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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rutherford (ranked 6879 p4p, 595 weight class) and Rusoposkinen Clintsari (ranked 20013 p4p, 705 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusoposkinen Clintsari !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clintsari takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clintsari s head.
Clintsari trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Clintsari trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Rutherford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rutherford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clintsari 's brow.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clintsari backwards.
Rutherford stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rutherford throws an elbow but misses.
Clintsari is trying to stall.
Rutherford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clintsari .
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rutherford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clintsari takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clintsari looking to stall.
Rutherford throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clintsari .
Clintsari is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns Clintsari into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford throws an elbow that misses.
Rutherford'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.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clintsari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Clintsari .
Clintsari continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Rutherford is working Clintsari over against the cage.
Clintsari trying to control the position but instead, Rutherford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clintsari into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusoposkinen Clintsari .
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Clintsari moved away.
Clintsari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clintsari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutherford feints and as Clintsari raises his hands in defense, Rutherford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutherford controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clintsari can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford forces his way into half guard.
Rutherford moves into full mount! Clintsari won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford raining down shots from the mount!
Rutherford is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Clintsari is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Labosky (ranked 3552 p4p, 397 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 9032 p4p, 724 weight class). Leeroy has chosen Boondocks Theme Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
7 - 26 - 0 |
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155 lbs
47 - 51 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Brawler
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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
7 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 51 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy misses with a leg kick
and Labosky counters with a left and a right that stings Leeroy.
Leeroy misses with a shot to the body
and Labosky counters by clinching up.
Leeroy tries to throw a body punch but Labosky avoids it by throwing Leeroy back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Labosky.
Labosky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leeroy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Labosky counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Leeroy to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Labosky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean Labosky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Peavris (ranked 3787 p4p, 391 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 7996 p4p, 615 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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285 lbs
39 - 34 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eugene Peavris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy misses with an uppercut
and Peavris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Peavris 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.
Viceroy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peavris pulls his head out easily.
Viceroy is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viceroy won't allow Peavris to pass to mount.
Viceroy is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peavris is keen to just control but Viceroy is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Peavris there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peavris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Viceroy is looking to improve his position.
Viceroy actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peavris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Viceroy looking for submissions off his back.
Peavris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viceroy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Viceroy gets full guard.
Peavris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viceroy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peavris defends it easily.
Viceroy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peavris is in close to Viceroy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Viceroy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peavris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viceroy looks winded!
Peavris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peavris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viceroy's guard.
Ground and pound from Peavris.
Peavris working the head and body with strikes.
Viceroy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Peavris is tapping! Great win for Viceroy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lord Viceroy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lord Viceroy made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 2711 p4p, 306 weight class) and Raoul Clavette (ranked 3698 p4p, 415 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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47
165 lbs
37 - 34 - 4 |
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150 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
37 - 34 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Clavette!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Clavette 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.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Clavette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaBeouf slips a straight right by Clavette.
LaBeouf misses the body punch
enabling Clavette to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaBeouf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clavette back to the cage. LaBeouf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Raoul Clavette has been cut.
LaBeouf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from LaBeouf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clavette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clavette scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clavette grinds an elbow into LaBeouf's temple.
Clavette cracks LaBeouf with a big right hand but LaBeouf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
LaBeouf sneaks back into half guard.
LaBeouf actively working from the bottom here.
LaBeouf wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaBeouf defends it well.
LaBeouf is trying to stand up here but Clavette is controlling him well.
Clavette wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaBeouf keeps working.
LaBeouf looking for submissions off his back.
LaBeouf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clavette is trying to control. LaBeouf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LaBeouf wants to improve his position but Clavette is controlling well.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LaBeouf flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Clavette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Clavette.
LaBeouf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clavette is trying to control the action in half guard but LaBeouf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clavette working LaBeouf over with strikes.
Clavette scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LaBeouf actively working from the bottom here.
Clavette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clavette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette is pressing down on LaBeouf's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaBeouf is holding on for now.
LaBeouf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clavette pulls his head out easily.
