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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ondrej Simunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennaro Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ondrej Simunek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gennaro Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simunek moves into the clinch.
Gattuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simunek blocking some punches.
Simunek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gattuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gattuso lands with a short shot to the head.
Gattuso tries to throw a body punch but Simunek avoids it by throwing Gattuso back against the cage.
Gattuso misses with the head strike.
Simunek struggles to land a body shot inside as Gattuso controls his hands.
Simunek lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Gennaro Gattuso has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Gattuso as the two fighters clinch.
Gattuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simunek backwards.
Simunek taking a breather.
Gattuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simunek backwards.
Simunek pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Simunek.
Simunek controlling the action here for a moment.
Simunek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simunek working aggressively here.
Simunek trying to control the position but instead, Gattuso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simunek into the cage.
Simunek misses with some punches.
Gattuso misses with a body punch.
Gattuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simunek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simunek throws an elbow that misses.
Gattuso blocks an elbow strike from Simunek.
Simunek misses with the head strike.
Gattuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gattuso avoids the body shot from Simunek.
Gattuso is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simunek throws an off balance right hand
and Gattuso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gattuso scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simunek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Gattuso misses.
Gattuso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gattuso drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simunek defends it well.
Gattuso lands a glancing blow to the side of Simunek's head.
Simunek clinches up with Gattuso and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gattuso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gattuso tries to throw a body punch but Simunek avoids it by throwing Gattuso back against the cage.
Gattuso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simunek after a bit of a struggle.
Simunek is pressed up against the cage. Gattuso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simunek down to the mat. Simunek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gattuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simunek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simunek misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simunek throws an elbow but misses.
Simunek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gattuso is keeping busy.
Gattuso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gattuso blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simunek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gattuso blocks a body shot from Simunek.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simunek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Gattuso.
Good body shot from Gattuso.
Gattuso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simunek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gattuso is struggling to control the position.
Simunek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simunek blocks a body shot from Gattuso.
A right hand to the body from Simunek.
Simunek lands a damaging elbow.
Simunek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gattuso blocks the elbow strike.
Gattuso breaks the clinch.
A jab from Gattuso does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simunek.
Simunek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gattuso walks into a stiff left hand from Simunek.
Ondrej Simunek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simunek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gattuso lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gattuso tries to keep at a distance but Simunek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simunek throws a punch but it's blocked by Gattuso.
Gattuso lands a body punch.
Simunek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gattuso lands an uppercut.
Simunek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simunek can't find room to land a body shot as Gattuso controls the action.
Gattuso avoids a wild elbow strike from Simunek.
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 Ondrej Simunek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gennaro Gattuso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gattuso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simunek swivels and escapes.
Gattuso throws a push kick but Simunek slaps the foot to one side.
Simunek is looking to clinch but Gattuso is avoiding it.
Gattuso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gattuso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gattuso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simunek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simunek gets a clinch.
Gattuso controlling the action here for a moment.
Gattuso dodges an elbow strike from Simunek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso jumps guard but Simunek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simunek misses with an elbow over the top.
Simunek just leaning against Gattuso, taking a breather.
Simunek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simunek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simunek.
Gattuso avoiding damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simunek throws an elbow but misses.
Gattuso avoids a wild elbow strike from Simunek.
Simunek lands an elbow just above Gattuso 's eye.
Gattuso manages to break the clinch.
Simunek clinches up against the cage.
Simunek can't find room to land a body shot as Gattuso controls the action.
A short right from Gattuso on the inside.
Gattuso dodges an elbow strike from Simunek.
Simunek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Gennaro Gattuso's cut even more.
Simunek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gattuso looking to stall.
Gattuso scores with a shot to the side of Simunek's head.
Gattuso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simunek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ondrej Simunek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennaro Gattuso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simunek pushes off an throws an elbow but Gattuso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gattuso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gattuso avoids the elbow strike from Simunek, against the cage.
Gattuso is pushing Simunek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Simunek tries a body shot but Gattuso blocks it.
Gattuso manages to break the clinch.
Gattuso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simunek tests Gattuso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simunek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gattuso with the counter takedown but Simunek avoids it easily.
Simunek just misses with a punch to the body.
Simunek lunges at Gattuso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gattuso's hand.
Simunek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso throws a nice looking combination but Simunek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simunek tries to clinch there but Gattuso circles away.
Gattuso drives through with a takedown into Simunek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gattuso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gattuso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gattuso wants to control from the top but Simunek keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattuso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gattuso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gattuso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gattuso distracts Simunek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gattuso lands a couple of digs.
Gattuso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gattuso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gattuso lands a couple of elbows.
Gattuso trying to control but Simunek is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gattuso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gattuso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gattuso postures up.
Gattuso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gattuso is looking to work some ground and pound but Simunek has wrist control.
Gattuso scoring with some ground and pound.
Simunek is trying to keep Gattuso in close.
Gattuso scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennaro Gattuso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gennaro Gattuso's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gattuso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simunek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simunek tries to clinch there but Gattuso circles away.
Gattuso lands a nice looking body shot.
Simunek throws a hook but Gattuso blocks it.
Simunek throws a lazy right hand but Gattuso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gattuso throws the kick towards the body but Simunek avoids it.
Simunek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gattuso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simunek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simunek scores with a shot to the body.
