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WEC 8: Monet vs McGregor 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Big Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Big Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Frost!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Time misses the shot to the body.
Big Time getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from Big Time.
Big Time misses with a wild combination.
Big Time tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Big Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Big Time throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Big Time scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Time has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frost wants a takedown but no success here.
Frost gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Big Time is wriggling around but Frost manages to pass to half guard.
Big Time is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
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!
Big Time tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Big Time doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frost.
Frost is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frost working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Frost seems to be working for a kimura but Big Time defends the submission attempt.
Frost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Big Time defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frost seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Big Time is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Big Time controlling the position well.
Frost seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Big Time is just riding it out for now. Frost eventually gives up the hold.
Big Time avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frost.
Frost is looking for a kimura here.
Frost not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Time is trying to stand.
Frost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Big Time blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frost.
Frost is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Big Time doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frost.
Frost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big Time defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost is keen to just control but Big Time is a slippery customer.
Frost is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big Time sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frost connects with a nice short shot to Big Time's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Frost will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Big Time throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Time misses with a combination
and Frost counters with a shoot takedown. Big Time fights it but they end up in guard.
Big Time wants to get back to his feet but Frost is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frost scoring with some ground and pound.
Frost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a strike but Big Time rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Frost has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Big Time can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frost is looking for a triangle but Big Time pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost controls Big Time momentarily but Big Time frees himself.
Big Time gets to his feet - Frost follows without any prompting.
Frost throws a body punch but Big Time moves out of range.
Jab by Big Time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Big Time, as that shot connected.
Big Time looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Mike Big Time is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big Time misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Big Time, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost avoids the head kick by Big Time.
Big Time fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Time throws a series of strikes that have Frost backpedaling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big Time tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big Time takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Time throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Big Time tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Big Time tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Big Time throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Big Time's guard.
Big Time wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Frost manages to pass to side control.
Frost is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Time is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frost trying to advance position but Big Time counters by regaining guard.
Frost working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Big Time's head.
Frost pushing down on Big Time's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Frost.
Frost seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Big Time is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Frost!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Damron Davidson's chin.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damron Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jim!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson tries to clinch but Jim is having none of it.
Jim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jim showed some decent athleticism there.
Jim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davidson is just riding it out for now. Jim eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jim working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jim is working for a submission of some sort.
Jim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davidson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davidson has escaped and now he's on top!
Davidson advances position into side control!
Jim keeping his opponent close.
Davidson swings around for an armbar but Jim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davidson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davidson dives on top into guard.
Jim looks winded!
Davidson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jim's head.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davidson working some strikes from top position.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Jim is keeping the position.
Davidson wanted to stand there but Jim had control of the position.
Jim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davidson wants to stand and escape but instead Jim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davidson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jim, into his guard.
Davidson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jim!
Jim working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davidson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jim but great work by Davidson.
Davidson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davidson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jim has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jim is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damron Davidson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davidson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davidson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Davidson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jim can do to turn this around?
Jim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jim sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim controlling the position well.
Davidson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jim could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Davidson has cracked it and Jim is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Davidson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damron Davidson!
Damron Davidson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdravko Dren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dren's choice of entrance music: GETO BOYS - mind of a lunatic. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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260 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Dren!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dren throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dren looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Dren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dren.
Dren misses with a head kick.
Dren's corner calls for a 1-2. Dren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dren tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Dren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dren throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Dren blocks the elbow strike.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Jones.
Dren looks winded!
Jones lands an elbow inside that Dren shrugs off.
Jones taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Dren.
Dren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dren blocks the elbow strike.
Dren throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones trying to stall but Dren improves his position.
Maybe Jones would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Dren lands a left hand.
Dren digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Dren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Dren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dren.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dren thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Dren is having none of it.
Dren lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones closes the distance but Dren moves to the side
and Dren counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dren connects with a nice looking jab.
Dren misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones tries to clinch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones is rocked!
Dren throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dren works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Dren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - Dren coming out on top.
Dren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dren moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dren lands the left hand.
Jones is looking to clinch but Dren is avoiding it.
Dren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones backs away from a small jab... but Dren lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Jones crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Dren with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Zdravko Dren!
Zdravko Dren managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AnonymouS, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Forgiveness. A fine choice. Boss Boxer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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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
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Boxer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Boxer wants to get back to his feet but Jones is dominant here and he's now got Boxer's back!
Jones has managed to slip his arm under Boxer's chin. This could be all over... yep, Boxer is tapping out! Submission win for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Garbrandt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Garbrandt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbrandt.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mendes.
Garbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbrandt is just out of range.
Garbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Mendes misses
and Mendes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garbrandt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendes on the side of the head.
Garbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendes momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Garbrandt misses the target.
Mendes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Garbrandt misses the target.
Garbrandt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbrandt moves away.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbrandt.
Mendes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbrandt with a body shot.
Garbrandt throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Garbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Mendes misses.
Garbrandt misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Mendes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garbrandt is looking to chop away at Mendes's legs.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garbrandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Garbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garbrandt.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Garbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garbrandt looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Garbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Cody Garbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes slips under a jab.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Garbrandt.
A slow jab from Garbrandt misses its intended target.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garbrandt missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbrandt stalks Mendes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mendes's face. Mendes staggers backwards, shaken.
Mendes is looking to chop away at Garbrandt's legs.
Mendes takes a swing at Garbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbrandt with a body shot.
Mendes moves away from the strike by Garbrandt.
Mendes lands a jab to Garbrandt's midsection.
Garbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Mendes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mendes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendes punishes Garbrandt's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Garbrandt.
Mendes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Mendes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garbrandt rather than just go for the knockout.
Garbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbrandt manages to avoid it.
Garbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Mendes is out of range.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garbrandt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mendes. Mendes obviously looking to wear him down.
Mendes lands a right hook to the body.
Garbrandt misses with an uppercut. Mendes saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Garbrandt.
Garbrandt misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendes slips under a jab from Garbrandt.
Nice shot lands for Garbrandt.
Garbrandt throws a sloppy body shot
and Mendes counters with a right hand to the body.
Garbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garbrandt is breathing heavily.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garbrandt misses with a straight left.
Garbrandt cracks Mendes with an open hand slap.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendes takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Garbrandt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendes.
A slow jab from Garbrandt misses its intended target.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
A big right from Garbrandt misses.
Mendes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garbrandt tests Mendes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendes lands a right hook to the body.
Garbrandt clobbers Mendes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cody Garbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garbrandt scores with a hook.
Garbrandt throws the left hand but Mendes avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mendes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garbrandt has got the better of the exchanges.
Mendes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garbrandt misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Mendes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Mendes's shoulder, as Mendes tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mendes. Those never looked like landing.
Mendes lands with a good body shot.
Garbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Garbrandt throws a leg kick but Mendes checks it.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Garbrandt throws a big counter combination but Mendes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garbrandt misses with a looping left.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Garbrandt misses the target.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garbrandt avoids the body shot from Mendes.
Mendes moves out of range of the leg kick from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garbrandt thinking.
Garbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Mendes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mendes takes a swing at Garbrandt's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Mendes misses
and Garbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Mendes moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mendes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Garbrandt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Garbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes jabs at Garbrandt's body.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Mendes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes swings for the body but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Garbrandt scores with a hook.
Garbrandt jabs Mendes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mendes under the eye.
Garbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendes.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Mendes misses with a body punch
enabling Garbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Garbrandt looks to land a right hand but Mendes moved out of range.
Mendes stuns Garbrandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendes lands a body shot.
Mendes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Mendes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbrandt is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mendes throws a body punch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Mendes cracks a nice hook into Garbrandt's ribs.
A low kick from Garbrandt misses
and Mendes counters with a two punch combo.
Mendes lands a body shot.
Mendes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Mendes. Those never looked like landing.
Garbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mendes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garbrandt throws a leg kick but Mendes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Mendes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Garbrandt there.
Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbrandt is just out of range.
Mendes throws a body punch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Mendes slips under a jab from Garbrandt.
Mendes scores with a push kick.
Garbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Mendes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendes.
Mendes cracks a nice hook into Garbrandt's ribs.
Mendes throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbrandt with a body shot.
Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbrandt throws a low kick but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes throws a big counter head kick but Garbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Garbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garbrandt's sensitive parts.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendes.
Garbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendes counters with a left and a right that stings Garbrandt.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mendes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Mendes.
Mendes is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes jabs at Garbrandt's body.
Mendes moves out of range as Garbrandt strikes.
Garbrandt scores with the left hand. Mendes knows he should have avoided that one.
Garbrandt takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Mendes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendes throws a nice looking combination but Garbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Garbrandt moves out of range easily.
Mendes slips a straight right by Garbrandt.
Mendes lands with a good body shot.
Mendes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Garbrandt misses.
Mendes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbrandt with a body shot.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Garbrandt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Garbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Mendes misses.
Mendes works Garbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Garbrandt sizes up Mendes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mendes scores with a shot to the body.
