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AD454: Give him some Hell... PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Haigh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against . Escobar has chosen KoRn En Vivo Mtv as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
33 - 32 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haigh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haigh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar rushes Haigh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Haigh controls his hands.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Haigh controls the action.
Haigh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar tries a body shot but Haigh blocks it.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Haigh.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Haigh controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar tries a body shot but Haigh blocks it.
Haigh misses with a body punch.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haigh's elbow.
Haigh misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Haigh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haigh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haigh's elbow.
Escobar pushes Haigh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haigh tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar defending well as Haigh loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haigh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Haigh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escobar landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control but Haigh is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haigh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Escobar advances to half guard.
Escobar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haigh hang on?
Escobar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Escobar trying to control but Haigh is having none of it.
Escobar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haigh is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar trying to control but Haigh is having none of it.
Escobar with the ground and pound from mount.
Escobar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Haigh has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Haigh tries to hold on but Escobar postures up.
Haigh is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.
Haigh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Escobar works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haigh keeps working.
Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Haigh is defending well.
Haigh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Escobar is chipping away with strikes.
Haigh prevents Escobar from improving position.
Escobar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Escobar trying to control the position but Haigh is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haigh takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haigh but Haigh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobar shoots in for a double leg but Haigh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haigh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pablo Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Haigh keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haigh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar throws a big elbow that misses.
Haigh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Haigh keeps moving.
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Haigh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Haigh pushes his legs off easily.
Haigh trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Haigh content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Escobar has locked up a guillotine! Escobar's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Haigh is holding on here and Escobar must be using up a lot of energy. Haigh has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Escobar gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Escobar!
Our winner, Pablo Escobar, 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.
John Haigh spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shark Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shark Attack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Officer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Officer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Attack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Officer scores with a jab to the head.
Officer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Officer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Officer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Attack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Attack drops Officer with a left right combo! Attack follows him down to the ground into side control.
Officer is rocked!
It looks like Police Officer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attack lands a huge shot from side control! Officer is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shark Attack!
Shark Attack gave a mention to King of Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Silsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silsa comes to the cage accompanied by Candy by Robbie Williams. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Pertti Silsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Little!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Little has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silsa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Silsa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Little connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Little swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silsa misses with a straight right.
Little staying out of range there.
Silsa scores with a body shot.
Little looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Little fails with an attempt to clinch.
Little scores with a punch to the head.
Silsa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silsa scores with the left hand. Little knows he should have avoided that one.
Little ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silsa misses with a looping left.
Silsa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Little to score with a decent uppercut.
Little feints a jab promting Silsa to slip. Little then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silsa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Little cracks Silsa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silsa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Little is rocked!
Little gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Silsa points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Little wakes up just in time to hear Silsa thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pertti Silsa!
A relieved looking Pertti Silsa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Roger Little was interviewed post fight and said 'Only one more Knockout and I will be forced to Retire, I will treat every fight like its my last from here on out!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jai Setright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roberto Kim's chin.
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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
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jai Setright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Kim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jai Setright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Setright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Setright is looking to counter punch.
Setright just misses with a punch to the body.
Setright bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Setright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kim. That snapped Setright's head back.
Setright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kim takes a swing at Setright's ribcage but misses.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Setright cracks Kim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Setright.
Kim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Setright throws the kick towards the body but Kim avoids it.
Kim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jai Setright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Setright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kim missing with a left hand there. Setright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Setright looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Setright connects with a body shot.
A big right from Setright misses.
Kim unleashes a big counter combination but Setright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Setright.
Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Setright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kim connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Setright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Setright throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Setright looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
And Kim responds with a good body kick, but Setright manages to step out the way in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Setright.
Kim misses with a left hand
and Setright counters with a straight right hand.
Setright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
Setright backing away here, and Kim unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Setright tried to score with a low kick but Kim checks it.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Setright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Kim lands a nice shot that snaps Setright's head back.
Setright misses the jab.
Kim cracks Setright with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Setright looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kim finish him?
