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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Domino Balthazar (ranked 6697 p4p, 323 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 6695 p4p, 321 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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137 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Domino Balthazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaroslav scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaroslav.
Balthazar misses with a left hand
and Jaroslav counters with a stiff right hand.
Balthazar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaroslav counters with a leg kick.
Balthazar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaroslav throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaroslav. Balthazar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaroslav lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaroslav explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jaroslav lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaroslav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balthazar connects with an inside leg kick.
Balthazar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Balthazar has Jaroslav up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaroslav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balthazar lands with a right to the head.
Jaroslav blocks a body shot from Balthazar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav misses with a knee strike.
Jaroslav drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaroslav scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Balthazar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balthazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jaroslav.
Balthazar takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Domino Balthazar has been cut.
Jaroslav tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balthazar misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Balthazar.
Jaroslav struggles to land a body shot inside as Balthazar controls his hands.
Balthazar pushes Jaroslav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balthazar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balthazar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaroslav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Balthazar avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaroslav.
Balthazar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balthazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaroslav avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balthazar lands a nice elbow.
Balthazar misses with some punches.
Jaroslav misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balthazar.
Jaroslav breaks from the clinch.
Jaroslav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balthazar. That did some damage!
Balthazar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jaroslav walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balthazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balthazar trying to land knees to the body.
Balthazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaroslav's elbow.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav - that landed with a thud.
Balthazar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
Jaroslav managing to block the knees to the body from Balthazar.
Balthazar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaroslav blocks it with crossed arms.
Balthazar is breathing heavily.
Balthazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
Balthazar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balthazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaroslav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balthazar tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing Balthazar back against the cage.
Jaroslav tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaroslav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balthazar wants to clinch.
Balthazar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balthazar misses with the body kick
and Jaroslav counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Balthazar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaroslav. Balthazar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balthazar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balthazar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaroslav can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaroslav scores with a kick to the body.
Balthazar looks for the body kick but Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Jaroslav feints and then cracks Balthazar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balthazar down.
A jab from Balthazar does it's job there.
Balthazar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Balthazar looks to land a body kick but Jaroslav moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balthazar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balthazar cracks Jaroslav with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Balthazar takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domino Balthazar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jaroslav lands a glancing blow to the side of Balthazar's head.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balthazar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balthazar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jaroslav's calf.
Balthazar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaroslav takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Domino Balthazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav slips a jab from Balthazar.
Balthazar tests Jaroslav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaroslav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balthazar throws a sloppy body shot
and Jaroslav counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Balthazar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaroslav.
Balthazar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaroslav has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balthazar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Balthazar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jaroslav lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaroslav finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Balthazar misses with a right hand
and Jaroslav counters with a low kick, right behind Balthazar 's knee.
Balthazar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaroslav lands a slapping body shot.
Balthazar throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaroslav makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Balthazar really felt that one!
A punch lands to the side of Balthazar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balthazar walks into a straight right hand from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaroslav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balthazar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Jaroslav there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaroslav tests Balthazar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaroslav lands a slapping body shot.
Balthazar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaroslav.
Balthazar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaroslav keeps Balthazar at a distance using the push kick.
Balthazar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balthazar throws out a loose jab but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balthazar. Balthazar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaroslav lands a head kick. Balthazar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balthazar is rocked!
Jaroslav lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Balthazar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaroslav lands with a straight right. Balthazar didn't see that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jaroslav scores with a body shot.
Balthazar cracks the inside of Jaroslav's front leg.
Balthazar misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jaroslav to counter with a crisp jab.
Balthazar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balthazar throws a right hand that misses
and Jaroslav counters with an inside leg kick.
Jaroslav cracks Balthazar with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Balthazar falls to his knees and Jaroslav doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Jaroslav!
A very excited looking Felix Jaroslav rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Merde (ranked 8613 p4p, 810 weight class) and Danny Page (ranked 8335 p4p, 798 weight class). Danny Page has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Merde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page moves into the clinch.