Ondrej Simunek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gattuso looking to score a takedown here. Simunek is defending well but Gattuso drives through and ends up in Simunek's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso landing some decent shots from guard.
Gattuso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simunek is trying to keep Gattuso in close.
Simunek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simunek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gattuso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gattuso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gattuso stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Simunek throws up his legs and catches Gattuso in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Gattuso tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Simunek! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ondrej Simunek!
Our winner, Ondrej Simunek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBain comes to the cage accompanied by Harder Than You Think by Public Enemy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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137 lbs
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147 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peter McBain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan McKay!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKay moves into range and connects with a jab.
McBain tries to bum rush McKay with a series of wild strikes but McKay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBain misses with a few strikes there.
McBain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut lands for McKay. That snapped McBain's head back.
McBain misses with a double jab.
McKay misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from McBain misses the target.
McBain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKay.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBain. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKay works McBain's body with a nice hook.
McBain avoids the body shot from McKay.
It looked like McBain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McKay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McBain appears to be looking for a big counter.
McKay looks to land a right hand but McBain moved out of range.
McKay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBain was well out of range. Poor timing from McKay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKay avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay misses with a hook. McBain ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from McBain misses.
McBain throws a looping overhand right but McKay ducks down to avoid it.
McBain throws a nice looking combination but McKay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKay misses with a looping right.
It looked like McBain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McBain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from McBain.
McBain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKay.
McBain staying out of range there.
McBain fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from McKay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McBain walks into a stiff left hand from McKay.
It looks like Peter McBain has been cut.
McBain slips a straight right by McKay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKay throws a hook to the side of McBain's head but McBain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from McBain does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBain misses with a double jab.
McBain throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McBain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBain misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy body kick from McBain
and McBain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBain connects with a leg kick. McKay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McBain misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKay gets a clinch.
McKay lands a body shot.
McBain blocks an uppercut.
McKay has McBain pressed against the cage, preventing McBain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McBain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBain misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBain throws a right hand that McKay ducks under and follows up with a left that McKay also avoids with ease.
McKay feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKay. McBain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBain throws a head kick that misses.
McBain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKay looks to score with a jab to the body but McBain is just out of range.
McKay misses with a straight right.
McKay 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.
McKay looks to land a body kick but McBain moved away.
McBain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McKay needs to keep his hands up - McBain had a free shot at his head there.
McBain misses with a wild combination.
Jab from McBain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay misses with a straight left.
McBain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McKay lands an overhand right.
McBain misses with a combination
and McKay counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McBain throws a right and a left that McKay avoids nicely.
McKay appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McBain lands a jab-cross combination.
McKay scores with a jab. McBain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McBain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKay.
McKay connects with a body shot that sends McBain's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKay avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKay tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKay tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter McBain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter McBain'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.
McBain throws a body kick that misses
and McKay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKay lands a nice shot to the body.
McBain checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by McKay as he connects with a hook.
McKay throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBain.
Peter McBain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKay scores with a nice right hand.
McBain tries a head kick but it misses.
McBain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKay throws out the jab.
McBain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKay scores with a hook.
McKay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBain.
McBain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
McKay on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McKay tries to clinch but McBain is having none of it.
McBain looks to land a combination but McKay avoids it well.
McKay throws out a counter right but McBain avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBain.
McBain throws a sloppy head kick and McKay moves out of range easily.
McKay unleashes a big counter combination but McBain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Peter McBain is winning the standup battle so far.
McBain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McKay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peter McBain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from McBain misses.
McBain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McBain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKay on the side of the head.
McKay looks to throw the jab but McBain is out of range.
McBain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from McBain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And McKay responds with a good body kick, but McBain manages to step out the way in time.
McBain throws a jab but it's blocked by McKay.
McBain throws a series of punches but McKay moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McBain throws a right and a left that McKay avoids nicely.
McBain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McBain moves out of range of the body kick from McKay.
McKay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBain.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKay, right into the meat.
McBain lands with a kick to the ribs.
McBain looks to land a combination but McKay avoids it well.
McKay scoring well with a low kick there.
McKay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKay there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McKay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McKay scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as McBain blocks the low kick.
McKay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McBain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like McBain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBain moves away.
McBain moves out of range of the body kick.
McBain lands a right hook to the body.
McKay thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McKay instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKay tries to throw a body punch but McBain avoids it by throwing McKay back against the cage.
McBain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay lands a hook that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
McKay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McBain blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from McKay.
McKay swings wildly with an uppercut but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKay misses with the head strike.
McBain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McBain breaks from the clinch.
McBain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McKay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBain checks the leg kick.
It looked like McBain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dylan McKay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter McBain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McBain looks for the body kick but McKay saw that one coming.
McKay throws a leg kick that is checked
and McBain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McBain ducks under a wild hook from McKay.
McKay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBain throws a series of punches but McKay moves out of range.
McKay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McBain tries to bum rush McKay with a series of wild strikes but McKay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBain misses with a two punch combination.
McKay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay connects with a solid leg kick.
McBain misses with the combination.
McKay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKay throws a nice looking combination but McBain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKay slips a jab and a cross from McBain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain throws a series of punches but McKay avoids them all with ease.
McBain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKay connects with a crisp jab.
