross.
LeFleur misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Bishop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LeFleur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop misses with a hook
and LeFleur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
Bishop lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Bishop misses with a right hand
and LeFleur counters with a straight right hand.
LeFleur tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LeFleur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LeFleur breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeFleur.
Bishop misses with a leg kick
and LeFleur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by LeFleur.
LeFleur gets tackled into the cage by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
LeFleur is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeFleur blocking some punches.
LeFleur just leaning against Bishop, taking a breather.
LeFleur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
LeFleur blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeFleur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bishop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop tries to clinch but LeFleur moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to clinch up but LeFleur keeps it at a distance.
LeFleur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but LeFleur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but LeFleur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeFleur ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - LeFleur circles away.
LeFleur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeFleur swinging wildly here.
LeFleur lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeFleur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LeFleur! But no joy.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeFleur misses with a looping left.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but LeFleur pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LeFleur! But no joy.
Arthur Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeFleur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from LeFleur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - LeFleur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
LeFleur moves out of range of the body kick.
LeFleur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bishop with a body shot.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeFleur.
Bishop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bishop lands in his opponent's guard.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. LeFleur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by LeFleur!
LeFleur prevents Bishop from getting back to his feet.
LeFleur wanted to stand there but Bishop had control of the position.
Bishop wants to sweep here but LeFleur controlling him for the moment.
Bishop is trying to control the position but LeFleur postures up.
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 Arthur Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bishop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LeFleur to the mat! LeFleur manages to get full guard.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LeFleur's head.
Bishop trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
Bishop controlling from the top position.
LeFleur wants to get back to his feet but Bishop is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but LeFleur blocks nicely.
Bishop trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but LeFleur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bishop is controlling LeFleur's posture.
Bishop wants to hit a switch here but LeFleur passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bishop there!
Bishop working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop tries to hold on but LeFleur pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to reverse the position but LeFleur maintains control.
LeFleur stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeFleur 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 Bishop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bishop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeFleur slips under a jab.
Allen LeFleur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop has managed to clinch.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by LeFleur.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeFleur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bishop gets through LeFleur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop has LeFleur pressed against the cage, preventing LeFleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeFleur turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bishop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bishop is looking to reverse the position.
LeFleur tries to stand but Bishop is controlling his head.
Bishop sneaks back into half guard.
Bishop works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bishop is trying to control the position but LeFleur postures up.
LeFleur tries to stand but Bishop is controlling from the bottom.
LeFleur stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bishop holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
letting LeFleur counter with a right hand.
LeFleur throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
LeFleur looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop has managed to clinch.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Arthur Bishop will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but LeFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop pushes LeFleur up against the cage in a clinch.
LeFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop wants to clinch
enabling LeFleur to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop clinches up with LeFleur and pushes him back against the cage.
LeFleur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bishop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LeFleur breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeFleur scores with a decent looking hook.
Bishop decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LeFleur manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bishop keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
LeFleur breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
Bishop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bishop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
LeFleur is pushing Bishop's head away, looking to escape. Bishop manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeFleur prevents Bishop from improving position.
Bishop trying to control the position but LeFleur is working away.
Arthur Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop with the ground and pound but LeFleur regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
LeFleur is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but LeFleur is working away.
LeFleur is looking to get back to is feet but Bishop passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeFleur is letting Bishop control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop looking to punish the body of his opponent here but LeFleur is avoiding damage well.
Bishop working the ground and pound but LeFleur is defending the strikes.
Bishop tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bishop wants to take a breather but LeFleur manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bishop.
Allen LeFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bishop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bishop is looking to advance position but LeFleur has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bishop wants to hold on but LeFleur pushes him away.
Bishop is looking to improve his position but LeFleur isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishop tries to lock up and control but LeFleur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Allen LeFleur.
I think Bishop 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arthur Bishop!
A very excited looking Arthur Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlinhos Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennaro Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valente comes to the cage accompanied by "We Dem Boyz" by Wiz Khalifa. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlinhos Valente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gennaro Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valente instigates a clinch.
Gattuso is pushing Valente up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valente lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valente misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gattuso lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Valente.
Valente breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valente, right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Gattuso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gattuso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valente tries to clinch there but Gattuso circles away.
Valente uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gattuso has time to react.
A slow jab from Valente misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gattuso avoids the body shot from Valente.
Valente lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Valente.
Valente getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gattuso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gattuso ducks under a wild hook from Valente.
Valente throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carlinhos Valente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gattuso misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valente looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valente instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gattuso.
Valente pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valente attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valente is looking to clinch.
Gattuso moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valente is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valente.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Valente misses.
Gattuso dives in and scores a takedown into Valente's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valente wants to sweep but no luck.
Gattuso postures up in Valente's guard and throws a big left but Valente blocks it.
Valente working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gattuso.
Gattuso looking to sit in guard and control but Valente gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattuso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valente passes into half guard.
Gattuso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso is pressing down on Valente's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valente tries to stand but Gattuso is controlling from the bottom.
Gattuso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valente is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gattuso has a closed guard, preventing Valente from standing up.
Gattuso wants to sweep but no luck.
Gattuso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valente manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gattuso won't allow Valente to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valente not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gattuso looking to pass the guard.
Valente wriggles free and stands up.
Valente has closed the distance and engaged Gattuso in a clinch.
Valente swings wildly with an uppercut but Gattuso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gattuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gattuso dives in for a single leg takedown but Valente sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good shot there by Gattuso.
Gattuso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gattuso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Valente misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlinhos Valente dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gattuso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gattuso stops Valente from standing up.
Valente working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gattuso.
Gattuso gets to his feet - Valente follows without any prompting.