Setright is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Kim ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Setright clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Kim!
Roberto Kim 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhengtao Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dōraku's entrance music is Ides Of Light - Jucifer. A fine choice. Zhengtao Wei has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niten Dōraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zhengtao Wei!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Dōraku misses.
Wei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dōraku counters with a left and a right that stings Wei.
Dōraku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Zhengtao Wei has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Wei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dōraku throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Dōraku.
Dōraku lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Dōraku as Wei shoots in.
Dōraku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dōraku throws a hook but Wei blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wei. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dōraku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wei takes one to the side of the head.
Wei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dōraku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wei somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dōraku moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Dōraku misses the target.
Dōraku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Dōraku misses.
Dōraku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wei can pounce on him.
Dōraku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Wei.
Dōraku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dōraku is breathing heavily.
Wei jabs Dōraku right on the nose. Dōraku blinks but takes it well.
Wei connects with a right hand. Dōraku shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wei scores with a leg kick.
Wei misses with a head kick.
Wei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dōraku rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
Dōraku gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wei won't allow Dōraku to sweep him here.
Wei tries to free his leg and advance position but Dōraku is retaining full guard.
Wei throws a big elbow that misses.
Wei throws an elbow that misses. Dōraku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wei's guard. Nice move by Dōraku!
Dōraku wants to get up but he can't break Wei's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dōraku is one step ahead there.
Wei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dōraku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku wants to stand but Wei has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dōraku is pushing down on Wei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wei is fighting to maintain full guard but Dōraku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wei tries to roll over but Dōraku keeps him under control.
Dōraku stands up and beckons Wei to join him on the feet.
A slow jab from Wei misses its intended target.
Dōraku dodges the punch combination from Wei.
Dōraku looks to land a right hand but Wei moved out of range.
Dōraku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wei in his tracks.
Wei scores with a head kick. Dōraku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Dōraku sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Niten Dōraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhengtao Wei.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wei. That's going to slow Dōraku down.
A punch combination from Dōraku misses.
Wei throws a looping overhand right but Dōraku ducks down to avoid it.
Dōraku closes the distance but Wei moves to the side
and Wei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dōraku as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Wei.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Dōraku sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dōraku missing with a left hand there. Wei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wei lands a head kick!
Niten Dōraku's cut is getting worse.
Wei throws a big shot that misses.
Dōraku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Wei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zhengtao Wei will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhengtao Wei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dōraku.
Dōraku throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.
Dōraku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dōraku moves in looking to clinch but Wei pushes him off.
Dōraku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wei backs up against the cage.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Wei.
Dōraku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wei circles away quickly and effectively.
Wei looks to score with a jab to the body but Dōraku is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Wei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dōraku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dōraku.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Dōraku does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dōraku. Wei shrugs it off though.
Wei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wei is rocked!
Wei shoots and misses
and Dōraku counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niten Dōraku!
During a confident post fight interview, Niten Dōraku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If you smell! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Troy Lancaster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Jone's chin.
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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
26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Troy Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster looks for a takedown but Jone sprawls well.
Lancaster tries to land a leg kick but Jone saw it coming and moves away.
Jone throws a body shot but no joy.
Jone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lancaster shoots in and bounces Jone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jone wants to get back to his feet but Lancaster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jone throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jone. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jone looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Jone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jone fails to land.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster can't get the takedown.
Lancaster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster avoiding damage as Jone throws knees to the body.
Jone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster throws a low kick but Jone avoids it.
Jone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster looking to score a takedown here. Jone is defending well but Lancaster drives through and ends up in Jone's guard.
Jone keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Jone wants to stand up but Lancaster is controlling him.
Jone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jone keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jone wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Jone.
Jone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lancaster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lancaster wants to take the fight to the mat but Jone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jone fails to land.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Jone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jone fails to land.
Jone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Jone tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Jone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster is working for takedown but Jone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Jone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Jone lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Jone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster tries to score a body lock takedown but Jone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Jone on the inside.