Garbrandt throws out a loose jab but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendes cracks a nice hook into Garbrandt's ribs.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendes should have avoided that one.
Garbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes digs a good hook to Garbrandt's body.
Garbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbrandt manages to avoid it.
Garbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendes.
Mendes lands a nice hook to Garbrandt's body. Garbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Garbrandt lands with a straight right. Mendes didn't see that one coming.
Garbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mendes really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes.
A countering left hand to the body from Mendes misses.
Garbrandt throws a leg kick but Mendes checks it.
Mendes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Mendes blocks the low kick.
Mendes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garbrandt missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendes staying out of range there.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mendes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garbrandt.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mendes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes digs a good body shot into Garbrandt's ribs.
Garbrandt thows a leg kick but Mendes checks it
and Mendes counters with a right hand to the body.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Garbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbrandt.
Mendes scores with a hook to the body. Garbrandt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbrandt manages to avoid it.
Garbrandt scores with a body shot.
Mendes slips under a jab.
Mendes lands a slapping body shot.
Mendes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendes throws a body punch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt lands with a nice combination. Mendes backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbrandt looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Garbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendes.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses.
Garbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Garbrandt moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Garbrandt. That snapped Mendes's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garbrandt looks to land a combination. Mendes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Garbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mendes blocks a jab.
Mendes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garbrandt avoids the body shot from Mendes.
Mendes takes one on the button.
Mendes lands a high kick!
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick
and Mendes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garbrandt lands a head shot.
Garbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes slips under a jab from Garbrandt.
Jab, jab by Garbrandt - just one landing.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Garbrandt is predictable there
and Mendes counters with a nice body shot.
Mendes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Mendes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Garbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendes.
Mendes moves out of range of the leg kick from Garbrandt.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Garbrandt.
Sloppy strikes from Garbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
Garbrandt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cody Garbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mendes lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbrandt moves away.
Garbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Mendes moves away and avoids it.
Mendes lands a slapping body shot.
Garbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Garbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendes.
Garbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendes.
Mendes punishes Garbrandt's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt throws a right hand that Mendes ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendes also avoids with ease.
Mendes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mendes swings for the body but Garbrandt moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Garbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Mendes slips the punch.
Garbrandt throws the left hand but Mendes avoids the punch easily.
Mendes tries a quick counter leg kick but Garbrandt is wise to it.
Garbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mendes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Mendes misses.
Mendes works Garbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Garbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garbrandt.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbrandt.
Mendes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbrandt with a body shot.
Mendes throws a body punch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Garbrandt throws a big counter combination but Mendes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Mendes slips a jab from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but Mendes seems unphased.
Mendes throws a body punch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Garbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Garbrandt - just one landing.
Garbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mendes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garbrandt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt lands a nice shot that snaps Mendes's head back.
Mendes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbrandt.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Garbrandt.
A countering left hand to the body from Mendes misses.
Mendes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garbrandt doesn't seem bothered though.
Garbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Garbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendes takes a swing at Garbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Mendes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garbrandt throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Garbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Garbrandt throws a hook but Mendes avoids it easily.
Mendes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garbrandt.
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!
Mendes throws a head kick but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Mendes tries to move into range but Garbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Garbrandt does it's job there.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Garbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garbrandt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Garbrandt!
Cody Garbrandt retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Cody Garbrandt, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura comes into the arena with 12 Stones - Bulletproof blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Distor Centura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James La Grande!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Grande misses with a low kick as Centura jumps back.
Centura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Grande.
The fighters circling - La Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Grande fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Centura avoids it really well and circles away.
La Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Grande gets cracked there but stands up to it.
La Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centura throws a jab but it's blocked by La Grande.
La Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Centura was well out of range. Poor timing from La Grande.
An attempted straight right counter from Centura misses the target.
Centura misses the jab.
And La Grande tries to counter it with a takedown but Centura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - La Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Grande is out of range.
La Grande throws a leg kick but Centura moved away.
Centura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Centura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Centura misses with a lunging right hand
enabling La Grande to counter with a crisp jab.
James La Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Grande.
La Grande ducks under a wild hook from Centura.
La Grande drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Centura defends it well.
La Grande throws a lazy right hand but Centura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Grande moves out of range as Centura strikes.
La Grande feints the counter takedown.
La Grande closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Grande lands in his opponent's guard.
La Grande stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Centura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Centura trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Grande stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Centura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
La Grande is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Centura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Centura has escaped and now he's on top!
Centura lands a couple of digs.
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!
Centura lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Grande is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Centura defends well.
La Grande escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Centura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Centura trying to control the position from guard on top but La Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Grande escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Centura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Centura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Centura postures up.
