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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Gravity could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nelson Country's chin.
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212 lbs
22 - 7 - 1 |
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225 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Gravity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Country!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravity throws a body kick that misses.
Country looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Country.
Gravity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gravity thinks about countering with a head kick.
Country looks to throw the jab but Gravity is out of range.
Gravity darts in and clinches Country up against the cage.
Country drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gravity throws a head punch that misses.
Gravity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Country's elbow.
Gravity is pressed up against the cage. Country has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gravity down to the mat. Gravity avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Country's head.
Country misses with a straight right.
Gravity throws the kick towards the body but Country avoids it.
Country feints the counter takedown.
Gary Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravity punishes Country's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Country's calf.
Gravity throws a body kick that misses.
Gravity jabs Country right on the nose. Country blinks but takes it well.
Gravity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gravity drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gravity postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gravity trying to control but Country is working from the bottom.
Gravity with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Country keeping moving, preventing Gravity from controlling successfully.
Gravity is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gravity is looking to work some ground and pound but Country has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity trying to control but Country is working from the bottom.
Gravity throws a big elbow that misses.
Gravity with a nice head shot there.
Country is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gravity trying to control but Country is working from the bottom.
Gravity scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gravity has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Country has his hands on Gravity's head, controlling the position.
Country avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Country utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gravity is working Country over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gravity wants to control from the top but Country keeps moving.
Gravity throwing strikes from guard but Country blocks nicely.
Gravity throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Country has a takedown stuffed.
Gary Gravity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Country.
Gravity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Country's sensitive parts.
Gravity throws a jab when Country was well out of range.
Gravity lands with a nice body punch.
Gravity shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gravity thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Country's head.
Gravity throws a strike but Country avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gravity throws a big right hand that misses.
Country is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gravity dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Country keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravity scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gravity in side control, throwing shots but Country defends.
Gravity wants to control but Country is keeping him busy.
Gary Gravity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Country wants to control but Gravity postures up.
Gravity working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Country struggling a bit here.
Gravity landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Country is not content to let Gravity control the position.
Country controls the position for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Gravity crashes against the mat.
Country is looking for a sweep.
Gravity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Country can do to turn this around?
Gravity trying to control the action but Country is working from the bottom.
Gravity lands a nice forearm strike.
Country has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gravity tries to move to full mount but Country actually manages to regain half guard.
Gravity prevents Country from improving his position.
Gravity trying to control the action but Country is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gravity seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Gravity seems content to control.
Gravity throws a strike but Country avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gravity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gravity with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gravity throwing strikes but missing.
Gravity is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Country lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gravity trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country is stalling in the full guard.
Gravity wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gravity is trying to keep Country in close.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravity pulls Country in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Country trying to control but Gravity is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Country slips under a jab.
It seemed like Country was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Country.
Gravity scores with a nice strike.
Country lands a jab to the nose.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gravity misses with a hook.
Country walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Country misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Gravity misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gravity dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Gravity misses the target.
Country slips a jab from Gravity.
Despite the aggression on Country's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice takedown defense from Gravity. No joy for Country on that attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gravity.
Country throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravity.
Country takes one on the button.
Gravity throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Country tumbling to the canvas!
Country is rocked!
It looks like Nelson Country has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravity trying to control but Country is working from the bottom.
Country is still in real trouble! Can Gravity finish him?
Gravity is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Country looking for a sweep. Not yet Country, not yet.
Gravity stays in close to Country's body and controls the position.
Country avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gravity arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Country's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Gravity!
Gary Gravity 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Bernside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto has chosen Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
213 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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43
209 lbs
22 - 19 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Bernside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bernside.
A left and a right from Totto both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Totto misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Totto is defended easily by Bernside.
Bernside swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Totto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernside slips under a jab.
A jab from Totto finds it's way through Bernside's defenses.
Totto fails to land with a series of punches.
Totto throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bernside to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernside sizes up Totto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bernside closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Totto did well to prevent Bernside getting side control.
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!
Bernside missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bernside looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Totto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Totto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernside moves into full mount! Totto won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Totto because Bernside loaded up on that one.
Totto is looking to improve his position but Bernside isn't that keen on the idea.
Totto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Totto is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Totto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Totto tries to hold on but Bernside pushes him away.
Bernside has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Totto's face.
Bernside lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bernside unloading with bombs!
Bernside looking to finish Totto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Totto!
Totto is rocked!
Bernside postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Totto out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bernside goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Bernside!
