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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konner McKregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy's entrance music is Boondocks Theme Song. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
44 - 40 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Konner McKregor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy throws a head kick but McKregor moves out of range.
A low kick from Leeroy is predictable there
and McKregor counters with an inside leg kick.
McKregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leeroy at a distance.
McKregor misses with a head kick.
McKregor avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Leeroy misses.
McKregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McKregor gets a clinch.
Leeroy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leeroy swings wildly with an uppercut but McKregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leeroy lands a left hand.
Leeroy tries to pull guard but McKregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKregor blocking some punches.
Leeroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Leeroy fails to land.
Leeroy breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by McKregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKregor checks a leg kick.
McKregor moves away from the strike by Leeroy.
Leeroy misses the shot to the body.
Leeroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Leeroy.
That kick from McKregor tenderised Leeroy's leg. Leeroy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leeroy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leeroy misses with a low kick.
McKregor cracks Leeroy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Leeroy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McKregor finish him?
Leeroy is rocked!
It looks like Bruce Leeroy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leeroy drops his hands momentarily. McKregor doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Leeroy staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Leeroy doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konner McKregor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between I Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Suck could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Goran Schwarzeneg's chin.
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, I Suck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 91 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Goran Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Suck lands.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a double leg but Suck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schwarzeneg throws an overhand right that lands on Suck's shoulder, as Suck tries to avoid the shot.
Suck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Schwarzeneg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch successfully.
Suck lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suck.
Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Suck connects with a big uppercut there that sends Schwarzeneg tumbling to the ground! Suck follows him down into his guard.
Schwarzeneg is still in real trouble! Can Suck finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suck controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suck is in close to Schwarzeneg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Suck postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Schwarzeneg's head off the mat! Schwarzeneg is out! He's out! Suck jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). I Suck!
An out of breath I Suck 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Thanyoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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187 lbs
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174 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
41 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mo Thanyoo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thanyoo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ring's head.
Thanyoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thanyoo looking to score a takedown here. Ring is defending well but Thanyoo drives through and ends up in Ring's guard.
Ring has his feet on Thanyoo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thanyoo with a nice cross.
Ring throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ring!
Ring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thanyoo.
Ring throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thanyoo's face.
Thanyoo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Thanyoo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Ring is a slippery customer.
Thanyoo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ring has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thanyoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Ring back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Ring lands a damaging elbow.
Thanyoo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ring is trying to keep an underhook but Thanyoo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thanyoo is trying to control the action in half guard but Ring is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thanyoo prevents Ring from standing back up.
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Ring is a slippery customer.
Well, if Thanyoo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thanyoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Ring is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thanyoo is looking to take a break and control but Ring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ring is trying to stand.
Ring is refusing to be controlled, as Thanyoo sits in half guard.
Thanyoo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ring reverses the position - he's now on top in Thanyoo's guard.
Ring has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thanyoo is looking to sweep but instead, Ring has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring wants to get back to his feet.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Ring won't allow Thanyoo to sweep him here.
Ring wants to get up but he can't break Thanyoo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thanyoo working for a triangle but Ring defends it easily.
Thanyoo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Ring wanted to stand there but Thanyoo had control of the position.
Ring postures up.
Ring stopping the sweep attempt from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thanyoo looking to pass the guard.
Ring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeremy Ring will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ring slips a straight right by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ring circles away.
Thanyoo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRing.
Thanyoo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ring momentarily.
Thanyoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Ring darts in and clinches Thanyoo up against the cage.
Thanyoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thanyoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thanyoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ring wants to break free but Thanyoo has control.
Ring lands a knee to the body.
Ring misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Thanyoo blocks it.
Ring throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thanyoo is trying to drag Ring to the mat but Ring just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ring lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thanyoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ring unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
Ring connects with a high kick.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown but Ring shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ring wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thanyoo lands with a hook. Ring tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ring takes the fight into the clinch.
Thanyoo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeremy Ring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo blocking some punches.
Ring is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thanyoo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thanyoo avoiding damage as Ring throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ring just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thanyoo's brow.
Thanyoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ring lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanyoo breaks the clinch.
Jeremy Ring is winning the standup battle so far.
Thanyoo cracks the inside of Ring's front leg.
Thanyoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ring in his tracks.
Thanyoo moves into the clinch.
Ring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thanyoo is defending well for now.
Thanyoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thanyoo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thanyoo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thanyoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Ring back against the cage.
Thanyoo blocking some punches.
Ring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thanyoo is defending well for now.
Thanyoo lands a nice uppercut.
Ring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thanyoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ring with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ring looking to slow down the pace here.
