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CEFC 235 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ykong For (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ykong For will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ykong For!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida scores with a sloppy right hand. For should have avoided that one.
For looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Almeida lands a head shot.
Almeida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Almeida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning For up against the cage.
Almeida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Almeida stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida taking a breather.
Almeida scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida scores with a shot to the side of For's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Almeida.
Almeida gets through For's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Almeida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of For backwards.
Almeida has For pushed against the cage.
For tries to circle away but Almeida has him pinned against the cage.
Almeida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Almeida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning For up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugo Almeida.
Horrible takedown attempt by For or perhaps it was just good defense by Almeida, which made it look bad.
Almeida gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida avoiding damage.
For is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Almeida effectively controlling the action here.
Almeida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Almeida pressing his opponent against the cage.
Almeida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Almeida seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
For's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Almeida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugo Almeida.
Almeida tests For's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Almeida there.
A right-left combo lands from Almeida.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
For takes a jab right on the kisser.
Almeida clinches up with For and pushes him back against the cage.
Almeida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
For looking for a takedown.
Almeida slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Almeida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Almeida effectively controlling the action here.
Almeida gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugo Almeida.
Almeida rushes For and presses him up against the cage.
Almeida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida leaning his opponent against the cage.
For being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Almeida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
For walks into a straight right hand from Almeida.
We've been informed that For has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
For shoots and misses
and Almeida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Almeida stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Almeida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugo Almeida.
Almeida has For up against the cage in a clinch.
For is breathing heavily.
For tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida stalls.
Hugo Almeida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Almeida effectively controlling the action here.
Almeida just leaning against For, taking a breather.
Almeida stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Almeida for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Almeida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugo Almeida.
Almeida with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Almeida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. For eats them both and turns towards Almeida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Ykong For has been cut.
Almeida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
For takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Almeida's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Almeida duly obliges.
Almeida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Almeida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that For can do to turn this around?
Almeida throws a series of strikes that have For backpedaling.
The crowd cheers as Almeida lands an impressive looking overhand right. For doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Almeida.
Hugo Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces For back to the cage. Almeida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
For is rocked!
For has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from For there as he acknowledges the shot.
For is still on wobbly legs! Can Almeida finish him?
Almeida lands a left and a right that send For crashing to the mat, dazed. Almeida thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Almeida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but For moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh For got wobbled bad by a big combination! Almeida presses forward with punches and knees until For stumbles to the ground! The ref watches For closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Almeida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rene Simard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rene Simard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Simard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Simard shows good takedown defense.
Simard attempts a counter takedown but Rodrigez avoids it well and moves away.
Rodrigez gets caught flat footed, as Simard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simard is standing up over Rodrigez. Rodrigez looks to escape but Simard dives into side control.
Simard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigez, who protects the arm well.
Rodrigez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigez keeps working.
Rodrigez tries to buck Simard off but Simard is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Simard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard trying to control the position but Rodrigez is working away.
Rodrigez is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simard is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simard scoring with punches and elbows.
Simard wants to control but Rodrigez is keeping him busy.
Simard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Simard trying to control the position but Rodrigez is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodrigez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simard wants to control for a moment but Rodrigez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simard is looking to stall here but Rodrigez recovers full guard.
Simard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodrigez tries to buck Simard off but Simard is having none of it.
Simard wants to control but Rodrigez is keeping him busy.
Simard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigez, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez is looking to reverse the position.
Simard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Simard tries for a kimura but Rodrigez is defending well.
Rodrigez is not content to let Simard control the position.
Simard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigez, who protects the arm well.
Simard is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simard is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodrigez is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Simard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodrigez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simard scores with a takedown into Rodrigez's guard.
Rodrigez pushes Simard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rodrigez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodrigez works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simard scores with a takedown into Rodrigez's guard.
Simard trying to control but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
Rodrigez working for a triangle but Simard defends it easily.
Rodrigez 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.
Rodrigez is breathing heavily.
Rodrigez keeping full guard, as Simard tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez is trying to keep Simard in close.
Simard drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigez manages to kick Simard off! Simard jumps back into Rodrigez's guard.
Rene Simard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simard trying to control but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simard wants to free his trapped foot but Rodrigez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodrigez is not content to let Simard control the position.
Simard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigez defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simard wants to take a breather but Rodrigez is having none of it.
Rodrigez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simard wants to control from the top but Rodrigez keeps moving.
