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AD329: Death Battle PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago has chosen The Rza - Samurai Showdown as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radar Salter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salter eats them both and turns towards Santiago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salter misses with a looping right.
Salter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santiago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santiago tried to score with a low kick but Salter checks it.
Salter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Radar Salter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago looks for the body kick but Salter saw that one coming.
Salter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Santiago.
Salter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Salter's head coaches at The House of Tito that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Salter.
A slow jab from Salter misses its intended target.
Salter misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Santiago misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Salter needs to keep his hands up - Santiago had a free shot at his head there.
Santiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santiago's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Salter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salter.
Santiago keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago connects with a leg kick. Salter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santiago tried to score with a low kick but Salter checks it.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salter.
Salter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salter checks a leg kick.
Santiago 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.
Salter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Santiago looks to throw the jab but Salter is out of range.
Nice jab there from Santiago.
Salter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santiago.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salter misses the shot to the body.
Salter misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Santiago throws a push kick but Salter slaps the foot to one side.
Salter avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Salter throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salter manages to avoid it.
Salter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santiago.
Salter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter throws a big shot that misses.
Salter throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Santiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Salter lands.
Salter lands an overhand right.
Salter throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Salter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salter.
Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Salter's body. Salter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Salter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salter ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Salter misses with a looping left.
Salter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salter thows a leg kick but Santiago checks it
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radar Salter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago scores with a jab to the head.
Salter throws a big shot that misses.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salter moves out of range of the strikes.
Salter moves out of range of the leg kick from Santiago.
Salter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salter throws the left hand but Santiago avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santiago. That's going to slow Salter down.
Salter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salter ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Salter misses with a hook.
Salter misses with a hook.
Santiago throws a chopping leg kick but Salter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salter.
Salter throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Salter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santiago slips a straight right by Salter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santiago. Salter does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter misses with a jab to the body
and Salter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salter looks to land a left hand but Santiago moved out of range nicely.
Salter lands a glancing blow to the side of Santiago's head.
Salter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santiago is able to avoid easily.
Santiago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salter to the mat! Salter manages to get full guard.
Salter keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Salter manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Santiago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salter blocking some punches.
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santiago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
Santiago throws a solid leg kick but Salter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santiago.
Salter throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Radar Salter 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.
Santiago slips a jab from Salter.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salter misses the shot to the body.
Salter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radar Salter is winning the standup battle so far.
Salter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santiago cracks Salter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salter loads up on a big right hand but Santiago slips the punch.
Salter blocks a jab.
Salter throws out a loose jab but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Salter does no damage.
Santiago misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter throws an off balance right hand
and Santiago counters with a right hand to the body.
Santiago throws a leg kick that is checked
and Salter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Salter lands with a straight right. Santiago didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago cracks Salter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salter slips under a jab from Santiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salter.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Salter.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salter throws out the jab.
Salter misses with an uppercut.
Santiago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago throws a wild body kick that Salter sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Santiago misses.
Salter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salter throws out the jab.
Santiago slips under a jab.
Salter misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Santiago misses.
Salter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salter.
Santiago thows a body kick. Salter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Salter moves out of range of the body kick from Santiago.
Salter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santiago.
Santiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter dips to his left and cracks Santiago with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salter misses with a right hand
and Santiago counters with a low kick, right behind Salter 's knee.
Salter scores with a nice head shot.
Salter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Santiago.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Salter.
Santiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santiago throws a body punch but Salter moves out of range.
Salter throws a jab when Santiago was well out of range.
Santiago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Salter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santiago - the referee stops the clock and Salter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santiago. Salter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Salter takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Salter walks into a straight right hand from Santiago.
Salter throws a poor cross that misses
and Santiago makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Salter really felt that one!
Salter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter cracks Santiago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salter looks to land a left hand but Santiago moved out of range nicely.
Santiago slips under a jab.
Santiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago missing with a left hand there. Salter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salter thumps Santiago with a low kick.
Santiago punishes Salter's body with a nice straight punch.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salter.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Salter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santiago sizes up Salter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santiago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Good exchange - Santiago coming out on top.
Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salter.
Santiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Salter is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago defending well as Salter loads up on a big left hand.
Salter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
Salter throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Santiago flicks out a counter leg kick but Salter steps away.
Santiago cracks the inside of Salter's front leg.
Salter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salter throws a jab but it's blocked by Santiago.
Salter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santiago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Santiago.
Salter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago stuns Salter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salter misses with a low kick.
Santiago with the counter takedown but Salter avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Salter's body. Salter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Santiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Salter lands.
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 Radar Salter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Santiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santiago throws a jab when Salter was well out of range.
Salter throws a low kick but Santiago avoids it.
Santiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Santiago misses.
A big right from Salter misses.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salter fails to land with a series of punches.
Santiago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Salter moved out of range.
Salter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santiago throws a low kick but Salter moves out of range easily.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Salter.
Santiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
Santiago throws a head kick but Salter moves out of range.
Salter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Santiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salter misses the shot to the body.
Salter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago throws a hook but Salter avoids it easily.
Salter scores with a shot to the body.
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Santiago misses the target.
