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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bucky Henderson (ranked 4748 p4p, 510 weight class) and Luis Rose (ranked 9023 p4p, 691 weight class). Bucky Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bucky Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Rose!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson throws a combination. Rose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rose has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
Rose dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henderson duly obliges.
Henderson with a jab.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose slips under a jab.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Bucky Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bucky Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Rose.
Rose moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose fails to pull guard.
Henderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Henderson is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henderson down to the mat. Henderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson throwing a counter right hand but Rose manages to avoid it.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Rose backs away looking to recover.
Rose is rocked!
Henderson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rose drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Henderson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rose's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bucky Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Lynch (ranked 4426 p4p, 494 weight class) and Sparring Fighter 1 (ranked 6694 p4p, 607 weight class). Lynch comes into the arena with Dezarie / Most High blaring out of the sound system. Fighter 1 has chosen Lou Reed - The day John Kennedy Died as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joshua Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparring Fighter 1!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Fighter 1 has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch tests Fighter 1's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch lands a nice shot that snaps Fighter 1's head back.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter 1 looks winded!
Lynch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fighter 1 looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fighter 1 throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Fighter 1 misses.
Fighter 1 takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fighter 1 takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynch clobbers Fighter 1 with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fighter 1 is rocked!
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Fighter 1 is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him?
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter 1 manages to avoid it.
Fighter 1 seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fighter 1 napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch working the body and head with strikes.
Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Fighter 1 is defending well.
Fighter 1 stops Lynch from passing to mount.
Lynch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fighter 1 is looking for a sweep.
Lynch lands an elbow.
Fighter 1 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Fighter 1 is defending well.
Lynch in side control, throwing shots but Fighter 1 defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 regains half guard.
Fighter 1 gets full guard.
Lynch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fighter 1 is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fighter 1 has escaped and now he's on top!
Lynch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch wants to stand and escape but Fighter 1 is having none of it.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fighter 1 defends it easily.
Fighter 1 controlling from the top position.
Lynch looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 is stalling in the full guard.
Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lynch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fighter 1 controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Fighter 1 defends easily.
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fighter 1's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fighter 1 trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lynch's guard.
Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fighter 1 is aware though and is defending well.
Fighter 1 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lynch 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter 1 slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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 Joshua Lynch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lynch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Lynch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fighter 1 sprawls well initially but Lynch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lynch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fighter 1 doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynch.
Lynch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fighter 1 sees it coming and defends easily.
Fighter 1 is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch is working for a submission of some sort.
Lynch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to full guard.
Fighter 1 pushes Lynch off looking to stand but Lynch dives back in and keeps control.
Lynch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fighter 1 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.
Lynch seems to be looking for submissions.
Lynch trying to control the action but Fighter 1 is working from the bottom.
Fighter 1 has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lynch is on him like a limpet, forcing Fighter 1 back against the cage.
Fighter 1 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses.
Fighter 1 creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lynch's defenses.
It looks like Joshua Lynch has been cut.
Fighter 1 tries to land a knee to the head but Lynch blocks with his arms.
Lynch gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fighter 1 regains guard.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet but Lynch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fighter 1 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lynch slips nicely into half guard.
Lynch wants to take a breather but Fighter 1 is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter 1 tries to kick Lynch off but Lynch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fighter 1 is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fighter 1 does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lynch trying to mount his opponent but Fighter 1 defends it.
Fighter 1 manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lynch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fighter 1 throws Lynch to one side and escapes!
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Sparring Fighter 1 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fighter 1 enables Lynch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fighter 1 manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Fighter 1 keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fighter 1 trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Lynch passes into half guard.
Lynch is looking for a kimura here.
Fighter 1 controlling the position well.
Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fighter 1 sees it coming and defends easily.
Fighter 1 moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joshua Lynch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joshua Lynch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch attempts a counter takedown but Fighter 1 avoids it well and moves away.
Lynch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch lands with a nice body punch.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
Lynch tries to land knees in the clinch but Fighter 1 avoids the damage to the body.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fighter 1 is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fighter 1 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter 1 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fighter 1 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Lynch fails to land.