Simard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simard trying to control but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
Simard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigez is keeping the position for now.
Simard passes Rodrigez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simard is working for a submission of some sort.
Simard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emanuel Rodrigez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simard clinches up against the cage.
Simard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Simard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Simard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodrigez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simard's guard! Nice work there by Rodrigez!
Rodrigez works over Simard with some ground and pound from guard.
Simard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simard is trying to keep Rodrigez in close.
Rodrigez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simard is trying to keep Rodrigez in close.
Rodrigez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodrigez is in close to Simard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simard looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigez content to stall in guard here.
Simard 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.
Rodrigez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodrigez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simard's guard.
Rodrigez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigez tries to keep at a distance but Simard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simard is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodrigez has double underhooks.
Rodrigez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simard stops a takedown attempt from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simard has hold of Rodrigez's hands but Rodrigez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simard is looking to improve his position.
Simard is looking to control Rodrigez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simard avoid being mounted?
Simard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigez's back!
Simard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rodrigez trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Simard working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Simard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rodrigez manages to escape to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodrigez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simard is in Rodrigez's guard.
Rodrigez wriggles free and stands up.
Simard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodrigez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emanuel Rodrigez.
I think Rodrigez 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Emanuel Rodrigez!
Emanuel Rodrigez 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gros Gras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I Have Become . 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gros Gras!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Gros Gras has been cut.
A punch combination from Hug misses.
Oooooh!!! Hug has knocked Gras down with a huge combo! Hug steps away and waves a wobbly Gras back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Hug steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gras is out on his feet! Hug sets himself and nearly takes Gras's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hades Hug!
In his post fight interview, Hades Hug started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrow Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Arquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Darrow Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darrow Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darrow Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Arquette!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Arquette takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MM eh Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Arquette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arquette lands a body shot.
Arquette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arquette looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Arquette circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jackson to the canvas! Jackson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Arquette keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Arquette!
An intense looking Carl Arquette took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm the Bouncer. You will not come past me!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sandusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Sandusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandusky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez feints the counter takedown.
Sandusky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sandusky looking to score a takedown here. Gonzalez is defending well but Sandusky drives through and ends up in Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sandusky has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sandusky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gonzalez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez forces Sandusky back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch.
Gonzalez stalling against the cage.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandusky gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzalez stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzalez.
The crowd are getting on Gonzalez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gonzalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sandusky tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Sandusky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonzalez manages to pull guard.
Gonzalez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sandusky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky throws a strike but Gonzalez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sandusky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.
Sandusky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzalez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandusky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gonzalez lands a couple of digs.
Sandusky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Sandusky is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandusky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gonzalez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandusky controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Sandusky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalez defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound.
Sandusky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sandusky. Sandusky gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Sandusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez prevents Sandusky from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez dominated that 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.
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez pulls guard effortlessly.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but instead Sandusky has moved into half guard.
Sandusky is keen to just control but Gonzalez is a slippery customer.
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandusky trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is not content to let Sandusky control the position.
Gonzalez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sandusky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzalez is not content to let Sandusky control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sandusky manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sandusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzalez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandusky passes into half guard.
Sandusky trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Edgar Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandusky trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sandusky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Sandusky is controlling well.
Gonzalez moves into full guard.
Gonzalez pulls Sandusky in close to prevent any damage.
Gonzalez 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sandusky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandusky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gonzalez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sandusky wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandusky is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Gonzalez trying to control but Sandusky is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edgar Gonzalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab by Sandusky.
Gary Sandusky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandusky tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez with the counter takedown but Sandusky avoids it easily.
Sandusky goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown into Sandusky's guard.
Sandusky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gonzalez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sandusky darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Sandusky into the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edgar Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Sandusky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Sandusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Sandusky avoids nicely.
Gonzalez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSandusky.
Sandusky tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Sandusky fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonzalez stands up over Sandusky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sandusky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez distracts Sandusky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gonzalez cracks Sandusky with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandusky's head.
Gonzalez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sandusky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sandusky has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
Sandusky wants to get up but he can't break Gonzalez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gonzalez has Sandusky pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sandusky moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sandusky up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sandusky stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Gonzalez jumps into guard, dragging Sandusky to the mat.
Sandusky being controlled here momentarily.
Sandusky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandusky wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Gonzalez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 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
31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter misses with a right hand
and Poulter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poulter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paul Poulter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Poulter checks the leg kick.