Merde looking to slow down the pace here.
Merde tries for a takedown but Page manages to get underhooks.
Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Page has closed the distance and engaged Merde in a clinch.
Merde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Page has Merde pressed against the cage, preventing Merde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page gets a clinch.
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merde.
Page takes the fight into the clinch.
Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Page gets a clinch.
Page lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page breaks the clinch.
Merde fails to land with a series of punches.
Page instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Page prevents it.
Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merde swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Page counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Merde throws a right hand that Page ducks under and follows up with a left that Page also avoids with ease.
Simon Merde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merde misses with the combination.
Page pushes Merde up against the cage in a clinch.
Page lands a hook to the side of the head.
Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Page rushes Merde and presses him up against the cage.
Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Merde. Those never looked like landing.
Page has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Page creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Merde is rocked!
Merde looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Page stalling.
Oh Merde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Page.
Page breaks the clinch.
Page is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Merde hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Page!
Danny Page thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 4713 p4p, 583 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 6126 p4p, 685 weight class). Steve Pick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Huma Krynn's chin.
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Krynn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pick slips a jab from Krynn.
Pick pushes Krynn up against the cage in a clinch.
Krynn tries to throw a body punch but Pick avoids it by throwing Krynn back against the cage.
Pick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pick.
Krynn looks winded!
Pick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pick cracks Krynn with a good jab.
Pick fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Krynn to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Krynn looks to clinch but Pick throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Krynn taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Steve Pick!
After winning the bout, Steve Pick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Salgado (ranked 2549 p4p, 299 weight class) and Akamai Hoi (ranked 3300 p4p, 375 weight class). Hoi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blood Red Sky. Akamai Hoi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 lbs
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249 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Akamai Hoi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salgado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Salgado.
Salgado drops Hoi with a huge uppercut! Hoi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Salgado is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Akamai Hoi had this to say: 'This is the last fight you guys will ever see me in, Thank you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Siete Finess (ranked 3255 p4p, 307 weight class) and Davide Longo (ranked 2119 p4p, 211 weight class). Davide Longo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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159 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Siete Finess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davide Longo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finess dives in and grabs Longo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Longo pushes down on Finess's head and hops out.
Finess misses the body punch
and Longo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longo lands a nice shot to the body.
Finess tries a head kick but it misses.
Finess throws a shot from downtown. Longo moves away and avoids it.
Finess swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longo punishes Finess's body with a nice straight punch.
Finess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finess moves in looking to clinch but Longo pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finess fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finess closes the distance looking to clinch
and Longo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finess closes the distance looking to clinch
and Longo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finess closes the distance looking to clinch
and Longo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finess was well out of range. Poor timing from Longo.
Finess slips a jab from Longo.
Finess falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longo counters with a left to the body.
Finess shoots for a takedown but Longo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finess doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Longo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siete Finess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finess shoots in for a takedown but Longo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Longo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Longo swats away the attempt to clinch by Finess.
Finess definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Longo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Longo lands with an overhand left.
Finess is looking to clinch but Longo is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Finess. Those never looked like landing.
Longo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finess throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Longo to counter with a crisp jab.
Finess misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longo scores with a jab. Finess acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finess's hands.
Finess closes this distance looking for a takedown but Longo circles away.
Longo is looking for the big counter here.
Longo lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Longo there.
Finess moves to clinch but Longo breaks away
and Longo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davide Longo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finess tries to clinch up
and Longo counters with a one-two to the body.
Longo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finess had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Finess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Longo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longo tries to keep at a distance but Finess has taken the fight into the clinch.
Longo avoids the elbow strike from Finess, against the cage.
Finess will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Longo up against the cage.
Longo lands a nice uppercut.
Finess has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Longo after a bit of a struggle.
Finess dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Longo as Finess tries to tie him up.