La Grande is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Centura rolls with it to try and escape but La Grande cranks on the arm and Centura is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James La Grande!
James La Grande is the new welterweight champion!
James La Grande spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Darrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levasseur fails with the takedown.
Darrow lands a slapping body shot.
Darrow has Levasseur up against the cage in a clinch.
Darrow presses Levasseur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Levasseur avoids the elbow strike from Darrow, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Levasseur blocks an uppercut.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Levasseur wants a takedown but no success here.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Olivier Levasseur has been cut.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levasseur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darrow prevents it.
Evan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Levasseur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Levasseur's head.
Levasseur can't get the takedown.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow lands an elbow just above Levasseur 's eye.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Levasseur blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Levasseur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levasseur.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Darrow - that landed with a thud.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Levasseur is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow tries a body shot but Levasseur blocks it.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Levasseur avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Darrow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Levasseur's head.
Levasseur looking for a takedown.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Levasseur.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Levasseur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Levasseur blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Levasseur controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Levasseur blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Levasseur prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Levasseur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow gets underhooks to prevent Levasseur's takedown attempt.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Levasseur prevents a body shot from Darrow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levasseur.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Levasseur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Levasseur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levasseur avoiding damage as Darrow throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darrow, right into the meat.
A shot to the body from Darrow misses
so Levasseur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Levasseur landing some decent shots from guard.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darrow's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darrow.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur forces his way into half guard.
Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Darrow's head.
Levasseur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darrow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Darrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Levasseur wants to pass to mount but Darrow is defending the position.
Levasseur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darrow keeps working.
Darrow is looking for a sweep. Levasseur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levasseur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Levasseur is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Levasseur tries to control but Darrow wriggling away.
Darrow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Levasseur misses with a head shot.
Levasseur working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur throwing strikes but Darrow uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Darrow moves into full guard.
Darrow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Levasseur looking to pass the guard.
Levasseur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levasseur lands a couple of elbows.
Levasseur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levasseur looking to sit in guard and control but Darrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Levasseur is looking for a triangle but Darrow pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow looking to pass the guard.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levasseur can do to turn this around?
Darrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Levasseur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Levasseur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Darrow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levasseur pulls Darrow in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Darrow misses
and Levasseur counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Levasseur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darrow is just riding it out for now. Levasseur eventually gives up the hold.
Darrow is looking for a sweep. Levasseur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darrow trying to control but Levasseur postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Darrow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Darrow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur lands with a punch from half guard.
Darrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darrow.
Darrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levasseur throwing strikes from guard but Darrow blocks nicely.
Levasseur trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Levasseur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levasseur throws a strike but Darrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levasseur managing to control the position.
Levasseur is looking for a triangle but Darrow pushes his legs off easily.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Levasseur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levasseur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darrow defends it easily.
Levasseur trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Levasseur is on top in guard.
Levasseur looking to pass the guard.
Levasseur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving.
Levasseur seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Levasseur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darrow dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
Darrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levasseur working for a triangle but Darrow defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levasseur wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Levasseur feints the counter takedown.
Darrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Levasseur counters with a takedown into side control.
Darrow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Levasseur connects with a decent elbow.
Levasseur throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Levasseur swings around for an armbar but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Levasseur's guard.
Darrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Levasseur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darrow defends well.
Darrow postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Levasseur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levasseur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Darrow tries to roll over but Levasseur keeps him under control.
Darrow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levasseur.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur wants to take a breather but Darrow is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in Fight Factory inform me that Levasseur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Levasseur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darrow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levasseur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Darrow gets back to full guard.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Levasseur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levasseur postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Darrow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Levasseur, into his guard.
Darrow won't allow Levasseur to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Levasseur keeping full guard, as Darrow tries to pass.
Levasseur working a defensive guard here.
Levasseur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darrow is one step ahead there.
Darrow looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Levasseur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Darrow passes into half guard.
Darrow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Levasseur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Levasseur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Levasseur keeps the fight on the outside.
Darrow throws a chopping leg kick but Levasseur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Olivier Levasseur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Levasseur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Darrow misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Levasseur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Darrow.
Darrow swings for the body but Levasseur moves out of range.
Levasseur feints the counter takedown.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levasseur feints the counter takedown.
Darrow takes a swing at Levasseur's ribcage but misses.
Levasseur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levasseur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow forces Levasseur back against the cage and clinches.
Levasseur prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levasseur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Levasseur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levasseur.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Levasseur avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow missing with knees to the body.