McBain misses with a series of wild punches.
McBain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKay has closed the distance and engaged McBain in a clinch.
McKay misses with a punch to the body.
McKay misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBain jabs at McKay's body.
McBain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McKay throws out a loose jab but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBain throws the left hand but McKay avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBain throws a nice looking combination but McKay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKay throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by McKay.
McBain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKay moves out of range as McBain throws a body kick.
McBain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McBain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from McKay does it's job there.
McBain ducks under a wild hook from McKay.
McBain throws a sloppy head kick and McKay moves out of range easily.
McBain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McBain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKay.
McKay throws a leg kick which misses McBain's front leg but catches the back leg as McBain tries to avoid it.
McBain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McBain scrambles back to his feet.
McBain is rocked!
McKay fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked McBain out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dylan McKay!
Dylan McKay made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
Peter McBain was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Fury for helping me be strong, Sun-Tzu for making me look so good, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym, all of my loved ones back home, and Mario Yaj for letting me fight here in Aggressive Damage!! I really wanted the win tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey comes to the cage accompanied by Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Rousey finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rogers. That snapped Rousey's head back.
Rousey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogers quickly recovers to half guard.
Rousey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogers is just riding it out for now. Rousey eventually gives up the hold.
Rousey moves into full mount! Rogers won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Rogers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rousey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rousey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Rousey looking for a sweep. Not yet Rousey, not yet.
Rogers trying to control but Rousey is working from the bottom.
Rogers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rousey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Rousey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rousey is one step ahead there.
Rousey wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey postures up in Rogers's guard and throws a big left but Rogers blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Rogers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rousey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rogers's guard.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Rousey sits in half guard.
Rousey wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rousey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers tries to kick Rousey off but Rousey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rousey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rousey tries to pass to full mount but Rogers defends it.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Rousey is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rousey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rousey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rousey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Rousey 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.
Rousey tries to pass to full mount but Rogers defends it.
Rogers is trying to stand.
Rousey wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Rousey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rousey is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rousey trying to pass the guard but Rogers defending well.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rousey scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Rousey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A lazy body kick from Rousey
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ronald Rousey has been cut.
Ronald Rousey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers tries to clinch but Rousey is having none of it.
Rousey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rousey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ian Rogers has been cut.
Rousey cracks Rogers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rousey feints and then cracks Rogers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rogers down.
Rogers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Rousey from controlling successfully.
Rousey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rousey prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Rousey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Rousey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rogers dives on top into guard.
Rogers looking to improve position, pressing down on Rousey's thigh with his hand. Rousey seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rogers paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rogers's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Rousey picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Rousey!
A very excited looking Ronald Rousey 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quiet Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blood of Heroes!. Monkey has chosen Epic - Faith No More 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quiet Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Monkey 's eye.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Monkey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Monkey clinches up against the cage.
Johnson has Monkey pressed against the cage.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monkey.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monkey!
Quiet Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monkey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monkey, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Monkey's coach down at Canadian Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Monkey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey closes the distance and clinches.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Johnson stalls.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Monkey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Johnson taking a breather.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Monkey is controlling the position.
Monkey letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Monkey won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Monkey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Monkey can't get the takedown.
Johnson tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Monkey won't allow it.
Monkey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Monkey looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Monkey dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Monkey backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Monkey misses.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quiet Monkey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monkey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monkey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Monkey gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Quiet Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Monkey lands with a cross.
Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Craig Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiet Monkey.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Monkey fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Monkey.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Monkey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monkey throws a big right hand that misses.
Monkey looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey looking for a sweep. Not yet Monkey, not yet.
Monkey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Monkey working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Monkey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Monkey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Monkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson controls Monkey momentarily but Monkey frees himself.
Monkey looking to pass the guard.
Quiet Monkey has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson gets to his feet. Monkey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Monkey feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Monkey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Craig Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monkey.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Monkey tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Monkey fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Monkey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monkey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monkey is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Monkey has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson'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. This is the final round!
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monkey doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monkey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Monkey slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Monkey has the dominant position.
Monkey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monkey fails to land the takedown.
Craig Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiet Monkey.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Monkey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Monkey has him pressed against the cage.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Monkey.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monkey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Monkey wants to clinch.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Monkey throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Monkey pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Monkey shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Monkey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quiet Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick.
Monkey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monkey is looking to clinch.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monkey somewhat.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Monkey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Craig Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Monkey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Johnson!
Craig Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Quiet Monkey had this to say: 'Did I just poop my pants?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Prijovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Li might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2pac - hit em up. Nemanja Prijovic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
29 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nemanja Prijovic!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prijovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prijovic tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prijovic to the ground. Prijovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prijovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prijovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prijovic as he jumps to the side.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Prijovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prijovic.
Li takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prijovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prijovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Prijovic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Li is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Prijovic.
Li is breathing heavily.
Prijovic closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Li out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nemanja Prijovic!
Our winner, Nemanja Prijovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myles O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylma Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell's entrance music is Anti by Mayhem. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myles O Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kylma Jaak!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaak misses with a hook. O Donnell ducked under it nicely.
O Donnell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jaak.
O Donnell closes the distance and pushes Jaak back into the cage.
A short left from Jaak.
O Donnell scores with a shot to the side of Jaak's head.
O Donnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Donnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from O Donnell on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaak lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from O Donnell.
O Donnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Donnell misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Donnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Donnell pushes Jaak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaak misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaak looking to throw knees to the head but O Donnell is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from O Donnell.
Jaak lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaak.
Still in the clinch, O Donnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from O Donnell as the two fighters clinch.
Jaak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donnell's elbow.
O Donnell lands a nice uppercut.
Jaak throws a head punch that misses.
O Donnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Jaak.
O Donnell digs a right hand underneath Jaak's ribcage. Jaak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O Donnell gets through Jaak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Donnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Donnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell works on Jaak's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from O Donnell.
O Donnell works on Jaak's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaak looks winded!
Jaak misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from O Donnell.
O Donnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaak backwards.
O Donnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
O Donnell scores with a shoulder strike.
O Donnell lands a shot to the body.
O Donnell digs a right hand into Jaak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaak's gas tank.
O Donnell lands an elbow that stopped Jaak in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kylma Jaak has been cut.
O Donnell scores with a shot to the side of Jaak's head.
O Donnell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O Donnell is struggling to control the position.
Jaak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Donnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Donnell.
Jaak can't find room to land a body shot as O Donnell controls the action.
Jaak stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for O Donnell.
Jaak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaak misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Donnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Donnell throws a head punch that misses.
Jaak cracks O Donnell with a nice body shot.
O Donnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaak or not.
O Donnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Donnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Donnell.
A short left from O Donnell.
O Donnell has a couple of punches blocked by Jaak.
Jaak stalling.
O Donnell digs a right hand underneath Jaak's ribcage. Jaak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O Donnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from O Donnell.
O Donnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaak's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaak is rocked!
O Donnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaak.
Jaak is still on wobbly legs! Can O Donnell finish him?
O Donnell lands a body shot.
Jaak seems to have recovered his senses.
O Donnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Donnell lands an uppercut.
O Donnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Donnell stalls.
O Donnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Donnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Donnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaak throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donnell.
O Donnell pushes Jaak against the cage. O Donnell is working some dirty boxing. O Donnell pushes off with a quick right hook! Jaak goes down! Jaak tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! O Donnell moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles O Donnell!
Myles O Donnell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carol of the Bells - Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Marcolini has chosen Raffaella Carra - Rumore as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jaakko Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcolini moves into the clinch.
Parantainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parantainen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Marcolini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parantainen trying to pass the guard but Marcolini defending well.
Parantainen working Marcolini over with strikes.
Marcolini wants to control but Parantainen is keeping busy.
Marcolini is not content to let Parantainen control the position.
Parantainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcolini is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Parantainen there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen is looking to take a break and control but Marcolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Parantainen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marcolini is looking for a sweep. Parantainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcolini is in trouble now - Parantainen has advanced to mount!
Parantainen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marcolini tries to hold on but Parantainen postures up.
Parantainen trying to control but Marcolini is having none of it.
Marcolini can't escape the position.
Parantainen controlling the pace for now.
Parantainen wants to control the pace but Marcolini is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marcolini hang on?
Parantainen with good strikes from the mount here!
Parantainen with good strikes from the mount here!
Marcolini has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Parantainen's lack of action.
Parantainen wants to take a breather but Marcolini is having none of it.
Parantainen is looking to advance position but Marcolini won't allow it.
Parantainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcolini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcolini trying to control but Parantainen postures up.
Parantainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcolini moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen forces his way into half guard.
Marcolini gets back to full guard.
Parantainen chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parantainen working some strikes from top position.
Parantainen stopping the sweep attempt from Marcolini.
Parantainen lands a couple of digs.
Marcolini controls Parantainen momentarily but Parantainen frees himself.
Parantainen stopping the sweep attempt from Marcolini.
Parantainen looking to pass the guard.
Marcolini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parantainen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcolini is aware though and is defending well.
Parantainen looking for a guillotine here but Marcolini defends easily.
Parantainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcolini defends well.
Parantainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcolini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marcolini is looking to work some ground and pound but Parantainen has wrist control.
Marcolini stopping the sweep attempt from Parantainen.
Parantainen has his feet on Marcolini's thighs here. He's pushed Marcolini off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Marcolini screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaakko Parantainen!
A very excited looking Jaakko Parantainen 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindgren comes to the cage accompanied by Come With Me. Brandao has chosen Work Hard, Play Hard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
26 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikael Lindgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab.
Lindgren misses with a head kick.
Lindgren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brandao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lindgren counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Brandao.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandao.
Lindgren misses with a kick to the body.
Lindgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindgren. Brandao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Lindgren slams his shin into Brandao's torso.
Good shot there by Brandao.
It looks like Mikael Lindgren has been cut.
Lindgren throws a hook but Brandao avoids it easily.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindgren throws the left hand but Brandao avoids the punch easily.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lindgren shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lindgren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lindgren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindgren.
It seemed like Brandao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao looks to land a left hand but Lindgren moved out of range nicely.
Brandao throws a shot from downtown. Lindgren moves away and avoids it.
Lindgren dips to his left and cracks Brandao with an uppercut!
Brandao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lindgren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandao rushes Lindgren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindgren.
Brandao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lindgren tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindgren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lindgren can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Brandao lands with a right to the head.
Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindgren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindgren defending well as Brandao loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao throws a hook but Lindgren blocks it.