Thanyoo lands a left hand.
Thanyoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Ring looking to throw knees to the head but Thanyoo is blocking nicely.
Thanyoo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ring is defending well.
A right hook to the body lands for Thanyoo.
Ring trying to land knees to the body.
Ring gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo has Ring pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ring manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring manages to break the clinch.
Ring throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Ring stuns Thanyoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanyoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ring gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thanyoo taking a breather.
Thanyoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ring is trying to push Thanyoo away but Thanyoo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thanyoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thanyoo is struggling to control the position.
Thanyoo lands with a light punch inside.
Thanyoo goes for a takedown attempt but Ring pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Ring dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ring throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ring.
A good leg kick by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo is looking to clinch.
Ring on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thanyoo moves out of range as Ring throws a body kick.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ring fails to land with a series of punches.
Ring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring rushes Thanyoo and presses him up against the cage.
Thanyoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ring lands a good knee to the midsection. Thanyoo won't want to take too many of those.
Thanyoo has Ring pressed against the cage, preventing Ring from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thanyoo has Ring pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thanyoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ring tumbling to the mat - Thanyoo dives into Ring's guard.
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!
Ring keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo passes into half guard.
Thanyoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thanyoo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ring!
Thanyoo wants to control the pace but Ring is squirming around nicely.
Mo Thanyoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thanyoo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ring is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thanyoo with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Ring that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ring squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thanyoo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ring has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ring!
Thanyoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thanyoo's guard.
Ring got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ring has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.
Ring preventing the sweep.
Ring gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ring keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thanyoo lands a really nice looking cross but Ring seems unphased.
Ring throws a right and a left that Thanyoo avoids nicely.
Thanyoo sizes up Ring with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ring does no damage.
Ring shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ring pushes Thanyoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ring lands an elbow just above Thanyoo 's eye.
Thanyoo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Thanyoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ring missing with knees to the body.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Thanyoo blocks it.
Ring gets underhooks to prevent Thanyoo's takedown attempt.
Jeremy Ring is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeremy Ring has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thanyoo misses with some punches.
Thanyoo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ring avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thanyoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Thanyoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ring.
Thanyoo is working for takedown but Ring is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jeremy Ring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries a body shot but Ring blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mo Thanyoo.
I think Ring has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeremy Ring!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Ring thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mo Frazier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 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
42 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQuade misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for McQuade.
McQuade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Frazier misses.
Frazier connects with the punch.
McQuade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frazier circles away quickly and effectively.
Frazier 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.
Frazier swings for the body but McQuade moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McQuade misses its target.
McQuade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
McQuade misses with a few strikes there.
Frazier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McQuade. That did some damage!
McQuade throws a body kick that misses
so Frazier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frazier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McQuade pulls Frazier in close to his closed guard and prevents Frazier from doing any damage or advancing position.
McQuade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frazier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier preventing the sweep.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McQuade has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frazier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frazier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frazier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frazier ducks right into an uppercut from McQuade.
McQuade plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Frazier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frazier tries to work over McQuade's front leg with a kick but McQuade checks it.
Nice body kick there by Frazier.
Frazier tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQuade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frazier fails with the takedown.
McQuade has taken the fight to the clinch.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frazier is defending well for now.
McQuade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frazier's defenses.
Frazier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McQuade regains guard.
McQuade pushes Frazier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Frazier throws a wild body kick that McQuade sees coming a mile off.
Frazier checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Frazier tenderised McQuade's leg. McQuade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frazier misses with a low kick.
Frazier throws a body kick that misses.
McQuade scoring well with a low kick there.
McQuade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frazier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McQuade throws out a leg kick but Frazier moves out of range and McQuade only half commits.
McQuade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Frazier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McQuade is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
McQuade is looking for a sweep.
McQuade is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier wants to control but McQuade is keeping him busy.
McQuade is trying to get back to his feet.
Frazier tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McQuade explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by McQuade.
McQuade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A solid body kick from Frazier.
McQuade throws a jab when Frazier was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Frazier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuade scores with a nice head shot.
Frazier lands a glancing blow to the side of McQuade's head.
McQuade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker McQuade 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.
McQuade takes a kick to the side of the head.
McQuade cracks Frazier with an open hand slap.
McQuade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Frazier.
McQuade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McQuade staying out of range there.
McQuade misses with a series of wild punches.
Frazier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Booker McQuade is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier misses with a wild combination.
McQuade misses with an uppercut. Frazier saw that one coming.
Frazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier throws a head kick but McQuade moves out of range.