Fighter 1 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fighter 1 walks away with a smile on his face. Lynch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fighter 1 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighter 1 lands with a nice body punch.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lynch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fighter 1 under the eye.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Lynch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 lands with a kick to the temple. Lynch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Fighter 1 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lynch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fighter 1 tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lynch is in Fighter 1's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter 1 is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch stops Fighter 1 from standing up.
Fighter 1 keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sparring Fighter 1 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Lynch scores with a nice head shot.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter 1 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Fighter 1 misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Lynch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
Lynch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fighter 1 has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Fighter 1 throws an elbow but it misses.
Fighter 1 tries to work over Lynch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynch avoiding damage as Fighter 1 throws knees to the body.
Fighter 1 is trying to break free.
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter 1 looking to throw knees to the head but Lynch is blocking nicely.
Lynch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter 1 backwards.
Lynch tries to land a knee to the head but Fighter 1 blocks with his arms.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lynch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fighter 1 has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter 1 misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fighter 1 just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lynch's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
Fighter 1 is trying to break the clinch but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fighter 1 is defending well for now.
Fighter 1 is trying to force a seperation but Lynch has the dominant position.
Fighter 1 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Lynch.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter 1 struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Joshua Lynch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter 1.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter 1 looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fighter 1 lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter 1 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
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 Joshua Lynch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lynch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Lynch!
A very excited looking Joshua Lynch 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.
The defeated Sparring Fighter 1 had this to say: 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Diamond (ranked 3694 p4p, 358 weight class) and Siete Finess (ranked 4107 p4p, 399 weight class). King Diamond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, King Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Siete Finess!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finess closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diamond quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finess performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
My spies in Spar Bros inform me that Finess has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diamond is controlling Finess's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diamond tries to get to full guard but Finess has control of the leg.
Diamond manages to get to full guard.
Diamond managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Diamond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diamond holds on and takes a little breather.
Diamond doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Diamond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diamond 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.
Diamond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diamond being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finess tries to clinch there but Diamond circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Diamond misses the target.
Diamond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finess looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diamond punishes Finess's body with a nice straight punch.
Finess blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Diamond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diamond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finess is able to avoid easily.
Finess on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Finess moves out of range easily.
Finess takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Diamond.
Diamond instigates a clinch.
Finess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diamond lands a shot to the body.
Finess has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diamond clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diamond trying to control the action but Finess just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finess working for a choke but Diamond is defending well.
Finess has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diamond has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diamond just trying to survive but Finess is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Finess looking to break Diamond's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diamond remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finess will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Finess thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Diamond is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diamond wants to control his opponent's hands but Finess gets his hands free.
Finess trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond looking to control the position.
Finess misses with a punch to the head.
Diamond wants to escape the position.
Finess is persistently looking for the submission but Diamond is defending it well.
Diamond tries to escape but Finess has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Finess is controlling the position but Diamond somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Diamond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finess.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Diamond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diamond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diamond pulls guard successfully.
Diamond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diamond is keeping the position for now.
Finess trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Finess trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diamond trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finess looking to sit in guard and control but Diamond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Finess can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diamond controls the pace.
Diamond postures up.
Siete Finess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diamond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diamond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finess looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finess can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diamond controls the pace.
Finess wants to sweep here but Diamond controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finess is on top in guard.
Finess stopping the sweep attempt from Diamond.
Diamond working for a triangle but Finess defends it easily.
Diamond working a defensive guard but Finess manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is trying to get back to half guard.
Diamond wants to control but Finess postures up.
Diamond is trying to get back to half guard.
Diamond stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Diamond is not content to let Finess control the position.
Finess wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diamond, who protects the arm well.
Finess is trying to get an arm triangle but Diamond is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diamond tries to bench press Finess off him but Finess keeps the position.
Diamond regains half guard.
Finess sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diamond defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finess is thwarting Diamond's attempts to control the position.
