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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ross (ranked 6471 p4p, 25403 weight class) and Serge Preston (ranked 633 p4p, 670 weight class). Serge Preston struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Serge Preston!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Ross sprawls well.
Preston tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston throws a leg kick but Ross checks it.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Preston is defended easily by Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Preston.
Preston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ross defends well and Preston ends up having to push Ross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Preston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Preston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preston.
Preston shoots for a takedown but Ross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Preston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands with a nice combination. Ross backs away looking to recover.
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston misses with a double jab.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Preston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ross swivels and escapes.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ross wants it to stay on the feet.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross blocks a head kick by Preston.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Ross sprawls well.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Preston darts in looking for a takedown but Ross gets double underhooks and turns Preston into the cage.
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Preston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preston.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Preston goes for a double leg but Ross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ross continues to drive forward.
Preston tries to clinch up but Ross circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston tries to clinch up.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Preston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Ross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ross stuffs the takedown attempt from Preston. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Preston somewhat.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ross sprawls well. Ross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Peter Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Preston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Preston is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston misses with a hook. Ross ducked under it nicely.
Preston closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Preston pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Preston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Preston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Preston closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Preston pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Ross sprawls well.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Preston.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Preston is looking to clinch.
Ross leaves Preston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Preston misses with the combination.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
Preston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Preston misses with a wild body shot.
Preston tries for a takedown but Ross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Preston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?
Preston wants to clinch.
Preston tries to clinch up.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston has a takedown stuffed.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Preston or perhaps it was just good defense by Ross, which made it look bad.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preston tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Preston.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Ross dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Preston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Preston wants to clinch.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Serge Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston shoots in but no luck this time.
Preston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Preston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peter Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Preston.
Good work by Ross as he checks the leg kick.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Ross sprawls well.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Preston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Preston.
Preston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Preston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Preston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ross wants it to stay on the feet.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ross stuffs the takedown.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Preston looks for a takedown but Ross sprawls well.
Preston misses with a body shot.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Preston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Preston just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Preston.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Serge Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Ross!
Peter Ross managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe Regan (ranked 5876 p4p, 24863 weight class) and Atari Mason (ranked 542 p4p, 596 weight class). Atari Mason will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roscoe Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Atari Mason!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason gets caught napping as Regan dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.
Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regan looking to pass the guard.
Regan wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Regan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Regan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mason has his hands on Regan's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Regan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mason is trying to defend but Regan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Regan trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is controlling Regan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mason is staying active underneath Regan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regan wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Regan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Regan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Regan is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mason stuffs the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
Regan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Regan somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Mason's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regan gets a double leg takedown into Mason's guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Regan from controlling successfully.
Regan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Regan trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Regan is breathing heavily.
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Regan trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regan trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atari Mason will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mason scores with a head kick.
Roscoe Regan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mason but Mason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Regan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Mason's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Regan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roscoe Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Mason is trying to maintain a safe position but Regan gets an underhook and turns Mason into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Mason.
Regan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Mason gets control of Regan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Regan is one step ahead there.
Regan slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regan is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Regan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Regan seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mason has recovered full guard.
Mason is looking to stand up but Regan isn't so interested in that idea.
Roscoe Regan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Regan working a defensive guard here.
Regan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Regan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Regan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mason has picked Regan up and slammed him! Regan can't keep hold of the triangle and Mason manages to pass to side control!
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason stands up.
Regan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason drives through and clinches with Regan against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regan goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Regan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.
Mason trying to control but Regan is working from the bottom.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mason is working Regan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Regan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Regan tries to get out of the position.
Regan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Regan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regan has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
Regan is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason is working Regan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Regan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Regan gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atari Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Regan with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Regan with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings Regan.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mason duly obliges.
Mason clinches up against the cage.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Regan sprawls well. Regan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Regan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roscoe Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason fails to land the takedown.
Mason stuffs the takedown.
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mason is working Regan over against the cage.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Regan.
Regan goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason drags the fight down to the ground.
Regan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Regan from controlling successfully.
Regan preventing the sweep.
Regan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mason is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Regan, into his guard.
Mason works over Regan with some ground and pound from guard.
Regan looking for subs off his back but Mason has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Regan defending well.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Regan has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Regan trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Regan trying to control but Mason postures up.
Regan is not content to let Mason control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Regan trying to control here.
Regan moves into full guard.
Regan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Regan has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
Regan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mason stands up and waves to Regan to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason works Regan's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atari Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mason 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atari Mason!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tj Pen (ranked 3299 p4p, 5898 weight class) and Lou Sabatory (ranked 422 p4p, 601 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Sabatory!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabatory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pen defends it nicely.
Sabatory looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pen pulls his head out easily.
Pen lands strikes from half guard.
Pen trying to control the pace.
Sabatory is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sabatory on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pen working over Sabatory with some ground and pound. Sabatory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sabatory has hold of Pen's hands but Pen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pen connects with a nice short shot to Sabatory's temple.
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.
Pen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
 Sabatory is rocked!
Pen lands strikes from half guard.
Sabatory is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
Pen is taking a breather. Sabatory says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pen lands a big elbow - Sabatory is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Pen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Pen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lek Ketklang (ranked 24084 p4p, 3159 weight class) and Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 641 p4p, 395 weight class). Lek Ketklang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bon Adrien De Moncey's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lek Ketklang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Moncey looking to score a takedown here. Ketklang is defending well but De Moncey drives through and ends up in Ketklang's guard.