Lindgren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brandao with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindgren as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandao.
We've been informed that Brandao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jose Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindgren.
Lindgren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lindgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range.
Brandao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brandao is looking to clinch.
Brandao throws an overhand right that lands on Lindgren's shoulder, as Lindgren tries to avoid the shot.
Brandao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindgren's head.
Brandao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindgren circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandao connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindgren slips a straight right by Brandao.
Lindgren is looking to slow Brandao down with leg kicks.
Brandao throws a shot from downtown. Lindgren moves away and avoids it.
Lindgren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brandao just manages to avoid it.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindgren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindgren cracks Brandao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lindgren's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lindgren duly obliges.
Lindgren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lindgren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lindgren throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lindgren.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lindgren checks a leg kick.
Lindgren takes one on the button.
Brandao throws a hook but Lindgren blocks it.
Lindgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindgren connects with a single shot there.
Brandao misses the jab.
Brandao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindgren.
Lindgren jabs Brandao right on the nose. Brandao blinks but takes it well.
Lindgren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandao jabs Lindgren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindgren throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandao. That's going to slow Lindgren down.
Brandao lands with a shot to the body.
Brandao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindgren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao lands a nice shot that snaps Lindgren's head back.
Brandao throws a looping overhand right but Lindgren ducks down to avoid it.
Lindgren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandao lands a nice shot that snaps Lindgren's head back.
Lindgren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindgren lands a body shot.
Lindgren moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandao throws an overhand right that lands on Lindgren's shoulder, as Lindgren tries to avoid the shot.
Lindgren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandao sprawls and moves away.
Brandao swings widly with a right hand
and Lindgren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindgren shoots in for a double leg but Brandao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lindgren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lindgren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandao misses with a hook
and Lindgren counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lindgren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lindgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandao slips under a jab from Lindgren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Brandao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindgren's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lindgren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lindgren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindgren scores with a jab to the head.
Lindgren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brandao is trying to defend but Lindgren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brandao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brandao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgren is trying to control. Brandao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindgren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lindgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandao is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindgren looking to sit in guard and control but Brandao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brandao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lindgren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lindgren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brandao has picked Lindgren up and slammed him! Lindgren can't keep hold of the triangle and Brandao manages to pass to side control!
Brandao is staying tight to Lindgren's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lindgren sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren trying to control but Brandao postures up.
Lindgren won't allow Brandao to pass to mount.
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back.
Lindgren wants to get back to full guard.
Brandao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lindgren tries to get to full guard but Brandao has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindgren connects with a crisp jab.
Lindgren misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sloppy strikes from Lindgren. Those never looked like landing.
Brandao throws a hook to the side of Lindgren's head but Lindgren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindgren throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Brandao.
Brandao throws a shot from downtown. Lindgren moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindgren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lindgren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao moves out of range of the leg kick from Lindgren.
Lindgren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lindgren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brandao blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandao is looking for the big counter here.
Lindgren throws a chopping leg kick but Brandao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lindgren on the side of the head.
A big left from Brandao misses.
Brandao throws a right hand that misses
and Lindgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandao works the jab nicely.
Mikael Lindgren is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindgren misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao throws a big shot that misses.
Lindgren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brandao's head backwards.
Lindgren misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brandao! But no joy.
Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Lindgren.
Lindgren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindgren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindgren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lindgren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brandao defends it nicely.
Brandao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lindgren throws a leg kick but Brandao moved away.
Lindgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Brandao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lindgren missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandao misses with a double jab.
Lindgren misses with a body kick.
Lindgren misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandao misses with an uppercut.
Lindgren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindgren throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandao connects with a body shot that sends Lindgren's belly button to the back.
Lindgren lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Brandao misses its intended target.
Lindgren misses with a kick to the body
and Brandao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Brandao.
Lindgren misses with a body kick.
Lindgren misses with a leg kick.
Brandao loads up on a big right hand but Lindgren slips the punch.
Brandao throws a low kick but Lindgren moves out of range easily.
Brandao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lindgren fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandao throws a looping overhand right but Lindgren ducks down to avoid it.
Brandao swings widly with a right hand
and Lindgren counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lindgren.
Lindgren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Lindgren throws out a loose jab but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindgren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandao's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Brandao does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindgren misses with a body kick.
Lindgren slips under a jab from Brandao.
Lindgren misses with a body shot.
Brandao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a wild combination.
Lindgren feinted with a counter takedown.
Brandao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindgren throws out the jab.
Brandao tries to land a leg kick but Lindgren saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Lindgren finds it's way through Brandao's defenses.
Brandao dips to his left and cracks Lindgren with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lindgren.
Lindgren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandao but Brandao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindgren. That's going to slow Brandao down.
Brandao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindgren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindgren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindgren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
Lindgren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandao at a distance.
Brandao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lindgren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandao's calf.
Brandao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandao looks to land a left hand but Lindgren moved out of range nicely.
Lindgren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Lindgren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandao scores with a jab. Lindgren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brandao looks to land a right hand but Lindgren moved out of range.
Lindgren throwing a counter right hand but Brandao manages to avoid it.
Brandao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lindgren throws a low kick but Brandao moves out of range easily.
Lindgren connects with a high kick.
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!
Brandao throws a hook but Lindgren avoids it easily.