Jone lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster avoiding damage as Jone throws knees to the body.
Jone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jone working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster is trying to drag Jone to the mat but Jone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Jone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lancaster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jone can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Jone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jone prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jone.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Jone avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jone fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jone.
Jone lands a good knee to the midsection. Lancaster won't want to take too many of those.
Jone lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Lancaster.
Jone misses with a body punch.
Jone lands a right hand.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jone lands an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Jone crunches a lovely knee into Lancaster's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jone lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster managing to block the knees to the body from Jone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jone thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches up with Jone, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes Jone against the cage but Jone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jone misses with a wild body shot.
Jone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jone misses the shot to the body.
Jone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jone connects with a nice looking jab.
Troy Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jone looks to land a body kick but Lancaster moved away.
Lancaster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jone checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jone keeps Lancaster at a distance using the push kick.
Jack Jone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jone throws a head kick that misses.
Jone connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to land a front kick but Jone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Jone moved away.
Jone blocks the body kick.
Jone scores with a nice head shot.
Jone ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Jone lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jone. That's going to slow Lancaster down.
Jack Jone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jone cracks Lancaster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jone throws out a leg kick but Lancaster moves out of range and Jone only half commits.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lancaster.
Lancaster goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lancaster needs to keep his hands up - Jone had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the body from Jone misses
and Lancaster counters with a takedown into side control.
Jone is pushing Lancaster's head away, looking to escape. Lancaster manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster throws an elbow but Jone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lancaster grinds an elbow into Jone's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lancaster is controlling him well.
Lancaster cracks Jone with a big right hand but Jone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jone wants to get back to his feet.
Lancaster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lancaster scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lancaster lands some shots froms side control.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Jone is working from the bottom.
Jone explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lancaster stuns Jone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lancaster ducks right into an uppercut from Jone.
Jone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jone cracks Lancaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jone cracks Lancaster with a good jab.
Jone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lancaster tried to score with a low kick but Jone checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Jone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster lands a leg kick that knocks Jone off balance momentarily.
Jone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jone counters with an outside leg kick.
Jone lands with an overhand left.
Jone catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lancaster.
Jone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lancaster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Jone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jone moves out of range of the body kick from Lancaster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lancaster throws a leg kick
and Jone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Jone. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Jone coming out on top.
Jone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lancaster.
Jone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jone misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster gets a double leg takedown into Jone's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster prevents Jone from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster cracks Jone with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing good reports from Lancaster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jone manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jone tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Lancaster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lancaster forces Jone back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jone obliges.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Jone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jone lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jone.
Jone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lancaster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jone manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jone throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jone misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Jone there.
Jone throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
Jone misses the jab.
Lancaster looks to throw a body kick
and Jone counters with a straight right hand.
Jone lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jone misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lancaster 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.
Jone parries the strikes from Lancaster easily there. Lancaster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jone to escape.
Jone wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Lancaster crashes against the mat.
Lancaster prevents Jone from escaping the position.
An elbow from Lancaster crashes against the mat.
Jone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lancaster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jone dodges the ground and pound from Lancaster.
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.
Lancaster working the ground and pound.
Jone is pushing Lancaster's head away, looking to escape. Lancaster manages to hold on to the position though.
Lancaster working the ground and pound from side control.
Jone tries to escape but Lancaster is in control.
Troy Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster looks up at the clock and then as Jone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lancaster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lancaster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lancaster taking a breather here.
Lancaster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lancaster connects with a decent elbow.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jone 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jone!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Jone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mees Metsast could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jordan Belfort's chin.
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38
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186 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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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
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mees Metsast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsast scores with a nice right hand.
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort.
Belfort bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metsast's head backwards.
Metsast misses with a body kick.
Metsast throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Metsast tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metsast. Belfort does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belfort swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metsast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metsast throws a head kick but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belfort lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metsast defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Belfort. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belfort.
Belfort takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Jordan Belfort has been cut.
