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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raphael Adamson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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180 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
38 - 74 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Veli Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Raphael Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schwarzeneg to the ground. Adamson is now in Schwarzeneg's guard.
Adamson stops Schwarzeneg from standing up.
Schwarzeneg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adamson dives into side control.
Adamson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schwarzeneg, who protects the arm well.
Schwarzeneg tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Adamson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schwarzeneg to take his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Adamson sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Schwarzeneg to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Adamson!
Raphael Adamson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy comes to the cage accompanied by Boondocks Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 41 - 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
0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, El Chat!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy misses with a low kick.
Leeroy connects with a leg kick. Chat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leeroy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leeroy misses with a wild body shot.
Chat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leeroy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leeroy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leeroy throws a front kick aimed at Chat's knee but Chat avoids it well.
Chat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leeroy lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeroy misses the shot to the body.
Chat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leeroy is fending him off so far but Chat persists. Nope, Leeroy circles away and we're back to standing.
Leeroy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leeroy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leeroy throws a hook but Chat blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leeroy throws a body punch but Chat moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy lands with a kick to the temple. Chat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leeroy lands a big uppercut and Chat crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chat looks OK. Leeroy waves Chat back to his feet!
Chat is rocked!
Leeroy fakes the body blow, causing Chat to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Chat goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Leeroy!
Bruce Leeroy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Firebird Designs for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Thanyoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mo Thanyoo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mcdonald.
Thanyoo 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.
Thanyoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Thanyoo misses its intended target.
Mcdonald scores with a punch to the head.
Thanyoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcdonald's waist but Mcdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thanyoo off to one side.
Thanyoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald misses with an uppercut. Thanyoo saw that one coming.
Thanyoo rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcdonald throws an elbow but misses.
Thanyoo manages to break the clinch.
Thanyoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thanyoo wants to clinch up but Mcdonald keeps it at a distance.
Thanyoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thanyoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thanyoo swings for the body but Mcdonald moves out of range.
Mcdonald throwing a counter right hand but Thanyoo manages to avoid it.
Thanyoo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mcdonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thanyoo moves away.
Thanyoo has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcdonald lands with a right to the head.
Mcdonald is leaning against Thanyoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcdonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thanyoo's elbow.
Thanyoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thanyoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcdonald.
A short right from Mcdonald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcdonald.
Thanyoo is working for takedown but Mcdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo blocks a body shot from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thanyoo is looking to clinch but Mcdonald is avoiding it.
Thanyoo scores with a nice right hand.
Thanyoo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcdonald's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thanyoo moves out of range as Mcdonald strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcdonald gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thanyoo counters with a shoot takedown. Mcdonald fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcdonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thanyoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcdonald pulls Thanyoo in close to prevent any damage.
Thanyoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thanyoo 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.
Thanyoo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thanyoo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald is looking to reverse the position.
Mcdonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Thanyoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcdonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thanyoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcdonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcdonald tries to bench press Thanyoo off him but Thanyoo keeps the position.
Mcdonald is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Thanyoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdonald keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thanyoo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mcdonald!
Thanyoo with the ground and pound from mount.
Mcdonald is looking to get to half guard.
Thanyoo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdonald is looking to get to half guard.
Thanyoo with shots to the head and body - Mcdonald looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mcdonald can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mo Thanyoo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mcdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcdonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcdonald connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Mcdonald as Thanyoo shoots in.
Mcdonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Thanyoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcdonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcdonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mcdonald swings for the body but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Mcdonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thanyoo scores with a jab. Mcdonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thanyoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo wants the takedown. Mcdonald is fighting it off but Thanyoo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcdonald's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcdonald trying to control the position.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position but Thanyoo postures up.
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcdonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Thanyoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcdonald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mcdonald gets back to full guard.
Mcdonald trying to keep a closed guard but Thanyoo is proving a slippery customer.
Mcdonald is really struggling to control Thanyoo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thanyoo trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Thanyoo is stalling in the full guard.
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald has his hands on Thanyoo's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcdonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thanyoo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcdonald defends well and Thanyoo ends up having to push Mcdonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thanyoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mcdonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thanyoo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Thanyoo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald misses with a low kick.
Thanyoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcdonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcdonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kevin Mcdonald is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanyoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thanyoo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thanyoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcdonald, who protects the arm well.
Thanyoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdonald keeps working.
Mcdonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thanyoo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcdonald trying to control from the bottom.
Thanyoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcdonald's head.
Mcdonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo is controlling the pace.
Mcdonald trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thanyoo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcdonald!
Thanyoo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcdonald doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Mcdonald wants to hold on but Thanyoo pushes him away.
Mcdonald is trying to escape the mount.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Thanyoo 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thanyoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcdonald sprawls well. He's pushed Thanyoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thanyoo scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcdonald should have avoided that one.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcdonald as he avoids it easily.
Thanyoo misses with a hook. Mcdonald ducked under it nicely.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thanyoo.
Mcdonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thanyoo closes the distance and clinches.
Thanyoo scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcdonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thanyoo backwards.
Mcdonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcdonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald misses with a punch to the body.
Thanyoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcdonalds head.
Thanyoo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thanyoo has clasped his hands together around Mcdonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thanyoo working the ground and pound but Mcdonald is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Thanyoo trying to control the action but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald is looking to regain half guard here but Thanyoo keeps moving and retains side control.
Mcdonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thanyoo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thanyoo tries to pass to full mount but Mcdonald defends it.
Mcdonald is looking to improve his position.
Thanyoo is trying to work for a kimura but Mcdonald is defending well.
Mcdonald trying to hold on to Thanyoo's head to control him but Thanyoo postures up.
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.
Mcdonald is looking to improve his position.
Mcdonald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mcdonald trying to hold on to Thanyoo's head to control him but Thanyoo postures up.
Thanyoo throwing shots but Mcdonald is blocking nicely.
Mcdonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thanyoo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thanyoo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thanyoo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald gets full guard.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mo Thanyoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thanyoo wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
Thanyoo lands a couple of elbows.
Thanyoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcdonald is retaining full guard.
Thanyoo stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdonald.
Thanyoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thanyoo preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thanyoo looking to pass the guard.
Thanyoo passes Mcdonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thanyoo is thwarting Mcdonald's attempts to control the position.
Thanyoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thanyoo is looking to take a break and control but Mcdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thanyoo is working away from the top position though.
Thanyoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thanyoo wants to pass to mount but Mcdonald is defending the position.
Kevin Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thanyoo is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Thanyoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thanyoo 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Thanyoo!
An out of breath Mo Thanyoo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime comes to the cage accompanied by Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . McAlister has chosen Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking as his entrance music. Optimus Prime is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 38 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Duncan McAlister!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - McAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prime looks to throw the jab but McAlister is out of range.
Prime tries to keep at a distance but McAlister has taken the fight into the clinch.
McAlister lands with a left to the head.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
McAlister misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McAlister fails to land.
Nice body punch from Prime - that landed with a thud.
McAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime lands with a right to the head.
McAlister misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Prime on the inside.
McAlister working aggressively here.
McAlister lands with a right to the head.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
McAlister blocks a body shot from Prime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime misses with the head strike.
Prime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
A head punch on the inside from McAlister fails to land.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Prime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime misses with the head strike.
Prime scores with a nice hook to the head.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
McAlister scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prime swings wildly with an uppercut but McAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime pushes McAlister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McAlister takes the fight into the clinch.
McAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
Prime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McAlister backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McAlister.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlister.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prime.
McAlister lands an uppercut.
McAlister takes a shot to the head.
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prime connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McAlister's hands.
Prime gets tackled into the cage by McAlister. McAlister maintains the clinch.
McAlister misses with some punches.
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McAlister wants to clinch up but Prime keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Prime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prime lands with a good body shot.
McAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
McAlister tries to clinch but Prime is having none of it.
McAlister pushes Prime up against the cage in a clinch.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prime breaks the clinch.
Prime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister is looking to clinch.
McAlister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Prime keeps the fight on the outside.
McAlister doesn't manage to clinch there - Prime circles away.
Prime looks to throw the jab but McAlister is out of range.