LaBeouf is trying to stand back up but Clavette is controlling him
LaBeouf is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clavette is nestled in close to LaBeouf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LaBeouf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clavette working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette working the head and body with strikes.
Clavette tries to pass to full mount but LaBeouf defends it.
Clavette is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LaBeouf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clavette scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clavette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clavette looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LaBeouf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LaBeouf connects with a body shot.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Clavette.
Clavette tests LaBeouf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clavette lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
A little jabbing left from Clavette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Clavette misses.
LaBeouf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clavette.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clavette slips a straight right by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clavette lands a head shot.
LaBeouf throws a poor cross that misses
and Clavette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf gets caught flat footed, as Clavette shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Clavette from controlling successfully.
LaBeouf working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clavette looking to sit in guard and control but LaBeouf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Clavette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clavette looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raoul Clavette has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clavette is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clavette controlling LaBeouf's posture.
Clavette working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette has his foot on LaBeouf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LaBeouf works his way back into a safe position though.
LaBeouf throws an elbow that misses. Clavette uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaBeouf's guard. Nice move by Clavette!
LaBeouf wants to stand and escape but Clavette is having none of it.
Clavette postures up.
Clavette chips away with some ground and pound.
Clavette lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clavette connects with a couple of short punches.
Clavette lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clavette defends well.
LaBeouf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clavette is aware though and is defending well.
Clavette stands up over LaBeouf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clavette stands up over LaBeouf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaBeouf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clavette defends well.
Clavette with a nice head shot there.
Clavette stands up over LaBeouf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clavette with a nice head shot there.
LaBeouf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaBeouf wants to stand and escape but Clavette is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clavette scoring with some ground and pound.
Clavette with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clavette throws a big right hand that misses.
Clavette passes LaBeouf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clavette trying to mount his opponent but LaBeouf defends it.
Clavette slips a nice elbow through LaBeouf's hands, connecting with LaBeouf's forehead.
Clavette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LaBeouf tries to roll over but Clavette keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Clavette.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut.
Shia LaBeouf is winning the standup battle so far.
LaBeouf lands a glancing blow to the side of Clavette's head.
Clavette lands a jab to the head.
Clavette paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LaBeouf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LaBeouf throws a lazy uppercut
and Clavette decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LaBeouf's guard.
Clavette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LaBeouf's head.
Clavette connects with a couple of short punches.
Clavette with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clavette stands up over LaBeouf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaBeouf wriggles free and stands up.
Donk. Clavette catches LaBeouf right on the button with a cross.
Clavette lands a nice shot that snaps LaBeouf's head back.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Clavette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clavette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LaBeouf misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Clavette. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clavette to score with a decent uppercut.
LaBeouf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Clavette - just one landing.
Clavette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from LaBeouf misses its intended target.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clavette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clavette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBeouf thows a left - swing and a miss!
LaBeouf ducks right into an uppercut from Clavette.
Clavette jabs LaBeouf right on the nose. LaBeouf blinks but takes it well.
LaBeouf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LaBeouf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Clavette.
Clavette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBeouf.
Clavette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaBeouf misses with a two punch combination.
Clavette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LaBeouf needs to keep his hands up - Clavette had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a lazy uppercut
and Clavette counters with a nice uppercut.
LaBeouf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clavette closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LaBeouf to the mat! LaBeouf manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clavette wants to control from the top but LaBeouf keeps moving.
Clavette postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clavette trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clavette postures up and lands a big shot to LaBeouf's brow.
LaBeouf looking for a guillotine here but Clavette defends easily.
Clavette scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clavette working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clavette trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.
Clavette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clavette working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LaBeouf's head.
Clavette chips away with some ground and pound.
Clavette with a nice head shot there.
Clavette controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette drops back looking for a leg! LaBeouf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaBeouf manages to kick Clavette off! Clavette jumps back into LaBeouf's guard.
Clavette wants to pass the guard but LaBeouf is keeping the position.
LaBeouf has his foot on Clavette's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clavette works his way back into a safe position though.