Diamond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finess.
Diamond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finess can do to turn this around?
Finess is nestled in close to Diamond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that King Diamond will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Finess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finess looks to land a combination but Diamond avoids it well.
Diamond clinches up against the cage.
Finess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diamond walks away with a smile on his face. Finess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diamond takes the fight into the clinch.
Finess on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finess is trying to pull guard but Diamond has him pressed against the cage.
Finess pulls guard effortlessly.
Diamond 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.
Diamond is working Finess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond wants to pass the guard but Finess is keeping the position.
Finess looking to control.
Diamond throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finess is trying to control the position but Diamond postures up.
Diamond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finess keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
Diamond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diamond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diamond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finess is keeping the position for now.
Finess is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diamond with a flurry of punches that miss.
King Diamond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diamond 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.
Finess walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Finess is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diamond scores with a jab. Finess acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diamond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diamond lands a glancing blow to the side of Finess's head.
Finess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamond circles away quickly and effectively.
Finess tries to clinch up but Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.
Diamond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finess.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finess shoots in looking for a takedown but Diamond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siete Finess.
Diamond moves into the clinch.
Finess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diamond's elbow.
Diamond lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Diamond thuds a left hand into Finess's body.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond clinches up against the cage.
Finess has Diamond pushed against the cage.
Finess controlling the action here for a moment.
Finess tries to pull guard but Diamond forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Finess stalling the fight.
Finess drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond jumps into guard, dragging Finess to the mat.
Finess postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diamond wants to sweep here but Finess controlling him for the moment.
Diamond has Finess pulled in close to control his posture.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Finess from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finess has gone for a leg lock! Diamond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finess's guard.
Siete Finess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diamond controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Diamond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diamond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Diamond!
A victorious King Diamond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustapha Shiit (ranked 1696 p4p, 190 weight class) and Vinnie Danzig Jr. (ranked 3744 p4p, 365 weight class). Danzig Jr. comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gouryella - Tenshi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustapha Shiit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinnie Danzig Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Danzig Jr.'s guard.
Shiit throws a big elbow that misses.
Shiit throws a big elbow that misses.
Danzig Jr. working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shiit.
Shiit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danzig Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Shiit is looking to advance position but Danzig Jr. has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shiit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shiit is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Danzig Jr. wanted to stand there but Shiit had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danzig Jr. is posturing up here but Shiit has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Danzig Jr. tries to roll out but it's too tight and Danzig Jr. has to tap! Slick submission there by Shiit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mustapha Shiit!
A relieved looking Mustapha Shiit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Vinnie Danzig Jr. spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight but I'll be back fir that belt!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 1259 p4p, 174 weight class) and Peaky Blinder (ranked 3576 p4p, 436 weight class). Blinder has chosen Dave not Dave - Cold blood as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peaky Blinder!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blinder takes the fight into the clinch.
Blinder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hunt uses from the top position.
Blinder 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.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Blinder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blinder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blinder is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Blinder from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt pulls Blinder in close to his closed guard and prevents Blinder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blinder is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blinder looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blinder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blinder being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blinder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt pushing down on Blinder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blinder tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunt moves nicely into side control.
Hunt is staying tight to Blinder's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blinder is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blinder throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Blinder is looking for a sweep.
Blinder is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blinder keeping his opponent close.
Blinder is trying to improve his position.
Blinder seems a little lost for a moment, as Hunt dominates the positioning.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Blinder's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Blinder circles away and keeps his distance.
Blinder tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Blinder misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Blinder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blinder goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Blinder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blinder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blinder will feel that in the morning.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Blinder moved away.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Blinder slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phol Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blinder tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Blinder saw that one coming.
Blinder digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Blinder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blinder on the side of the head.
Blinder avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blinder throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt throws a jab when Blinder was well out of range.
Blinder checks the leg kick.
Blinder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blinder can do to turn this around?
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blinder steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blinder's head.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Blinder in a clinch.
Blinder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blinder tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blinder is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blinder is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blinder.
Blinder letting Hunt take a breather here.