It seemed like McAlister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McAlister rushes Prime and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McAlister fails to land.
Prime trying to stall but McAlister improves his position.
Prime lands a body shot.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime misses with some punches.
Prime manages to break the clinch.
McAlister moves out of range of the body kick.
McAlister has managed to clinch.
Prime struggles to land a body shot inside as McAlister controls his hands.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Prime breaks the clinch.
McAlister tries to clinch but Prime is having none of it.
McAlister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McAlister drives through and clinches with Prime against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prime misses with some punches.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAlister misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McAlister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Prime misses.
McAlister drops his hands momentarily and Prime takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prime throws a chopping leg kick but McAlister manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McAlister tries to clinch but Prime moves out of range.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAlister manages to avoid it.
Prime moves into range and connects with a jab.
McAlister takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McAlister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McAlister tries to clinch but Prime moves out of range.
McAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prime.
McAlister clinches up with Prime and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from McAlister.
McAlister prevents Prime from breaking the clinch.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
Prime taking a breather.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McAlister fails to land.
Prime tries to pull guard but McAlister won't allow it.
McAlister working aggressively here.
Prime blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
McAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but McAlister avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Prime lands a left hand that snaps the head of McAlister backwards.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Prime lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlister.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
McAlister lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
McAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
McAlister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Prime.
McAlister lands with a right to the head.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
McAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlister.
Prime cracks McAlister with a nice body shot.
Prime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlister.
Prime manages to break the clinch.
McAlister blocks a jab.
McAlister tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime swats away the attempt to clinch by McAlister.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prime lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McAlister is looking to clinch.
McAlister tries to clinch there but Prime circles away.
McAlister tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Prime counters with a straight right hand.
McAlister doesn't manage to clinch there - Prime circles away.
McAlister is looking to clinch.
Prime circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prime misses with a body shot.
McAlister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McAlister moves out of range of the strikes.
Prime throws a body shot but no joy.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prime lands a glancing blow to the side of McAlister's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister tries to clinch but Prime is having none of it.
Prime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McAlister tries to clinch there but Prime circles away.
McAlister has managed to clinch.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Prime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prime lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, McAlister scores with a nice short uppercut.
McAlister being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McAlister scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McAlister fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAlister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlister lands a hook that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but McAlister avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAlister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
McAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
McAlister working aggressively here.
McAlister lands a nice uppercut.
McAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
Duncan McAlister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prime throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McAlister looks to clinch
and Prime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duncan McAlister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
McAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAlister moves out of range as Prime strikes.
Prime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prime tries to bum rush McAlister with a series of wild strikes but McAlister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prime throws the kick towards the body but McAlister avoids it.
Prime throws a quick inside leg kick.
McAlister closes the distance and clinches.
McAlister misses with some punches.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McAlister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Prime on the inside.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
Prime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prime throws a leg kick but McAlister sees it coming and moves out of range.
McAlister swats away the attempt to clinch by Prime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McAlister closes the distance and pushes Prime back into the cage.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
McAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAlister throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primes head.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Prime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but McAlister avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Prime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McAlister has him pressed against the cage.
McAlister scores with a shot to the side of Prime's head.
Prime blocking some punches.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAlister lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
Prime is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prime blocks a punch to 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!
Prime is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McAlister is keeping busy.
Prime lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
Prime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McAlister working aggressively here.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
McAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
McAlister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
McAlister prevents a body shot from Prime.
McAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime lands a right hand that snaps the head of McAlister backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister blocking some punches.
McAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McAlister working aggressively here.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as McAlister controls the action.
McAlister working aggressively here.
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Optimus Prime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAlister tries to clinch there but Prime circles away.
Optimus Prime is winning the standup battle so far.
Prime throws a lazy right hand but McAlister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from McAlister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prime keeps the fight on the outside.
McAlister clinches.
Prime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McAlisters head.
McAlister misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
Prime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooh!!! Prime has knocked McAlister down with a huge combo! Prime steps away and waves a wobbly McAlister back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McAlister is rocked!
It looks like Duncan McAlister has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAlister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McAlister is still on wobbly legs! Can Prime finish him?