Clavette distracts LaBeouf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clavette's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Clavette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clavette has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Clavette!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 1808 p4p, 223 weight class) and Paul Hewitt (ranked 2335 p4p, 281 weight class). Paul Hewitt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gaia Ky Jr's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky Jr shoots in but Hewitt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hewitt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ky Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky Jr. Hewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Hewitt sprawls well. He's pushed Ky Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hewitt is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Hewitt tries to sprawl but Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Hewitt defends the submission attempt.
Hewitt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ky Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hewitt trying to hold on to Ky Jr's head to control him but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Hewitt is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hewitt!
Ky Jr controlling from the full mount.
Hewitt tries to hold on but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr looking to control but Hewitt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hewitt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ky Jr but it's paid off an Hewitt is forced to tap! Nice work by Ky Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chins Gone (ranked 1264 p4p, 163 weight class) and Angel Face (ranked 2811 p4p, 328 weight class). Face is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tyga - Real Deal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
28 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chins Gone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Face!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face throws a hook to the side of Gone's head but Gone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gone takes the fight into the clinch.
Face breaks from the clinch.
Gone shoots in but no luck this time.
Face stuns Gone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gone moves into the clinch.
Face manages to break the clinch.
Gone misses with a takedown attempt - Face sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gone.
Face connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gone. Gone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gone shoots in for a takedown but Face shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chins Gone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Face to the ground. Gone is now in Face's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gone content to stall in guard here.
Gone tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
Gone won't allow Face to get back to his feet.
Face keeping full guard, as Gone tries to pass.
Gone advances to half guard.
Well, if Gone 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.
Gone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Face defending well though.
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.
Gone wants to free his trapped foot but Face is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gone stands up and beckons Face to join him on the feet.
Gone shoots in looking for a takedown. Face tries to sprawl out of it but Gone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Face looks to land a right hand but Gone moved out of range.
Angel Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gone with a poor takedown
and Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gone thinking.
Face misses the jab.
Gone tries to counter with a takedown but Face is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face swinging wildly here.
Gone tries to clinch but Face moves away
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Gone with a poor takedown
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gone.
Gone goes for a double leg but Face avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Face continues to drive forward.
Gone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Face connects with the punch.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gone manages to avoid it.
Gone is looking for a counter combo.
Gone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gone has his takedown stuffed
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Face throws the left hand but Gone avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Face was covering up waiting for the punch and Gone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Face for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Face dominated that round.
That's time! Gone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Face stuffs the takedown.
Gone has closed the distance and engaged Face in a clinch.
Gone jumps guard.
Gone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Face is aware though and is defending well.
Gone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Gone there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Face can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Gone 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face is staying active underneath Gone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Face is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gone stalling away here and it's allowed Face to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gone gets to his feet. Face looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gone throws a lazy head kick
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Face throws a right hand that misses
and Gone counters with a one-two to the body.
Face lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chins Gone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face lands a left and a right that send Gone crashing to the mat, dazed. Face thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gone is rocked!
It looks like Chins Gone has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Face counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Gone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Face weaves into range and cracks Gone right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Gone goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Face is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angel Face!
Angel Face thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 1078 p4p, 140 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 3060 p4p, 330 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov punishes Naoki's body with a nice straight punch.
Naoki avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Naoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Naoki.
Naoki goes for a double leg but Kuznetsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuznetsov continues to drive forward.
Naoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuznetsov. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Naoki.
Naoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Naoki somewhat.
Naoki dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Naoki's head and hops out.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Naoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Naoki misses.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naoki thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Naoki shoots in but Kuznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naoki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Naoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Naoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naoki is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Naoki manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Naoki up against the cage.
Kuznetsov being controlled against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Naoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki can't get the takedown.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Naoki is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov scores a nice knee to the body.
Naoki looks winded!
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naoki backwards.
Naoki stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position.
Knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetsov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Naoki can't get the takedown.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Naoki stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Naoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naoki's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Naoki is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Naoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Naoki.
Naoki trying to stall but Kuznetsov improves his position.
Naoki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Naoki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Naoki.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
That has opened up Takeshi Naoki's cut even more.
Kuznetsov defending well as Naoki loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Naoki moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Naoki throws a head kick that misses
and Kuznetsov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Naoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Naoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Naoki moves out of range easily.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoki.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Naoki shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands a front kick.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Naoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naoki looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naoki on the side of the head.