Valente on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valente stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valente wants it to stay on the feet.
Valente misses with a body shot
and Gattuso counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gattuso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gattuso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valente does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valente blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gattuso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gattuso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gattuso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente wants to get back to his feet.
Gattuso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valente trying to hold on to Gattuso's head to control him but Gattuso postures up.
Valente is concentrating on defense, preventing Gattuso from advancing position.
Gattuso working over Valente with some ground and pound. Valente looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gattuso throwing shots but Valente is blocking nicely.
Gattuso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valente's head.
Valente tries to kick Gattuso off but Gattuso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gattuso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gattuso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gattuso throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Valente to regain full guard.
Gennaro Gattuso has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valente's head.
Gattuso is in close to Valente's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valente wants to stand but Gattuso is controlling the position.
Valente wriggles free and stands up.
Valente is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gattuso.
Valente moves out of range as Gattuso throws a body kick.
Valente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gattuso was well out of range. Poor timing from Valente.
Gattuso lands with an uppercut that bounces Valente off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gattuso throws out the jab.
Valente has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valente working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gattuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Valente backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valente throws an elbow but misses.
Valente breaks from the clinch.
Gattuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Valente misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valente, right into the meat.
Gattuso darts in and clinches Valente up against the cage.
Valente lands a damaging elbow.
Valente misses with a punch on the inside.
Valente can't find room to land a body shot as Gattuso controls the action.
Valente manages to break the clinch.
Valente has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valente lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gattuso tries to score a body lock takedown but Valente shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valente lands an elbow inside.
Gattuso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valente is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carlinhos Valente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennaro Gattuso.
Valente takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valente misses with a punch on the inside.
Valente lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gattuso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valente lands a left hand.
Gattuso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gattuso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valente working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valente lands an elbow just above Gattuso 's eye.
It looks like Gennaro Gattuso has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gattuso stalls.
Valente is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valente can't find room to land a body shot as Gattuso controls the action.
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 Carlinhos Valente will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gennaro Gattuso's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gattuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gattuso feints the counter takedown.
Gattuso takes one to the chin there.
Valente throws a hook but Gattuso blocks it.
Gattuso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valente throws out the jab.
Carlinhos Valente is winning the standup battle so far.
Gattuso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valente lands an overhand right.
Valente throws a low kick but Gattuso moves out of range easily.
Gattuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valente sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valente fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gattuso throws a low kick but Valente avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso slips a straight right by Valente.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gattuso! But no joy.
Valente instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gattuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carlinhos Valente has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valente misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso lands an uppercut.
Gattuso is stalling here.
Gattuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gattuso has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Valente regains guard immediately.
Valente manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gattuso blocks a body shot from Valente.
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valente lands an uppercut.
Valente working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gattuso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valente pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valente feints and then cracks Gattuso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gattuso down.
Valente is looking to clinch but Gattuso is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente throws a looping overhand right but Gattuso ducks down to avoid it.
Gattuso throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valente's head.
Gattuso moves forwards but Valente connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gattuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valente lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Gattuso.
Valente takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valente wants to clinch up but Gattuso keeps it at a distance.
Gattuso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gattuso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valente lands with an overhand left.
Valente throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gattuso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gattuso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carlinhos Valente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente moves to clinch but Gattuso breaks away
and Gattuso decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valente's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Valente manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gattuso's brow.
Valente throws a head punch that misses.
Valente blocking some punches.
Gattuso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valente pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valente stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gattuso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valente counters with a right hand to the body.
Gennaro Gattuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlinhos Valente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennaro Gattuso.
Gattuso takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valente has closed the distance and engaged Gattuso in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gattuso blocking some punches.
Valente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valente takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gattuso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valente scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gattuso in his tracks.
Valente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gattuso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valente connects with a crisp jab.
Gattuso shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gattuso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gattuso moves away.
Gattuso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valente throws out the jab.
Gattuso moves forwards but Valente connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gattuso throws the kick towards the body but Valente avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlinhos Valente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valente, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlinhos Valente!
A relieved looking Carlinhos Valente thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sum Yung Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldemir Warzecha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sum Yung Gai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warzecha lands with a straight right. Gai didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Sum Yung Gai has been cut.
Warzecha swats away the attempt to clinch by Gai.
Warzecha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Warzecha is just out of range.
Warzecha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gai sprawls and moves away.
Warzecha moves away from the strike by Gai.
Gai staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Warzecha misses.
Gai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warzecha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Warzecha.
Warzecha looks to score with a jab to the body but Gai is just out of range.
Warzecha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Warzecha is just out of range.
Warzecha takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Waldemir Warzecha has been cut.
Gai is looking to clinch but Warzecha is avoiding it.
Warzecha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gai lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warzecha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Warzecha trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gai is looking to take a break and control but Warzecha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warzecha defending well though.
Gai lands with a punch from half guard.
Warzecha is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 5 Star Spar Bazaar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gai trying to control the action but Warzecha is working from the bottom.
Gai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gai connects with a nice short shot to Warzecha's temple.
Warzecha wants to improve his position but Gai is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warzecha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warzecha wants to improve his position but Gai is controlling well.
Gai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gai wants to free his trapped foot but Warzecha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Warzecha looking for submissions off his back.
Gai wants to take a breather but Warzecha is having none of it.
Gai trying to control the pace.
Gai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gai pulls his head out easily.
Warzecha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warzecha.
Warzecha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Warzecha is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Warzecha's body to avoid the submission. Warzecha has instead reached around Gai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Warzecha arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Waldemir Warzecha!
Waldemir Warzecha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Aurellius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurellius comes into the arena with Ave Maria blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Aurellius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maester Ochu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurellius looks for the body kick but Ochu saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Ochu. No joy for Aurellius on that attempt.