Salter throws a leg kick
and Santiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Santiago misses.
Salter swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salter 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 Santiago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santiago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salter misses with a looping left.
Salter throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Salter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salter misses with a straight left.
Santiago throws a front kick that sends Salter stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salter. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santiago changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salter throws an off balance right hand
and Santiago counters with a nice body kick.
Santiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santiago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter works Santiago's body with a nice hook.
Santiago misses with a hook. Salter ducked under it nicely.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salter.
Santiago moves out of range as Salter strikes.
Santiago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santiago misses the jab.
Santiago tests Salter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Salter tries a low kick but Santiago avoids it.
Santiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago misses with a hook. Salter ducked under it nicely.
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salter throws out the jab.
Salter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Salter throws a jab but it's blocked by Santiago.
Santiago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Santiago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salter finds it's way round the side to connect with Santiago's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salter.
A nice side step and Santiago releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salter throws a hook but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salter defending well as Santiago loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Salter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salter looks to land a combination. Santiago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice shot by Salter.
Santiago throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Salter moves out of range as Santiago throws a body kick.
Salter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santiago has time to react.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Salter shows good takedown defense.
Salter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santiago.
Salter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Salter throws a hook to the side of Santiago's head but Santiago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Salter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santiago defending well as Salter loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago lands a head kick. Salter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salter ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Salter misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws the left hand but Salter avoids the punch easily.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salter.
Salter tries a low kick but Santiago avoids it.
Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Salter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salter scores with a body shot.
Santiago lands a leg kick that knocks Salter off balance momentarily.
Salter ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Salter blocks a low kick nicely.
Salter misses with a straight right.
Santiago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Salter moves away and avoids it.
Salter misses with an uppercut.
Salter slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Salter - just one landing.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Santiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santiago moves out of range as Salter strikes.
Santiago throws a big counter head kick but Salter avoids it with no problem.
Salter digs a good body shot into Santiago's ribs.
Jose Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santiago.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radar Salter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salter, 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 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radar Salter!
Radar Salter made sure to mention his sponsor, Gentlemens Laundry - 10 % in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Talbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ewen Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Talbert!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Talbert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Talbert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talbert! But no joy.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Talbert counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis defending well as Talbert loads up on a big left hand.
Talbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Talbert as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries for a takedown but Talbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Talbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Talbert is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Talbert circles away and we're back to standing.
Talbert throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Talbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Talbert sprawls well. Talbert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Talbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis takes one on the button.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
Sam Talbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis tries for a takedown but Talbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Talbert shows good takedown defense.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Talbert counters with a one-two to the body.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Talbert lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
Talbert has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Talbert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Talbert circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Talbert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ewen Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis goes for a double leg but Talbert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Talbert continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Talbert defends well and Davis ends up having to push Talbert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
enabling Talbert to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Talbert counters with a right hand to the body.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Talbert counters with a crisp right that sends Davis to the canvas! Talbert follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Talbert!
In defeat, Ewen Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back and next time ill be ready.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Captain Beefheart enters the cage!
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223 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leak tries a low kick but Beefheart avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beefheart. Leak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leak ducks under a wild hook from Beefheart.
Beefheart lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leak misses with the combination.
Beefheart blocks a head kick by Leak.
Leak sets himself, and Beefheart steps forward looking for the clinch! Leak avoids it this time.
Leak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beefheart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Beefheart misses.
Leak throws a head kick but Beefheart moves out of range.
Beefheart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leak moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beefheart avoids the elbow strike from Leak, against the cage.
Beefheart misses with the head strike.
Leak tries to work over Beefheart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leak blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beefheart wants to stand and escape but Leak is having none of it.
Beefheart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leak wants to control from the top but Beefheart keeps moving.
Leak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beefheart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beefheart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beefheart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beefheart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Leak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Leak postures up in Beefheart's guard and throws a big left but Beefheart blocks it.
Leak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leak is working Beefheart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leak throwing strikes from guard but Beefheart blocks nicely.
Leak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leak stopping the sweep attempt from Beefheart.
Leak trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leak landing with the ground and pound.
Leak throws a big elbow that misses.
Leak trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leak stands and throws Beefheart's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beefheart felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leak working the head and body with strikes.
Leak working the body and head with strikes.
Leak scores with punches from side control.
Beefheart regains half guard there - taking advantage of Leak's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Beefheart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leak slips a nice elbow through Beefheart's hands, connecting with Beefheart's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leak working the head and body with strikes.
Leak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beefheart's head.
Leak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leak is keen to just control but Beefheart is a slippery customer.
Leak thows a huge punch but Beefheart dodges it nicely.
Beefheart is trying to stand.
Beefheart has hold of Leak's hands but Leak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leak misses with a head shot. Beefheart uses the momentum to regain guard.
Leak postures up in Beefheart's guard and throws a big left but Beefheart blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Leak dominated that round.
That's time! Leak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beefheart counters with a nice body kick.
Leak avoids the body shot from Beefheart.
Beefheart throws out a loose jab but Leak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beefheart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leak.
Beefheart tries a low kick but Leak avoids it.
Leak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beefheart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beefheart misses the shot to the body.
Beefheart thuds a left hand into Leak's body.