Naoki swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Naoki motions for Kuznetsov to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoki.
Sloppy strikes from Naoki. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Naoki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Naoki keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naoki avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Naoki misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Naoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznetsov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Naoki 's eye.
Naoki dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Naoki is breathing heavily.
Naoki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Takeshi Naoki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Naoki controls his hands.
Naoki slowing the pace effectively.
Naoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuznetsov obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov leaning against his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Naoki takes an elbow to the temple.
Takeshi Naoki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naoki or not.
Naoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Takeshi Naoki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Xll (ranked 707 p4p, 105 weight class) and Chris Severn (ranked 3007 p4p, 409 weight class). Xll comes into the arena with Kvelertak - Åpenbaring blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
226 lbs
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramses Xll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Severn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xll tries to bum rush Severn with a series of wild strikes but Severn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Severn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xll defends it well.
Severn misses with a looping right.
Severn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Severn slips under a jab.
Xll scores with a jab to the body.
Xll takes a swing at Severn's ribcage but misses.
Severn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn lands with a nice combination. Xll backs away looking to recover.
Severn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xll misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Severn.
Xll throws out a powerful jab.
Severn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xll's head.
It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.
Xll lands a big head kick that sends Severn tumbling to the mat! Xll takes a step backwards and waves Severn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Xll lands a big uppercut and Severn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Severn looks OK. Xll waves Severn back to his feet!
Severn is rocked!
Xll misses with a head kick.
Severn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xll.
Xll misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Severn is just out of range.
Xll throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range.
Xll misses with a head kick.
Xll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xll throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range.
Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xll throws a head kick that misses.
Xll looks to land a combination but Severn avoids it well.
Severn throws a fast counter high kick but Xll manages to duck under it in time.
Severn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn looks to land a body kick but Xll moved away.
Severn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Chris Severn's cut even more.
Severn misses with a double jab
and Severn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xll throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Severn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xll!
Severn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Severn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Xll struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xll is trying to get back to half guard.
Xll is looking to get back to his feet here but Severn is keeping cool and he's managed to take Xll's back.
Severn trying to control.
Xll is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Xll wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xll avoids the head kick by Severn.
Xll blocks a head kick by Severn.
Severn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xll swings widly with a right hand
and Severn counters with a nice leg kick.
Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Severn.
Nice body kick from Severn.
Severn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xll looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Severn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Severn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
Severn stalks Xll and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xll's face. Xll staggers backwards, shaken.
Severn moves out of range of the strikes.
Xll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Severn avoids the body shot from Xll.
Xll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xll throws a hook to the side of Severn's head but Severn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Severn just misses with a punch to the body.
Xll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Severn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Severn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xll.
Xll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xll misses with a wild body shot.
Xll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Severn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Severn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xll.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xll throws a hook to the side of Severn's head but Severn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Severn throws an overhand right that lands on Xll's shoulder, as Xll tries to avoid the shot.
Severn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xll misses with a jab to the body
and Severn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Severn.
Severn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xll blocks a head kick by Severn.
Xll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xll looks to throw the jab but Severn is out of range.
Xll throws the left hand but Severn avoids the punch easily.
Xll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xll misses with a double jab.
Severn connects with a leg kick. Xll looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Severn avoids the head kick by Xll.
Severn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn avoids the body shot from Xll.
Severn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ramses Xll is winning the standup battle so far.
Severn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Xll.
Severn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Severn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xll.
Xll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Severn.
Xll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Xll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A big left from Xll misses.
Severn feints the counter takedown.
Severn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xll under the eye.
Severn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xll connects with a body shot.
Xll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Severn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xll misses with a double jab.
Severn throws a fast counter high kick but Xll manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Severn doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Xll.
Severn looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Severn.
Severn tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn walks into a stiff left hand from Xll.
Severn misses with the body kick
and Xll counters with a nice uppercut.
Severn slips under a jab.
Severn throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Xll.
Xll throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range.
Severn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Severn.
Severn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Xll as he connects with a hook.
Xll checks a low kick from Severn.