David Bernside 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Preston's choice of entrance music: Fuckin Problem. 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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30
143 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
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37
145 lbs
36 - 21 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aiden Preston!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Preston misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Doyle throws a jab when Preston was well out of range.
We've been informed that Preston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Doyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Preston drives through and clinches with Doyle against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Doyle.
Doyle avoids the elbow strike from Preston, against the cage.
Preston blocks an elbow strike from Doyle.
Doyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Preston.
Preston throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
Preston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doyle is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
A short body shot lands from Preston as the two fighters clinch.
Preston working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Preston.
Doyle tries to work over Preston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle avoids the elbow strike from Preston, against the cage.
Doyle is working Preston over against the cage.
Doyle avoids a wild elbow strike from Preston.
Preston tries to land a knee to the head but Doyle blocks with his arms.
Preston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Preston throws an elbow that misses.
Doyle lands a shot to the body.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Preston.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Preston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Preston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Preston.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Preston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doyles head.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Preston missing with knees to the body.
Preston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Doyle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Preston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Preston has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Doyle lands punches and elbows.
Doyle throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Doyle controlling well, preventing Preston from escaping the position.
Preston avoids the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle lands strikes to the head.
I really don't envy Preston right now.
Doyle trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Preston doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle doesn't have the hooks in and Preston manages to turn into his guard.
Doyle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Preston defends well.
Doyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Preston trying to control but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Preston stays in close to Doyle's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Preston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle looking for subs off his back but Preston has passed one foot through into half guard.
Preston 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.
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 Jimmy Doyle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Doyle misses with a straight right.
Doyle throws a hook but Preston blocks it.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preston.
Doyle throws a head kick that Preston semi-blocks.
Preston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aiden Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston looks to land a left hand but Doyle moved out of range nicely.
Doyle blocks a head kick by Preston.
An attempted straight right counter from Doyle misses the target.
Doyle stuns Preston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Preston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doyle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Preston.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Doyle misses with a hook.
Doyle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preston.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preston lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doyle.
Preston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Preston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Preston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doyle throws a shot to the body.
Preston throws a combination that misses
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doyle lunges at Preston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Preston's hand.
Doyle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Preston.
Preston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doyle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston lands with a cross.
Preston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Preston misses with a body kick.
Doyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Preston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle misses with a hook to the body
and Preston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doyle checks the leg kick.
Preston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyle.
Doyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Preston throws a chopping leg kick but Doyle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Preston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston scores with a nice right hand.
Preston misses with a looping left.
Doyle cracks Preston with a good jab.
Doyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doyle misses with an uppercut.
Preston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Preston throws a series of punches but Doyle moves out of range.
Aiden Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preston moves away from the strike by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preston tries to avoid it but Doyle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preston to the ground. Preston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown but Preston shows good takedown defense.
Preston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Preston scores with a head kick.
Preston scores with a sloppy right hand. Doyle should have avoided that one.
Preston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Preston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doyle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Preston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Preston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Preston throws a low kick but Doyle avoids it.
Preston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preston.
Aiden Preston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Preston misses with a right hand
and Doyle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Preston's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Preston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doyle's head.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Preston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doyle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Preston throws a right hand that misses
and Doyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doyle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Preston.
Doyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Preston.
Preston moves away from the strike by Doyle.
A swing and a miss from Doyle.
Preston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston throws an off balance right hand
and Doyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Preston.
Preston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Doyle throws a right and a left that Preston avoids nicely.
Doyle throws a front kick that sends Preston stumbling back into the cage.
Preston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doyle moves out of range of the strikes.
Doyle misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Doyle blocks the low kick.
Preston lands a jab to the nose.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Preston.
Doyle shoots in but Preston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Preston misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Doyle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Preston's calf.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Preston needs to keep his hands up - Doyle had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Doyle as he checks the leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Preston scores with a four punch combination!
Preston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doyle can pounce on him.
Preston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Preston throws a jab but it's blocked by Doyle.
Preston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Preston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doyle.
Doyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Preston is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Doyle misses its target.
Preston falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Doyle counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doyle 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 Preston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Preston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Doyle does it's job there.
Doyle scores with a punch to the head.
Preston dodges the punch combination from Doyle.
Preston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doyle.
Doyle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doyle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doyle sizes up Preston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Preston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doyle blocks the body kick.
Preston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Preston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Preston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Preston misses.
Doyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Preston manages to avoid it.
Preston tries to land a leg kick but Doyle saw it coming and moves away.
Preston misses with a combination
and Doyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Preston slips under a jab from Doyle.
Doyle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Preston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doyle moves into the clinch.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Preston.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Doyle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Preston's brow.
Preston looking to throw knees to the head but Doyle is blocking nicely.