Leak connects with a looping right hand.
Beefheart throws a body punch but Leak moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Leak misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefheart swats away the attempt to clinch by Leak.
Leak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beefheart is looking to slow Leak down with leg kicks.
Leak connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak thuds his right hand into Beefheart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leak throws out a loose jab but Beefheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beefheart wants to counter the offense by Leak and move into the clinch position.
Leak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beefheart can do to turn this around?
Leak scores with a jab.
A left lands for Beefheart.
Leak misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Leak.
Leak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leak wants to clinch.
Beefheart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leak misses with a body shot
and Beefheart counters with a nice leg kick.
Leak throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak misses with a body shot.
Leak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beefheart but Beefheart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leak.
Beefheart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leak.
Captain Beefheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leak moves in looking to clinch but Beefheart pushes him off.
Beefheart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beefheart throws a head kick that Leak semi-blocks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leak is defended easily by Beefheart.
Kelly Leak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leak ducks under a wild hook from Beefheart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart stuns Leak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beefheart.
Leak avoids the body shot from Beefheart.
Good standup being displayed there by Beefheart as he connects with a hook.
Leak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leak tries to clinch but Beefheart is having none of it.
Beefheart slips under a jab.
Beefheart throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leak.
Beefheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beefheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Beefheart tries to land a body kick
and Leak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kelly Leak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Leak.
Beefheart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leak is keen to just control but Beefheart is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beefheart defending well though.
Beefheart is trying to maintain the position but Leak is very close to passing his half guard.
Leak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leak wants to take a breather but Beefheart is having none of it.
Leak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leak throwing shots but Beefheart is blocking nicely.
Leak misses with a head shot. Beefheart uses the momentum to regain guard.
Leak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leak throws an elbow that misses. Beefheart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leak's guard. Nice move by Beefheart!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Captain Beefheart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Beefheart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beefheart moves forwards but Leak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leak slips a jab and a cross from Beefheart.
Leak has closed the distance and engaged Beefheart in a clinch.
A short left from Beefheart.
Beefheart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leak blocks it with crossed arms.
Leak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beefheart is defending well.
Leak lands a nice knee to the body.
Leak misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Beefheart.
Beefheart lands an elbow inside that Leak shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beefheart's brow.
Leak misses with an elbow strike.
Beefheart misses with an elbow over the top.
Leak throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak blocking some punches.
Leak is trying to maintain a safe position but Beefheart gets an underhook and turns Leak into the cage.
Beefheart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leak stalling.
Leak works on Beefheart's body with a couple of short punches.
Leak lands an elbow inside that Beefheart shrugs off.
Leak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leak leaning against his opponent.
Leak scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beefheart avoids the elbow strike from Leak, against the cage.
Leak tries to work over Beefheart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Leak on the inside.
A short right from Leak on the inside.
Kelly Leak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leak dodges an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Leak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beefheart avoids it.
Leak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart swings wildly with an uppercut but Leak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leak is working for takedown but Beefheart is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Beefheart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leak tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Leak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beefheart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beefheart's brow.
Leak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beefheart's face.
Leak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beefheart.
Leak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beefheart dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beefheart jabs Leak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leak cracks a nice hook into Beefheart's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beefheart connects with a right hand. Leak shakes it off.
Leak takes the fight into the clinch.
Leak takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beefheart.
Leak breaks from the clinch.
Leak tries to work over Beefheart's front leg with a kick but Beefheart checks it.
Beefheart tries to clinch but Leak is having none of it.
Beefheart looks to land a combination but Leak avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Leak.
Leak throws a looping overhand right but Beefheart ducks down to avoid it.
Leak misses with the combination.
Beefheart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beefheart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beefheart works the jab nicely.
Beefheart keeps the fight on the outside.
Beefheart tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beefheart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Beefheart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beefheart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beefheart 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.
Beefheart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beefheart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beefheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leak was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefheart.
A little feinted left hand from Leak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beefheart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beefheart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beefheart wants to counter with a clinch but Leak pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kelly Leak.
I think Leak 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Captain Beefheart!
A victorious Captain Beefheart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokozuna Asashoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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33
278 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
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33
263 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yokozuna Asashoryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle scores with a shot to the body.
Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Asashoryu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asashoryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asashoryu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pelle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asashoryu scores with a jab.
Asashoryu tries to move into range but Pelle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Pelle does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu takes one to the side of the head.
Pelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amis Pelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Asashoryu and Pelle goes tumbling to the canvas! Asashoryu follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Asashoryu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pelle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Asashoryu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
Yokozuna Asashoryu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Amis Pelle stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fucking auto travel ate all my fighters energy. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nem Sis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tsunami. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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179 lbs
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nem Sis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn lands a jab-cross combination.
Sis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenmoghn with the counter takedown but Sis avoids it easily.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sis but Sis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Kenmoghn misses.
Kenmoghn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kenmoghn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sis misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sis.
Nice uppercut lands for Sis. That snapped Kenmoghn's head back.
Sis misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenmoghn scores with a nice right hand.
Sis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenmoghn as he avoids it easily.
Kenmoghn swings widly with a right hand
and Sis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sis.