Poulter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Poulter thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Poulter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Poulter lands a jab to the head.
Poulter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Poulter misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Poulter lands a head shot.
Poulter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson with a jab.
Poulter gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Poulter improves position.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Poulter slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poulter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poulter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Nice body punch from Anderson.
A short right from Anderson.
Poulter is rocked!
Anderson dips a shoulder and cracks Poulter with a mighty uppercut! Poulter falls back against the cage and Anderson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Poulter is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Anderson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. 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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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sigurd Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
As Lodbrok backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lodbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson cracks Lodbrok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson connects with the punch.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lodbrok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Lodbrok lands a high kick!
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Lodbrok blocks a jab.
Lodbrok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Lodbrok.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lodbrok.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Lodbrok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lodbrok throws a counter combo.
Lodbrok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lodbrok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lodbrok has time to react.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Lodbrok digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Lodbrok lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodbrok.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodbrok connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Anderson covering up! Lodbrok comes in with a big uppercut and Anderson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sigurd Lodbrok!
Sigurd Lodbrok decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Boyd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximov as he avoids it easily.
Maximov moves into the clinch.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyd wants to take the fight to the mat but Maximov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maximov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyd.
Boyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximov controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Maximov blocks a body shot from Boyd.
Boyd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maximov blocking some punches.
Maximov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyd can't get the takedown.
Boyd prevents a body shot from Maximov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maximov cracks Boyd with a nice body shot.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Boyd.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Boyd controls the action.
A short right from Maximov on the inside.
Maximov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyd is defending well for now.
Maximov is pressed up against the cage. Boyd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximov down to the mat. Maximov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximov swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyd.
Maximov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maximov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maximov closes the distance and clinches.
Boyd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Maximov.
Boyd is breathing heavily.
Maximov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maximov scores with a shot to the side of Boyd's head.
Boyd is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov working the clinch nicely. Boyd is working for position but Maximov cracks him with a big knee to the head! Boyd crumples up against the cage and Maximov lands two more shots before the ref can save Boyd! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Drago Maximov!
A victorious Drago Maximov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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285 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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut.
Nah swings for the body but Munchack moves out of range.
Munchack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nah throws a jab but it's blocked by Munchack.
Nah rushes Munchack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Munchack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munchack blocking some punches.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
Munchack has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nah regains guard immediately.
Nah wants to get back to his feet but Munchack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Munchack trying to control the position from guard on top but Nah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack looking to pass the guard.
Nah wants to stand but Munchack is controlling the position.
Nah has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Munchack off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nah throws a big shot that misses.
Munchack blocks a leg kick.
Munchack feints the counter takedown.
Nah clinches.
Munchack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah misses with some punches.
Nah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nah misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nah.
Munchack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munchack takes the fight into the clinch.
Nah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munchack jumps guard.
Nah trying to control but Munchack is working from the bottom.
Nah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munchack has control of Nah's left arm, preventing Nah from doing any damage.
Nah stands up from Munchack's guard - Nah perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munchack connects with a high kick.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Nah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munchack.
Munchack feints the counter takedown.
Munchack checks the leg kick.
Munchack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Munchack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nah.
Munchack is looking to clinch.
Nah has Munchack up against the cage in a clinch.
Munchack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munchack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nah.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nah scores with a shot to the side of Munchack's head.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munchack or not.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nah lands a shoulder strike.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack.
Munchack blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah.
Munchack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack.
Munchack jumps guard.
Munchack is working an open guard so Nah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Munchack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tee Nah dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Nah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nah blocks a leg kick.
Nah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tee Nah is winning the standup battle so far.
Nah misses with a wild body shot.
Nah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nah.
Nah tries to land a leg kick but Munchack saw it coming and moves away.
Nah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munchack, pushing him back against the cage.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munchack.
Munchack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Munchack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munchack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
Nah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Munchack blocking some punches.
Munchack has Nah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack.
Nah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munchack drives through with a takedown into Nah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Munchack throwing strikes but missing.
Nah scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nah cracks Munchack with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nah has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Munchack to stand back up!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Nah misses.
A swing and a miss from Nah.
Munchack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nah gets tackled into the cage by Munchack. Munchack maintains the clinch.
Nah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munchack backwards.
Munchack tries to pull guard but Nah won't allow it.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
Munchack tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nah smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nah scores with a shoulder strike.
Munchack has Nah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah working aggressively here.
Nah scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Franklin Munchack's cut even more.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack.