Levasseur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Darrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Darrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Levasseur is trying to drag Darrow to the mat but Darrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Levasseur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Levasseur blocking some punches.
Levasseur has picked Darrow up - he's going for a ride! Levasseur dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura but Darrow is defending well.
Levasseur is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Darrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Levasseur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Levasseur's back!
Evan Darrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Darrow controlling well, preventing Levasseur from escaping the position.
Levasseur turns into Darrow and is now in his guard.
Olivier Levasseur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Levasseur stands up over Darrow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Levasseur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levasseur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levasseur sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levasseur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Evan Darrow retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Foggy Dew. Monet has chosen Downstait - Open Your Eyes as his entrance music. Boros Monet has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor McGregor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boros Monet!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monet misses with a wild body shot.
Monet throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.
Monet throws a head kick that misses.
Monet misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Monet misses with an uppercut
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor slips under a jab.
Monet misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
McGregor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Monet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monet.
A combination from Monet does no damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice defenses there by Monet.
Monet misses with a body shot
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monet's knee momentarily.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Monet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monet throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor counters with a nice kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Monet.
Monet throws a body kick that misses.
Monet throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet digs a good body shot into McGregor 's ribs.
A head kick misses from Monet.
Monet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monet scores with a body shot.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Monet.
Monet just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGregor .
Monet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monet swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Monet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monet misses with a wild body shot.
Monet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Monet moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Monet.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monet.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
Monet cracks McGregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Monet backing up. Monet nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Monet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Monet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monet misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Monet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monet.
Monet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor .
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monet misses with a body shot.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Monet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Monet misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Monet throws a leg kick which misses McGregor 's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
Monet connects with a looping right hand.
Monet digs a good body shot into McGregor 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Monet manages to avoid it.
Monet swings widly with a right hand
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Boros Monet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monet throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McGregor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monet jabs McGregor right on the nose. McGregor blinks but takes it well.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Monet takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Monet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Monet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monet misses with a body punch
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monet to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Monet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monet takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses.
Monet swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monet.
McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Monet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monet misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Monet throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monet swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monet.
Monet misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Monet.
Monet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monet throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Monet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monet.
Monet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Monet.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
Monet avoids the body shot from McGregor .
Monet swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monet's knee momentarily.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Monet saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks.
Monet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monet misses with a head kick.
Monet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Monet.
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monet throws out the jab.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Monet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monet misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Monet backing up. Monet nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Monet lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Monet.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Monet throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor defending well as Monet loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Monet misses.
Monet misses with an uppercut
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Monet.
Monet misses with a body punch
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. McGregor catches Monet right on the button with a cross.
Monet throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
Monet throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor .
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Monet.
Monet misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Monet throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Monet manages to avoid it.
Monet scores with a jab. McGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monet misses with a wild body shot.
Monet throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Boros Monet just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGregor avoids the body shot from Monet.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Monet cracks McGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for McGregor .
McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet misses with a body shot.
Monet misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monet misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Monet.
Monet stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor 's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monet's head backwards.
Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Monet does no damage.
Monet throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monet misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Monet is rocked!
Monet throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monet is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
Monet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monet punishes McGregor 's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monet throws a head kick that misses.
Monet loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Monet misses with a two punch combination.
Monet seems to have recovered his senses.
Monet swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monet throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
As Monet looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Monet just gets out of the way.
Monet throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
Monet connects with a jab.
Monet throws a head kick that misses
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monet throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Monet! McGregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Monet to his feet! Monet is in big trouble!
Monet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Monet.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet avoids a kick to the body.
Monet misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a left to the body.
Monet scores with a shot to the body.
Monet misses with a right hand
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Monet throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut.
That's time! McGregor 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Monet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monet throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor .
Monet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Monet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Monet.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Monet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monet throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor 's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
Boros Monet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monet throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monet throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Monet manages to avoid it.
Monet misses with a combination
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monet.
Monet works McGregor 's body with a nice hook.
Monet throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Monet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monet throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor .
McGregor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Monet throws a lazy uppercut
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monet looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
Monet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
Monet misses with a head kick.
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet throws a shot to the body.
Monet lands a body shot.
Monet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor .
As Monet looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Monet just gets out of the way.
Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monet throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
Monet throws an off balance right hand
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monet walks into a jab.
Monet takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boros Monet.
Well Monet 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boros Monet!
After the fight, Boros Monet 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.
Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat, and tonight he was the better fighter. Thank You to The fans and thank you Ireland.'.
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