Doyle throws an elbow that misses.
Doyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Preston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doyle lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle lands with a light punch inside.
Preston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doyle is defending well for now.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Doyle pushes Preston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Doyle.
Preston trying to land knees to the body.
Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Preston.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Doyle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doyle 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Doyle!
A relieved looking Jimmy Doyle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Heisman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Heisman!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisman has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
Anstey lands a nice knee to the body.
Anstey missing with knees to the body.
Anstey gets through Heisman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heisman blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anstey.
It looks like TJ Heisman has been cut.
Anstey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heisman has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
A short left from Anstey.
Heisman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anstey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Heisman looks winded!
Anstey throws an elbow that misses.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anstey.
Heisman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heisman's defenses.
Anstey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anstey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anstey scores with a knee to the head.
Anstey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heisman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Anstey as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Anstey.
Anstey scores a nice knee to the body.
Anstey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Anstey.
Still in the clinch, Anstey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anstey misses with a knee strike.
Anstey crunches a lovely knee into Heisman's ribcage.
Anstey lands an elbow just above Heisman 's eye.
Anstey lands a damaging elbow.
Anstey lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Anstey.
Anstey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up TJ Heisman's cut even more.
Anstey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heisman's defenses.
Anstey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anstey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heisman backwards.
Anstey lands a damaging elbow.
Anstey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anstey throws a big uppercut that drops Heisman! More strikes from Anstey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Heisman lies dazed against the cage as Anstey celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Serge Spectre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Lafayette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spectre comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serge Spectre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vicente Lafayette!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spectre is defended easily by Lafayette.
Spectre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spectre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Lafayette has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spectre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lafayette throws a body kick that misses
and Spectre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lafayette trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spectre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre postures up.
Spectre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lafayette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Spectre has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Spectre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spectre throws a big elbow that misses.
Spectre wants to control from the top but Lafayette keeps moving.
Spectre being controlled here momentarily.
Spectre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lafayette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lafayette working a defensive guard here.
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spectre throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Spectre from controlling successfully.
Lafayette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spectre digs a good body shot into Lafayette's ribs.
Vicente Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spectre throws a leg kick but Lafayette moved away.
Lafayette looks to land a body kick but Spectre moved away.
Spectre missing with a left hand there. Lafayette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Spectre backs off Lafayette throws a huge counter combo but Spectre manages to avoid it all.
Spectre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafayette.
Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spectre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lafayette tries to avoid it but Spectre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lafayette to the ground. Lafayette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Spectre misses.
Spectre blocks a leg kick.
Spectre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Spectre.
Spectre throws out a leg kick but Lafayette moves out of range and Spectre only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette works Spectre's body with a nice hook.
Crunch! Lafayette slams his shin into Spectre's torso.
Spectre misses with a body punch
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafayette throws a push kick but Spectre slaps the foot to one side.
Lafayette misses with a body kick.
Lafayette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spectre.
Lafayette now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lafayette moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spectre throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Lafayette tries to land a front kick but Spectre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lafayette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lafayette punishes Spectre's body with a nice straight punch.
Spectre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lafayette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lafayette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette throws a low kick but Spectre moves out of range easily.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body. Spectre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Spectre misses.
Lafayette defending well as Spectre loads up on a big left hand.
Lafayette has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spectre.
Spectre staying out of range there.
Spectre misses with an uppercut. Lafayette saw that one coming.
Spectre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spectre.
Spectre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lafayette takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lafayette is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lafayette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spectre is working away from the top position though.
Lafayette is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spectre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spectre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Spectre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Lafayette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spectre's calf.
A head kick by Lafayette misses
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spectre throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Spectre.
Spectre lands a head shot.
Lafayette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lafayette tries to sprawl but Spectre drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spectre is thwarting Lafayette's attempts to control the position.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep. Spectre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spectre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lafayette defending well though.
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!
Spectre thows a huge punch but Lafayette dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spectre throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lafayette to regain full guard.
Lafayette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Serge Spectre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spectre throws a big elbow that misses.
Spectre throws a big right hand that misses.
Lafayette looking to control.
Spectre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lafayette's guard.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position.
Spectre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spectre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lafayette actively working from the bottom here.
Lafayette wants to improve his position but Spectre is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spectre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spectre stalling away here and it's allowed Lafayette to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Spectre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spectre postures up.
Spectre throws a big right hand that misses.
Spectre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spectre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spectre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spectre is working Lafayette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette trying to control the position.
Spectre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lafayette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spectre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Spectre from controlling successfully.
Spectre throws a strike but Lafayette rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spectre looking for a guillotine here but Lafayette defends easily.