Sis won't allow Kenmoghn to sweep him here.
Sis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kenmoghn pulls Sis in close to his closed guard and prevents Sis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenmoghn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenmoghn wants to stand up but Sis is controlling him.
Sis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenmoghn is keeping the position for now.
Kenmoghn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenmoghn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenmoghn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenmoghn is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenmoghn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenmoghn, not yet.
Sis stops Kenmoghn from standing up.
That's two 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.
Sis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sis trying to control but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
Kenmoghn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenmoghn is looking to stand up but Sis isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sis. Kenmoghn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenmoghn scores with a jab to the body.
Sis ducks under a wild hook from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn feints a jab promting Sis to slip. Kenmoghn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenmoghn checks it well.
Sis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kenmoghn misses.
Sis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenmoghn blocks a jab.
Kenmoghn with the counter takedown but Sis avoids it easily.
Sis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenmoghn.
Sis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sis lands with a shot to the body.
Kenmoghn drives through and clinches with Sis against the cage.
Kenmoghn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sis has him pressed against the cage.
Kenmoghn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sis prevents it.
Kenmoghn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nem Sis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.
Sis stalling the fight.
Kenmoghn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sis is defending well.
Kenmoghn wants to break free but Sis has control.
Kenmoghn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sis drives through with a takedown into Kenmoghn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sis manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to full guard.
Sis moves into full mount! Kenmoghn won't be happy about that!
Kenmoghn regains half guard.
Sis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenmoghn keeps working.
Sis is pressing down on Kenmoghn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kenmoghn is holding on for now.
Sis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kenmoghn defending well though.
Sis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand back up but Sis is controlling him
Kenmoghn gets back to full guard.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet but Sis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nem Sis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kenmoghn tries to clinch but Sis is having none of it.
Sis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sis lands a few punches from side control.
Sis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kenmoghn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kenmoghn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kenmoghn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nem Sis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenmoghn can do to turn this around?
Kenmoghn is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet.
Sis grinds an elbow into Kenmoghn's temple.
Sis lands a few punches from side control.
Sis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sis lands some shots froms side control.
Sis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenmoghn keeps working.
Kenmoghn wants to control but Sis postures up.
Kenmoghn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn is trying to buck Sis off.
Kenmoghn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenmoghn down.
Kenmoghn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kenmoghn some visible discomfort.
Kenmoghn wants to control but Sis postures up.
The ground and pound from Sis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kenmoghn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sis is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenmoghn is trying to improve his position.
Sis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kenmoghn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn is not content to let Sis control the position.
Kenmoghn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sis is looking to take a break and control but Kenmoghn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sis lands a few punches from side control.
Kenmoghn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sis lands some shots froms side control.
Sis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kenmoghn is trying to get back to half guard.
Kenmoghn is not content to let Sis control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn is looking to regain half guard here but Sis keeps moving and retains side control.
Sis controls the position.
Sis wants to control but Kenmoghn is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Kenmoghn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenmoghn tries to buck Sis off but Sis is having none of it.
Kenmoghn wants to control but Sis postures up.
Kenmoghn is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenmoghn tries to improve position but can't.
Kenmoghn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sis connects with a decent elbow.
Kenmoghn is not content to let Sis control the position.
Sis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nem Sis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A lazy left from Sis finds it's target.
Kenmoghn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenmoghn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenmoghn misses with a double jab
so Sis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sis distracts Kenmoghn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sis trying to control but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis passes into half guard.
Kenmoghn trying to control from the bottom.
Sis is taking a breather. Kenmoghn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn pushes Sis off and gets back to his feet.
Kenmoghn tries to clinch up.
Kenmoghn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenmoghn connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenmoghn tries to clinch up but Sis circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenmoghn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn fails to land the takedown.
Sis scores with a head kick. Kenmoghn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nem Sis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sis rushes Kenmoghn and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Sis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Nem Sis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn has had enough of the clinch but Sis keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sis - that landed with a thud.
Sis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenmoghn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sis cracks Kenmoghn with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sis.
Sis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sis lands with a right to the head.
Kenmoghn goes for a takedown attempt but Sis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sis lands with a slapping head kick.
Kenmoghn is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn throws a lazy right hand but Sis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Sis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenmoghn doesn't seem phased though.
Sis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenmoghn throws out the jab.
Sis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenmoghn sprawls and moves away.
Kenmoghn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kenmoghn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sis tries to counter by clinching up but Kenmoghn breaks away and moves out of range.
Sis with a nice cross.
Kenmoghn shoots in and drives through. Sis sprawls well.
Sis clobbers Kenmoghn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sis cracks Kenmoghn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sis lands a front kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sis, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn looks to land a right hand but Sis moved out of range.
Kenmoghn needs to keep his hands up - Sis had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Kenmoghn walks into a left hand.
Sis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sis showed some decent athleticism there.
Sis 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.
Sis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sis wants to control but Kenmoghn is keeping him busy.
Kenmoghn is looking to escape.
Kenmoghn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sis working Kenmoghn over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Sis.
Sis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kenmoghn is defending against the submission attempts here by Sis.
Sis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kenmoghn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nem Sis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nem Sis!
