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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Heir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Lawerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heir comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya. Lawerson has chosen Talking Heads - Psycho Killer as his entrance music. Jerry Lawerson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sean Heir's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Heir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Lawerson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heir drives through with a takedown into Lawerson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heir passes into half guard.
Lawerson wants to get back to his feet.
Heir not doing much here.
Lawerson tries to kick Heir off in order to stand up. Heir Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawerson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Heir has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Heir controlling the position from side mount.
Lawerson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heir controls the position from side control.
Lawerson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Heir has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Heir just content to control the position.
Heir stands up and beckons Lawerson to his feet.
Heir looking to score a takedown here. Lawerson is defending well but Heir drives through and ends up in Lawerson's guard.
Heir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heir stands and throws Lawerson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawerson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Heir really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heir connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lawerson some visible discomfort.
Heir takes a little break here. Lawerson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lawerson is trying to control Heir's posture but Heir avoids it.
Heir has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Heir with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heir controlling the position easily from mount.
Heir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lawerson for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawerson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Heir. What's that going to do exactly?
Heir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lawerson tries to hold on but Heir pushes him away.
Heir lands with some strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawerson tries to lock up and control but Heir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Heir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lawerson looking for a guillotine here but Heir defends easily.
Heir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawerson is trying to keep Heir in close.
Lawerson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Heir has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawerson tries to improve position but can't.
Heir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawerson can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here as Heir stalls from top position.
Lawerson tries to buck Heir off but Heir is having none of it.
Lawerson tries to escape back to his feet but Heir has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Lawerson's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Lawerson is tapping! Heir saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Heir!
Sean Heir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiremu Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Northern Touch - By: Rascalz. Wiremu Huia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solomon Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wiremu Huia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Huia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilson pushes Huia off but Huia dives into side control.
Huia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Huia wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Huia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Huia drags him back down.
Huia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilson is avoiding damage well.
Huia wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huia trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Huia prevents Wilson from escaping the position.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huia on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet.
Huia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson prevents Huia from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is pushing Huia's head away, looking to escape. Huia manages to hold on to the position though.
Huia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilson's legs.
Huia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Huia tries to move to mount but Wilson blocks the move with his legs.
Wilson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huia staying out of range there.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Huia moved away.
Huia blocks a leg kick.
Huia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Huia moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Huia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson wants to stand but Huia is controlling the position.
Huia with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Huia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Wilson tries to bum rush Huia with a series of wild strikes but Huia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Huia moved out of range.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Huia tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilson throws the left hand but Huia avoids the punch easily.
Huia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huia counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Huia moved out of range nicely.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Huia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Huia counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Huia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Huia blocks a jab.
Huia moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wilson is looking to score with low kicks.
Huia looking to score a takedown here. Wilson is defending well but Huia drives through and ends up in Wilson's guard.
Huia prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Huia looking to pass the guard.
Wiremu Huia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huia looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huia is controlling Wilson's posture.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Huia won't let him.
Huia working a defensive guard here.
Huia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Huia pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Huia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Huia is looking for a kimura here.
Huia is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson tries to kick Huia off but Huia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Huia is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Huia working over Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as Huia sits in half guard.
Huia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wilson reverses the position - he's now on top in Huia's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wilson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Huia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilson.
Wilson misses the jab.
Huia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Huia tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Huia feints the counter takedown.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Huia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Huia seems unphased.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Huia counters with a left to the body.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Huia is out of range.
Huia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Huia tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Huia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huia swinging wildly here.
Huia shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huia slips a straight right by Wilson.
Huia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilson defends it well.
Huia takes one on the button.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Huia moved away.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Huia slips a straight right by Wilson.
Huia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Solomon Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Huia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Huia moved out of range nicely.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Huia's head but Huia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Huia as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Huia's leg but Huia calmly moves out of range.
Wilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Huia is rocked!
Wilson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Huia square on the jaw! Damn, Huia is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Wilson!