Blinder is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blinder manages to break the clinch.
Blinder is looking to land body kicks.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses.
Blinder takes one on the button.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peaky Blinder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blinder.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Blinder down.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blinder misses with a straight right.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blinder.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt cracks Blinder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blinder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Blinder avoided it.
Blinder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blinder momentarily.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hunt duly obliges.
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Blinder controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blinder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt cracks Blinder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt sets himself, and Blinder steps forward looking for the clinch! Hunt avoids it this time.
Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Blinder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Blinder is out of range.
Hunt tests Blinder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blinder misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Blinder sees coming a mile off.
Blinder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blinder manages to circle out of the way.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Blinder keeps it at a distance.
Hunt catches Blinder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Blinder sees coming a mile off.
Blinder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phol Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt clinches up with Blinder and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt lands a knee to the body.
Blinder tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Blinder missing with knees to the body.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blinder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt stalling the fight.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blinder trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peaky Blinder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinder takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blinder wants to break free but Hunt has control.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt gets through Blinder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt working Blinder over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Blinder.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blinder trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blinder misses with some punches.
Blinder takes a shot to the head.
Blinder tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Blinder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blinder.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blinder backwards.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Hunt.
Blinder trying to land knees to the body.
Blinder misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Blinder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blinder tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Blinder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blinder trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blinder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt avoiding damage as Blinder throws knees to the body.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Blinder's head.
Blinder is rocked!
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blinder is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
A body shot lands from Hunt.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt cracks Blinder with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 1039 p4p, 150 weight class) and Ed Landry (ranked 2402 p4p, 313 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Landry's choice of entrance music: Ride Wit Me - Nelly. On his way into the cage it seems that Ron Burgundy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ron Burgundy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Landry!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy misses with a wild body shot.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landry shoots in looking for a takedown but Burgundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Landry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burgundy. That's going to slow Landry down.
A big left from Burgundy misses.
Landry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot by Burgundy.
Landry misses with a kick to the body
and Burgundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burgundy's sensitive parts.
Burgundy throws a one two combo.
Burgundy cracks Landry with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Landry looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Burgundy finish him?
Landry is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy rushes Landry with punches - Landry moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Landry goes down! Burgundy follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mujibur Rahman (ranked 927 p4p, 110 weight class) and Tee Nah (ranked 2208 p4p, 262 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nah misses with an uppercut
and Rahman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rahman misses with an elbow over the top.
Nah managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nah.
Rahman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Nah takes an elbow to the temple.
Rahman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Nah.
Rahman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nah misses with some punches.
Rahman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nah.
Rahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rahman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nah blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahman lands an elbow inside that Nah shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Nah working aggressively here.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman pushes Nah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Tee Nah's cut even more.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nah's elbow.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
The cut above Tee Nah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Nah controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tee Nah's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mujibur Rahman!
Mujibur Rahman made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Teebs (ranked 355 p4p, 54 weight class) and Chris Severn (ranked 1315 p4p, 181 weight class). Teebs comes to the cage accompanied by Ghost - Square Hammer. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Teebs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Severn!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teebs misses with a leg kick
and Severn counters with a single leg into guard. Teebs didn't expect that.
Severn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Teebs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Severn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teebs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teebs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teebs is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teebs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Severn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Severn tries to pass to full mount but Teebs defends it.
Teebs is positioning himself well to prevent Severn advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn not doing much here.
Severn wants to control but Teebs is keeping him busy.
Severn stands up and beckons Teebs to join him on the feet.
Teebs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Teebs throws a leg kick but Severn sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Severn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teebs throws a poor cross that misses
and Severn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teebs avoids the head kick by Severn.
Teebs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Teebs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Severn as he checks the leg kick.
Teebs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Severn's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Teebs.
Teebs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teebs misses with a straight right.
Severn moves out of range as Teebs strikes.
Severn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Teebs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severn manages to avoid it.
Teebs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teebs tried to score with a low kick but Severn checks it.