Brandao slips a jab and a cross from Lindgren.
Lindgren swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao throws out a counter right but Lindgren avoids it with no problem.
Lindgren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brandao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lindgren missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lindgren connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandao checks a low kick from Lindgren.
Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab.
Lindgren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Lindgren misses.
Brandao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandao throws a low kick but Lindgren avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Brandao.
I think Brandao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Brandao!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jose Brandao thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Doolittle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Ray Dunkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctor Doolittle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Doolittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Doolittle slips a straight right by Dunkin.
Doolittle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doolittle cracks Dunkin with a good jab.
Dunkin lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Doctor Doolittle has been cut.
Dunkin has Doolittle up against the cage in a clinch.
Doolittle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunkin scores with a nice body kick.
Doolittle throws a combination that misses
and Dunkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doolittle defending well as Dunkin loads up on a big left hand.
Doolittle misses with a left hand
and Dunkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doolittle throws a push kick but Dunkin slaps the foot to one side.
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
Doolittle throws a low kick but Dunkin moves out of range easily.
Doolittle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dunkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dunkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doolittle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dunkin.
Dunkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick by Dunkin misses
and Doolittle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dunkin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Alvin Ray Dunkin has been cut.
Doolittle avoids the body shot from Dunkin.
Doolittle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunkin avoids the body shot from Doolittle.
Doolittle avoids the head kick by Dunkin.
Doolittle misses the shot to the body.
Doolittle scores with a shot to the body.
Dunkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doolittle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunkin.
Dunkin lands a left and a right that send Doolittle crashing to the mat, dazed. Dunkin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Doolittle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doolittle throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dunkin.
Doolittle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin connects with a leg kick. Doolittle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunkin.
Doolittle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doolittle throws an overhand right that lands on Dunkin's shoulder, as Dunkin tries to avoid the shot.
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
Dunkin connects with a leg kick. Doolittle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dunkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doolittle misses the jab.
Doolittle scores with a push kick.
Doolittle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doolittle gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Doolittle tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dunkin is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Doolittle buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Doolittle!! Doolittle is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dunkin throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Ray Dunkin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohsen Mosaddegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohsen Mosaddegh!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosaddegh works DeVito's body with a nice hook.
Mosaddegh just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mosaddegh does it's job there.
Mosaddegh throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mosaddegh.
Nice cross by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh throws an off balance right hand
and DeVito counters with a good low kick that Mosaddegh was not able to check.
Mosaddegh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeVito.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeVito.
DeVito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeVito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mohsen Mosaddegh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosaddegh throws a hook to the side of DeVito's head but DeVito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeVito tried to counter with a leg kick but Mosaddegh avoided it.
Mosaddegh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeVito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mosaddegh punishes DeVito's body with a nice straight punch.
Mosaddegh swings widly with a right hand
and DeVito counters with a nice leg kick.
Mosaddegh misses with a hook to the body
enabling DeVito to counter with a crisp jab.
Mosaddegh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Mosaddegh misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosaddegh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeVito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mosaddegh throws a combination that misses
and DeVito counters with an outside leg kick.
Mosaddegh loads up on a big right hand but DeVito slips the punch.
DeVito tried to counter with a leg kick but Mosaddegh avoided it.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVito is just out of range.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVito is just out of range.
Jab from DeVito.
We've been informed that Mosaddegh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mosaddegh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeVito can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosaddegh. DeVito does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeVito misses with a double jab.
DeVito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mosaddegh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeVito.
DeVito misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Mosaddegh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeVito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeVito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeVito throws a leg kick but Mosaddegh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mosaddegh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
DeVito lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVito manages to avoid it.
DeVito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mosaddegh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeVito throws a head kick that half lands.
Mosaddegh checks a low kick from DeVito.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVito is just out of range.
Mosaddegh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeVito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeVito throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mosaddegh counter with a right hand.
DeVito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeVito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mosaddegh. Mosaddegh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeVito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeVito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVito is just out of range.
Nice shot by Mosaddegh.
Good shot there by Mosaddegh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh lands a nice shot to the body.
Mosaddegh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! DeVito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
DeVito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mosaddegh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mosaddegh misses with an uppercut. DeVito saw that one coming.
DeVito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeVito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mosaddegh.
DeVito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeVito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mosaddegh is out of range.
Mosaddegh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeVito.
Mosaddegh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVito moves away.
DeVito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mosaddegh throws out the jab.
Mosaddegh misses with a wild body shot.
DeVito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mosaddegh throws an overhand right that lands on DeVito's shoulder, as DeVito tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by DeVito.
Mosaddegh instigates a clinch.
DeVito misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosaddegh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mosaddegh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeVito throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeVito lands a damaging elbow.
DeVito is leaning against Mosaddegh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeVito prevents a body shot from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh is working DeVito over against the cage.
DeVito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mosaddegh blocking some punches.
DeVito lands a hook that snaps the head of Mosaddegh backwards.
Mosaddegh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeVito throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mosaddegh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mosaddegh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from DeVito misses the target.
Mosaddegh throws a push kick but DeVito slaps the foot to one side.
DeVito scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mohsen Mosaddegh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeVito scores with a head kick.
Mosaddegh connects with a jab.
Mosaddegh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeVito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeVito throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot.
DeVito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVito is just out of range.