Spectre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lafayette is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette advances to half guard.
Spectre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spectre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lafayette can do to turn this around?
Spectre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lafayette prevents Spectre from improving his position.
Lafayette content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spectre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Spectre dominated that second round.
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.
Lafayette loads up on a big right hand but Spectre slips the punch.
Lafayette lands with a hook. Spectre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lafayette, right into the meat.
Spectre misses the body punch
and Lafayette counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fighters circling - Spectre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lafayette misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Lafayette.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spectre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spectre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Spectre is trying to ground and pound but Lafayette uses the momentary lack of control by Spectre to regain half guard.
Spectre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spectre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lafayette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lafayette trying to control here.
Lafayette is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spectre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lafayette regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Spectre.
Spectre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lafayette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lafayette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spectre wants to control from the top but Lafayette keeps moving.
Spectre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spectre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lafayette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spectre manages to get himself to full guard.
Spectre has control of Lafayette's left arm, preventing Lafayette from doing any damage.
Lafayette controlling from the top position.
Spectre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lafayette puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Spectre wants to improve his position but Lafayette is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spectre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spectre has his foot on Lafayette's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lafayette works his way back into a safe position though.
Lafayette looking to pass the guard.
Spectre pulls Lafayette in close to prevent any damage.
Spectre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lafayette has passed into half guard!
Lafayette wants to control but Spectre is keeping him busy.
Vicente Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lafayette controlling the action here.
Spectre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spectre works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spectre is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lafayette frees his head nicely. Oh but Spectre has switched to an armbar! Lafayette is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Serge Spectre!
A less than humble Serge Spectre misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba has chosen King of Seven Seas as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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41
195 lbs
42 - 18 - 0 |
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185 lbs
33 - 21 - 1 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ada Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Reyes misses
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reyes thinking.
Baba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reyes walks into a stiff left hand from Baba.
Reyes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Baba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Ada Reyes has been cut.
Baba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reyes moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Baba.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baba scores with a nice head shot.
Reyes lands a leg kick that knocks Baba off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba scores with a nice right hand.
Baba darts in looking for a takedown but Reyes gets double underhooks and turns Baba into the cage.
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reyes works the jab nicely.
Baba cracks Reyes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baba misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
Baba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reyes's sensitive parts.
Baba looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
Reyes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Baba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reyes throws out the jab.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba connects with a body shot.
Reyes takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Ada Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba moves out of range of the body kick from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
Sinbad Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Reyes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baba is looking to score with low kicks.
Reyes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baba pushes Reyes up against the cage in a clinch.
Reyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baba or not.
Baba is trying to trip Reyes. He has hold of a leg but Reyes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baba persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reyes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baba dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba stands up.
Reyes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba.
Baba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reyes backs up against the cage.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baba throws out a counter right but Reyes avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Baba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baba lands a glancing blow to the side of Reyes's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
A big left from Baba misses.
Baba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reyes circles away quickly and effectively.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Reyes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baba.
Reyes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baba throws out a leg kick but Reyes moves out of range and Baba only half commits.
A low kick from Baba is predictable there
and Reyes counters with a body kick.
Baba fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinbad Baba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ada Reyes'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.
Baba shoots in and gets a takedown into Reyes's guard.
Reyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baba is controlling him.
Reyes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baba stands up from Reyes's guard - Baba perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reyes throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reyes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reyes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reyes there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes works Baba's body with a nice hook.
Baba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Reyes misses.
Reyes blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Baba misses
and Reyes counters with a nice body shot.
Baba lands a lovely overhand right.
Reyes is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Baba as he checks the leg kick.
Baba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reyes feints and then cracks Baba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baba down.
Baba fails with the takedown.
Reyes throws a head kick that Baba semi-blocks.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes cracks Baba with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Baba looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reyes finish him?
Baba is rocked!
That's two 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!
A shot to the body from Baba misses
and Reyes counters with a nice body shot.
Baba is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Baba gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ada Reyes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Vogler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vogler comes to the cage accompanied by Durchblick - Mach Dich Locker. Hopkins has chosen Manny Pacquiao - Lalaban Ako as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vinny Hopkins enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunter Vogler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogler lands with a good body shot.
Vogler scores with a nice right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopkins.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogler throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Vogler throws a head kick that Hopkins semi-blocks.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Vogler ducks down to avoid it.
Vogler throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vogler misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vogler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopkins with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Vogler tries to counter with a takedown but Hopkins is quick to defend against it.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Vogler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vogler on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins cracks Vogler with an open hand slap.