Xll lands a glancing blow to the side of Severn's head.
The cut above Chris Severn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Xll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severn can do to turn this around?
Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Severn moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xll misses with an uppercut
and Severn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xll throws out a powerful jab.
Severn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xll momentarily.
Xll misses with a body punch
and Severn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xll throws a body kick that misses.
Ramses Xll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xll lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Severn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Severn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Severn misses with a head kick.
Xll misses with a looping right.
Severn lands a jab-cross combination.
Xll moves out of range as Severn throws a body kick.
Chris Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xll.
Xll lands a nice hook to Severn's body. Severn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Xll there.
A shot to the liver by Severn. Beautiful body shot.
Xll just misses with a punch to the body.
Severn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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!
Xll scores with a head kick.
Severn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xll throws a quick counter kick to the body but Severn avoids it.
A head kick misses from Xll.
Severn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xll throws out the jab.
Xll misses with a head kick.
Severn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xll if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Xll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xll, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Xll!
Ramses Xll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Steel (ranked 566 p4p, 72 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 963 p4p, 127 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Rollins throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Steel misses with the combination.
Rollins connects with a body shot.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins slips under a jab.
Rollins slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rollins lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for Steel on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Steel.
Rollins cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Rollins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Rollins takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel.
Steel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rollins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel's guard! Nice work there by Rollins!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Rollins stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rollins passes into half guard.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rollins controlling the pace.
Steel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rollins pushes past his half guard into mount!
Steel wants to control but Rollins is having none of it.
Steel can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Rollins content just to control the position here.
Steel regains half guard.
Rollins works his way into full mount!
Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to hold on but Rollins pushes him away.
Steel can't escape the position.
Steel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel moves into full guard.
Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rollins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rollins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins lands with a light punch inside.
Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rollins is defending well.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
Steel cracks Rollins with a nice body shot.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins takes a shot to the head.
Castor Rollins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steel digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Still in the clinch, Rollins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rollins tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rollins tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it.
Rollins can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rollins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel but great work by Rollins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel is being controlled here.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rollins off and has taken his back!
Steel is looking for the choke from the back position but Rollins is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rollins looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Rollins.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.
Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Steel throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range.
Steel is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Rollins lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel blocking some punches.
Rollins lands a right hand.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rollins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rollins or not.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
Steel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel advances position into side control!
Steel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rollins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rollins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel 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.
Rollins manages to get to full guard.
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.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Steel advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Castor Rollins just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steel tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt - Rollins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
Rollins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rollins connects with a single shot there.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range.
Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away.
Steel misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Rollins slips under a jab from Steel.
Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steel.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rollins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Rollins avoids the body shot from Steel.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Steel pushes him away.
Rollins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Steel slips under a jab from Rollins.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away.
Rollins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.
Rollins misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel forces Rollins back against the cage and clinches.
Steel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rollins prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Steel presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rollins pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel prevents a body shot from Rollins.
Steel working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage.
Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Rollins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins gets underhooks to prevent Steel's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Rollins.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rollins cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Rollins gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Steel looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Rollins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rollins connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Steel throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Rollins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins checks the leg kick.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Rollins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rollins scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Rollins.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rollins on the inside.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Rollins gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Steel pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Rollins as the two fighters clinch.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel.
Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Steel.
Steel blocks a body shot from Rollins.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Steel tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rollins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow.
Steel is trying to drag Rollins to the mat but Rollins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rollins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins is the new middleweight champion!
Castor Rollins very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Guk (ranked 220 p4p, 34 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 1242 p4p, 161 weight class). Jong Guk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. 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 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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Koltun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Koltun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Jong Guk jabs at Koltun's body.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koltun 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.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk is looking to wear down Koltun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jong Guk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koltun shoots in and drives through. Jong Guk sprawls well.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Jong Guk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koltun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun avoids a kick to the body.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Koltun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Jong Guk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jong Guk lands with an uppercut that bounces Koltun off the cage and back into range.
Koltun goes for a double leg but Jong Guk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jong Guk continues to drive forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Guk tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jong Guk defends it well.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jong Guk with a hook.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun blocks the body kick.