During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Wilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waymon Lattimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinsuke Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lattimore's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cut the Cord - Shinedown. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waymon Lattimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinsuke Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lattimore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Shinsuke Fujita has been cut.
Fujita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Lattimore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lattimore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lattimore avoids it really well and circles away.
Lattimore scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujita is defended easily by Lattimore.
Waymon Lattimore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Fujita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lattimore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lattimore's waist but Lattimore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fujita off to one side.
Lattimore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fujita misses with a double jab
and Lattimore counters with a crisp one two that drops Fujita! Lattimore thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fujita to his feet! Fujita is in big trouble!
Fujita is rocked!
Fujita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lattimore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fujita looks winded!
Fujita misses with a takedown
and Lattimore counters with a big left hand that crumples Fujita! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Waymon Lattimore!
An out of breath Waymon Lattimore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Buckets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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270 lbs
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonel Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buckets checks a leg kick.
Buckets looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gatti feinted with a counter takedown.
Buckets throws a hook but Gatti avoids it easily.
Gatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckets throws a lazy body kick
and Gatti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buckets won't be happy with that.
Buckets is trying to escape the position but Gatti is controlling the position.
Buckets is trying to improve his position.
Gatti passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Buckets!
Gatti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckets is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckets tries to reverse the position but Gatti maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gatti is looking to work his way around to Buckets's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Buckets keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gatti trying to control but Buckets is having none of it.
Gatti controlling the pace for now.
Gatti looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Buckets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gatti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buckets is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gatti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gatti quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gatti but it's paid off an Buckets is forced to tap! Nice work by Gatti.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonel Gatti!
Leonel Gatti made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 27 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemieux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
Lemieux's corner calls for a 1-2. Lemieux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Woodley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lemieux is looking to counter punch.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woodley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lemieux's guard.
Woodley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lemieux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woodley prevents Lemieux from getting back to his feet.
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woodley is one step ahead there.
Woodley is in close to Lemieux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Woodley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Woodley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but Woodley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Woodley throws a big elbow that misses.
Woodley throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemieux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Woodley tries to pass.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Woodley postures up.
Woodley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woodley content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lemieux pushes Woodley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lemieux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Lemieux misses.
Woodley with the counter takedown but Lemieux avoids it easily.
A low kick from Lemieux misses
and Woodley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lemieux won't be happy with that.
Lemieux throws Woodley to one side and escapes!
Woodley walks into a left hand.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Woodley is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Woodley.
Lemieux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Woodley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lemieux is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley is working Lemieux over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lemieux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Woodley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woodley trying to control here.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Woodley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Woodley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woodley trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Woodley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woodley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Woodley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Woodley wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Woodley wants to improve his position but instead Lemieux has moved into half guard.
Lemieux stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woodley.
Woodley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lemieux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lemieux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Woodley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lemieux napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lemieux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woodley can do to turn this around?
Woodley is trying to get an arm triangle but Lemieux is defending well.
Lemieux is pushing Woodley's head away, looking to escape. Woodley manages to hold on to the position though.
Woodley tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Woodley throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lemieux works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Woodley there.
Woodley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Woodley prevents Lemieux from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux has a hand on Woodley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Woodley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Woodley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woodley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lemieux hang on?
Lemieux is trying to stand.
Woodley landing strikes from the mount and Lemieux is in trouble!
Woodley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Woodley raining down shots from the mount!
Tyron Woodley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lemieux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.
Woodley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lemieux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Woodley prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Woodley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Woodley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woodley stops Lemieux from getting back to his feet.
Lemieux preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Woodley stops Lemieux from getting back to his feet.
Lemieux trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux pushes Woodley off but Woodley dives into side control.
Woodley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Woodley trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Woodley is controlling him well.
Woodley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from Woodley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Woodley trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux trying to remain calm as Woodley controls from the top position.