Belfort throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metsast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belfort is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Belfort is still on wobbly legs! Can Metsast finish him?
Metsast misses the jab.
Belfort is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metsast lands a nice shot that snaps Belfort's head back.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metsast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belfort attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No luck for Metsast with that takedown attempt.
Metsast misses the shot to the body.
Belfort throws a hook to the side of Metsast's head but Metsast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belfort seems to have recovered his senses.
Belfort takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Metsast blocks a head kick by Belfort.
As Belfort tries to get set, Metsast tries to push him back and clinch up but Belfort manages to avoid the attempt.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metsast lands a body shot.
Belfort's corner calls for a 1-2. Belfort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metsast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metsast finds it's way round the side to connect with Belfort's head.
Belfort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metsast lands a brutal head kick. Belfort looks out on his feet and Metsast throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mees Metsast!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carlo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Dom DeLuise!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from DeLuise.
DeLuise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez slips a jab from DeLuise.
Alvarez throws a low kick, looking for DeLuise's leg but DeLuise calmly moves out of range.
DeLuise's coach down at Jacks Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DeLuise's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
DeLuise fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeLuise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a chopping leg kick but DeLuise manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeLuise closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but DeLuise uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
DeLuise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but DeLuise blocks with his arms.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by DeLuise.
Alvarez tries to work over DeLuise's front leg with a kick but DeLuise checks it.
DeLuise tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeLuise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
DeLuise jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeLuise takes one to the side of the head.
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but DeLuise has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Alvarez.
DeLuise pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with some punches.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeLuise as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alvarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DeLuise scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
DeLuise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeLuise scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeLuise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
DeLuise swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeLuise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but DeLuise blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for DeLuise.
DeLuise keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeLuise down to the mat. DeLuise avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuise misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvarez, right into the meat.
Good shot there by DeLuise.
Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeLuise did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control.
DeLuise manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alvarez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuise lands with a light punch inside.
DeLuise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeLuise lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez tries to circle away but DeLuise has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeLuise.
A hook to the body from DeLuise.
Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeLuise lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeLuise.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
Nice body punch from DeLuise - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with a body punch.
DeLuise lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeLuise takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from DeLuise.
Alvarez is trying to push DeLuise away but DeLuise has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeLuise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
DeLuise takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
DeLuise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeLuise dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeLuise displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
DeLuise moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeLuise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeLuise walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeLuise moves away.
DeLuise looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeLuise's corner calls for a 1-2. DeLuise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeLuise lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Carlo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
DeLuise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeLuise fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeLuise clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuise just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
DeLuise wants to clinch.
DeLuise misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Carlo Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
DeLuise throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez misses with a low kick as DeLuise jumps back.
Alvarez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeLuise takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeLuise is looking to clinch.
DeLuise chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeLuise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez scores with a takedown into DeLuise's guard.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but DeLuise is retaining full guard.
DeLuise pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Alvarez postures up in DeLuise's guard and throws a big left but DeLuise blocks it.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but DeLuise blocks nicely.
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to DeLuise's brow.
Alvarez pushing down on DeLuise's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez wants to control but DeLuise is keeping him busy.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeLuise on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeLuise keeps working.
DeLuise controlling the position for now.
Alvarez looks to land a strike but DeLuise avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeLuise wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DeLuise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLuise has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeLuise clinches.
DeLuise lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez tries a body shot but DeLuise blocks it.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
DeLuise lands a shoulder strike.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeLuise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeLuise pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Carlo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but DeLuise avoids it.
DeLuise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeLuise moves into the clinch.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
DeLuise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeLuise pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
DeLuise tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez wants to stall.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
DeLuise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
DeLuise lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeLuise can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from DeLuise.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
DeLuise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from DeLuise.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Dom DeLuise seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DeLuise after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
DeLuise lands an uppercut.
DeLuise gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeLuise blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
Alvarez lands a takedown into guard.
DeLuise is controlling Alvarez's posture.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but DeLuise keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeLuise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
DeLuise is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeLuise.