McAlister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prime catches McAlister with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and McAlister forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Optimus Prime!
A victorious Optimus Prime thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp comes to the cage accompanied by Boom! Shake The Room . Payne has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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184 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
52 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne lands the left hand.
Zepp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Zepp misses its target.
Zepp slips a straight right by Payne.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zepp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payne misses with a double jab
and Zepp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payne thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Zepp should have avoided that one.
Payne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zepp checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zepp moves out of range of the body kick.
Zepp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zepp throws a push kick but Payne slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepp misses with a kick to the body.
Payne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zepp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne moves into the clinch successfully.
Payne breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payne.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zepp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zepp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zepp defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Zepp throwing a counter right hand but Payne manages to avoid it.
Zepp throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payne throws a body punch but Zepp moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zepp misses the target.
Payne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne scores with a head kick. Zepp tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payne. That's going to slow Zepp down.
Zepp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zepp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payne on the side of the head.
Zepp throws a body kick that misses
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zepp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Payne.
Payne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Zepp was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zepp blocks a jab.
Zepp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zepp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Payne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Payne forces Zepp back against the cage and clinches.
Payne throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zepp takes a shot to the head.
Zepp misses with the head strike.
Payne working aggressively here.
Payne can't find room to land a body shot as Zepp controls the action.
Zepp avoids the elbow strike from Payne, against the cage.
Payne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Payne.
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Zepp.
Zepp throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zepp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zepp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zepp takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne scores with a nice right hand.
Payne walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Payne.
Zepp throwing a counter right hand but Payne manages to avoid it.
Zepp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zepp there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zepp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payne.
Payne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Zepp is out of range.
Payne connects with a crisp jab.
Payne lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Zepp's cut.
That's time! Zepp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zepp moves away.
Payne lands a slapping body shot.
Payne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zepp's hands.
Zepp throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zepp.
Good leg kick by Payne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zepp blocks a head kick by Payne.
Zepp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zepp blocks a jab.
Zepp appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp checks the leg kick nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Zepp there.
Payne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zepp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payne can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne lands a nice looking body shot.
Zepp throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Payne throws a jab when Zepp was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zepp avoids the body shot from Payne.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne cracks Zepp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Zepp does it's job there.
Payne has Zepp up against the cage in a clinch.
Payne throws an elbow but it misses.
Zepp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payne lands an elbow inside.
Payne misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne blocks an uppercut.
Zepp scores with a hook to the body.
Zepp has a couple of punches blocked by Payne.
Payne missing with knees to the body.
Zepp misses with a punch on the inside.
Zepp misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payne.
Zepp lands a shoulder strike.
Zepp misses with the head strike.
Max Payne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Zepp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick from Zepp.
It looks like Zepp has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zepp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zepp misses with a left hand
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Payne. That snapped Zepp's head back.
Bobby Zepp's cut is getting worse.
A combination from Payne does no damage.
Max Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne lands a jab to the nose.
Payne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Payne tries to work over Zepp's front leg with a kick but Zepp checks it.
Payne misses with a kick to the body
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zepp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Payne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zepp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Payne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne thuds his shin into the meat of Zepp's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zepp ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zepp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zepp plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zepp misses with a looping right.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Zepp looks to land a body kick but Payne moved away.
Payne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zepp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zepp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zepp misses with a body kick.
Payne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zepp's hands.
Zepp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payne can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Zepp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Payne lands a nice looking body shot.
Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Zepp moves out of range easily.
Payne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zepp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Zepp is just out of range.
As Payne backs away, Zepp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
Zepp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zepp has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Payne moves into range and clinches up with Zepp.
Zepp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Payne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zepp.
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zepp dodges an elbow strike from Payne.
Zepp blocks the elbow strike.
Payne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Zepp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Payne. That snapped Zepp's head back.
Payne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zepp.
Payne lands a jab.
Payne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payne lands a really nice looking cross but Zepp seems unphased.
Payne lunges at Zepp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zepp's hand.