Aurellius is looking to clinch but Ochu is avoiding it.
Aurellius throws out a loose jab but Ochu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aurellius tries to clinch but Ochu is having none of it.
Aurellius tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurellius throws a jab but it's blocked by Ochu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurellius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aurellius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurellius misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurellius just misses with a punch to the body.
Ochu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aurellius has been working on his balance at The Fallen Warriors Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ochu.
Aurellius misses with a straight right.
Aurellius shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ochu eats them both and turns towards Aurellius to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Maester Ochu has been cut.
Aurellius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcus Aurellius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurellius misses with a body shot.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ochu staying out of range there.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aurellius throws a body shot but no joy.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aurellius lands with an overhand left.
Ochu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ochu is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ochu with the counter takedown but Aurellius avoids it easily.
Aurellius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
Ochu tries to move into range but Aurellius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ochu moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurellius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurellius throws a head kick that misses
and Ochu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ochu.
Ochu stands and steps away. Aurellius gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aurellius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aurellius takes a swing at Ochu's ribcage but misses.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurellius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ochu with the counter takedown but Aurellius avoids it easily.
Ochu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aurellius.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aurellius scores with a jab. Ochu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ochu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aurellius.
Ochu slips a straight right by Aurellius.
Aurellius swings widly with a right hand
and Ochu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aurellius won't be happy with that.
Aurellius manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurellius wants to improve his position but Ochu is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Aurellius to stand up.
Aurellius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ochu checks it well.
Aurellius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aurellius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurellius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ochu is out of range.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aurellius misses with a hook.
Ochu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ochu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurellius.
Aurellius darts in trying to clinch
and Ochu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurellius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maester Ochu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aurellius with a hook.
Aurellius lands an overhand right.
Ochu is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurellius finish him?
That has opened up Maester Ochu's cut even more.
Aurellius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochu.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ochu seems to have recovered his senses.
Aurellius throws a lazy right hand but Ochu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ochu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aurellius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aurellius misses with an uppercut. Ochu saw that one coming.
And Ochu tries to counter it with a takedown but Aurellius pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aurellius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurellius throws a head kick but Ochu moves out of range.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maester Ochu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurellius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurellius looks to land a left hand but Ochu moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurellius throws a low kick, looking for Ochu's leg but Ochu calmly moves out of range.
Ochu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aurellius tries to close the distance and clinch but Ochu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aurellius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aurellius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aurellius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ochu defending well though.
Aurellius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aurellius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aurellius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Aurellius seems content to control.
Aurellius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ochu keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurellius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aurellius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aurellius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aurellius throws a good cross that connects.
Aurellius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ochu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ochu feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurellius throws a leg kick
and Ochu counters with a shoot takedown. Aurellius fights it but they end up in guard.
Aurellius controls Ochu momentarily but Ochu frees himself.
Aurellius trying to control the position here.
Aurellius trying to keep a closed guard but Ochu is proving a slippery customer.
Aurellius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu gets to his feet. Aurellius looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aurellius tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurellius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maester Ochu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aurellius throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aurellius throws a body shot but no joy.
Ochu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aurellius defends it well.
Aurellius misses with a hook
and Ochu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ochu.
Ochu stands up and waves to Aurellius to follow him.
Aurellius throws a jab but it's blocked by Ochu.
Aurellius throws a leg kick but Ochu sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Aurellius.
Ochu with the counter takedown but Aurellius avoids it easily.
Aurellius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ochu feints the counter takedown.
Aurellius throws a hook but Ochu avoids it easily.
Ochu feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurellius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aurellius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aurellius throws a sloppy head kick and Ochu moves out of range easily.
Aurellius shoots in but no luck this time.
Ochu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aurellius throws a head kick that misses
and Ochu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ochu stands up out of the half guard.
Aurellius wants to clinch but Ochu slips to the side
and Ochu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aurellius to get to his feet.
Maester Ochu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurellius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aurellius clinches.
Aurellius misses with a body punch.
Aurellius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aurellius is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aurellius throws a punch but it's blocked by Ochu.
Aurellius is trying to maintain a safe position but Ochu gets an underhook and turns Aurellius into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurellius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ochu up against the cage.
Aurellius is pushing Ochu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aurellius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aurellius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aurellius just leaning against Ochu, taking a breather.
Ochu is working for takedown but Aurellius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aurellius effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Aurellius.
An inside leg kick from Aurellius misses.
And Ochu tries to counter it with a takedown but Aurellius pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aurellius throws a jab when Ochu was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice uppercut lands for Aurellius. That snapped Ochu's head back.
Aurellius lands a lovely overhand right.
Aurellius tries to close the distance and clinch but Ochu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aurellius looks to land a left hand but Ochu moved out of range nicely.
Marcus Aurellius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aurellius misses with an uppercut.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aurellius has closed the distance and engaged Ochu in a clinch.
Aurellius tries to work over Ochu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aurellius pushes Ochu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Aurellius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aurellius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Aurellius!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Aurellius started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ambrogio Ballestrazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballestrazzi's entrance music is Foxes - Holding Onto Heaven. A fine choice. Ambrogio Ballestrazzi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn Geissen's chin.
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38
220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ambrogio Ballestrazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Geissen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballestrazzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Geissen's calf.
Geissen scores with a jab to the head.
Geissen misses with a straight right.
Geissen throws a looping overhand right but Ballestrazzi ducks down to avoid it.
Ballestrazzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Geissen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Geissen 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.
Ballestrazzi throws a front kick aimed at Geissen's knee but Geissen avoids it well.
Ballestrazzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Geissen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Geissen cracks Ballestrazzi with an open hand slap.