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
Jong Guk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koltun is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Koltun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koltun looking for a takedown.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koltun.
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koltun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koltun's sensitive parts.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Koltun down.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koltun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jong Guk quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jong Guk.
Koltun stops Jong Guk from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Guk keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Koltun is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jong Guk has his feet on Koltun's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koltun dives in for a single leg takedown but Jong Guk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and Koltun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jong Guk lands with a straight right. Koltun didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Koltun slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koltun under the eye.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jong Guk as Koltun shoots in.
Koltun tries to move into range but Jong Guk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Koltun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt - Jong Guk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk pushes Koltun away with a front kick.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jong Guk defends it well.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Koltun slips a jab from Jong Guk.
Koltun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Koltun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body kick.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koltun.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Koltun's head back.
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a body kick
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koltun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jong Guk!
Koltun throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jong Guk because Koltun loaded up on that one.
Jong Guk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Koltun looking to control but Jong Guk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koltun throwing strikes here but Jong Guk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Koltun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koltun looking to finish Jong Guk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jong Guk!
Jong Guk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jong Guk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jong Guk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koltun lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun trying to control but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Jong Guk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jong Guk controlling the position for now.
Koltun is looking to advance position but Jong Guk won't allow it.
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet.
Jong Guk throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koltun.
Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jong Guk's guard.
Koltun prevents Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koltun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun trying to control but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Jong Guk pulls Koltun in to control the position.
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun wants to control but Jong Guk is keeping him busy.
Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koltun on the ground.
Jong Guk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koltun keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Koltun decides to pull guard.
Koltun looking to control.
Jong Guk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Koltun keeping full guard, as Jong Guk tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Guk is looking to stand up but Koltun won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Jong Guk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koltun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jong Guk tries to kick Koltun off but Koltun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jong Guk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koltun is working away from the top position though.
Jong Guk is staying active underneath Koltun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koltun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Jong Guk trying to hold on to Koltun's head to control him but Koltun postures up.
Jong Guk is trying to stand up here but Koltun is controlling him well.
Koltun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jong Guk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koltun is pressing down on Jong Guk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jong Guk is holding on for now.
Koltun 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.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koltun 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.
Jong Guk is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him
Jong Guk is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Koltun with the counter takedown but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jong Guk defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Jong Guk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk jabs Koltun right on the nose. Koltun blinks but takes it well.
Koltun with a poor takedown
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Koltun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jong Guk.
Koltun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koltun feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koltun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jong Guk keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Koltun is controlling him.
Jong Guk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun works over Jong Guk with some ground and pound from guard.
Koltun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jong Guk looking to control.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jong Guk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun won't allow Jong Guk to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Koltun throws out a counter right but Jong Guk avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Koltun drives through and clinches with Jong Guk against the cage.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Jong Guk.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jong Guk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koltun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koltun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jong Guk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jong Guk!
Koltun lands a big elbow.
Koltun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jong Guk?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk wants to try and get back to his feet.
Koltun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Koltun looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Jong Guk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jong Guk tries to hold on but Koltun postures up.
Koltun sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Koltun thowing shots but they're missing.
Jong Guk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jong Guk gets back to half guard.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koltun seems to be looking for submissions.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jong Guk is trying to get back to full guard.
Koltun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koltun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koltun prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
Koltun trying to control the action but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Koltun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off looking to stand but Koltun dives back in and keeps control.
Koltun controlling the action here.
Jong Guk has his hands clasped together around Koltun's back. He's all about the action.
Jong Guk is trying to maintain the position but Koltun is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koltun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koltun seems to be working for a kimura but Jong Guk defends the submission attempt.
Jong Guk trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jong Guk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jong Guk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet.
Koltun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koltun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jong Guk is looking to counter the offense by Koltun and move into the clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Koltun's body.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Koltun looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Koltun wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Koltun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jong Guk did well to prevent Koltun getting side control.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koltun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koltun lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jong Guk! More strikes land and this one is all over! Koltun jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Marek Koltun stared into the camera and said 'I'm the champ. Now time to go get a piece of ass.'.
Kim Jong Guk was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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