Payne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Payne lands a nice hook to Zepp's body. Zepp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Payne cracks Zepp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payne throws a lazy body kick
and Zepp counters with a left to the body.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Zepp is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
As Payne backs away, Zepp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zepp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Payne throws a hook but Zepp blocks it.
Zepp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payne lands a head kick!
Payne connects with an inside leg kick.
Zepp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Zepp looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
A solid body kick from Payne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands with an uppercut that bounces Zepp off the cage and back into range.
Zepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Zepp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payne connects with a leg kick. Zepp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payne throws an overhand right that lands on Zepp's shoulder, as Zepp tries to avoid the shot.
Zepp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Payne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zepp. Zepp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bobby Zepp's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Payne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zepp has time to react.
Max Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payne connects with a high kick.
Payne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick.
Payne scores with a nice right hand.
Payne with a nice cross.
Bobby Zepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zepp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zepp back to the cage. Payne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zepp walks into a stiff left hand from Payne.
Zepp tries to keep at a distance but Payne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zepp misses with the head strike.
Zepp has a couple of punches blocked by Payne.
Zepp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zepp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payne 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Payne!
Max Payne took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Axelsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 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 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelsson.
Pick lands with a shot to the body.
Axelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Axelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Pick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axelsson in his tracks.
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Pick jabs Axelsson right on the nose. Axelsson blinks but takes it well.
Pick throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Axelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson clobbers Pick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pick loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Pick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Axelsson.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson gets the takedown into side control.
Pick can't do much from the bottom here.
Pick is looking for a sweep.
Pick striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson wants to control but Pick is keeping him busy.
Axelsson is putting a hurting on Pick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pick can't do much from the bottom here.
Axelsson is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pick is trying to improve his position.
Axelsson is trying to ground and pound but Pick uses the momentary lack of control by Axelsson to regain half guard.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pick keeps working.
Pick is positioning himself well to prevent Axelsson advancing to mount.
Axelsson works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick regains half guard.
Pick trying to control here.
Axelsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pick wants to control but Axelsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Axelsson.
Pick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Axelsson pushes down on Pick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Axelsson drops an elbow to the side of Pick's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pick is positioning himself well to prevent Axelsson advancing to mount.
Axelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Axelsson wants to take a breather but Pick is having none of it.
Pick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pick is trying to stand up here but Axelsson is controlling him well.
Pick wants to improve his position but Axelsson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pick stuffs the takedown.
Axelsson cracks Pick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axelsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pick.
Pick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Axelsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pick.
Axelsson feints the counter takedown.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pick sprawls well. Pick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Axelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson shoots for a takedown but Pick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.
A jab from Pick does it's job there.
Pick looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsson is just out of range.
Axelsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pick.
A little jabbing left from Axelsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pick avoids it really well and circles away.
Pick throws a leg kick but Axelsson checks it.
Axelsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Pick steps away.
Pick wants to clinch but Axelsson slips to the side
and Pick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pick.
Axelsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Axelsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axelsson shoots in for a double leg but Pick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Axelsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Pick to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pick's waist but Pick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Axelsson off to one side.
Pick lands a head shot.
Pick clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pick cracks Axelsson with a nice body shot.
Pick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pick fails to land.
Pick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pick.
And Axelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Pick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsson can do to turn this around?
Pick lands with a hook. Axelsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve Pick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pick swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Pick is looking to clinch.
Axelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pick defends it well.
Pick lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Pick misses its intended target.
Axelsson feints the counter takedown.
Pick misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsson counters with a nice body shot.
Pick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pick, right into the meat.
Pick throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsson feints and as Pick raises his hands in defense, Axelsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Axelsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pick working for a triangle but Axelsson defends it easily.
Pick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
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 poor cross that misses
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
Pick connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Johan Axelsson's cut even more.
Axelsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Pick misses its intended target.
Pick is looking to clinch but Axelsson is avoiding it.
Steve Pick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pick misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
Pick swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pick drives through and clinches with Axelsson against the cage.
Pick throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Pick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's time! Pick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pick swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsson closes the distance and clinches up with Pick, looking for a takedown. Axelsson pushes Pick against the cage but Pick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johan Axelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by Pick.
Pick throws a body shot but no joy.