It looks like Ambrogio Ballestrazzi has been cut.
Nice shot by Ballestrazzi.
Geissen lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Geissen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geissen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Geissen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geissen scores with a jab. Ballestrazzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Geissen lands a nice hook to Ballestrazzi's body. Ballestrazzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ballestrazzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ballestrazzi is rocked!
Ballestrazzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ballestrazzi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Ballestrazzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Geissen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Geissen lands with a shot to the body.
Ballestrazzi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballestrazzi seems to have got his legs back now.
Geissen misses with a head kick.
Ballestrazzi shoots in for a takedown but Geissen shows good takedown defense.
Geissen misses with a head kick.
Geissen sends Ballestrazzi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Geissen is motioning to the referee to let Ballestrazzi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ambrogio Ballestrazzi's cut is getting worse.
Ballestrazzi staying out of range there.
Ballestrazzi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Geissen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ballestrazzi. Geissen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Geissen!
A very excited looking Shawn Geissen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aremis comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - Merlin. Brandao has chosen Work Hard, Play Hard as his entrance music. Xantos Aremis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Brandao's chin.
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xantos Aremis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aremis misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aremis moves out of range of the strikes.
Aremis looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandao blocks the leg kick.
Aremis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aremis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandao has managed to clinch.
Brandao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aremis avoids it.
Brandao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aremis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aremis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brandao lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aremis misses with some punches.
Aremis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aremis tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Aremis controls his hands.
Brandao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brandao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Aremis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandao's elbow.
Aremis lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Brandao.
Aremis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aremis is keeping busy.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aremis backwards.
Brandao misses with some punches.
Brandao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aremis tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Aremis back against the cage.
Aremis lands an elbow inside that Brandao shrugs off.
Aremis throws an elbow but it misses.
Brandao tries a body shot but Aremis blocks it.
Aremis lands with a left to the head.
Brandao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aremis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brandao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aremis blocks it with crossed arms.
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Brandao.
Aremis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Aremis misses.
Aremis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aremis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aremis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aremis blocks a jab.
Aremis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao throws an overhand right that lands on Aremis's shoulder, as Aremis tries to avoid the shot.
Aremis thows a leg kick but Brandao checks it
and Brandao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aremis.
Aremis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brandao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aremis looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brandao! But no joy.
Brandao clinches up with Aremis and pushes him back against the cage.
Aremis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aremis throws a low kick but Brandao avoids it.
Aremis just misses with a punch to the body.
Aremis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aremis throws the left hand but Brandao avoids the punch easily.
Aremis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aremis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandao throws a right hand that misses
and Aremis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandao lands with a cross.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aremis lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandao's head.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Aremis circles away and keeps his distance.
Aremis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandao tries a low kick but Aremis avoids it.
Brandao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aremis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aremis takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Brandao looks to land a left hand but Aremis moved out of range nicely.
Brandao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao lands with an uppercut that bounces Aremis off the cage and back into range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Aremis on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aremis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aremis misses with a punch to the body.
Aremis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aremis swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aremis.
Aremis pushes off an throws an elbow but Brandao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brandao dodges an elbow strike from Aremis.
Brandao blocks a body shot from Aremis.
Brandao avoids the elbow strike from Aremis, against the cage.
Aremis tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Brandao blocks an elbow strike from Aremis.
Aremis lands a left hand.
Aremis swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aremis misses with some punches.
Brandao pushes Aremis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aremis tries to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling the position.
Aremis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Brandao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aremis missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aremis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brandao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao misses with a low kick as Aremis jumps back.
Aremis's corner calls for a 1-2. Aremis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandao cracks Aremis with an open hand slap.
Aremis scores with a shot to the body.
Aremis throws a series of punches but Brandao moves out of range.
Aremis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aremis misses with a straight right.
Brandao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aremis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aremis throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandao slips a jab from Aremis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aremis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandao.
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aremis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aremis throws a right hand that misses
and Brandao counters with a three punch combo that has Aremis backing up. Aremis nods at Brandao to acknowledge the strikes.
Aremis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brandao counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandao throws a jab but it's blocked by Aremis.
Brandao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aremis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aremis has time to react.
Aremis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Aremis.
Aremis instigates a clinch.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Aremis.
Aremis misses with the head strike.
Aremis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandao misses the target.
Aremis is looking to counter punch.
Brandao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aremis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aremis's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Aremis.
Brandao breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Brandao there.
Aremis connects with a body shot that sends Brandao's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandao.
Brandao scores with a jab to the head.
Aremis wants to clinch up but Brandao keeps it at a distance.
Brandao scores with the left hand. Aremis knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aremis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Brandao takes one to the side of the head.
Aremis moves to clinch but Brandao breaks away
and Brandao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aremis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aremis misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
Aremis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aremis defending well as Brandao loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Aremis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandao.
Aremis misses with a wild combination.
Brandao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a right hand
and Aremis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandao thinking.
Good exchange - Brandao coming out on top.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aremis cracks a nice hook into Brandao's ribs.
Brandao misses with a right hand
and Aremis counters with a right hand to the body.
Brandao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aremis throws out the jab.
Brandao cracks Aremis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandao lands a head shot.
Brandao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Aremis lands.
Brandao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandao throws a hook to the side of Aremis's head but Aremis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Brandao misses.
Brandao 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.
Aremis looks for the body kick but Brandao saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aremis swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao throws a looping overhand right but Aremis ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Aremis.
Brandao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aremis's hands.
Aremis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandao.
Aremis walks into a left hand.
Aremis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandao counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandao with a nice cross.
Brandao tries to clinch but Aremis moves away
and Aremis counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Aremis looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Brandao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao scoring well with a low kick there.