Alvarez tried to counter with a leg kick but DeLuise avoided it.
Nice takedown defense from DeLuise. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
DeLuise is looking for the big counter here.
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of DeLuise's head.
DeLuise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez scores with a spinning back kick!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeLuise forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
DeLuise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeLuise creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
DeLuise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
DeLuise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
DeLuise tries to clinch up.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeLuise sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DeLuise scores with a jab to the body.
DeLuise takes the fight into the clinch.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez tries a body shot but DeLuise blocks it.
A short right from DeLuise.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom DeLuise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeLuise has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeLuise!
Our winner, Dom DeLuise, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Dusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shunsui Kyoraku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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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
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Dusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoraku looks to land a right hand but Dusk moved out of range.
Dusk throws a leg kick but Kyoraku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kyoraku instigates a clinch.
Dusk blocking some punches.
Dusk misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
Dusk prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Dusk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Dusk's ribcage. Dusk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kyoraku is working Dusk over against the cage.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dusk backwards.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dusk.
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyoraku is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dusk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kyoraku to the mat. Kyoraku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Dusk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kyoraku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kyoraku wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyoraku is pulling down on Dusk's head. It's preventing any offense from Dusk, at least for the moment.
Dusk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyoraku is on top in guard.
Dusk wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyoraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dusk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyoraku has managed to get both his arms back between Dusk's legs - danger averted.
Dusk working for a triangle but Kyoraku defends it easily.
Dusk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dusk working for a triangle but Kyoraku defends it easily.
Kyoraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dusk keeping full guard, as Kyoraku tries to pass.
Kyoraku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dusk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kyoraku trying to control but Dusk is working from the bottom.
Kyoraku looking to pass the guard.
Kyoraku gets to his feet. Dusk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dusk.
Dusk looks to land a right hand but Kyoraku moved out of range.
Kyoraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dusk throws out the jab.
Kyoraku is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kyoraku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dusk.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku can't find room to land a body shot as Dusk controls the action.
Kyoraku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dusk tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Dusk can't get the takedown.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyoraku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Dusk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dusk is trying to drag Kyoraku to the mat but Kyoraku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyoraku trying to control the position but instead, Dusk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kyoraku into the cage.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dusk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kyoraku.
Dusk tries to clinch but Kyoraku is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyoraku. Dusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dusk tries to move into range but Kyoraku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kyoraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dusk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown but Kyoraku shows good takedown defense.
Dusk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyoraku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dusk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kyoraku tries to counter with a clinch but Dusk shakes him off and moves away.
Kyoraku thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusk moves into range and clinches up with Kyoraku.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyoraku.
A short right from Dusk on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku gets underhooks to prevent Dusk's takedown attempt.
Kyoraku scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Dusk blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dusk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dusk.
Dusk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyoraku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Dusk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dusk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Dusk avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
Dusk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kyoraku is trying to keep an underhook but Dusk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dusk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kyoraku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyoraku is holding on to half guard well.
Kyoraku is looking for a sweep. Dusk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dusk wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping him busy.
Dusk stalling.
Dusk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kyoraku defending well though.
Dusk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping him busy.
Kyoraku controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kyoraku is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dusk lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk is looking to take a break and control but Kyoraku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyoraku is looking to control Dusk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyoraku avoid being mounted?
Kyoraku gets back to full guard.
Dusk wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Kyoraku is pulling down on Dusk's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk preventing the sweep.
Dusk wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Dusk from controlling successfully.
Dusk preventing the sweep.
Dusk working some strikes from top position.
Kyoraku is trying to keep Dusk in close.
Dusk stands up over Kyoraku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dusk throwing strikes from guard but Kyoraku blocks nicely.
Kyoraku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dusk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusk landing some decent shots from guard.
Dusk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dusk wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyoraku holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dusk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dusk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dusk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dusk stopping the sweep attempt from Kyoraku.
Dusk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kyoraku looking to control.
Kyoraku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dusk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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 Drake Dusk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kyoraku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dusk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kyoraku did well to prevent Dusk getting side control.