Teebs cracks Severn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
Bo Teebs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severn scores with the left hand. Teebs knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Teebs.
Severn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Severn throws a head kick but Teebs moves out of range.
Severn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Severn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Teebs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebs throws a chopping leg kick but Severn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Teebs misses with the body kick
and Severn counters by clinching up.
Teebs throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Teebs.
Teebs throws a punch but it's blocked by Severn.
Teebs tries to throw a body punch but Severn avoids it by throwing Teebs back against the cage.
Teebs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teebs misses with a punch on the inside.
Teebs misses with a body punch.
Severn pulls Teebs into guard.
Teebs stands and steps away. Severn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Teebs misses with a low kick.
Teebs throws a hook but Severn avoids it easily.
Severn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Teebs.
Severn avoids the head kick by Teebs.
Teebs misses with an uppercut
and Severn counters with a head kick. That will keep Teebs thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teebs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Severn moves away.
Teebs throws a head kick that misses.
Severn throws a big counter head kick but Teebs avoids it with no problem.
Severn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Severn duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teebs throws a head kick but Severn moves out of range.
Teebs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severn.
Teebs scores with a sloppy right hand. Severn should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick from Severn.
A chopping leg kick lands by Severn.
Severn lands a really nice looking cross but Teebs seems unphased.
Severn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teebs misses with a right hand
and Severn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Severn.
Teebs misses with an uppercut
and Severn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Severn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teebs was well out of range. Poor timing from Severn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Severn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teebs throws a hook but Severn avoids it easily.
Teebs tries to land a leg kick but Severn saw it coming and moves away.
Teebs blocks the body kick.
Teebs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teebs connects with a body shot that sends Severn's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Teebs.
Teebs connects with a body shot that sends Severn's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Teebs.
Severn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Teebs.
Teebs misses with a body shot.
Severn blocks a head kick by Teebs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn throws a sloppy head kick and Teebs moves out of range easily.
Teebs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Severn just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Teebs misses.
A slow jab from Teebs misses its intended target.
Teebs scores with the left hand. Severn knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teebs misses with a head kick.
Severn throws a series of punches but Teebs moves out of range.
Teebs takes a swing at Severn's ribcage but misses.
Severn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Severn looks to score with a jab to the body but Teebs is just out of range.
Teebs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severn was well out of range. Poor timing from Teebs.
Severn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teebs misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Severn misses its intended target.
Teebs avoids the head kick by Severn.
Teebs swings for the body but Severn moves out of range.
A low kick from Teebs is predictable there
and Severn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Teebs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severn is stalling in the full guard.
Teebs keeping full guard, as Severn tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teebs is on top in guard.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Teebs from controlling successfully.
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.
Severn wants to hit a switch here but Teebs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Severn there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severn is looking to improve his position but Teebs isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn gets back to half guard.
Severn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Teebs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Severn is keeping the position for now.
Teebs gets to his feet. Severn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Teebs blocks a head kick by Severn.
Teebs slips under a jab from Severn.
Severn avoids the body shot from Teebs.
Severn scores with a head kick.
Severn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teebs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Severn feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teebs loads up on a big right hand but Severn slips the punch.
Severn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teebs throws the left hand but Severn avoids the punch easily.
Teebs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severn.
Teebs throws a leg kick
and Severn moves into the clinch.
Severn leaning against his opponent.
Teebs has a couple of punches blocked by Severn.
Teebs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Severn jumps guard but Teebs stands there with Severn around his waist. Severn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teebs tries to throw a body punch but Severn avoids it by throwing Teebs back against the cage.
Teebs scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teebs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Severn prevents a body shot from Teebs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Teebs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
That's time! Teebs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Teebs is looking to land body kicks.
Teebs sets himself, and Severn steps forward looking for the clinch! Teebs avoids it this time.
Teebs lands a jab to the head.
Teebs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Teebs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teebs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Severn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Severn misses.
Teebs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teebs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Severn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teebs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teebs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Severn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Teebs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Severn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Teebs misses with a left hand
and Severn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Severn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teebs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bo Teebs is winning the standup battle so far.