Aremis lands with a right hand.
Brandao misses with a body shot.
Brandao misses with a double jab.
Jose Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aremis throws an off balance right hand
and Brandao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Brandao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Aremis connects with a crisp jab.
Aremis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandao throws a poor cross that misses
and Aremis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aremis closes the distance and clinches.
Aremis tries to stall but Brandao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aremis.
Brandao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aremis backwards.
Brandao tries a knee to the head but Aremis blocks it.
Aremis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aremis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aremis lands a right hand.
Brandao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Brandao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aremis throws a head punch that misses.
Jose Brandao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Aremis on the inside.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao misses with the head strike.
Brandao misses with some punches.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Aremis trying to stall but Brandao improves his position.
Aremis scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Aremis throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Aremis throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Aremis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aremis lands a body punch.
Aremis misses with a body punch.
Brandao trying to control the position but instead, Aremis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brandao into the cage.
Aremis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brandao landing knees to the head.
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
Aremis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aremis stalling in the clinch but Brandao improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aremis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Aremis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Aremis controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aremis.
Aremis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aremis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aremis misses with the head strike.
Aremis throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
Aremis misses with a body punch.
Aremis pushes Brandao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aremis lands with a right to the head.
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aremis misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aremis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aremis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandao finds it's way round the side to connect with Aremis's head.
Brandao moves in looking to clinch but Aremis pushes him off.
Jose Brandao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jose Brandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aremis.
Brandao throws out a counter right but Aremis avoids it with no problem.
Aremis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aremis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandao throws a right hand that Aremis ducks under and follows up with a left that Aremis also avoids with ease.
Brandao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aremis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xantos Aremis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aremis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Aremis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Brandao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Aremis.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aremis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brandao.
Brandao scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aremis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandao circles away.
Good exchange - Brandao coming out on top.
Aremis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aremis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandao scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Brandao.
Brandao works over Aremis's head and body with a nice combination.
Aremis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aremis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao misses with the head strike.
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aremis lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aremis looks to throw the jab but Brandao is out of range.
Aremis takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Brandao.
I've got Brandao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Brandao!
Jose Brandao very nearly forgot to thank Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Blood of Heroes!. A fine choice. Seyedi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hypnotize- Biggie smalls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Seyedi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Seyedi.
Seyedi tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Seyedi misses with a looping right.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Seyedi's body. Seyedi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seyedi misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Seyedi's defenses.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Seyedi is just out of range.
Seyedi throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seyedi.
Seyedi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good work by Seyedi as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson staying out of range there.
As Seyedi looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Seyedi just gets out of the way.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seyedi moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seyedi. That's going to slow Johnson down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seyedi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seyedi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is looking to wear down Seyedi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seyedi misses with a body kick.
Seyedi 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.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Seyedi tries a head kick but it misses.
Seyedi misses with a low kick.
A big right from Seyedi misses.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Seyedi is just out of range.
Seyedi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seyedi blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seyedi. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seyedi.
Seyedi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a swing at Seyedi's ribcage but misses.
Seyedi connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Seyedi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Seyedi's head back.
Seyedi connects with an inside leg kick.
Seyedi throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Seyedi tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seyedi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Seyedi.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seyedi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Seyedi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
A punch lands to the side of Seyedi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seyedi lands a slapping body shot.
Seyedi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Seyedi.
Seyedi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seyedi lands a head shot.
Seyedi moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Seyedi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Seyedi does it's job there.
Seyedi tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Seyedi does it's job there.
Seyedi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seyedi was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson throws a combination. Seyedi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seyedi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Seyedi tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Seyedi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Seyedi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seyedi manages to avoid it.
Seyedi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Seyedi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seyedi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seyedi throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Seyedi misses with a hook.
Seyedi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seyedi lands a nice looking body shot.
Seyedi delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Seyedi avoids it well.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as Seyedi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seyedi can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Seyedi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Seyedi throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Seyedi's ribs.
Seyedi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seyedi cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Seyedi saw that one coming.
Ali Seyedi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seyedi throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Seyedi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seyedi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but Seyedi moves away
and Seyedi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
letting Seyedi counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seyedi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a body punch but Seyedi moves out of range.
Seyedi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seyedi lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Seyedi misses its intended target.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Seyedi avoids it well.
Seyedi throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Seyedi is just out of range.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Seyedi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a body punch but Seyedi moves out of range.
Seyedi flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seyedi manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Seyedi.
Seyedi cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Craig Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
letting Seyedi counter with a right hand.
Seyedi with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seyedi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Seyedi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seyedi thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seyedi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seyedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seyedi manages to avoid it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seyedi manages to avoid it.
Seyedi throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Seyedi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Seyedi misses.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seyedi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Craig Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Seyedi - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Seyedi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seyedi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Seyedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Seyedi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seyedi.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Seyedi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seyedi fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Seyedi needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Seyedi throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries to bum rush Seyedi with a series of wild strikes but Seyedi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Seyedi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seyedi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson throws a push kick but Seyedi slaps the foot to one side.
Seyedi misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Seyedi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seyedi throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Johnson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Seyedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeez, Craig Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Seyedi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Seyedi is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Seyedi.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Seyedi is just out of range.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Seyedi scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Seyedi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Seyedi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seyedi circles away quickly and effectively.
Seyedi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seyedi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Seyedi misses.
Seyedi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Seyedi connects with the punch.
Johnson misses with a hook. Seyedi ducked under it nicely.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seyedi finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seyedi works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Seyedi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seyedi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ali Seyedi!
Ali Seyedi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clendennon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clendennon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeVito counters with a nice uppercut.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clendennon moves away.