Kyoraku manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dusk lands with a shot to the body.
Kyoraku looks to throw a body kick
and Dusk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dusk works the jab nicely.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoraku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyoraku gets caught napping as Dusk dives in and scores a takedown. Kyoraku manages to retain guard.
Dusk postures up.
Dusk lands a couple of digs.
Dusk connects with a couple of short punches.
Dusk postures up in Kyoraku's guard and throws a big left but Kyoraku blocks it.
Dusk stands up over Kyoraku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kyoraku controlling Dusk's posture.
Dusk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusk throws a strike but Kyoraku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kyoraku stopping the sweep attempt from Dusk.
Kyoraku gets to his feet. Dusk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kyoraku lands a jab to the nose.
Dusk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dusk's corner calls for a 1-2. Dusk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dusk lands an overhand right.
Kyoraku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dusk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyoraku doesn't seem bothered though.
Kyoraku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dusk misses with a takedown
and Kyoraku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dusk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kyoraku. Kyoraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kyoraku throws a body punch but Dusk moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk misses with a body shot.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dusk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyoraku tries to bum rush Dusk with a series of wild strikes but Dusk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyoraku fails to land with a series of punches.
Dusk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dusk tries a low kick but Kyoraku avoids it.
Dusk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kyoraku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dusk throws a solid leg kick but Kyoraku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dusk.
A jab from Kyoraku does it's job there.
Dusk misses with a leg kick.
Kyoraku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kyoraku delivers a nice body kick.
Kyoraku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dusk.
Kyoraku has Dusk up against the cage in a clinch.
Dusk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kyoraku defending well though.
Dusk is looking for a kimura but Kyoraku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dusk to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dusk is trying to control. Kyoraku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyoraku is looking to control Dusk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyoraku avoid being mounted?
Kyoraku preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kyoraku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dusk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyoraku's head.
Kyoraku gets full guard.
Drake Dusk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kyoraku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kyoraku sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dusk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyoraku pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Kyoraku seems content to control.
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 Drake Dusk.
I think Dusk 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Dusk!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Drake Dusk made sure he mentioned Amped Performance, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Garret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raise Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hell's choice of entrance music: Rather Unique - AZ. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Garret!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raise Hell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garret takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hell.
Garret ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Garret walks into a stiff left hand from Hell.
Garret pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garret keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hell.
Hell lands a nice shot that snaps Garret's head back.
Garret moves away from the strike by Hell.
Garret throws a combination. Hell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garret moves out of range as Hell strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Garret misses the target.
Garret gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hell.
Hell throwing strikes from guard but Garret blocks nicely.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Garret is keeping the position.
Hell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell looking to pass the guard.
Hell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garret works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garret wants to control the position but Hell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Garret manages to get to full guard.
Garret seems keen to control Hell's posture.
Hell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garret controlling Hell's posture.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garret manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garret working aggressively here.
Hell blocks an elbow strike from Garret.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garret can't find room to land a body shot as Hell controls the action.
Garret lands a nice uppercut.
Garret is working Hell over against the cage.
Hell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garret takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pat Garret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garret scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garret tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hell is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garret lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Garret catches Hell right on the button with a cross.
Garret scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Hell.
Jab by Hell.
Garret fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garret lands with a shot to the body.
Garret connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garret misses with a hook
and Hell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garret won't be happy with that.
Hell working the ground and pound but Garret is defending the strikes.
Garret defending against the ground and pound.
Garret is looking to regain half guard here but Hell keeps moving and retains side control.
Hell is trying to ground and pound but Garret uses the momentary lack of control by Hell to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garret avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hell.
Garret regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hell.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Garret is keeping the position.
Hell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell landing some decent shots from guard.
Hell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hell is looking to work some ground and pound but Garret has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raise Hell will probably get the nod.
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.
Hell dives in for a single leg takedown but Garret sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Raise Hell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garret moves into the clinch.
Garret prevents the takedown attempt.