After winning the bout, Nem Sis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Cutwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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36
285 lbs
34 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Cutwood!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cutwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Force throws the left hand but Cutwood avoids the punch easily.
Cutwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Force changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutwood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Force.
It looks like Carlos Cutwood has been cut.
Cutwood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Force to score with a decent uppercut.
Cutwood is looking to clinch but Force is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Force misses.
Force lands a glancing blow to the side of Cutwood's head.
Cutwood cracks Force with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Force lunges at Cutwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cutwood's hand.
Force fails to land with a series of punches.
Force throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cutwood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cutwood!
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cutwood moves away.
Force looks to land a left hand but Cutwood moved out of range nicely.
Cutwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutwood throws the left hand but Force avoids the punch easily.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Cutwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Force misses the target.
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Force swats away the attempt to clinch by Cutwood.
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cutwood misses with a body kick.
Force misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cutwood, as that shot connected.
Cutwood lands a jab to the head.
Cutwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Force 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.
Force takes a swing at Cutwood's ribcage but misses.
Force dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutwood needs to keep his hands up - Force had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Force, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Force backing away here, and Cutwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Force misses with a straight left.
Force misses with a wild combination.
Cutwood looks to land a combination. Force sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Force ducks under a wild hook from Cutwood.
Force on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Force.
Force scores with a jab.
Nice body kick from Cutwood.
Cutwood pushes Force up against the cage in a clinch.
Cutwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Force's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cutwood fails to land.
Cutwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Carlos Cutwood's cut even more.
Force is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutwood misses with a knee to the head.
Cutwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Force takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Mac Force has been cut.
Cutwood takes a shot to the head.
Force is trying to push Cutwood away but Cutwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Force wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutwood has him pressed against the cage.
Cutwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Force has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cutwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cutwood fails to land.
Cutwood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Force's efforts to push away.
Force lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood working Force over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Force.
Cutwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cutwood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Force is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Cutwood tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Cutwood back against the cage.
Cutwood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Force's efforts to push away.
Cutwood tries a knee to the head but Force blocks it.
Force lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Force is trying to push Cutwood away but Cutwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cutwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cutwood slips a straight right by Force.
Cutwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Mac Force will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cutwood throws a wild body kick that Force sees coming a mile off.
Cutwood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Force connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cutwood scrambles back to his feet.
Force fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Force scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cutwood manages to avoid it.
Cutwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Force misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutwood! But no joy.
Cutwood misses with a kick to the body.
Jab from Cutwood.
Force throws a body punch but Cutwood moves out of range.
Force misses with an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Force here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Force.
Force avoids a kick to the body.
Force pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cutwood looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutwood slips a jab from Force.
Cutwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Force is just out of range.
Cutwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cutwood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Cutwood. Those never looked like landing.
Cutwood takes the fight into the clinch.
Cutwood lands a good knee to the midsection. Force won't want to take too many of those.
Carlos Cutwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cutwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Force can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Cutwood breaks the clinch.
Force moves out of range of the body kick.
Force swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A left lands for Force.
The cut above Carlos Cutwood's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cutwood cracks Force with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cutwood manages to avoid it.
Force throws a looping overhand right but Cutwood ducks down to avoid it.
Cutwood delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutwood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Force throws a good cross that connects.
Force scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Force looks to score with a jab to the body but Cutwood is just out of range.
Mac Force is winning the standup battle so far.
Cutwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Force.
Cutwood misses with a looping left.
Force throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Cutwood counters with a nice leg kick.
Cutwood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Force throws a right hand that misses
and Cutwood counters with a left and a right that stings Force.
Cutwood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mac Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force wants to stay close but Cutwood steps back to make room for something. Force seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Cutwood and Force drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlos Cutwood!
A very excited looking Carlos Cutwood 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seyedi has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie smalls as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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35
190 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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36
195 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seppo Hovi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hovi misses the shot to the body.
Hovi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hovi misses with an uppercut. Seyedi saw that one coming.
Seyedi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hovi.
Hovi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seyedi backs up against the cage.
Hovi throws a lazy right hand but Seyedi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hovi misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Seyedi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut lands for Hovi. That snapped Seyedi's head back.
Seyedi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hovi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hovi avoids the head kick by Seyedi.
Hovi throws a body punch but Seyedi moves out of range.
Donk. Hovi catches Seyedi right on the button with a cross.
Seyedi throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seyedi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hovi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seyedi thinking.
Hovi checks a low kick from Seyedi.
Seyedi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hovi misses with a body punch
and Seyedi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seyedi.
Seyedi scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seyedi.
Seyedi keeps control of Hovi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hovi works on Seyedi's body with a couple of short punches.
Hovi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hovi throws a punch but it's blocked by Seyedi.
Hovi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hovi lands with a short shot to the head.
Seyedi breaks the clinch.
Seyedi tries to land a front kick but Hovi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seyedi misses with a leg kick.
Hovi throws a combination that misses
and Seyedi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hovi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hovi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hovi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seyedi lands a nice looking body shot.
Seyedi throws a body punch but Hovi moves out of range.
Hovi is looking to wear down Seyedi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seyedi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hovi's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hovi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seyedi. Seyedi obviously looking to wear him down.