DeVito misses with a leg kick.
DeVito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from DeVito.
Clendennon misses with a low kick.
DeVito misses with a straight left.
Clendennon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clendennon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVito.
DeVito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clendennon checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Clendennon
enabling DeVito to counter with a crisp jab.
DeVito scores with a spinning back kick!
Clendennon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Craig Clendennon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clendennon is out of range.
Clendennon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeVito misses with a low kick as Clendennon jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Clendennon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clendennon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeVito throws out the jab.
Clendennon unleashes a big counter combination but DeVito bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clendennon takes a swing at DeVito's ribcage but misses.
DeVito looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Clendennon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clendennon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Clendennon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Craig Clendennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVito lands a leg kick that knocks Clendennon off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Clendennon.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but DeVito circles away.
It looked like DeVito was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clendennon.
Clendennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVito.
Clendennon 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.
A big left from Clendennon misses.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but DeVito circles away and keeps his distance.
Clendennon blocks the body kick.
Clendennon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DeVito lands a jab to Clendennon's midsection.
DeVito throws a body kick that misses.
Clendennon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon pushes DeVito up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but DeVito blocks it.
Clendennon lands a body shot.
DeVito blocks a body shot from Clendennon.
DeVito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clendennon avoids it.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as DeVito controls the action.
DeVito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that DeVito has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
DeVito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clendennon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clendennon pushes DeVito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeVito throws an elbow that misses.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito breaks from the clinch.
DeVito moves away from the strike by Clendennon.
Clendennon avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeVito throws a sloppy head kick and Clendennon moves out of range easily.
Clendennon counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by DeVito.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clendennon throws out the jab.
DeVito blocks a jab.
Clendennon doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVito circles away.
DeVito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clendennon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeVito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clendennon manages to avoid it.
DeVito throws a combination that misses
and Clendennon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clendennon throws the left hand but DeVito avoids the punch easily.
DeVito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clendennon tries to clinch
and DeVito counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeVito lands a nice shot that snaps Clendennon's head back.
Clendennon misses with a head kick.
DeVito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clendennon takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clendennon lands a body shot.
Clendennon lands a knee to the head.
Clendennon tries a body shot but DeVito blocks it.
Clendennon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeVito.
DeVito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeVito manages to break the clinch.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick
and DeVito counters with a nice uppercut.
DeVito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeVito misses with a body kick.
Clendennon looks to land a left hand but DeVito moved out of range nicely.
DeVito throws a head kick that Clendennon semi-blocks.
A big right from DeVito misses.
Clendennon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon lands a leg kick that knocks DeVito off balance momentarily.
DeVito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clendennon on the side of the head.
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 Tommy DeVito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeVito feints and then cracks Clendennon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clendennon down.
Clendennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVito was well out of range. Poor timing from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick.
Clendennon misses with the combination.
Clendennon misses with a wild body shot.
DeVito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clendennon was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVito.
Clendennon misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from DeVito misses its target.
Clendennon moves in looking to clinch but DeVito pushes him off.
DeVito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tommy DeVito is winning the standup battle so far.
Clendennon scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon scores with a body shot.
Clendennon tries to clinch but DeVito is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clendennon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeVito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito breaks from the clinch.
DeVito lands a leg kick that knocks Clendennon off balance momentarily.
Clendennon tests DeVito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeVito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clendennon in his tracks.
DeVito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeVito misses with a low kick.
Clendennon misses with a kick to the body
and DeVito counters with a stiff right hand.
DeVito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DeVito jabs at Clendennon's body.
DeVito looks to score with a jab to the body but Clendennon is just out of range.
DeVito swings for the body but Clendennon moves out of range.
DeVito jabs Clendennon right on the nose. Clendennon blinks but takes it well.
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!
Clendennon misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clendennon lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeVito takes a step back to recover.
Clendennon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeVito lands a front kick.
Clendennon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeVito with a hook.
DeVito throws a push kick but Clendennon slaps the foot to one side.
DeVito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clendennon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clendennon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clendennon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeVito throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clendennon can do to turn this around?
Clendennon throws a combination. DeVito tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clendennon looks to land a combination but DeVito avoids it well.
DeVito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clendennon lands a slapping body shot.
Clendennon connects with a solid leg kick.
Clendennon misses with a lunging right hand
and DeVito counters with a nice uppercut.
Clendennon throws a leg kick
and DeVito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clendennon tries to score with a low kick but DeVito moves his leg out of the way.
DeVito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeVito throws an overhand right that lands on Clendennon's shoulder, as Clendennon tries to avoid the shot.
Clendennon walks into a jab.
Clendennon tries a low kick but DeVito avoids it.
DeVito throws a nice head kick!
That has opened up Craig Clendennon's cut even more.
DeVito lands a nice hook to Clendennon's body. Clendennon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeVito swings for the body but Clendennon moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from DeVito misses.
Clendennon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from DeVito misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands with a shot to the body.
DeVito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeVito cracks the inside of Clendennon's front leg.
Clendennon has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeVito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
Clendennon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DeVito looking to stall.
Clendennon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clendennon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clendennon tries a body shot but DeVito blocks it.
Clendennon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVito avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clendennon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clendennon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy DeVito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Clendennon.
Nice body kick from DeVito.
DeVito throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clendennon. DeVito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clendennon is looking to land body kicks.
DeVito misses with a low kick.
Clendennon misses with a body kick.
DeVito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clendennon misses with the combination.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clendennon moves away.
Clendennon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeVito swings for the body but Clendennon moves out of range.
Clendennon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clendennon misses with a hook. DeVito ducked under it nicely.