Mosaddegh blocks a head kick by DeVito.
Mosaddegh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mosaddegh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot lands for Mosaddegh.
DeVito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mosaddegh scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeVito's corner calls for a 1-2. DeVito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeVito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeVito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mosaddegh.
DeVito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosaddegh checks the leg kick.
Mosaddegh ducks under a wild hook from DeVito.
DeVito throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVito throws a hook but Mosaddegh avoids it easily.
DeVito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Mosaddegh.
Nice uppercut lands for Mosaddegh. That snapped DeVito's head back.
Mosaddegh connects with a looping right hand.
DeVito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosaddegh manages to avoid it.
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVito.
Mosaddegh connects with a crisp jab.
Mosaddegh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVito manages to avoid it.
DeVito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mosaddegh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeVito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeVito throws a chopping leg kick but Mosaddegh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - DeVito coming out on top.
DeVito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mosaddegh.
It appears DeVito was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVito misses with a jab to the body
and Mosaddegh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVito throws a head kick that Mosaddegh semi-blocks.
It looks like Mohsen Mosaddegh has been cut.
Mosaddegh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeVito defending well as Mosaddegh loads up on a big left hand.
DeVito is looking to chop away at Mosaddegh's legs.
DeVito throws a sloppy head kick and Mosaddegh moves out of range easily.
Mosaddegh rushes DeVito and presses him up against the cage.
Mosaddegh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeVito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeVito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mosaddegh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short uppercut from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh tries to stall but DeVito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DeVito is struggling to control the position.
Mosaddegh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh breaks the clinch.
DeVito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosaddegh manages to avoid it.
Mosaddegh checks a leg kick nicely.
Mosaddegh misses with a hook. DeVito ducked under it nicely.
It looks like DeVito has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
DeVito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mosaddegh doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - DeVito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeVito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeVito throws a hook to the side of Mosaddegh's head but Mosaddegh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeVito throws the left hand but Mosaddegh avoids the punch easily.
DeVito throws a leg kick but Mosaddegh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mosaddegh takes one to the side of the head.
Mosaddegh thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeVito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeVito throws a chopping leg kick but Mosaddegh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeVito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mosaddegh throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick from DeVito misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosaddegh jabs DeVito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mosaddegh scores with a punch to the head.
Mosaddegh throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Mosaddegh.
DeVito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mosaddegh is out of range and DeVito settles back down.
Mosaddegh lands a really nice looking cross but DeVito seems unphased.
Donk. Mosaddegh catches DeVito right on the button with a cross.
Mosaddegh throws a lazy uppercut
and DeVito counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mosaddegh throws a big shot that misses.
DeVito misses with a hook. Mosaddegh ducked under it nicely.
Mosaddegh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mohsen Mosaddegh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohsen Mosaddegh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mosaddegh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Mosaddegh blocks the leg kick.
Mosaddegh moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mosaddegh.
DeVito throws a right and a left that Mosaddegh avoids nicely.
Mosaddegh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeVito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mosaddegh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeVito throws a leg kick that misses.
Mohsen Mosaddegh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeVito misses with a hook.
Mosaddegh digs a good body shot into DeVito's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeVito throws a leg kick but Mosaddegh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mosaddegh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeVito throws a head kick that misses.
DeVito slips a jab from Mosaddegh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito tries a low kick but Mosaddegh avoids it.
DeVito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeVito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mosaddegh's calf.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mosaddegh! But no joy.
DeVito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mosaddegh throws out a counter right but DeVito avoids it with no problem.
DeVito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeVito 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.
Mosaddegh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeVito looks to throw the jab but Mosaddegh is out of range.
DeVito misses the shot to the body.
DeVito slips a straight right by Mosaddegh.
DeVito keeps the fight on the outside.
DeVito throws a front kick aimed at Mosaddegh's knee but Mosaddegh avoids it well.
DeVito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mosaddegh tries to bum rush DeVito with a series of wild strikes but DeVito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mosaddegh lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mosaddegh throws a series of strikes that have DeVito backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeVito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mosaddegh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeVito scrambles back to his feet.
Mosaddegh rushes DeVito and presses him up against the cage.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mosaddegh's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DeVito works on Mosaddegh's body with a couple of short punches.
DeVito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mosaddegh.
DeVito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mosaddegh backwards.
DeVito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mosaddegh lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
DeVito can't find room to land a body shot as Mosaddegh controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mosaddegh throws the left hand but DeVito avoids the punch easily.
Mosaddegh slips a straight right by DeVito.
DeVito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mosaddegh at a distance.
DeVito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeVito misses with a double jab.
DeVito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mosaddegh lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mosaddegh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVito is just out of range.
DeVito went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeVito misses with the body kick
enabling Mosaddegh to counter with a crisp jab.
Mosaddegh clinches with his opponent.
DeVito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from DeVito fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mosaddegh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mohsen Mosaddegh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh prevents a body shot from DeVito.
DeVito misses with a punch on the inside.
Mosaddegh misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeVito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mosaddegh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
Mosaddegh breaks the clinch.
DeVito slips a straight right by Mosaddegh.
DeVito scores with a body shot.
DeVito misses with a low kick.
DeVito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mosaddegh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVito moves away.
A combination from Mosaddegh does no damage.
Crunch! DeVito slams his shin into Mosaddegh's torso.