Nah misses with some punches.
Nah lands a body punch.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tee Nah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nah breaks from the clinch.
Nah missing with a left hand there. Munchack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munchack tries to clinch there but Nah circles away.
Some wild striking there from Nah.
Nah looks to score with a jab to the body but Munchack is just out of range.
Nah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munchack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nah throws out a loose jab but Munchack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah throws a lazy right hand but Munchack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munchack feints the counter takedown.
Munchack shoots in looking for a takedown. Nah tries to sprawl out of it but Munchack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Nah misses the target.
Nah has Munchack up against the cage in a clinch.
Munchack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah misses with some punches.
Munchack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Munchack uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tee Nah dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nah throws a head kick that misses.
Munchack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nah defends it well.
Nah misses with a looping left.
Nah misses with a leg kick
and Munchack counters with a shoot takedown. Nah fights it but they end up in guard.
Nah wants to stand up but Munchack is controlling him.
Nah has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Munchack is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
Nah lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah working aggressively here.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah stops a takedown attempt from Munchack.
Munchack blocks an uppercut.
Nah tries a body shot but Munchack blocks it.
Munchack wants a takedown.
Nah prevents the takedown attempt.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack.
Munchack is trying to pull guard but Nah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Nah tries a body shot but Munchack blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nah misses with some punches.
Nah gets underhooks to prevent Munchack's takedown attempt.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nah.
A body shot lands from Nah.
Munchack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
Munchack looking for a takedown.
Nah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munchack backwards.
Nah misses with some punches.
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!
Nah lands with a short shot to the head.
Munchack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Tee Nah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack is working for takedown but Nah is calmly controlling the position for now.
Munchack fails to pull guard.
Munchack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munchack takes a shot to the head.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
Munchack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nah looks to land a combination but Munchack avoids it well.
Munchack moves away from the strike by Nah.
Nah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munchack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Munchack blocks an uppercut.
Franklin Munchack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munchack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tee Nah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tee Nah!
Tee Nah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eon Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf has chosen Riptide as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eon Yaj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 30 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yaj.
Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eon Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaBeouf! But no joy.
LaBeouf takes one to the chin there.
Yaj swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf lands a leg kick that knocks Yaj off balance momentarily.
LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Yaj lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yaj is looking to wear down LaBeouf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - LaBeouf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
LaBeouf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yaj connects with a crisp jab.
Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LaBeouf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yaj catches LaBeouf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yaj throws a hook to the side of LaBeouf's head but LaBeouf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaBeouf moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Nice jab there from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf slips under a jab.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
LaBeouf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
LaBeouf takes one to the chin there.
Yaj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on LaBeouf's shoulder, as LaBeouf tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj 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.
LaBeouf swats away the attempt to clinch by Yaj.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
LaBeouf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from LaBeouf finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Yaj wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaBeouf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
and LaBeouf counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaBeouf.
LaBeouf slips under a jab from Yaj.
LaBeouf thumps Yaj with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj scores with a body shot.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for LaBeouf.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
LaBeouf moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
LaBeouf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LaBeouf connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like LaBeouf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Yaj misses.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf swings away with a body shot that misses
and LaBeouf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj throws a shot from downtown. LaBeouf moves away and avoids it.
Yaj tries to clinch up but LaBeouf circles away and keeps his distance.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Yaj takes a swing at LaBeouf's ribcage but misses.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Yaj misses.
LaBeouf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
LaBeouf connects with a right hand. Yaj shakes it off.
LaBeouf tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaBeouf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yaj sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaBeouf somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eon Yaj dominated that round.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yaj's corner calls for a 1-2. Yaj obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Yaj avoids them all with ease.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
LaBeouf thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
LaBeouf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
Yaj misses with a hook. LaBeouf ducked under it nicely.
Yaj scores with a shot to the body.
LaBeouf scores with a push kick.
LaBeouf feints and as Yaj raises his hands in defense, LaBeouf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaBeouf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yaj is looking for a triangle but LaBeouf pushes his legs off easily.
Yaj is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
LaBeouf won't allow Yaj to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaBeouf can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LaBeouf looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf wants to get back to full guard.
Yaj is looking to take a break and control but LaBeouf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LaBeouf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yaj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yaj's back!
You can see the frustration on Yaj's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yaj is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if LaBeouf gets his way!
LaBeouf trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj trying to control the action but LaBeouf just sinks the hooks in.
Yaj is in bad spot here.