Vogler moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Vogler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vogler throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Vogler takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Vogler's shoulder, as Vogler tries to avoid the shot.
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Vogler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Vogler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Vogler ducked under it nicely.
Vinny Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Vogler.
Vogler throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vogler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hopkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vogler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vogler throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogler swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
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!
Vogler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vogler misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Vogler throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins stuns Vogler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Vogler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hopkins controlling Vogler's posture.
Vogler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vogler won't allow Hopkins to get back to his feet.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to stand and escape but Vogler is having none of it.
Vogler advances position into side control!
Hopkins tries to escape but Vogler is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins sneaks out the side door and pushes Vogler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vogler misses with a head kick.
Vogler dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Vogler's head and hops out.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Vogler slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Vogler throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Vogler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Vogler staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins jabs at Vogler's body.
Vogler scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Vogler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Vogler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vogler throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Vogler's body. Vogler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vogler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vogler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Vogler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vogler.
Hopkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vogler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vogler scores with a hook.
Hopkins with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hopkins misses with a hook. Vogler ducked under it nicely.
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
Vogler walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vogler's sensitive parts.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Vogler throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vogler misses the target.
Hopkins throws a hook but Vogler avoids it easily.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Vogler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Vogler throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Vogler.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Vogler counters with a left to the body.
Vogler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vogler moves out of range of the strikes.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Vogler.
Vogler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vogler.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Vogler.
A left lands for Vogler.
Hopkins with a hook.
Vogler misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Vogler avoids the punch easily.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vogler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogler moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogler shoots in for a double leg but Hopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vogler.
Vogler cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vogler.
Vogler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Vogler with a hook.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Vogler's head.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vogler in his tracks.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vogler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vogler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vogler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Vogler avoids the punch easily.
Vogler tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
It looked like Vogler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vogler is out of range.
Vogler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Vogler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Vogler throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Vogler only half commits.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vogler misses with a low kick.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vogler.
Vogler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vogler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vogler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins lands a jab to Vogler's midsection.
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!
Vogler misses with a looping left.
Vogler keeps the fight on the outside.
Vogler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vogler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vogler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogler avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vogler misses with a wild body shot.
Vogler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vogler moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vogler tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Vogler misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Vogler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
Vogler lands a body shot.
Vogler lands a jab to the nose.
Vogler throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Vogler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Vogler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogler slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Vogler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Vogler avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vogler throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogler slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vogler.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Vogler's body.
Vogler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vogler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogler was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins cracks Vogler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vogler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vogler in his tracks.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins takes a swing at Vogler's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins cracks Vogler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gunter Vogler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Vogler off the cage and back into range.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vogler throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Vogler looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins wants to counter with a clinch but Vogler pushes him away.
Vogler throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Vogler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopkins's guard.
Vogler slips nicely into half guard.
Hopkins is trying to stand up here but Vogler is controlling him well.
Hopkins is positioning himself well to prevent Vogler advancing to mount.
Hopkins gets full guard.
Vogler is fighting to break Hopkins's control of his arms but Hopkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vinny Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins has his feet on Vogler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hopkins cracks Vogler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Nice body punch from Vogler.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins takes a swing at Vogler's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vogler.
Vogler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Vogler didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hopkins catches Vogler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins tests Vogler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vogler.
Vogler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vogler with a jab.
Vogler missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Vogler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Vogler tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Vogler misses the jab.
Vogler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Vogler tries a head kick but it misses.
Vogler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Vogler avoids it with no problem.
Vogler looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hopkins 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
Our winner, Vinny Hopkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fitzsimmons might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rule Britannia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 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
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Forclit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Forclit.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forclit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Forclit shoots in but Fitzsimmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzsimmons keeps Forclit at a distance using the push kick.
Fitzsimmons looks for the body kick but Forclit saw that one coming.
Forclit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Forclit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Forclit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Forclit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there
and Forclit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forclit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Forclit misses.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forclit manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Forclit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Forclit counters with a left to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Forclit tries to keep at a distance but Fitzsimmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Forclit controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Forclit controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Forclit.
Forclit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forclit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Forclit throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Forclit has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Forclit shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice body kick.
That's two 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!
Forclit misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Forclit takes the fight into the clinch.
Forclit tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Forclit back against the cage.
Forclit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forclit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Forclit misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Forclit avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Forclit swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forclit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forclit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forclit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forclit wants to take the fight to the mat but Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Forclit.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forclit tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Forclit back against the cage.