Finess is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Longo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Longo is leaning against Finess and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Longo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Longo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Finess takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longo, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finess looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Longo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Longo misses with the combination.
Finess on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Longo.
Finess moves to clinch but Longo breaks away
and Longo counters with a stiff right hand.
Finess is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finess tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Longo counters with a left to the body.
Finess closes the distance and clinches up with Longo, looking for a takedown. Finess pushes Longo against the cage but Longo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Longo.
Oh Finess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longo punishes Finess's body with a nice straight punch.
Finess seems to have got his legs back now.
Finess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Longo throws out a counter right but Finess avoids it with no problem.
Longo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finess tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Longo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Longo changes levels 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!
Longo moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finess tries to clinch
and Longo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finess swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finess tries to clinch
and Longo counters with a stiff right hand.
Finess tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Longo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finess moves to clinch but Longo breaks away
and Longo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finess moves to clinch but Longo breaks away
and Longo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finess takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finess has his takedown stuffed
enabling Longo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siete Finess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longo connects with a looping right hand.
Longo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longo lands a right hook to the body.
Finess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finess misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finess tries to clinch
and Longo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longo catches Finess with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finess slips a jab and a cross from Longo.
Finess wants to clinch up but Longo keeps it at a distance.
Finess looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longo cracks a nice hook into Finess's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Longo does it's job there.
Finess drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Longo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Finess are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Longo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longo tries to bench press Finess off him but Finess keeps the position.
Longo being controlled for a moment.
Longo is holding Finess down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Longo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Finess darts in and clinches Longo up against the cage.
Longo digs a right hand underneath Finess's ribcage. Finess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finess tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Longo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Longo.
A right hook to the body lands for Longo.
Longo pushes Finess back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Longo is working Finess over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess stalling in the clinch but Longo improves position.
Longo lands a shoulder strike.
Longo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Finess seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Longo can turn it around.
Longo digs a right hand into Finess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finess's gas tank.
Longo breaks from the clinch.
Longo sends Finess crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Longo is motioning to the referee to let Finess up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finess doesn't manage to clinch there - Longo circles away.
Finess misses with a double jab.
Finess walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finess throws a body punch but Longo moves out of range.
Siete Finess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Finess does no damage.
Finess takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finess takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Longo lands a body shot.
Longo lands with a good body shot.
Finess takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longo ducks under a wild hook from Finess.
A jab lands there for Longo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Finess to the canvas! Finess doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Longo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Longo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mo Thanyoo (ranked 2383 p4p, 359 weight class) and Bob Goblin (ranked 4408 p4p, 556 weight class). Mo Thanyoo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mo Thanyoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Goblin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thanyoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goblin circles away.
Thanyoo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goblin on his heels. He'll look to pass Goblin's guard now, I'm sure.
Thanyoo being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goblin is keeping the position for now.
Thanyoo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thanyoo being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo trying to control but Goblin is working from the bottom.
Thanyoo looking to sit in guard and control but Goblin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo being controlled here, momentarily.
Goblin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thanyoo controls Goblin momentarily but Goblin frees himself.
Goblin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thanyoo is trying to keep Goblin in close.
Goblin scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thanyoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thanyoo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thanyoo has an active guard here but Goblin has managed to pass into half guard.
Thanyoo tries to roll over but Goblin keeps him under control.
Goblin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goblin is trying to control. Thanyoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goblin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thanyoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo wants to control but Goblin is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Goblin.
Thanyoo is trying to maintain the position but Goblin is very close to passing his half guard.
Thanyoo taking some punishment here, with Goblin in his half guard.
Thanyoo tries to roll over but Goblin keeps him under control.
Goblin wants to pass the guard but Thanyoo is defending well.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Goblin won't allow Thanyoo to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goblin is aware though and is defending well.
Thanyoo is trying to keep Goblin in close.
Goblin tries to free his leg and advance position but Thanyoo is retaining full guard.