Teebs misses the body punch
and Severn counters with a three punch combo that has Teebs backing up. Teebs nods at Severn to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teebs misses with a left hand
and Severn counters with a head kick. That will keep Teebs thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Severn checks a low kick from Teebs.
A jab from Teebs misses.
Teebs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severn avoids a kick to the body.
Severn throws a big counter head kick but Teebs avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Severn, right into the meat.
Teebs misses with a lunging right hand
and Severn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teebs. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn is looking for the big counter here.
Teebs throws a hook to the side of Severn's head but Severn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teebs sets himself, and Severn steps forward looking for the clinch! Teebs avoids it this time.
Severn connects with a solid leg kick.
Severn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Severn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Teebs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Severn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Teebs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teebs misses with a head kick.
Severn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teebs at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teebs misses with a kick to the body
and Severn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teebs won't be happy with that.
Severn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Severn misses with the ground and pound.
Severn wants to control but Teebs is keeping him busy.
Teebs struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn works to advance to full mount. Teebs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Severn avoids the attempt from Teebs to control.
Severn punching from mount but Teebs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chris Severn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Severn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Teebs tries to hold on but Severn postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teebs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn can't control as he wanted to and Teebs manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Severn is keen to just control but Teebs is a slippery customer.
Severn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Severn prevents Teebs from improving his position.
Severn tries to pass to full mount but Teebs defends it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Severn really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Teebs swings for the body but Severn moves out of range.
Severn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Teebs defends it well.
Teebs misses with a body shot.
Severn tries a head kick but it misses.
Severn throws a sloppy head kick and Teebs moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Severn blocks the low kick.
Severn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teebs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Severn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Teebs misses with an uppercut
and Severn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Severn 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn stands up out of the half guard.
Teebs throws a lazy right hand but Severn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Severn flicks out a counter leg kick but Teebs steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teebs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Severn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Severn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teebs lands with a kick to the temple. Severn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Teebs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Severn lands a high kick!
A low kick from Teebs is predictable there
and Teebs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teebs connects with a solid leg kick.
Teebs scores with a sloppy right hand. Severn should have avoided that one.
Teebs throws a hook but Severn blocks it.
Severn counters with a body kick.
Teebs lands a nice shot to the body.
Teebs throws a low kick but Severn avoids it.
Teebs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teebs lands a jab to Severn's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teebs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Severn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teebs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Severn moves away.
Teebs misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Severn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Severn moves out of range as Teebs strikes.
Teebs throws a looping overhand right but Severn ducks down to avoid it.
Teebs misses with a hook to the body
and Severn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Severn moves out of range of the strikes.
Teebs tries to land a body kick
and Severn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Severn.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Teebs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Severn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Severn with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebs controls Severn momentarily but Severn frees himself.
Severn landing with the ground and pound.
Severn throws a big elbow that misses.
Teebs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Severn manages to get himself to full guard.
Severn wants to stand but Teebs is controlling the position.
That's four 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.
Teebs trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teebs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Teebs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Teebs postures up.
Teebs stands and steps away. Severn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chris Severn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Severn lands a slapping body shot.
Severn moves forwards but Teebs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Teebs pushes Severn away with a front kick.
Teebs tests Severn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Severn avoids the head kick by Teebs.
Severn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teebs throws a push kick but Severn slaps the foot to one side.
Teebs throws a body shot but no joy.
Severn feints the counter takedown.
Severn scores with a head kick. Teebs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Teebs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teebs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teebs throws a poor cross that misses
and Severn counters with a nice body kick.
Teebs misses with a left hand
and Severn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Severn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teebs.
The crowd cheers as Teebs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Severn doesn't seem phased though.
Severn stuns Teebs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Severn connects with a leg kick. Teebs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Severn throws a head kick that misses.
Teebs misses with a left hand
and Teebs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teebs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teebs misses with a hook. Severn ducked under it nicely.
Severn works over Teebs's head and body with a nice combination.
Severn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teebs connects with a leg kick. Severn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Teebs.
Bo Teebs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Teebs.