Seyedi throws a looping overhand right but Hovi ducks down to avoid it.
Hovi throwing a counter right hand but Seyedi manages to avoid it.
Hovi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hovi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seyedi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Seyedi.
Hovi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hovi tries to bum rush Seyedi with a series of wild strikes but Seyedi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Hovi's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hovi blocks a head kick by Seyedi.
Seyedi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Seyedi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hovi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hovi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seyedi under the eye.
Hovi throws a nice looking combination but Seyedi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hovi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Hovi misses.
Seyedi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hovi with a body shot.
Hovi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seyedi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi throws out a loose jab but Hovi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hovi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hovi moves out of range of the leg kick from Seyedi.
Seyedi throws a wild body kick that Hovi sees coming a mile off.
Hovi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hovi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seyedi manages to avoid it.
Hovi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hovi jabs Seyedi right on the nose. Seyedi blinks but takes it well.
Seyedi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hovi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hovi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seyedi.
Seyedi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hovi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Seyedi moves out of range as Hovi strikes.
The crowd cheers as Seyedi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hovi doesn't seem phased though.
Seyedi lands with a slapping head kick.
Hovi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seyedi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seyedi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hovi manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hovi as he connects with a hook.
Hovi scores with a jab.
Seyedi tries to work over Hovi's front leg with a kick but Hovi checks it.
Seyedi is looking to land body kicks.
Seyedi tries a low kick but Hovi avoids it.
Hovi is looking to slow Seyedi down with leg kicks.
Seyedi throws a looping overhand right but Hovi ducks down to avoid it.
Seyedi misses with a hook
and Hovi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hovi misses with a combination
and Seyedi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seyedi misses with an uppercut. Hovi saw that one coming.
Hovi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seyedi avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seyedi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hovi.
Seyedi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hovi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hovi feints and then cracks Seyedi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seyedi down.
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 Seppo Hovi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Seyedi connects with a leg kick. Hovi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seyedi lands with a shot to the body.
Hovi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seyedi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seyedi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hovi.
Seyedi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seyedi throws a head kick that misses
and Hovi counters with a thumping low kick.
Hovi walks into a jab.
Seyedi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hovi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seyedi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hovi misses with a looping right.
Seyedi throws a series of punches but Hovi avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seyedi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hovi misses with a straight right.
Seyedi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hovi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hovi misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi stuns Hovi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali Seyedi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hovi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Seyedi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seyedi dodges the punch combination from Hovi.
Hovi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Seyedi.
Seyedi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hovi checks it well.
Hovi is looking to counter punch.
Hovi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hovi checks a low kick from Seyedi.
Hovi jabs Seyedi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seyedi defending well as Hovi loads up on a big left hand.
Hovi throws a series of punches but Seyedi avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seyedi lands a right hook to the body.
Hovi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi needs to keep his hands up - Seyedi had a free shot at his head there.
Seyedi misses with the combination.
Hovi scores with a punch to the head.
Seyedi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seyedi takes a swing at Hovi's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Hovi misses its intended target.
Seyedi tries a low kick but Hovi avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seyedi, right into the meat.
Hovi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seyedi.
Hovi cracks Seyedi with a good jab.
Hovi tests Seyedi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Hovi misses.
Hovi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seyedi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seyedi manages to avoid it.
Hovi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Seyedi
and Hovi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seyedi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hovi lands a nice hook to Seyedi's body. Seyedi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hovi scores with a jab to the body.
Hovi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seyedi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Seyedi fails to land with a series of punches.
Seyedi feints and then cracks Hovi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hovi down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hovi misses the target.
Hovi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hovi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seyedi circles away quickly and effectively.
Seyedi throws a chopping leg kick but Hovi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hovi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seyedi slips a straight right by Hovi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hovi throws a lazy right hand but Seyedi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seyedi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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.
Hovi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seyedi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hovi is out of range and Seyedi settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovi. Seyedi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hovi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seyedi counters with a good low kick that Hovi was not able to check.
Hovi misses with a looping left.
Hovi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seyedi throws a looping overhand right but Hovi ducks down to avoid it.
Seyedi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hovi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seyedi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hovi lands a glancing blow to the side of Seyedi's head.
Seyedi connects with a body shot that sends Hovi's belly button to the back.
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 Seppo Hovi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hovi lands a nice shot that snaps Seyedi's head back.
Hovi avoids the body shot from Seyedi.
Seyedi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Seyedi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seyedi moves out of range of the strikes.
Seyedi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Hovi.
Seyedi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hovi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seyedi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seyedi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hovi.
Seyedi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hovi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyedi lands with a good body shot.
Seyedi looks to land a right hand but Hovi moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seyedi. Hovi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seyedi throws a shot to the body.
Hovi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seyedi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hovi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hovi.
Seyedi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seyedi tries a head kick but it misses.
Seyedi ducks under a wild hook from Hovi.
Hovi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hovi throws a right hand that Seyedi ducks under and follows up with a left that Seyedi also avoids with ease.
Seyedi lands a right hook to the body.
Seyedi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab by Hovi.
Seyedi looks to land a combination but Hovi avoids it well.
Seyedi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seyedi throws a low kick, looking for Hovi's leg but Hovi calmly moves out of range.