Thanyoo keeping moving, preventing Goblin from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thanyoo holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goblin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thanyoo to the ground. Goblin is now in Thanyoo's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanyoo controlling the position.
Goblin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goblin wants to control from the top but Thanyoo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Goblin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goblin connects with a body shot that sends Thanyoo's belly button to the back.
Goblin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goblin moves out of range as Thanyoo throws a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Goblin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Goblin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thanyoo.
Thanyoo lands with a hook. Goblin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thanyoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goblin.
Goblin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thanyoo is just out of range.
Thanyoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Thanyoo shoots in and drives through. Goblin sprawls well.
Goblin doesn't manage to clinch there - Thanyoo circles away.
Thanyoo closes the distance and pushes Goblin back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goblin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goblin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goblin throws a push kick but Thanyoo slaps the foot to one side.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goblin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thanyoo sprawls well initially but Goblin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thanyoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Goblin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goblin controlling the action here.
Thanyoo is not content to let Goblin control the position.
Thanyoo wants to improve his position but Goblin is controlling well.
Goblin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thanyoo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goblin.
Goblin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goblin is trying to control the action in half guard but Thanyoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Thanyoo trying to keep a closed guard but Goblin is proving a slippery customer.
Goblin advances to half guard.
Goblin stalling away here and it's allowed Thanyoo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Goblin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo has Goblin pulled in close to control his posture.
Thanyoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Thanyoo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thanyoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goblin's guard.
Thanyoo being controlled here momentarily.
Thanyoo pushes down on Goblin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bob Goblin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thanyoo in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goblin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thanyoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Goblin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thanyoo.
Goblin has picked Thanyoo up - he's going for a ride! Goblin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thanyoo is refusing to be controlled, as Goblin sits in half guard.
Thanyoo is looking for a sweep. Goblin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Thanyoo wants to sweep here but Goblin controlling him for the moment.
Goblin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Goblin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Thanyoo throws a hook but Goblin avoids it easily.
As Thanyoo backs off Goblin throws a huge counter combo but Thanyoo manages to avoid it all.
Goblin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goblin looking to pass the guard.
Thanyoo keeping moving, preventing Goblin from controlling successfully.
Goblin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goblin has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.
Thanyoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goblin cracks Thanyoo with a solid left hand.
Thanyoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goblin trying to control but Thanyoo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goblin has passed into half guard!
Thanyoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goblin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thanyoo working a defensive guard but Goblin passes into half guard.
Thanyoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mo Thanyoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goblin controlling from the top position.
Goblin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goblin has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.
Goblin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goblin is looking to work some ground and pound but Thanyoo has wrist control.
Thanyoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goblin controls the pace.
Thanyoo seems keen to control Goblin's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo working for a triangle but Goblin defends it easily.
Thanyoo wants to hit a switch here but Goblin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thanyoo there!
Thanyoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bob Goblin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thanyoo tries to hold on but Goblin pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goblin controlling from mount.
Thanyoo regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Goblin seems content to control.
Goblin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thanyoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thanyoo wants to control the action here but instead Goblin manages to pass to full mount!
Thanyoo is squirming around, avoiding Goblin's attempts to control the action.
Goblin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thanyoo to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanyoo is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Goblin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goblin 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Goblin!
A relieved looking Bob Goblin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 1510 p4p, 163 weight class) and Perseen Suti (ranked 2003 p4p, 202 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hawkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suti closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Suti pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins is looking to clinch but Suti is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawkins, as that shot connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Suti scores with a four punch combination!
Suti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawkins has Suti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hawkins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Suti tumbling to the mat - Hawkins dives into Suti's guard.
Hawkins won't allow Suti to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to stand up but Suti won't let him.
Suti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawkins looking to pass the guard.
Suti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suti is still trying to improve position.
Hawkins trying to control but Suti is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Suti keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawkins passes into half guard.