Woodley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Woodley working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Woodley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Woodley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux is trying to get back to half guard.
Lemieux pushes Woodley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Woodley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lemieux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Woodley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Woodley landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lemieux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Woodley slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
Woodley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lemieux defends it well.
Woodley slips a jab from Lemieux.
Woodley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lemieux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lemieux defends it well.
Woodley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woodley lands in his opponent's guard.
Woodley landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Woodley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lemieux manages to get himself to full guard.
Lemieux is trying to keep Woodley in close.
Woodley throwing strikes but missing.
Lemieux has his feet on Woodley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Woodley slips a jab from Lemieux.
Woodley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Lemieux throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Woodley counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Woodley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woodley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woodley wants to counter the offense by Lemieux and move into the clinch position.
Lemieux throws the left hand but Woodley avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Lemieux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
David Lemieux is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodley.
Woodley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Woodley moves out of range of the body kick from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
A jab from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Woodley ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Woodley ducks down to avoid it.
Woodley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley grinds an elbow into Lemieux's temple.
Woodley is working Lemieux over with some ground and pound from side control.
Woodley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Woodley trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Woodley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Woodley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lemieux down.
Lemieux trying to control but Woodley flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lemieux is trying to remain composed but Woodley is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Woodley is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lemieux breaks Woodley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lemieux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lemieux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Woodley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Woodley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodley looking to control.
Woodley 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.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Woodley keeps moving.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woodley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woodley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyron Woodley.
I think Woodley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Lemieux!
A relieved looking David Lemieux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Tanahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avila Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanahashi comes into the arena with Blood Stain Child - Stargazer blaring out of the sound system. Alvarez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Barbarian by The Darkness. Avila Alvarez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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32
218 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Satoshi Tanahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Tanahashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanahashi pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Tanahashi misses the target.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanahashi defends it nicely.
Satoshi Tanahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avila Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tanahashi!
Tanahashi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tanahashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tanahashi actively working from the bottom here.
Tanahashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanahashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanahashi looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Tanahashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tanahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanahashi manages to get to full guard.
Tanahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanahashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanahashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Tanahashi defends the submission attempt.
Tanahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tanahashi is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanahashi is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tanahashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanahashi's head.
Tanahashi has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Tanahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to Tanahashi's brow.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Tanahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez passes Tanahashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tanahashi won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Tanahashi's hands, connecting with Tanahashi's forehead.
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Tanahashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tanahashi is looking to improve his position.
Tanahashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez is in close to Tanahashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez cracks Tanahashi with a solid left hand.
Tanahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez works over Tanahashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Tanahashi working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Tanahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tanahashi has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Tanahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avila Alvarez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tanahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Tanahashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tanahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avila Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Tanahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanahashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanahashi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Tanahashi has wrist control.
Tanahashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tanahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez passes Tanahashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez is thwarting Tanahashi's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tanahashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Alvarez connects with a nice short shot to Tanahashi's temple.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Tanahashi defends the submission attempt.
Tanahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tanahashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tanahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanahashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanahashi has his feet on Alvarez's thighs here. He's pushed Alvarez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Alvarez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satoshi Tanahashi!
During a confident post fight interview, Satoshi Tanahashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Avila Alvarez was interviewed post fight and said 'Aw shucks. I stinkeroo. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glorious Tyrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bowman (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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24
177 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Glorious Tyrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone misses with a hook. Bowman ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone scores with a jab. Bowman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bowman lands a lovely overhand right.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyrone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Tyrone. No joy for Bowman on that attempt.
Tyrone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bowman cracks Tyrone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyrone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bowman has time to react.
Bowman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick by Bowman misses
and Tyrone counters with a left to the body.
Bowman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bowman shoots and misses
and Tyrone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glorious Tyrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Bowman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone lands a jab to Bowman's midsection.
Tyrone misses with a wild combination.
Tyrone stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Glorious Tyrone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bowman's hands.