Hovi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seyedi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Seyedi throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seyedi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hovi throws out the jab.
Ali Seyedi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hovi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hovi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Seyedi misses with a hook. Hovi ducked under it nicely.
Seyedi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seyedi 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 Hovi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hovi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seyedi moves out of range of the strikes.
Seyedi looks to land a right hand but Hovi moved out of range.
Seyedi swings for the body but Hovi moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Hovi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hovi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seyedi slips a straight right by Hovi.
Seyedi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seyedi connects with a nice looking jab.
Hovi misses with a jab to the body
and Seyedi counters with a thumping low kick.
Seppo Hovi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seyedi 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 Hovi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hovi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab from Hovi.
Seyedi misses with a leg kick.
Hovi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seyedi.
Hovi lands a glancing blow to the side of Seyedi's head.
Hovi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seyedis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hovi throws a lazy right hand but Seyedi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seyedi throws a head kick but Hovi moves out of range.
Good work by Hovi as he checks the leg kick.
Hovi avoids the head kick by Seyedi.
Hovi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hovi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seyedi's calf.
Hovi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Seyedi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hovi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seyedi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hovi lands with an overhand left.
Seyedi misses the jab.
Hovi misses with a looping left.
Seyedi throws a fast counter high kick but Hovi manages to duck under it in time.
Hovi misses with a few strikes there.
Seyedi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seyedi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hovi under the eye.
Seyedi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seyedi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seyedi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hovi moves out of range of the leg kick from Seyedi.
Hovi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seyedi cracks Hovi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hovi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seyedi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seyedi moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seppo Hovi.
Well Hovi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Hovi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon comes to the cage accompanied by LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Scott has chosen Go, Go Power Rangers as his entrance music. Jason Lee Scott acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Lee Scott!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon works the jab nicely.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Clendennon throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Clendennon counters with a right hand to the body.
Clendennon takes one to the side of the head.
Clendennon misses the shot to the body.
Clendennon throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clendennon has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Clendennon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scott lands an uppercut.
Clendennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Clendennon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clendennon is keeping busy.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott lands with a light punch inside.
Scott working aggressively here.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scott digs a right hand into Clendennon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clendennon's gas tank.
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Clendennon misses with a body kick.
Scott takes a swing at Clendennon's ribcage but misses.
Clendennon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott misses with a combination
and Clendennon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clendennon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clendennon scores with a jab to the body.
Clendennon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clendennon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clendennon has managed to clinch.
Scott can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clendennon lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott lands a nice uppercut.
Clendennon lands a knee to the body.
Clendennon lands a shoulder strike.
Clendennon pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clendennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon lands with a right to the head.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Clendennon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clendennon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clendennon moves out of range as Scott throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clendennon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scott throws a hook but Clendennon avoids it easily.
Clendennon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clendennon takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clendennon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clendennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clendennon wants to clinch but Scott slips to the side
and Scott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Clendennon misses.
Scott thuds his shin into the meat of Clendennon's side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scott.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clendennon.
Clendennon slips under a jab from Scott.
Scott swings for the body but Clendennon moves out of range.
Clendennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Clendennon.
Scott thinks about the counter body kick.
Clendennon misses with a low kick.
Clendennon scores with a hook.
Scott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott thuds his shin into the meat of Clendennon's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Donk. Clendennon catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Scott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Clendennon.
Scott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scott is rocked!
Clendennon tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Clendennon finish him?
Clendennon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Clendennon's shoulder, as Clendennon tries to avoid the shot.
and Clendennon counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Scott! He's just covering up as Clendennon starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Clendennon!
An out of breath Craig Clendennon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino has chosen Bonfire as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galaxy Nexus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nexus lands with a shot to the body.
Nexus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gambino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gambino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gambino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gambino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino throws a right and a left that Nexus avoids nicely.
Nexus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambino.
Galaxy Nexus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gambino duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nexus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus dips to his left and cracks Gambino with an uppercut!
Nexus misses with a series of wild punches.
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambino, as that shot connected.
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Gambino throws a right and a left that Nexus avoids nicely.
Nexus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nexus swings for the body but Gambino moves out of range.
Gambino throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Nexus there.
Nexus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nexus jabs at Gambino's body.
Nexus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nexus is looking to counter with 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!
Nexus scores with a hook to the body. Gambino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nexus is looking to wear down Gambino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nexus takes a swing at Gambino's ribcage but misses.
Nexus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nexus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambino moves away.
Gambino throws out a counter right but Nexus avoids it with no problem.
Nexus takes a swing at Gambino's ribcage but misses.
Gambino throws a sloppy head kick and Nexus moves out of range easily.
Childish Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gambino takes one on the button.
Gambino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nexus in his tracks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nexus.
Gambino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Nexus misses.
Gambino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gambino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nexus was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambino.
Gambino slips a straight right by Nexus.
A little jabbing left from Gambino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nexus swings widly with a right hand
and Gambino counters with a series of strikes. Nexus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nexus fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Nexus misses.
Nexus lands a leg kick that knocks Gambino off balance momentarily.
Nexus jabs at Gambino's body.
Gambino swings for the body but Nexus moves out of range.