Pick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pick's guard.
Pick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pick controls Axelsson momentarily but Axelsson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick looking for a sweep. Not yet Pick, not yet.
Johan Axelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Axelsson stands up over Pick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pick working a defensive guard here.
Axelsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Axelsson forces his way into half guard.
Pick wants to improve his position but Axelsson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pick is not content to let Axelsson control the position.
Pick wants to get back to his feet.
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pick looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Axelsson fails with the takedown
and Pick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pick, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Axelsson is defended easily by Pick.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.
Axelsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pick.
Axelsson with the counter takedown but Pick avoids it easily.
Pick misses with a looping right.
Pick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pick looks to land a left hand but Axelsson moved out of range nicely.
Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pick.
Axelsson goes for a double leg but Pick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pick continues to drive forward.
Pick wants to clinch but Axelsson slips to the side
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
Steve Pick is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pick misses with a hook. Axelsson ducked under it nicely.
Pick cracks Axelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelsson at a distance.
Pick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axelsson under the eye.
Pick loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Axelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pick stalks Axelsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Axelsson's face. Axelsson staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Axelsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axelsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pick.
Axelsson throws out a counter right but Pick avoids it with no problem.
Pick misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
Pick missing with a left hand there. Axelsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axelsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pick's guard.
Pick wriggles free and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Pick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pick 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Pick!
A very excited looking Steve Pick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tee Nah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
215 lbs
35 - 14 - 0 |
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285 lbs
30 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgundy.
Nah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Burgundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nah.
Burgundy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nah back to the cage. Burgundy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Burgundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burgundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Burgundy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nah moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.
Nah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burgundy.
A short right from Nah.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah working aggressively here.
Nah misses with some punches.
A short right from Nah on the inside.
Burgundy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burgundy's efforts to push away.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah misses with some punches.
Nah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nah cracks Burgundy 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 Burgundy to stand back up!
Burgundy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgundy is aggressively charging in as Nah backs up avoiding any damage. Nah tosses out a jab and Burgundy runs right into it face first! Burgundy is out cold! Nah dropped down on all fours and is barking in Burgundy's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tee Nah!
Tee Nah is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tee Nah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Hakuin Ekaku Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McQuade just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but McQuade ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McQuade lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuade's coach down at Jitsu Jim was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McQuade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuade. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQuade wants to counter the offense by Ekaku Jr and move into the clinch position.
Ekaku Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McQuade wants to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McQuade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McQuade manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McQuade thuds a left hand into Ekaku Jr's body.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hook to the body.
McQuade doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku Jr circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McQuade throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr cracks the inside of McQuade's front leg.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
McQuade unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. McQuade should have avoided that one.
McQuade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
McQuade is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuade digs a right hand into Ekaku Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku Jr's gas tank.
McQuade missing with knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McQuade obliges.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuade's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr avoids the elbow strike from McQuade, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but McQuade blocks it.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McQuade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ekaku Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
McQuade struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekaku Jr is defending well for now.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position but instead, McQuade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuade.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
McQuade misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuade working aggressively here.
McQuade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuade scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuade.
Ekaku Jr dodges an elbow strike from McQuade.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by McQuade.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into McQuade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McQuade's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of McQuade backwards.
McQuade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuade's elbow.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekaku Jr is defending well for now.
Ekaku Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to stall but McQuade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
McQuade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McQuade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku Jr avoiding damage as McQuade throws knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr taking a breather.
Ekaku Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but McQuade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McQuade lands a right hand.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr works on McQuade's body with a couple of short punches.
McQuade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuade misses with an elbow over the top.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McQuades head.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku Jr avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of McQuade backwards.
McQuade is rocked!
McQuade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McQuade misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Booker McQuade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McQuade controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McQuade just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ekaku Jr's brow.
McQuade throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
McQuade is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
McQuade blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by McQuade.
McQuade seems to have recovered his senses.
Ekaku Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuade.
McQuade tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing McQuade back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr avoiding damage as McQuade throws knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr throws a big uppercut that drops McQuade! More strikes from Ekaku Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McQuade lies dazed against the cage as Ekaku Jr celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
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