Bowman is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tyrone! Bowman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glorious Tyrone!
Glorious Tyrone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Finkle John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AC Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slater has chosen Stop What Ya Doin as his entrance music. AC Slater has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Finkle John's chin.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finkle John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slater scrambles back to his feet.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John tests Slater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John throws a leg kick which misses Slater's front leg but catches the back leg as Slater tries to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by John. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of John.
John ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Slater swings widly with a right hand
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slater is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Slater's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John scores with a hook to the body. Slater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from John lands.
It looks like John has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but John pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slater misses with a body shot
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finkle John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John keeps Slater at a distance using the push kick.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
Slater drives through with a takedown into guard.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
John seems keen to control Slater's posture.
John wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
John pulls Slater in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slater avoids a kick to the body.
Finkle John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater drops John with a beautiful combination! John stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slater is looking for the KO!
John is rocked!
John takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
John seems to have got his legs back now.
Slater takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slater.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Slater unleashes a big counter combination but John bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Slater defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Slater shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slater cracks John with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slater misses with a few strikes there.
John appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John looks for the body kick but Slater saw that one coming.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater gets cracked there but stands up to it.
John attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Slater lands.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slater throws a predictable looking body shot
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkle John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Slater throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
Slater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from John misses.
John misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finkle John dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
John scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Slater down.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater slips a jab from John.
John walks into a jab.
John lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from John misses.
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slater. That did some damage!
John connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slater momentarily.
Slater misses with a takedown
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Slater walks into a stiff left hand from John.
John is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slater.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John slips under a jab from Slater.
John tried to counter with a leg kick but Slater avoided it.
Finkle John is winning the standup battle so far.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
John misses with a body shot.
Slater tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts John, as that shot connected.
John fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from John - the referee stops the clock and Slater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says John. Slater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
The crowd cheers as John lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slater doesn't seem phased though.
John connects with the punch.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slater.
John throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
John tried to counter with a leg kick but Slater avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slater lands a jab.
John cracks Slater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
John connects with a single shot there.
Slater misses with a hook
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for John.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slater connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
Slater ducks right into an uppercut from John.
Slater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
Slater is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slater connects with a good right hand that stumbles John. John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around?
John looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
John misses with a jab to the body
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slater.
Slater throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slater on the side of the head.
John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slater defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Slater takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? John is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, John circles away and we're back to standing.
Finkle John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John scores with a hook.
John walks into a straight right hand from Slater.
John thows a body kick. Slater tries to catch it but that hurt him.
John lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
A head kick from John lands but Slater takes it in his stride.
Slater moves away from the strike by John.
Nice shot lands for Slater.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from John.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but John defends it well.
Slater has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
John's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slater under the eye.
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finkle John dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
John lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slater at a distance.
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but John circles away.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slater on the side of the head.
Slater lands a glancing blow to the side of John's head.
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
John connects with a jab.
Slater slips a straight right by John.
A combination from Slater does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater slips a jab from John.
John fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John scores with a jab.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slater might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from John.
John thows a leg kick but Slater checks it
and Slater counters with a single leg into guard. John didn't expect that.
John pulls Slater in close to prevent any damage.
Slater trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
John escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
John is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slater manages to get himself to full guard.
John is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
John trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes John off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
John lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John scores with a jab.
John lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater looks to land a combination. John sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
John looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. John tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. John manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
AC Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Finkle John.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for John, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finkle John!
After the fight, Finkle John was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton's entrance music is Superman. A fine choice. Ferdum has chosen PARIS - the devil made me do it as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wabricio Ferdum enters the cage!
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245 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cam Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ferdum.
Newton slips a jab from Ferdum.
Ferdum throws a poor cross that misses
and Newton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Ferdum's belly button to the back.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Ferdum.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferdum misses the shot to the body.