Forclit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Forclit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Forclit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Forclit struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Forclit throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Forclit lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Forclit misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Forclit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forclit feints the counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Forclit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forclit misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Forclit blocks the low kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forclit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Forclit dips to his left and cracks Fitzsimmons with an uppercut!
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Forclit.
Fitzsimmons bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Forclit misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Fitzsimmons blocks the low kick.
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 Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Forclit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Forclit lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forclit moves away.
Fitzsimmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Forclit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forclit.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Forclit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Forclit.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Forclit moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forclit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Forclit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Forclit counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forclit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons looks to clinch
and Forclit counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
Forclit cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Forclit.
Forclit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter the offense by Forclit and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Forclit ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Forclit misses.
Forclit throws a combination that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forclit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forclit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forclit throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons avoids them all with ease.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Forclit's midsection.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Forclit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forclit looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Forclit throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Happy Forclit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Forclit's ribs.
Forclit dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Forclit missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Fitzsimmons
and Forclit counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forclit.
Forclit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Forclit scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forclit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Forclit's knee but Forclit avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Forclit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
A big right from Forclit misses.
Fitzsimmons appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forclit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forclit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forclit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Forclit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.
Forclit fails with the takedown.
Forclit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forclit manages to avoid it.
Forclit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forclit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forclit misses with a looping left.
Forclit moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Forclit tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Forclit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fitzsimmons motions for Forclit to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Forclit blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Forclit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons 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.
Forclit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter the offense by Forclit and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Forclit moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and Forclit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forclit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Both fighters circling a little - Fitzsimmons finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzsimmons defends well and Forclit ends up having to push Fitzsimmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Forclit avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Forclit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Happy Forclit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Forclit blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Forclit misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Forclit lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzsimmons obliges.
Forclit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forclit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Forclit tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Forclit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Forclit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Forclit.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Forclit manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Forclit.
Forclit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons rushes Forclit and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Forclit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Forclit has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Forclit tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Forclit back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Forclit.
Fitzsimmons pushes Forclit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Forclit is rocked!
Forclit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Forclit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Forclit - that landed with a thud.
Forclit managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Forclit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Forclit swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Forclit.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forclit looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Forclit misses
and Fitzsimmons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Forclit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forclit misses with a punch to the body.
Forclit throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forclit pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forclit gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forclit tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Forclit.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Forclit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forclit's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Forclit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forclit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzsimmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
In his post fight interview, Jim Fitzsimmons gave a big smile as he said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spawn Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Turn it up(Shine On) Chamillionaire. The crowd seem to be enjoying Saint Louis's choice of entrance music: Nique La Police. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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150 lbs
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spawn Diego!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Louis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
Saint Louis takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Saint Louis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diego is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diego swings for the body but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Saint Louis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saint Louis slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
A big left from Diego misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saint Louis moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Saint Louis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Saint Louis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint Louis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Diego tries to counter by clinching up but Saint Louis breaks away and moves out of range.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Saint Louis misses.
Saint Louis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Louis slips a jab from Diego.
Saint Louis lands with a nice body punch.
Saint Louis lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego avoids the body shot from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis moves away from the strike by Diego.
Saint Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Saint Louis moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Saint Louis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saint Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Louis scores with a shot to the body.
Saint Louis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saint Louis lands with an overhand left.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Saint Louis is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis tries to counter with a clinch but Diego shakes him off and moves away.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Saint Louis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saint Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint Louis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego slips under a jab.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Saint Louis is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Louis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Louis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that misses.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Saint Louis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saint Louis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Saint Louis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint Louis circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Diego misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saint Louis, right into the meat.
Saint Louis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint Louis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saint Louis slips a straight right by Diego.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Saint Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Saint Louis had a free shot at his head there.
Saint Louis punishes Diego's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Saint Louis checks it.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego misses with a hook.
Saint Louis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saint Louis.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saint Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Saint Louis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint Louis jabs at Diego's body.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saint Louis doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saint Louis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego slips a jab from Saint Louis.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Saint Louis throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Diego throws a hook but Saint Louis blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Saint Louis flicks out a counter leg kick but Diego steps away.
Saint Louis tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Saint Louis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saint Louis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Saint Louis thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint Louis slips a jab from Diego.
Saint Louis jabs Diego right on the nose. Diego blinks but takes it well.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint Louis moves away.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Louis defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego stuns Saint Louis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saint Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Louis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saint Louis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Saint Louis throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis dominated that round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Diego takes a swing at Saint Louis's ribcage but misses.
Saint Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis connects with a crisp jab.
Saint Louis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saint Louis. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saint Louis, right into the meat.