McQuade appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from McQuade misses.
Frazier throws a nice looking combination but McQuade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McQuade thinks about countering with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frazier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McQuade clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade lands a hook that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
McQuade pressing his opponent against the cage.
Frazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuade slips a jab and a cross from Frazier.
McQuade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McQuade cracks Frazier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McQuade, right into the meat.
McQuade misses with a lunging right hand
and Frazier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Frazier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McQuade is pulling down on Frazier's head to control his posture.
McQuade is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frazier dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier grinds an elbow into McQuade's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Frazier tries to kick McQuade off but McQuade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frazier kicks McQuade off and gets back to his feet.
Frazier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from McQuade lands but Frazier takes it in his stride.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
Frazier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frazier is rocked!
McQuade misses with a double jab.
Frazier is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuade finish him?
Mo Frazier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frazier avoids the head kick by McQuade.
Frazier seems to have recovered his senses.
McQuade thows a body kick. Frazier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McQuade throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
And Frazier tries to counter it with a takedown but McQuade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Frazier scores with a jab. McQuade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frazier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from McQuade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McQuade looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier slips under a jab from McQuade.
McQuade throws a sloppy head kick and Frazier moves out of range easily.
McQuade moves out of range of the body kick.
McQuade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQuade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frazier throws out a counter right but McQuade avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from McQuade misses.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from McQuade.
McQuade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frazier's sensitive parts.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQuade throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses.
McQuade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frazier swings widly with a right hand
and McQuade counters with a right hand to the body.
McQuade just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frazier gets a double leg takedown into McQuade's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier trying to control but McQuade is working from the bottom.
Frazier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Frazier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McQuade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McQuade pulls Frazier in to control the position.
McQuade working for submissions but it's allowed Frazier to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Booker McQuade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as McQuade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frazier doesn't seem phased though.
McQuade lands a high kick!
It looks like Mo Frazier has been cut.
Jab by Frazier.
McQuade checks a leg kick nicely.
Frazier throws a jab when McQuade was well out of range.
Frazier lands a jab to the head.
McQuade avoids the head kick by Frazier.
McQuade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McQuade lands a left and a right that send Frazier crashing to the mat, dazed. McQuade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuade wants to clinch.
McQuade motions for Frazier to come forward. McQuade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McQuade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frazier.
McQuade lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a nice looking combination but McQuade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McQuade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frazier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frazier throws a head kick but McQuade moves out of range.
Frazier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McQuade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frazier can do to turn this around?
Frazier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McQuade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frazier scrambles back to his feet.
McQuade throws an overhand right that drops Frazier like a sack of potatoes! McQuade dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booker McQuade!
An out of breath Booker McQuade 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dementia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 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
18 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dementia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dementia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dementia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dementia.
Dementia lands an overhand right.
It looks like Steve Pick has been cut.
Dementia throws a series of punches but Pick moves out of range.
Pick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dementia moves away.
It seemed like Dementia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dementia throws a sloppy head kick
and Pick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dementia 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.
Dementia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dementia scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dementia scoring well with a low kick there.
Dementia misses with a low kick.
Dementia lands with a cross.
Dementia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dementia has managed to clinch.
Pick breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick looks to land a left hand but Dementia moved out of range nicely.
Dementia swings for the body but Pick moves out of range.
Pick blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Dementia.
Pick walks into a left hand.
Dementia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dementia throws a leg kick but Pick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dementia misses with a looping right.
Dementia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pick connects with a body shot that sends Dementia's belly button to the back.
Dementia lands with a nice body kick.
Dementia misses with an uppercut. Pick saw that one coming.
Pick darts in trying to clinch
and Dementia counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dementia misses with a low kick.
Pick throws a lazy right hand but Dementia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dementia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pick moves out of range of the leg kick from Dementia.
Dementia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Dementia there.
Pick throws a shot from downtown. Dementia moves away and avoids it.
Dementia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pick instigates a clinch.
Dementia pushes Pick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pick is trying to break the clinch but Dementia is controlling him.
Pick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dementia gets through Pick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pick blocks an elbow strike.
Dementia manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick slips a jab from Dementia.
It looked like Pick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dementia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dementia.
Pick throws a series of punches but Dementia avoids them all with ease.
Dementia scores with a nice head shot.
Dementia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dementia scores with a nice strike.
Dementia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dementia.
Pick drives through and clinches with Dementia against the cage.
Pick misses with the head strike.
Dementia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pick swings wildly with an uppercut but Dementia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pick lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dementia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pick blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dementia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pick gets through Dementia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dementia can't find room to land a body shot as Pick controls the action.