Suti trying to hold on to Hawkins's head to control him but Hawkins postures up.
Hawkins tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Suti.
Suti is staying active underneath Hawkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hawkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perseen Suti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Suti.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Suti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti misses with a two punch combination.
Hawkins instigates a clinch.
Suti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Suti breaks the clinch.
Hawkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Suti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hawkins is in Suti's guard.
Hawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suti looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Hawkins won't allow Suti to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins looking to pass the guard.
Suti wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins is in close to Suti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Hawkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suti scores with a three punch combo!
Hawkins leaves Suti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy body kick from Suti
and Hawkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suti's guard.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Suti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suti wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suti stops Hawkins from getting back to his feet.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suti.
Suti is keen to just control but Hawkins is a slippery customer.
Suti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suti drops an elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suti tries to pass to full mount but Hawkins defends it.
Hawkins trying to control but Suti postures up.
Hawkins tries to get to full guard but Suti has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suti wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawkins trying to control from the bottom.
Suti passes into side control, despite Hawkins's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hawkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hawkins wants to get back to his feet but Suti is dominant here and he's now got Hawkins's back!
Suti throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hawkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Suti's guard. Nice work there by Hawkins.
Suti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkins is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti has a closed guard, preventing Hawkins from standing up.
Suti working for a triangle but Hawkins defends it easily.
Suti keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Lamont Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suti is keeping the position for now.
Hawkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawkins trying to control but Suti is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perseen Suti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hawkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hawkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Suti keeps moving.
Hawkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Suti's guard.
Hawkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Suti keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Suti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two 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.
Hawkins is looking to control Suti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawkins avoid being mounted?
Hawkins gets back to full guard.
Suti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hawkins looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suti won't allow Hawkins to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suti throws a body shot but no joy.
Suti scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawkins should have avoided that one.
Hawkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suti wants a takedown.
Hawkins is trying to pull guard but Suti has him pressed against the cage.
Suti tries for a takedown but Hawkins manages to get underhooks.
Suti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawkins is defending well.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Hawkins effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suti throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suti as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suti! But no joy.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suti did well to prevent Hawkins getting side control.
Well, if Hawkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Suti gets back to full guard.
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 Lamont Hawkins.
I think Hawkins 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Hawkins!
Lamont Hawkins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 393 p4p, 60 weight class) and Chris Severn (ranked 908 p4p, 133 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Severn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost takes the fight into the clinch.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Severn's elbow.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Severn blocks an uppercut.
Frost is pushing Severn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frost gets through Severn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Severn.
Frost pushes Severn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Severn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Severn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Severn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frost smiles and moves away.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Severn.
Frost throws the left hand but Severn avoids the punch easily.
Severn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Frost scores with a hook to the body. Severn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Severn circles away.
Frost throws a leg kick but Severn moved away.
Severn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Severn tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frost throws a sloppy body shot
and Severn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Severn.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Severn misses with an elbow over the top.
Severn is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Severn has his back to the cage.
Severn is trying to stall.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Frost.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severn.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Severn is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Severn taking a breather.
Severn decides to pull guard.
Severn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost passes Severn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Frost's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Severn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severn keeps working.
Severn is trying to control but Frost passes into side control!
Severn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Severn is looking to get back to his feet here but Frost is keeping cool and he's managed to take Severn's back.
Severn is trying to stand back up.
Frost is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Severn for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Severn with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Severn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Severn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Frost is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn is taking a breather. Frost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severn can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frost swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Severn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Severn throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Frost.
Frost scores with a nice head shot.
Frost is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to land a front kick but Severn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frost throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
Frost scores with a head kick.
Severn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris Severn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost thumps Severn with a low kick.
Frost misses with a hook.
Frost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost is looking to wear down Severn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Severn takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Severn counters with a leg kick.
Severn misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost cracks the inside of Severn's front leg.
Frost slips under a jab.
Frost throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range.