Diego lands with a hook. Saint Louis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diego might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Saint Louis tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Diego misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint Louis.
Diego forces Saint Louis back against the cage and clinches.
Saint Louis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A short uppercut from Saint Louis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saint Louis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Saint Louis trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saint Louis into the cage.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Louis controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saint Louis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint Louis misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis blocking some punches.
Saint Louis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. Saint Louis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saint Louis.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Saint Louis feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Diego.
Diego lands the left hand.
Saint Louis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saint Louis staying out of range there.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint Louis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego avoids the body shot from Saint Louis.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Saint Louis slips the punch.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Louis.
Diego tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saint Louis manages to circle out of the way.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saint Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saint Louis 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saint Louis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego with a nice cross.
Saint Louis throws a right hand that Diego ducks under and follows up with a left that Diego also avoids with ease.
Saint Louis misses with a hook to the body
and Diego holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint Louis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saint Louis is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saint Louis has his back to the cage.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Louis controls the action.
Saint Louis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego working aggressively here.
Saint Louis lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint Louis.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Saint Louis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego tries to work over Saint Louis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint Louis misses with some punches.
Saint Louis tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Saint Louis avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Saint Louis misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint Louis can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Good body shot from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Louis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego blocks a body shot from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis jumps guard but Diego stands there with Saint Louis around his waist. Saint Louis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spawn Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint Louis has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego gets through Saint Louis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saint Louis lands a shot to the body.
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 Spawn Diego will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saint Louis throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saint Louis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis scores with a shot to the body.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saint Louis misses with a straight right.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint Louis scores with a body shot.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Saint Louis scores with a jab to the head.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saint Louis scores with a nice body kick.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Louis tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Saint Louis moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saint Louis is looking to land body kicks.
Saint Louis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Saint Louis misses with a looping right.
Saint Louis avoids a kick to the body.
Saint Louis misses with a looping right.
Saint Louis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
Diego throws a low kick but Saint Louis avoids it.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint Louis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint Louis moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Saint Louis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Saint Louis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diego is out of range and Saint Louis settles back down.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis staying out of range there.
Saint Louis looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Diego clinches up with Saint Louis and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Saint Louis blocks a body shot from Diego.
Saint Louis misses with some punches.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Saint Louis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Saint Louis avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Saint Louis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint Louis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint Louis.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saint Louis backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saint Louiss head.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint Louis is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saint Louis has his back to the cage.
Saint Louis is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Saint Louis into the cage.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego tries a body shot but Saint Louis blocks it.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Saint Louis.
Diego blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint Louis tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the cage.
Saint Louis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Saint Louis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Saint Louis avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Saint Louis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint Louis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint Louis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis stalling the fight.
Saint Louis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint Louis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis lands with a short shot to the head.
Saint Louis breaks from the clinch.
Saint Louis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego tries to land a body kick
and Saint Louis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saint Louis tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint Louis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saint Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Saint Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Martin Saint Louis just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saint Louis looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Saint Louis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego tries a low kick but Saint Louis avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Saint Louis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diego avoids the body shot from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego moves away from the strike by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
Saint Louis sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis cracks Diego with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Diego misses.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Saint Louis counters with a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saint Louis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego jabs Saint Louis right on the nose. Saint Louis blinks but takes it well.
Diego lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint Louis circles away.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Saint Louis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint Louis looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Louis scores with a punch to the head.
Saint Louis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Saint Louis is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Diego checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
letting Saint Louis counter with a right hand.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Saint Louis moves away and avoids it.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Saint Louis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego lands a body shot.
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Louis scores with a nice strike.
Saint Louis misses with a leg kick.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Saint Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
A shot to the liver by Saint Louis. Beautiful body shot.
Saint Louis works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Diego blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego takes a swing at Saint Louis's ribcage but misses.
Saint Louis thuds his shin into the meat of Diego's side.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Saint Louis works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Saint Louis throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego misses with a double jab.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Saint Louis moved out of range nicely.
Saint Louis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saint Louis.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saint Louis takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Saint Louis takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Saint Louis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego drives through and clinches with Saint Louis against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saint Louis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Saint Louis lands with a light punch inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saint Louis stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego working aggressively here.
Saint Louis tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saint Louis taking a breather.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Martin Saint Louis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Saint Louis is out of range.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Saint Louis and move into the clinch.
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Diego throws a body punch but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Saint Louis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saint Louis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saint Louis.
A jab from Saint Louis misses.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Saint Louis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saint Louis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Saint Louis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saint Louis is out of range.