Severn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teebs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Teebs.
Nice defenses there by Teebs.
Nice body kick there by Severn.
Teebs tries to move into range but Severn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Severn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teebs.
A big left from Teebs misses.
Teebs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Teebs misses
and Severn counters with a head kick.
A head kick from Teebs lands but Severn takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebs lands with a shot to the body.
Teebs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teebs is rocked!
Teebs throws a lazy uppercut
and Severn counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Teebs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Severn lands a nice elbow.
Teebs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Severn has Teebs pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Teebs is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Severn - that's hurt Teebs badly! Oh, another knee lands and Teebs is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Teebs doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Chris Severn!
Chris Severn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Chris Severn gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 91 p4p, 14 weight class) and Karl Denke (ranked 689 p4p, 102 weight class). Ekaku Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Hakuin Ekaku Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
30 - 10 - 2 |
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180 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping right.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Denke enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Denke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom.
Denke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ekaku Jr has picked Denke up and slammed him! Denke can't keep hold of the triangle and Ekaku Jr manages to pass to side control!
Denke is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denke manages to get back to half guard.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ekaku Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Ekaku Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ekaku Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Denke gets back to half guard.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ekaku Jr there.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Denke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denke keeps working.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Ekaku Jr working Denke over with strikes.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Denke is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Denke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denke.
Denke working for a triangle but Ekaku Jr defends it easily.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ekaku Jr is in close to Denke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekaku Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Denke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ekaku Jr distracts Denke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Denke is keeping him busy.
Ekaku Jr working over Denke with some ground and pound. Denke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ekaku Jr drops an elbow to the side of Denke's head.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Denke is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Ekaku Jr is keen to just control but Denke is a slippery customer.
Ekaku Jr controlling the pace.
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Denke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Denke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Denke. That did some damage!
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ekaku Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
It seemed like Denke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku Jr counters with a good low kick that Denke was not able to check.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Denke's front leg but catches the back leg as Denke tries to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr with a jab.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Denke ducked under it nicely.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Denke avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke 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.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Denke is quick to defend against it.
Denke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku Jr.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku Jr. That snapped Denke's head back.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr gets a double leg takedown into Denke's guard.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekaku Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Denke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ekaku Jr stacks Denke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ekaku Jr!
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denke can do to turn this around?
Denke is trying to get back to half guard.
Denke sneaks back into half guard.
Ekaku Jr passes to full mount!
Denke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Denke wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Denke from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr seems keen to control Denke's posture.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Denke tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
Denke trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr pulls Denke in to control the position.
Denke won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Denke tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Ekaku Jr managing to control the position.
Denke looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denke manages to get himself to full guard.
Denke looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily.
Denke has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Denke has momentary wrist control but Ekaku Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ekaku Jr throws the kick towards the body but Denke avoids it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Denke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr is defended easily by Denke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Ekaku Jr.
Denke 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.
Denke throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown but Denke circles away easily
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke with a jab.
Ekaku Jr drives through with a takedown into Denke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Denke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Denke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr cracks Denke with a solid left hand.
Denke has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Denke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ekaku Jr passes into side control.
Denke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr landing strikes.
Denke manages to get back to half guard.
Denke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but Denke defending well.
Ekaku Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Denke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Denke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ekaku Jr distracts Denke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Denke gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Denke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Denke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr working Denke over with strikes.
Denke is rocked!
Nice strikes from Ekaku Jr there.
Denke is still in real trouble! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Denke is working from the bottom.
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr clearly takes 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.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination that misses
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Denke quickly recovers to half guard.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Denke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr working Denke over with strikes.
Ekaku Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Denke is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denke taking some punishment here, with Ekaku Jr in his half guard.
Denke is looking to improve his position.
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Ekaku Jr tries to pass to full mount but Denke defends it.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Denke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ekaku Jr passes to full mount!
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
Denke working to try and regain half guard.
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
Ekaku Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ekaku Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Ekaku Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ekaku Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Denke is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekaku Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ekaku Jr softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Denke is out cold! Ekaku Jr jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
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