Ferdum throws a series of punches but Newton moves out of range.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar in the buildup to the fight.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferdum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferdum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferdum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Cam Newton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws a hook to the side of Ferdum's head but Ferdum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdum get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Ferdum stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Newton runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cam Newton!
Cam Newton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes to the cage accompanied by Joe Jackson- I'm the Man. Jokinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Know You're Right - Nirvana. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Mitchell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orpo Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Jokinen. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jokinen takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Malcolm Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpo Jokinen.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen connects with a jab.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jokinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mitchell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Mitchell stalls.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell clinches.
Mitchell 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.
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Jokinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mitchell.
Mitchell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Mitchell throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. He's pushed Jokinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mitchell takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orpo Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Jokinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jokinen fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Mitchell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mitchell is looking to land body kicks.
Mitchell gets caught flat footed, as Jokinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jokinen prevents Mitchell from getting back to his feet.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Mitchell seems keen to control Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell has Jokinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Jokinen has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jokinen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mitchell escapes and throws Jokinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mitchell, right into the meat.
Mitchell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen with a poor takedown
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jokinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mitchell is avoiding damage well.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Jokinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mitchell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jokinen throwing strikes but Mitchell manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mitchell in the domination position with Jokinen hanging on.
Mitchell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jokinen's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling the position.
Jokinen wants to control but Mitchell postures up.
Jokinen tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Jokinen trying to remain calm as Mitchell controls from the top position.
Mitchell throws an elbow but Jokinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jokinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitchell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Mitchell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jokinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mitchell's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mitchell seems content to control.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Jokinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mitchell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jokinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jokinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Mitchell taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
Mitchell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!
Malcolm Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jokinen could be in trouble here!
Jokinen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mitchell.
Jokinen wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mitchell jabs at Jokinen's body.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Jokinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitchell lands the left hand.
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jokinen's defenses.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
A hook to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell keeps control of Jokinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Jokinen has Mitchell pushed against the cage.
Jokinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen taking a breather.
Mitchell gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mitchell.
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malcolm Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpo Jokinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mitchell on the side of the head.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell avoids a kick to the body.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitchell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malcolm Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mitchell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a good, hard body kick but Jokinen shrugs it off.
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mitchell with a jab.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell scoring well with a low kick there.
Malcolm Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell lands with a nice combination. Jokinen backs away looking to recover.
Mitchell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jokinen momentarily.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Jokinen. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitchell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jokinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Jokinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell closes the distance and pushes Jokinen back into the cage.
Mitchell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokinen or not.
Mitchell tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the cage. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitchell tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Malcolm Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpo Jokinen.
Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Mitchell lands a glancing blow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
Jokinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell leaves Jokinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitchell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Jokinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mitchell lands with a straight right. Jokinen didn't see that one coming.
Jokinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the head.
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike.
Jokinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns Jokinen into the cage.
Mitchell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Mitchell pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell trying to land knees to the body.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Mitchell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Mitchell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard.
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
Jokinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mitchell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jokinen.
Mitchell scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell had his way with Orpo Jokinen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen with the counter takedown but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Jokinen managing to block the knees to the body from Mitchell.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell controlling the action here for a moment.
Jokinen stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell just leaning against Jokinen, taking a breather.
Jokinen cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jokinen as the two fighters clinch.
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.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malcolm Mitchell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell misses with a kick to the body.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
Malcolm Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpo Jokinen.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
A good leg kick by Mitchell.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mitchell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Orpo Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is in trouble now - Jokinen has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell tries to lock up and control but Jokinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mitchell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a head shot.
Jokinen tries to control but Mitchell wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen punching from mount but Mitchell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mitchell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mitchell is on top in guard.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mitchell passes into side control.
Jokinen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Malcolm Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell slows the pace down.
Mitchell decides to stand back up. Mitchell steps back and let's Jokinen get back to his feet.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a leg kick.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malcolm Mitchell.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Mitchell!
Malcolm Mitchell is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Malcolm Mitchell waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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