Diego does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saint Louis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
Diego thuds a left hand into Saint Louis's body.
Diego throws a hook but Saint Louis blocks it.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Saint Louis defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Saint Louis cracks the inside of Diego's front leg.
Saint Louis misses the jab.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Saint Louis's head but Saint Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint Louis wants to counter with a clinch but Diego pushes him away.
Saint Louis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diego is out of range and Saint Louis settles back down.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spawn Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Saint Louis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Saint Louis slips a jab from Diego.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Saint Louis swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego scores with a hook.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Saint Louis tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Diego tries to clinch up but Saint Louis circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saint Louis - that will leave a mark!
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Nice shot by Diego.
Saint Louis tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis 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.
Diego slips under a jab.
Diego cracks Saint Louis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Saint Louis slams his shin into Diego's torso.
Saint Louis is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Saint Louis misses with a hook.
Diego throws a body punch but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saint Louis tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
A big right from Diego misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saint Louis. That's going to slow Diego down.
Diego clinches with his opponent.
Saint Louis blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint Louis prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Louis takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Saint Louis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Louis prevents a body shot from Diego.
Saint Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint Louis controls his hands.
Saint Louis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego working aggressively here.
Saint Louis prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saint Louis throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Spawn Diego.
I think Saint Louis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Saint Louis!
Martin Saint Louis is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Martin Saint Louis 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 Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Alex John Conor Burns had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Carr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
A big left from Carr misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Carr.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Carr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carr scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Carr scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Carr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns . That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Burns misses
and Carr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns slips a jab from Carr.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Carr manages to avoid it.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing.
Carr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns clobbers Carr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns feints and then cracks Carr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carr down.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carr throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns misses the jab.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carr connects with a body shot that sends Burns 's belly button to the back.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carr counters with a left to the body.
Burns throws a head kick but Carr moves out of range.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Carr counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns connects with a jab.
Carr connects with a body shot.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
As Carr tries to get set, Burns tries to push him back and clinch up but Carr manages to avoid the attempt.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns misses the body punch
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carr lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Carr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Carr misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Carr tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns blocks a head kick by Carr.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Carr ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carr checks it well.
Carr throws out a powerful jab.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carr digs a good body shot into Burns 's ribs.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns moves forwards but Carr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Carr takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Carr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns jabs Carr right on the nose. Carr blinks but takes it well.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carr.
Carr looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns is looking to counter with a body kick.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carr counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Carr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Carr.
Carr jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Carr misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carr! But no joy.
Burns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carr fails to land with a series of punches.
Carr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Carr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Carr misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Carr misses with a straight left.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Carr saw that one coming.
Burns tests Carr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Burns misses.
Carr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.
Carr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Carr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Carr tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to work over Carr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns misses with some punches.
Carr lands with a short shot to the head.
Carr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns blocks a body shot from Carr.
Carr blocks a body shot from Burns .
A short body shot lands from Carr as the two fighters clinch.
Burns prevents a body shot from Carr.
Carr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Carr working aggressively here.
Carr blocking some punches.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr misses with the head strike.
Carr lands with a left to the head.
Carr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr works on Burns 's body with a couple of short punches.
Carr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Carr.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carr lands a left hand.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carr lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carr lands a body punch.
Carr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carr gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Cornelius Carr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carr lands a left hand.
Burns is rocked!
Carr breaks the clinch.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carr can pounce on him.
Carr misses with a low kick.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns 's sensitive parts.
Carr scores with a hook.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Cornelius Carr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carr defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carr! But no joy.
Carr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Carr checks a leg kick nicely.
Carr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carr lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carr.
Burns throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Burns
letting Carr counter with a right hand.
Carr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Carr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns is looking to slow Carr down with leg kicks.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carr was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns looks to throw the jab but Carr is out of range.
Carr throws a shot to the body.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Burns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carr.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left lands for Carr.
Burns clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Carr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carr blocks an uppercut.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carr lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Carr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carr lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Carr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Carr.
A short right from Carr on the inside.
Carr works on Burns 's body with a couple of short punches.
Carr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carr ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carr's corner calls for a 1-2. Carr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr misses with a looping left.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns 's hands.
Carr stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns takes one on the button.
Carr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Carr throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carr cracks Burns with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Burns to stand back up!
Burns tries to clinch there but Carr circles away.
Carr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carr. That's going to slow Burns down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carr lands a hook that stumbles Burns back into the cage. Carr follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Burns to the canvas! Carr pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Burns has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cornelius Carr!
Cornelius Carr is the new light heavyweight champion!
Cornelius Carr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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