Clendennon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeVito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clendennon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clendennon.
DeVito misses with a straight right.
Clendennon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Clendennon avoids the body shot from DeVito.
Clendennon is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
DeVito throws a body shot but no joy.
Clendennon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeVito swings widly with a right hand
and Clendennon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid body kick from DeVito.
Clendennon throws a jab when DeVito was well out of range.
DeVito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clendennon scores with a spinning back kick!
Clendennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVito moves away.
DeVito looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Clendennon scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeVito in his tracks.
DeVito swings for the body but Clendennon moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from DeVito misses.
Clendennon throws a looping overhand right but DeVito ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clendennon.
Clendennon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito lands the left hand.
Clendennon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeVito, pushing him back against the cage.
Craig Clendennon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clendennon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeVito blocks it with crossed arms.
DeVito lands a right hand.
DeVito lands with a light punch inside.
DeVito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeVito lands a leg kick that knocks Clendennon off balance momentarily.
DeVito blocks a head kick by Clendennon.
Nice defenses there by Clendennon.
DeVito backing away here, and Clendennon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
DeVito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clendennon feints a jab promting DeVito to slip. Clendennon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DeVito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clendennon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeVito misses with a jab to the body
and Clendennon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeVito really felt that one!
Clendennon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DeVito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a hook.
Clendennon moves in looking to clinch but DeVito pushes him off.
DeVito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clendennon falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeVito counters with a leg kick.
DeVito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clendennon misses with a looping right.
DeVito avoids the head kick by Clendennon.
Clendennon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clendennon connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeVito. DeVito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clendennon 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.
DeVito avoids the head kick by Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeVito.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeVito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from DeVito lands but Clendennon takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clendennon is looking to clinch.
As Clendennon looks to move away, DeVito throws a big counter combo but Clendennon just gets out of the way.
Clendennon ducks under a wild hook from DeVito.
Nice defenses there by DeVito.
Clendennon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses.
Clendennon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like DeVito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clendennon is looking to clinch but DeVito is avoiding it.
Clendennon just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clendennon.
DeVito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clendennon. That did some damage!
DeVito digs a good hook to Clendennon's body.
Clendennon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeVito backing away here, and Clendennon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clendennon misses with a looping right.
Clendennon digs a good hook to DeVito's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Craig Clendennon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeVito misses with a straight right.
Clendennon swings for the body but DeVito moves out of range.
Clendennon tries to land a body kick
and DeVito makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clendennon really felt that one!
DeVito misses with a body kick.
DeVito connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clendennon.
A clash of legs there as Clendennon blocks the low kick.
DeVito throws a push kick but Clendennon slaps the foot to one side.
DeVito moves away from the strike by Clendennon.
DeVito misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVito throws a front kick that sends Clendennon stumbling back into the cage.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
Clendennon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeVito.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeVito is looking to counter with a body kick.
Clendennon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DeVito backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes DeVito back into the cage.
DeVito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clendennon up against the cage.
DeVito scores with a shoulder strike.
Clendennon tries a body shot but DeVito blocks it.
DeVito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clendennon.
DeVito tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing DeVito back against the cage.
DeVito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeVito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeVito avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as DeVito controls the action.
Clendennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeVito's elbow.
DeVito trying to land knees to the body.
Clendennon scores a nice knee to the body.
DeVito lands a shoulder strike.
DeVito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clendennons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clendennon lands with a light punch inside.
Clendennon tries to land knees in the clinch but DeVito avoids the damage to the body.
DeVito tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeVito avoids a wild elbow strike from Clendennon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito avoids the elbow strike from Clendennon, against the cage.
Clendennon tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVito misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeVito managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon being controlled against the cage.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeVito avoids it.
Clendennon working DeVito over with knees to the body.
DeVito avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
Nice elbow from DeVito.
Clendennon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeVito or not.
Clendennon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeVito or not.
Clendennon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeVito.
Clendennon blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeVito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeVito avoids it.
DeVito lands an elbow inside that Clendennon shrugs off.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clendennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but DeVito blocks with his arms.
Clendennon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeVito blocks an uppercut.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
DeVito gets through Clendennon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
DeVito lands a damaging elbow.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but DeVito avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
DeVito scores with a shoulder strike.
DeVito manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tommy DeVito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
DeVito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clendennon lands with a hook. DeVito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clendennon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeVito moves out of range of the strikes.
Clendennon misses with a looping right.
DeVito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clendennon just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVito. Clendennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Clendennon.
DeVito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clendennon doesn't seem bothered though.
DeVito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clendennon. Clendennon obviously looking to wear him down.
DeVito lands a nice shot to the body.
DeVito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clendennon.
It looked like DeVito was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a combination
and DeVito counters with a right hand to the body.
Clendennon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeVito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clendennon's knee momentarily.
DeVito jabs Clendennon right on the nose. Clendennon blinks but takes it well.
Clendennon moves forwards but DeVito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeVito throws a nice looking combination but Clendennon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clendennon throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito feints and then cracks Clendennon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clendennon down.
DeVito lands with a kick to the temple. Clendennon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clendennon lands with an overhand left.
DeVito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by DeVito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clendennon connects with a solid leg kick.
Clendennon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Clendennon takes a swing at DeVito's ribcage but misses.
DeVito scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clendennon is out of range and DeVito settles back down.
A nice combination there by DeVito.
Clendennon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clendennon connects with a jab.
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clendennon jabs DeVito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeVito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clendennon misses with a low kick as DeVito jumps back.
Clendennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by DeVito.
DeVito ducks under a wild hook from Clendennon.
A combination from DeVito does no damage.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
Clendennon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clendennon throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeVito throws a body punch but Clendennon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a nice looking body kick.