Gambino misses with an uppercut.
Gambino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nexus circles away quickly and effectively.
Nexus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambino gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nexus preventing the sweep.
Nexus with a nice head shot there.
Gambino is trying to keep Nexus in close.
Gambino is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nexus takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nexus. Gambino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nexus throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gambino to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Gambino misses.
Gambino takes a swing at Nexus's ribcage but misses.
Nexus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gambino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gambino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino works over Nexus's head and body with a nice combination.
Nexus thuds his right hand into Gambino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Nexus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
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!
Nexus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gambino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nexus.
Gambino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gambino throws a jab but it's blocked by Nexus.
Gambino misses with an uppercut
and Nexus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nexus misses with a head kick.
Gambino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Nexus misses its target.
Nexus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gambino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambino throws an overhand right that lands on Nexus's shoulder, as Nexus tries to avoid the shot.
Nexus slips a straight right by Gambino.
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambino was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
Nice cross by Nexus.
Gambino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus slips a jab from Gambino.
Gambino misses with a series of wild punches.
Nexus throws a series of punches but Gambino avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nexus on the side of the head.
Nexus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gambino in his tracks.
Gambino scores with a kick to the body.
Gambino takes a swing at Nexus's ribcage but misses.
Gambino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nexus's head.
Gambino misses the shot to the body.
Nexus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gambino throws a nice looking combination but Nexus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nexus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gambino momentarily.
Galaxy Nexus is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nexus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nexus misses with an uppercut
and Gambino counters with a nice body shot.
Nexus lands a nice shot that snaps Gambino's head back.
Gambino throws a body kick that misses.
Nexus tries to counter with a takedown but Gambino is quick to defend against it.
Nexus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Nexus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gambino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Gambino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gambino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Nexus.
Nexus swings for the body but Gambino moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino misses with a double jab.
Nexus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Nexus attempts a counter takedown but Gambino avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gambino slips a straight right by Nexus.
Gambino misses with a straight right.
Nexus avoids a kick to the body.
Nexus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nexus connects with a single shot there.
Nexus throws the left hand but Gambino avoids the punch easily.
Nexus throws a body punch but Gambino moves out of range.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
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 Galaxy Nexus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gambino cracks Nexus with a good jab.
Nexus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nexus.
Nexus landing strikes.
Nexus is looking to take a break and control but Gambino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nexus controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus throws an elbow but Gambino slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nexus trying to control the action but Gambino is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gambino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gambino manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gambino trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Nexus.
Nexus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gambino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nexus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nexus working the head and body with strikes.
Gambino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nexus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nexus's back!
Nexus trying to control the hands but Gambino breaks the grip.
Gambino is hanging on to Nexus's back as he tries to escape.
Galaxy Nexus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Gambino has locked on a rear naked choke here! Nexus is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Childish Gambino!
Childish Gambino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Galaxy Nexus was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man tonight but to be honest its getting tougher to make this weight class so I think I am going to move up.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranky Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion comes to the cage accompanied by ˇMAYDAY! - Last One Standing. Ranky Scorpion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cinder Smaug's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ranky Scorpion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cinder Smaug!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smaug stuns Scorpion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smaug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smaug throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Smaug misses with a looping left.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Scorpion blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scorpion.
Scorpion connects with a right hand. Smaug shakes it off.
Scorpion throws a hook but Smaug blocks it.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Smaug avoids the punch easily.
Cinder Smaug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion takes a swing at Smaug's ribcage but misses.
Smaug tries to score with a low kick but Scorpion moves his leg out of the way.
Smaug swinging wildly here.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Smaug.
Scorpion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smaug misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smaug lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug misses with a double jab.
Scorpion stuns Smaug with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smaug misses with a few strikes there.
Scorpion misses with a left hand
and Smaug counters with an outside leg kick.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Smaug misses its intended target.
Scorpion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
A good leg kick by Smaug.
Smaug looks to throw the jab but Scorpion is out of range.
Smaug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook but Smaug blocks it.
Scorpion lands a jab to Smaug's midsection.
Smaug is looking to slow Scorpion down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Smaug misses the target.
Scorpion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smaug drives through and clinches with Scorpion against the cage.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Smaug.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Smaug.
Smaug misses with some punches.
Smaug misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Smaug goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smaug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smaug pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smaug misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scorpion stalling.
Smaug throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Smaug fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Smaug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smaug misses with some punches.
Smaug is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch but Scorpion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Scorpion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smaug.
Scorpion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smaug scores with a jab.
Smaug connects with a crisp jab.
Smaug misses with a body shot.
It looked like Scorpion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smaug scores with a sloppy right hand. Scorpion should have avoided that one.
Smaug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scorpion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smaug throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Smaug throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smaug misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smaug doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Scorpion is looking to score with low kicks.
Smaug fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smaug on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smaug is looking to land body kicks.
Smaug lands a left and a right that send Scorpion crashing to the mat, dazed. Smaug thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Scorpion is rocked!
Smaug sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Scorpion's defenses. It connects perfectly with Scorpion's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cinder Smaug!
Cinder Smaug is the new heavyweight champion!
Cinder Smaug thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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