Well, with LaBeouf on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Yaj is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
LaBeouf looking for the choke from the back.
LaBeouf working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj tries to break free.
Shia LaBeouf has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj trying to control the hands but LaBeouf won't let him.
LaBeouf is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yaj knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yaj for a finish.
Yaj looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Yaj showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yaj connects with a jab.
Yaj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaBeouf manages to avoid it.
LaBeouf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Yaj. No joy for LaBeouf on that attempt.
LaBeouf avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
LaBeouf unleashes a big counter combination but Yaj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yaj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yaj slips a jab and a cross from LaBeouf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaBeouf.
Yaj connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf lands with an uppercut that bounces Yaj off the cage and back into range.
Yaj tries to clinch up but LaBeouf circles away and keeps his distance.
LaBeouf throws the left hand but Yaj avoids the punch easily.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj works LaBeouf's body with a nice hook.
LaBeouf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaBeouf.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LaBeouf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
LaBeouf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaBeouf showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj tries to get to full guard but LaBeouf has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is trying to control the action in half guard but Yaj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yaj preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
LaBeouf winds up and cracks Yaj with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj works his way to full guard. Good work.
LaBeouf wanted to stand there but Yaj had control of the position.
Yaj is controlling LaBeouf's posture.
LaBeouf with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaBeouf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
LaBeouf content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
LaBeouf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LaBeouf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj throws a hook but LaBeouf avoids it easily.
LaBeouf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yaj sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaBeouf somewhat.
LaBeouf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yaj takes a swing at LaBeouf's ribcage but misses.
Eon Yaj is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaBeouf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yaj to score with a decent uppercut.
Yaj throws a hook but LaBeouf blocks it.
Yaj lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eon Yaj clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yaj throws a shot to the body.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
LaBeouf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
Yaj scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from LaBeouf misses.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and LaBeouf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LaBeouf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaBeouf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj lands a really nice looking cross but LaBeouf seems unphased.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
LaBeouf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj catches LaBeouf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yaj slips a jab from LaBeouf.
Yaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj jabs LaBeouf right on the nose. LaBeouf blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
and LaBeouf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from LaBeouf misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj wants to clinch.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBeouf throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
LaBeouf avoids the body shot from Yaj.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBeouf fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBeouf connects with the punch.
LaBeouf misses with a head kick.
Yaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf throws a hook but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yaj lands with a shot to the body.
LaBeouf misses with a takedown attempt - Yaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
LaBeouf throws a leg kick
and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yaj feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaBeoufs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
LaBeouf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eon Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
LaBeouf shoots in and drives through. Yaj sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and LaBeouf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yaj's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj controlling LaBeouf's posture.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaBeouf throwing strikes from guard but Yaj blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eon Yaj had his way with Shia LaBeouf in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
LaBeouf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaBeouf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a one-two to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaBeouf.
Yaj forces LaBeouf back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yaj obliges.
LaBeouf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yaj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
Yaj working LaBeouf over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Yaj.
Yaj lands a good knee to the midsection. LaBeouf won't want to take too many of those.
Yaj throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaBeouf is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yaj is pressed up against the cage. LaBeouf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yaj down to the mat. Yaj avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Yaj connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBeouf takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of LaBeouf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yaj digs a good hook to LaBeouf's body.
LaBeouf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yaj with a hook.
Yaj thuds a left hand into LaBeouf's body.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yaj slaps away a takedown attempt from LaBeouf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eon Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Yaj swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Yaj throws a big shot that misses.
Yaj blocks a head kick by LaBeouf.
Yaj misses with a double jab.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBeouf was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
LaBeouf loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch.
LaBeouf looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yaj.
LaBeouf avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj stuffs the takedown attempt from LaBeouf. LaBeouf gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBeouf was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf dodges the punch combination from Yaj.
LaBeouf avoids the body shot from Yaj.
LaBeouf connects with a leg kick. Yaj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
LaBeouf throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj scores with a sloppy right hand. LaBeouf should have avoided that one.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaBeouf manages to avoid it.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but LaBeouf ducks down to avoid it.
LaBeouf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj's jab looks to have found its range, popping LaBeouf under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
LaBeouf throws a counter combo.
LaBeouf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBeouf scores with a one two! Yaj had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eon Yaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yaj swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
It seemed like LaBeouf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eon Yaj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yaj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eon Yaj!
Eon Yaj retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Eon Yaj 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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