Hell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garret lands a hook that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
Hell swings wildly with an uppercut but Garret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Hell.
Garret struggles to land a body shot inside as Hell controls his hands.
Garret working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Hell.
Garret misses with an elbow over the top.
Garret gets through Hell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hell's defenses.
It looks like Raise Hell has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Garret.
Garret goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hell misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Garret.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garret throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell misses with a body punch.
Garret lands a shoulder strike.
Hell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garret seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hell can turn it around.
Come on Garret - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garret scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garret lands with a short shot to the head.
Garret throws an elbow but it misses.
Garret digs a right hand underneath Hell's ribcage. Hell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garret lands an elbow inside that Hell shrugs off.
Garret is trying to stall.
Garret is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garret swings wildly with an uppercut but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hell blocks an uppercut.
Garret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hell.
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by Hell.
A head punch on the inside from Garret fails to land.
Hell can't find room to land a body shot as Garret controls the action.
Garret lands a body punch.
Garret can't find room to land a body shot as Hell controls the action.
Garret scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Garret.
Garret misses with the head strike.
Garret pushes Hell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garret tries to throw a body punch but Hell avoids it by throwing Garret back against the cage.
Garret tries to throw a body punch but Hell avoids it by throwing Garret back against the cage.
Garret is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hell can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Hell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garret misses with a punch to the body.
Garret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garret letting Hell take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pat Garret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raise Hell.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garret.
A nice left hand lands by Garret.
Pat Garret has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garret tries to throw a body punch but Hell avoids it by throwing Garret back against the cage.
Hell presses Garret against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Hell.
Garret misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Garret.
Hell blocks the elbow strike.
Hell has a couple of punches blocked by Garret.
Hell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garret lands a right hand.
Hell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hell dodges an elbow strike from Garret.
Garret goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garret lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hell blocks the elbow strike.
Garret is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garret tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garret lands an elbow inside.
Hell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garret backwards.
Hell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hell throws a head punch that misses.
Garret tries to throw a body punch but Hell avoids it by throwing Garret back against the cage.
Garret misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrets head.
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by Hell.
Garret misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garret is defending well.
Hell tries a body shot but Garret blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Garret dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raise Hell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hell slips a straight right by Garret.
Hell misses with an uppercut
and Garret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garret closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Garret misses.
Garret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hell blocks the body kick.
Hell scores with a kick to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Hell.
Hell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garret avoids the body shot from Hell.
Hell misses with a left hand
and Garret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Garret on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Garret misses.
Hell with the counter takedown but Garret avoids it easily.
Hell misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garret. Hell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hell wants to counter with a clinch but Garret pushes him away.
Garret walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garret circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell misses with a straight right.
Hell throws a hook but Garret avoids it easily.
Garret tried to score with a low kick but Hell checks it.
A head kick by Hell misses
and Garret counters with a right hand to the body.
Hell staying out of range there.
Good work by Hell as he checks the leg kick.
Hell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garret defends it well.
Garret misses with a straight right.
Garret fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garret ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Garret jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garret throws a hook but Hell blocks it.
Garret with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hell checks it well.
Garret throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hell misses.
Garret is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garret to the mat! Garret manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garret trying to control the position here.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Garret is retaining full guard.
Hell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garret preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garret keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Garret not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garret can't keep his opponent in guard - Hell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garret avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hell.
Garret regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hell.
Hell scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garret wants to stand and escape but Hell is having none of it.
Hell connects with a couple of short punches.
Hell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hell postures up in Garret's guard and throws a big left but Garret blocks it.
Garret working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hell.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garret working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hell throwing strikes but missing.
Hell stands up over Garret, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garret seems keen to control Hell's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raise Hell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raise Hell's cut.
That's time! Garret's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garret connects with an inside leg kick.
Hell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garret.
Garret takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garret lands a leg kick that knocks Hell off balance momentarily.
Hell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garret.
Hell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hell slips under a jab.
Garret throws a body punch but Hell moves out of range.