Severn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Severn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Severn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frost.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Severn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost forces Severn back against the cage and clinches.
Severn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
Severn tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Severn is trying to stall.
Severn blocks a body shot from Frost.
Severn tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olaf Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Severn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Severn throws a head punch that misses.
Severn pulls guard successfully.
Severn is looking for a triangle here but Frost uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Severn is trying to work for a sweep but Frost has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Severn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Severn.
Frost avoids the head kick by Severn.
Severn walks into a left hand.
Severn jabs Frost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Severn.
Severn looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Severn gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch.
Severn stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Severn avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Severn tries to tie him up.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Severn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Severn controls his hands.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Severn is looking for a takedown.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Severn.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Severn.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Frost.
Frost tries to work over Severn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Severn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Severn blocks a body shot from Frost.
Severn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Severn lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Frost wants to get back to his feet.
Severn is keen to just control but Frost is a slippery customer.
Frost is trying to stand up here but Severn is controlling him well.
Severn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frost is refusing to be controlled, as Severn sits in half guard.
Severn controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn trying to control from half guard but Frost is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Severn with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Severn with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Severn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Severn.
Frost gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frost tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Severn is able to avoid easily.
Severn moves out of range as Frost throws a body kick.
Severn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frost takes a swing at Severn's ribcage but misses.
Frost lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Severn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Severn throws a sloppy head kick
and Frost counters with a right hand to the body.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Severn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Severn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Severn feints the counter takedown.
Frost thuds his right hand into Severn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn wants to counter with a clinch but Frost pushes him away.
Severn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severn was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Severn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frost tries to bum rush Severn with a series of wild strikes but Severn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Severn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Severn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Severn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Severn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Severn drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Chris Severn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Severn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frost.
Severn wants to hit a switch here but Frost passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Severn there!
Frost tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Frost unloads with some shots from mount but Severn bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn holds on to Frost as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Frost can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Severn is looking to escape.
Frost controlling the pace for now.
Frost tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost had his way with Chris Severn in that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Frost is looking to chop away at Severn's legs.
Severn gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch.
Severn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Severn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Severn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Severn keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Frost advances to half guard.
Frost tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Severn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn moves into full guard.
Severn has a closed guard, preventing Frost from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Frost 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.
Severn working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Severn keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Severn 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Frost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frost lands a nice hook to Severn's body. Severn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Frost both land. Nice combination.
Severn blocks the body kick.
Frost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Chris Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Severn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Severn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Frost throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Severn.
Severn misses with a low kick.
Frost scores with a three punch combo!
Frost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frost duly obliges.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Severn.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Severn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws a head kick but Severn moves out of range.
Frost moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSevern.
Severn looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frost throws the kick towards the body but Severn avoids it.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severn slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Severn throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Severn looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Olaf Frost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 502 p4p, 88 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 1381 p4p, 214 weight class). Phol Hunt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Hunt throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt tries to land a body kick
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is staying tight to Hunt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anderson continues to stall.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Hunt.
Hunt controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt stands up.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Phol Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt tries to land a body kick
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt is controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson wants the takedown. Hunt is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hunt's guard against the cage.
Anderson won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Anderson stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Hunt wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Hunt avoided it.
A big right from Anderson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson 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.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Hunt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Hunt tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Anderson has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to drag Hunt to the mat but Hunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Hunt is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Anderson tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt looks to clinch
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Anderson digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Anderson throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Anderson tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunt.
Anderson digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands with a slapping head kick.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt connects with a knee to the head.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Phol Hunt just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Anderson.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Hunt takes it in his stride.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt is pushing Anderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Hunt scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt motions for Anderson to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Anderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt.
Anderson catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt takes one on the button.
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Anderson catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Anderson digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunt - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Anderson misses.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phol Hunt.
I think Hunt 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 William Peck scores the fight 48:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!
A pretty intense looking Phol Hunt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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