Mosaddegh misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohsen Mosaddegh really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohsen Mosaddegh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Mosaddegh misses the target.
DeVito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh cracks DeVito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mosaddegh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeVito on the side of the head.
DeVito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mosaddegh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeVito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeVito misses with a two punch combination.
Mosaddegh scores with a body shot.
DeVito ducks right into an uppercut from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh throws out a loose jab but DeVito uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from DeVito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeVito staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosaddegh checks a leg kick.
Mosaddegh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from DeVito misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeVito.
A clash of legs there as Mosaddegh blocks the low kick.
DeVito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosaddegh throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
Mosaddegh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mosaddegh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mosaddegh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mosaddegh misses with a looping right.
DeVito throws a leg kick
and Mosaddegh counters with a nice uppercut.
DeVito throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeVito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeVito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeVito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mosaddegh.
A punch combination from DeVito misses.
Mosaddegh swings widly with a right hand
and DeVito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mosaddegh's knee momentarily.
DeVito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Mosaddegh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeVito lunges at Mosaddegh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mosaddegh's hand.
Jab from Mosaddegh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mosaddegh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mosaddegh moves out of range of the strikes.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVito is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Mosaddegh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mosaddegh scores with a leg kick.
DeVito throws a leg kick but Mosaddegh checks it.
DeVito throws the left hand but Mosaddegh avoids the punch easily.
DeVito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mosaddegh is out of range and DeVito settles back down.
Mosaddegh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeVito momentarily.
Mosaddegh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeVito throws a solid leg kick but Mosaddegh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeVito.
Mosaddegh fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from DeVito misses.
DeVito throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mosaddegh to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito misses the shot to the body.
Mosaddegh scores with a jab to the body.
Mosaddegh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeVito.
Mosaddegh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeVito looks to land a left hand but Mosaddegh moved out of range nicely.
DeVito works Mosaddegh's body with a nice hook.
Mosaddegh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosaddegh scores with a nice right hand.
Mosaddegh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mosaddegh cracks DeVito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeVito gets tackled into the cage by Mosaddegh. Mosaddegh maintains the clinch.
DeVito blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mosaddegh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosaddegh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeVito lands a head kick!
Mosaddegh throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
It looked like DeVito was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeVito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeVito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mosaddegh.
DeVito throws a low kick, looking for Mosaddegh's leg but Mosaddegh calmly moves out of range.
DeVito tries a head kick but it misses.
Mosaddegh connects with the punch.
DeVito misses with a left hand
enabling Mosaddegh to counter with a crisp jab.
DeVito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mosaddegh.
DeVito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeVito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mosaddegh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mosaddegh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeVito is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohsen Mosaddegh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mohsen Mosaddegh'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeVito slips a straight right by Mosaddegh.
DeVito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mosaddegh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeVito doesn't seem bothered though.
Mosaddegh tests DeVito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mosaddegh is looking to clinch.
DeVito throws a low kick but Mosaddegh moves out of range easily.
DeVito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mosaddegh throws out the jab.
DeVito throws a shot from downtown. Mosaddegh moves away and avoids it.
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot.
DeVito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeVito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosaddegh. DeVito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mosaddegh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Mosaddegh.
DeVito scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mosaddegh.
DeVito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeVito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mosaddegh.
Nice defenses there by DeVito.
DeVito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeVito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DeVito connects with an inside leg kick.
Mosaddegh misses the body punch
and DeVito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeVito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Mosaddegh finds it's way through DeVito's defenses.
DeVito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mosaddegh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Mosaddegh misses.
DeVito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mosaddegh blocks a head kick by DeVito.
DeVito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeVito throws a head kick that misses.
Mosaddegh throws a hook but DeVito blocks it.
DeVito tries a low kick but Mosaddegh avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mosaddegh! But no joy.
DeVito moves away from the strike by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh just misses with a punch to the body.
Mosaddegh throws a good cross that connects.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosaddegh moves away.
Mosaddegh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mosaddegh moves out of range of the strikes.
Mosaddegh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeVito's calf.
Mosaddegh is looking to clinch.
DeVito moves out of range of the strikes.
Mosaddegh lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh feints a jab promting DeVito to slip. Mosaddegh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DeVito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mosaddegh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeVito throws a counter high kick but Mosaddegh was just alert enough to avoid it.
DeVito misses with a head kick.
Mosaddegh misses the shot to the body.
Mosaddegh lands a jab to DeVito's midsection.
DeVito misses with a straight right.
DeVito moves out of range of the strikes.
DeVito walks into a jab.
Mosaddegh lands with a nice body punch.
Tommy DeVito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mosaddegh lands the left hand.
DeVito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mosaddegh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mosaddegh thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeVito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mosaddegh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosaddegh blocks a head kick by DeVito.
Mosaddegh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeVito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mohsen Mosaddegh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mosaddegh connects with a jab.
Mosaddegh takes the fight into the clinch.
Mosaddegh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeVito working aggressively here.
DeVito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mosaddegh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVito can't find room to land a body shot as Mosaddegh controls the action.
DeVito swings wildly with an uppercut but Mosaddegh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mosaddegh throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohsen Mosaddegh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mosaddegh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohsen Mosaddegh!
Mohsen Mosaddegh is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Mohsen Mosaddegh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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