Clendennon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVito.
DeVito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeVito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clendennon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeVito moves out of range of the strikes.
DeVito throwing a counter right hand but Clendennon manages to avoid it.
DeVito stuns Clendennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeVito walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clendennon.
DeVito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick.
Clendennon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDeVito.
Tommy DeVito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clendennon thows a leg kick but DeVito checks it
and DeVito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clendennon lands a head kick!
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!
Clendennon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeVito.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick
and DeVito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeVito connects with the punch.
DeVito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from DeVito finds it's way through Clendennon's defenses.
Clendennon moves into range and clinches up with DeVito.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but DeVito avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Clendennon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVito.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon misses with an elbow over the top.
Clendennon pushes off an throws an elbow but DeVito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but DeVito blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy DeVito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeVito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy DeVito!
Tommy DeVito retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Tommy DeVito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Craig Clendennon spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing's like Country music- they both suck sheet.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pegg Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost has chosen enter sandman by metallica as his entrance music. Pegg Frost has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tatsuya Aoki's chin.
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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
40 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tatsuya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pegg Frost!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frost takes the fight into the clinch.
Frost stops a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to clinch up
and Aoki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aoki.
Aoki trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. Frost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoki's guard. Nice move by Frost!
Frost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into half guard.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
Aoki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 5 Star Spar Bazaar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Frost seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki wants to sweep but Frost has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws an elbow but Aoki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aoki is trying to improve his position.
Frost working away.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Frost throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frost's best efforts.
Frost content to control rather than advance.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki tries to kick Frost off but Frost keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
Frost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aoki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Frost has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Aoki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Frost sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frost is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pegg Frost dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frost clinches.
Frost lands an elbow just above Aoki 's eye.
Aoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Tatsuya Aoki has been cut.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Aoki won't want to take too many of those.
Frost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Frost lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Aoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Frost tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frost smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Aoki goes down and covers up as Frost starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pegg Frost!
Pegg Frost bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles DaCoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles DaCoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cinder Smaug!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smaug, as that shot connected.
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
DaCoca moves out of range as Smaug strikes.
DaCoca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DaCoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smaug sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smaug takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DaCoca lands a really nice looking cross but Smaug seems unphased.
It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
Smaug goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smaug tries to clinch up but DaCoca circles away and keeps his distance.
DaCoca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smaug lands a slapping body shot.
DaCoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smaug misses with an uppercut. DaCoca saw that one coming.
Smaug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DaCoca misses with a hook. Smaug ducked under it nicely.
DaCoca misses with a body shot.
DaCoca misses the shot to the body.
DaCoca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smaug.
Smaug clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smaug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smaug avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smaug tries a body shot but DaCoca blocks it.
Smaug misses with some punches.
DaCoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smaug's elbow.
DaCoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smaug's elbow.
Smaug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DaCoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Smaug controls his hands.
DaCoca tries to work over Smaug's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to DaCoca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smaug blocking some punches.
Smaug lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaCoca or not.
DaCoca misses with a body punch.
Come on Smaug - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smaug leaning against his opponent.
Smaug receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
DaCoca tries to work over Smaug's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DaCoca has a couple of punches blocked by Smaug.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smaug.
DaCoca is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smaug misses with the head strike.
Smaug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smaug taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DaCoca letting Smaug take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Smaug's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smaug.
Smaug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaCocas head.
Smaug stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smaug scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from DaCoca - that landed with a thud.
Smaug lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaug makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smaug tries a body shot but DaCoca blocks it.
Smaug prevents a body shot from DaCoca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smaug tries to throw a body punch but DaCoca avoids it by throwing Smaug back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DaCoca.
DaCoca can't find room to land a body shot as Smaug controls the action.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smaug working aggressively here.
Smaug misses with a hook from the clinch.
DaCoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smaug misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smaug lands with a light punch inside.
Smaug prevents a body shot from DaCoca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug.
Smaug scores with a hook to the body.
Smaug misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smaug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Smaug.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smaug stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Smaug.
Smaug stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smaug tries a body shot but DaCoca blocks it.
Smaug lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smaug is leaning against DaCoca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smaug lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charles DaCoca's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Smaug - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smaug lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from DaCoca fails to land.
Smaug presses DaCoca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smaug blocks an uppercut.
DaCoca blocking some punches.
Smaug scores with a shoulder strike.
Smaug lands a left hand that snaps the head of DaCoca backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smaug.
Smaug is working DaCoca over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cinder Smaug dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smaug lands a left and a right that send DaCoca crashing to the mat, dazed. Smaug thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smaug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cinder Smaug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smaug fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DaCoca, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smaug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smaug's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Smaug fails to land.
Smaug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DaCoca misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
DaCoca tries to throw a body punch but Smaug avoids it by throwing DaCoca back against the cage.
Smaug has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smaug.
DaCoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smaug throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smaug blocks a body shot from DaCoca.
A left hand lands to the body for Smaug.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smaug.
Charles DaCoca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smaug scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smaug.
Cinder Smaug seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug slows down the pace here.
Smaug lands with a left to the head.
Smaug gets through DaCoca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smaug is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DaCoca is keeping busy.
Smaug working aggressively here.
Smaug scores with a shoulder strike.
Jeez, Charles DaCoca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smaug. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smaug lands a nice uppercut.
Smaug is stalling here.
DaCoca tries a body shot but Smaug blocks it.
DaCoca blocks a body shot from Smaug.
DaCoca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles DaCoca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cinder Smaug!
Our winner, Cinder Smaug, 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.
Charles DaCoca was interviewed post fight and said 'That was unexpected.. Well done.'.
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