Pick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dementia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pick.
Pick working aggressively here.
Pick lands with a left to the head.
Dementia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pick digs a right hand underneath Dementia's ribcage. Dementia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dementia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve Pick's cut is getting worse.
Dementia tries to throw a body punch but Pick avoids it by throwing Dementia back against the cage.
Pick pushes Dementia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dementia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dementia rushes Pick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pick lands a shoulder strike.
Dementia tries to work over Pick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pugilistic Dementia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Pick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pick. Dementia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pick closes the distance and clinches.
Pick misses with a punch on the inside.
Pick misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pick fails to land.
Dementia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Picks head.
Dementia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pick backwards.
Dementia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pick breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Dementia misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia looks to land a left hand but Pick moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Pick misses its target.
Dementia lands a right hook to the body.
Pick tries to clinch up.
Pick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Dementia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dementia.
Dementia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pick throws a body punch but Dementia moves out of range.
Pick throws the left hand but Dementia avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Dementia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Pick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dementia lands a nice looking body kick.
Pick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pick avoids a kick to the body.
Pick throws a hook but Dementia avoids it easily.
Dementia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pick.
Pick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dementia.
Dementia misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Pick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pick falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dementia counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dementia jabs Pick right on the nose. Pick blinks but takes it well.
Steve Pick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dementia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pick on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pick misses with a straight right.
Pugilistic Dementia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dementia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pick misses with a looping left.
Dementia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pick throws a hook but Dementia avoids it easily.
Dementia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pick.
Dementia tests Pick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pick tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dementia. Dementia obviously looking to wear him down.
Dementia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch but Dementia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dementia throws out a counter right but Pick avoids it with no problem.
Dementia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pick.
Pugilistic Dementia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dementia scores with a nice strike.
Jeez, Steve Pick's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dementia misses with a low kick.
Dementia lands a nice hook to Pick's body. Pick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dementia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pick.
Dementia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pick throws a big shot that misses.
Pick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dementia misses with a looping right.
Donk. Pick catches Dementia right on the button with a cross.
Pick lands with a straight right. Dementia didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pick cracks Dementia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dementia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pick moves in looking to clinch but Dementia pushes him off.
Pick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Pick misses its intended target.
Dementia throws a leg kick which misses Pick's front leg but catches the back leg as Pick tries to avoid it.
Dementia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Pick blocks the leg kick.
Pick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dementia thumps Pick with a low kick.
Pick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dementia.
Dementia throws a lazy head kick
and Pick counters with a stiff right hand.
Dementia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pick throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dementia counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pugilistic Dementia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Pick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Pick - just one landing.
Pick throws a body shot but no joy.
Pick throws a hook but Dementia blocks it.
Dementia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pick was well out of range. Poor timing from Dementia.
Dementia swats away the attempt to clinch by Pick.
Pick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dementia.
A big right from Pick misses.
Dementia thumps Pick with a low kick.
Pick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dementia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dementia thuds his right hand into Pick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pick just misses with a punch to the body.
Dementia throws a sloppy head kick
and Dementia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pick misses with a punch on the inside.
Dementia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pick.
Pick struggles to land a body shot inside as Dementia controls his hands.
Pick misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Pick.
Pick misses with a punch on the inside.
Pick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pick tries to throw a body punch but Dementia avoids it by throwing Pick back against the cage.
Pick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dementia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pick up against the cage.
Pick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dementia backwards.
A short right from Pick on the inside.
Dementia cracks Pick with a nice body shot.
Steve Pick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Dementia.
Dementia thumps Pick with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pick avoids a kick to the body.
Pick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pick ducks under a wild hook from Dementia.
Pick throws a hook but Dementia avoids it easily.
Pugilistic Dementia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab by Dementia.
Pick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Dementia.
Pick misses with an uppercut
and Dementia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pick darts in and clinches Dementia up against the cage.
Pick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick tries a body shot but Dementia blocks it.
Dementia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pick working aggressively here.
Dementia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dementia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dementia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dementia slips under a jab.
Dementia lands with a nice body punch.
Pick throws a nice looking combination but Dementia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pick throws out a loose jab but Dementia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dementia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pick misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pick takes a swing at Dementia's ribcage but misses.
Dementia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dementia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pick's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dementia lands a body shot.
Dementia is looking to slow Pick down with leg kicks.
Dementia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dementia.
Dementia lands a really nice looking cross but Pick seems unphased.
Dementia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pick. That did some damage!
Pick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dementia counters by moving into the clinch.
Pick misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pick.