Garret scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hell cracks Garret with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garret needs to keep his hands up - Hell had a free shot at his head there.
Garret throws a leg kick which misses Hell's front leg but catches the back leg as Hell tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell lands a front kick.
Garret thumps Hell with a low kick.
A jab from Hell misses.
Hell throws a hook but Garret blocks it.
A jab lands there for Hell.
Hell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garret has time to react.
Hell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garrets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garret slips under a jab.
Hell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hell tries to counter with a clinch but Garret shakes him off and moves away.
Garret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
Garret tests Hell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garret throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hell misses with a hook
and Garret counters with a right hand to the body.
Garret cracks Hell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raise Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garret throws a looping overhand right but Hell ducks down to avoid it.
Hell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garret misses with a body kick.
Garret fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hell manages to avoid it.
Garret sets himself, and Hell steps forward looking for the clinch! Garret avoids it this time.
Garret thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hell throws a body shot but no joy.
Garret wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Garret throws a shot from downtown. Hell moves away and avoids it.
Hell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Garret there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Hell lands.
Hell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garret missing with a left hand there. Hell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garret throws a solid leg kick but Hell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garret.
Garret tries to clinch but Hell is having none of it.
Hell with the counter takedown but Garret avoids it easily.
Garret on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hell scores with a body shot.
Garret takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garret takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hell lands with a hook. Garret tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garret fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hell is out of range.
Hell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hell throws a right hand that misses
enabling Garret to counter with a crisp jab.
Garret goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garret swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garret.
Garret looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hell walks into a straight right hand from Garret.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garret ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hell moves away.
Garret just misses with a punch to the body.
Garret swings for the body but Hell moves out of range.
Garret tries to close the distance and clinch but Hell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garret blocks a leg kick.
Garret slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garret looks to land a body kick but Hell moved away.
Hell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garret.
Hell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hell.
Hell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garret's head.
Garret loads up on a big right hand but Hell slips the punch.
Garret moves in looking to clinch but Hell pushes him off.
Hell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garret.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garret.
Garret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hell tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Raise Hell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raise Hell's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Hell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hell loads up on a big right hand but Garret slips the punch.
Garret pushes Hell away with a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hell there.
A punch lands to the side of Garret 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hell moves out of range as Garret strikes.
Hell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hell throws a sloppy head kick and Garret moves out of range easily.
Garret scores with a jab to the body.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret cracks Hell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garret lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Garret scores with a hook to the body. Hell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hell misses with a straight right.
Hell misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hell. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell scores with a punch to the head.
Hell forces Garret back against the cage and clinches.
Garret swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garret misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garret looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garret is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hell blocks an uppercut.
Hell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garret misses with an elbow over the top.
Hell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garret.
Garret throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Garret.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hell.
Hell wants a takedown.
A short right from Hell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell is trying to drag Garret to the mat but Garret just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pat Garret has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pat Garret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raise Hell.
Garret lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garret tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hell's elbow.
Hell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garret stalling.
Hell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garret pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garret.
Hell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garret misses with a body kick.
Hell feints the counter takedown.
Garret stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Hell coming out on top.
Hell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garret.
Hell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garret avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell throws a hook to the side of Garret's head but Garret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Garret misses its intended target.
Garret tries to move into range but Hell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hell.
Some bone on bone action there as Hell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garret moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garret throws a solid leg kick but Hell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garret.
Hell scores with a shot to the body.
Garret cracks Hell with an open hand slap.
Hell scores with a jab.
Garret slips under a jab.
Hell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garret avoids the body shot from Hell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garret throws a leg kick
and Hell counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hell with the ground and pound but Garret regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ground and pound from Hell.
Garret is trying to maintain the position but Hell is very close to passing his half guard.
Garret punching from the bottom.
Hell tries to pass to full mount but Garret defends it.
Hell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hell slips a nice elbow through Garret's hands, connecting with Garret's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raise Hell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hell 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raise Hell!
Raise Hell is the new middleweight champion!
Raise Hell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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