Pick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pugilistic Dementia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dementia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pugilistic Dementia!
Pugilistic Dementia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Steve Pick spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I will beat this weirdo'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Knee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class MT
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Knee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
Knee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anstey misses with an uppercut
and Knee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knee just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey lunges at Knee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knee's hand.
Anstey lands a right hook to the body.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
Knee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
Anstey with a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey lands a nice hook to Knee's body. Knee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anstey misses the body punch
and Knee counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey misses with a looping left.
Anstey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knee's hands.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Knee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anstey is able to avoid easily.
Anstey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knee just manages to avoid it.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
Anstey lands with a hook. Knee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anstey scores with a jab.
Knee slips under a jab from Anstey.
Knee sizes up Anstey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anstey.
Knee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Anstey lands a beautiful left hook that drops Knee. Knee tries to recover but Anstey is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Knee lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey 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 Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
13 - 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Ekaku Jr with the counter takedown but Yaj avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Ekaku Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch.
Yaj swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild combination.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Yaj pushes him away.
Yaj checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Yaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekaku Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yaj circles away.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Ekaku Jr misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekaku Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yaj tries to move into range but Ekaku Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yaj is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ekaku Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yaj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekaku Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaj is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Yaj tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Ekaku Jr works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Yaj goes for a takedown attempt but Ekaku Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eon Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Ekaku Jr finds it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yaj enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yaj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr advances to half guard.
Yaj tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ekaku Jr is looking to stall here but Yaj recovers full guard.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to Yaj's body and controls the position.
Yaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ekaku Jr works over Yaj with some ground and pound from guard.
Yaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Yaj controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr scores with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
Ekaku Jr scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekaku Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yaj checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Yaj should have avoided that one.
Yaj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr trying to control from Yaj's half guard. Yaj has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Yaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to Yaj's body and controls the position.
Ekaku Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body kick.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yaj enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yaj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
Yaj pulls Ekaku Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ekaku Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ekaku Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yaj controlling the position.
Yaj is trying to keep Ekaku Jr in close.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Yaj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Yaj is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku Jr works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekaku Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yaj.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Yaj wants to take the fight to the mat but Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku Jr throws out the jab.
Yaj tries to counter with a takedown but Ekaku Jr is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekaku Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yaj napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position but Yaj is working away.
You can see the frustration on Yaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku Jr staying calm.
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound but Yaj is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr cracks Yaj with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yaj!
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Ekaku Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yaj?
Yaj is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Yaj that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a head shot.
Ekaku Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yaj looks a forlorn figure.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries to reverse the position but Ekaku Jr maintains control.
Ekaku Jr looking to finish Yaj with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yaj!
Ekaku Jr controlling from mount.
Yaj is squirming around, avoiding Ekaku Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ekaku Jr looking to ground and pound but Yaj is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yaj is looking to escape.
Ekaku Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yaj's face.
Ekaku Jr content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ekaku Jr looking to control but Yaj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ekaku Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yaj?
Ekaku Jr blocks Yaj's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ekaku Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr landing strikes from the mount and Yaj is in trouble!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekaku Jr lands a big elbow.
Ekaku Jr content just to control the position here.
Yaj manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Yaj, under a barage of strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yaj gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj stuffs the takedown.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr stuns Yaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Jab, jab by Yaj - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yaj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr pushes Yaj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekaku Jr presses Yaj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
A hook to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku Jr cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yaj.
Ekaku Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ekaku Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yaj up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekaku Jr avoids the elbow strike from Yaj, against the cage.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yaj seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekaku Jr can turn it around.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Yaj has hold of one of Ekaku Jr's legs. Ekaku Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Yaj gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ekaku Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku Jr is continuing to stall.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yaj is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is controlling Yaj's posture.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yaj's guard.
Yaj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ekaku Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Yaj pushes him away.
Yaj lands a nice hook to Ekaku Jr's body. Ekaku Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yaj takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up but Yaj circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yaj takes one on the button.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch position.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Ekaku Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Yaj tries to sprawl out of it but Ekaku Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yaj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Yaj moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yaj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yaj at a distance.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Yaj pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr dives in and grabs Yaj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yaj pushes down on Ekaku Jr's head and hops out.
Eon Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Yaj takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Ekaku Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaj connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yaj as he jumps to the side.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku Jr misses with the combination.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Yaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Yaj moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Ekaku Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yaj takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku Jr has closed the distance and engaged Yaj in a clinch.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yaj.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj cracks Ekaku Jr with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj works on Ekaku Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yaj prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Eon Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Well Ekaku Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is the new lightweight champion!
An intense looking Hakuin Ekaku Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
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