De Moncey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Moncey wants to pass the guard but Ketklang is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketklang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Moncey defends it easily.
De Moncey looking to pass the guard.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Ketklang keeps moving.
De Moncey preventing the sweep.
De Moncey passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ketklang wants to control but De Moncey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Moncey seems to be working for a kimura but Ketklang defends the submission attempt.
De Moncey in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ketklang tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from De Moncey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
A victorious Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Dude (ranked 3123 p4p, 23602 weight class) and Sutarjo Sukarman (ranked 393 p4p, 600 weight class). The Dude has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sutarjo Sukarman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukarman tries to keep at a distance but Dude has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sukarman misses with the head strike.
Dude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dude moves into the clinch successfully.
Sukarman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sukarman tries to pull guard but Dude won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dude.
Sukarman misses with some punches.
Dude stalls.
Sukarman taking a breather.
Dude wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukarman has a couple of punches blocked by Dude.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dude holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude lands a shoulder strike.
Sukarman is pressed up against the cage. Dude has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sukarman down to the mat. Sukarman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sukarman shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sukarman looks winded!
Dude lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Sutarjo Sukarman has been cut.
Dude feints with a jab and clips Sukarman right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Sukarman is sent crashing into the canvas and Dude leaps in for the kill! Sukarman tries to get to his feet but Dude is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Sukarman is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Dude!
The defeated Sutarjo Sukarman had this to say: 'Next i'll win'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scully Peterson (ranked 2845 p4p, 23291 weight class) and Jumba Jookiba (ranked 359 p4p, 599 weight class). Peterson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Riddler - Method Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scully Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Jookiba!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jookiba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peterson obliges.
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Jumba Jookiba has been cut.
Jookiba goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peterson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jookiba! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Scully Peterson!
A relieved looking Scully Peterson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Kyshenko (ranked 2380 p4p, 2405 weight class) and Hyseon Whang (ranked 309 p4p, 313 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Kyshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyseon Whang!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyshenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Whang's guard.
Kyshenko forces his way into half guard.
Whang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyshenko pulls his head out easily.
Kyshenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyshenko pulls his head out easily.
Whang actively working from the bottom here.
Kyshenko is trying to work for a kimura but Whang is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyshenko moves nicely into side control.
Kyshenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whang tries to improve position but can't.
Whang wants to control but Kyshenko postures up.
Kyshenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Whang is trying to control Kyshenko's posture but Kyshenko avoids it.
Kyshenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Whang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whang is trying to control Kyshenko's posture but Kyshenko avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whang is looking for a sweep.
Kyshenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kyshenko tries for a kimura but Whang is defending well.
Whang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyshenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kyshenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyshenko pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whang.
Whang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyshenko defends it easily.
Whang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Whang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyshenko passes Whang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whang.
Whang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyshenko defends well.
Kyshenko stays in close to Whang's body and controls the position.
Whang can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyshenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyshenko wants to pass the guard but Whang is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whang gets back to full guard.
Kyshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Whang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Kyshenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whang gets caught napping as Kyshenko dives in and scores a takedown. Whang manages to retain guard.
Kyshenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whang can do to turn this around?
Whang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kyshenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Whang.
Kyshenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kyshenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Whang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kyshenko but great work by Whang.
Whang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whang wants to control but Kyshenko is keeping him busy.
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kyshenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kyshenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyshenko is trying to control Whang's posture but Whang avoids it.
Whang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Beast Nest. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Whang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Whang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whang trying to control the position but Kyshenko is working away.
Whang moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Kyshenko regains half guard.
Whang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyshenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whang.
Kyshenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyshenko defends it well.
Whang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko won't allow Whang to pass to mount.
Kyshenko wants to get back to full guard.
Kyshenko is staying active underneath Whang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kyshenko wants to get back to full guard.
Kyshenko is trying to maintain the position but Whang is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyshenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Whang is trying for a kimura here. Kyshenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Whang wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hyseon Whang!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Brien (ranked 2595 p4p, 1667 weight class) and Israel Adesanya (ranked 323 p4p, 233 weight class). Adesanya has chosen Israel Adesanya Entrance Music as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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3 - 0 - 0 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya is looking to slow O Brien down with leg kicks.
Adesanya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adesanya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
O Brien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from O Brien misses
and Adesanya counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab from O Brien misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Adesanya misses.
O Brien throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya scores with a push kick.
Adesanya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Brien scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range.
O Brien displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adesanya lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from O Brien does it's job there.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a nice body shot.
O Brien throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
O Brien takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Seamus O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adesanya throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Adesanya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Brien with a body shot.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from O Brien lands.
Adesanya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That has opened up Israel Adesanya's cut even more.
O Brien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adesanya's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya throws a lazy head kick
and O Brien counters with a nice body kick.
O Brien misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Adesanya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien throws a front kick aimed at Adesanya's knee but Adesanya avoids it well.
A nice side step and Adesanya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Brien connects with a leg kick.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien throws out a leg kick but Adesanya moves out of range and O Brien only half commits.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
O Brien lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
O Brien misses with a low kick.
A low kick from O Brien is predictable there
and Adesanya counters with a big head kick but O Brien shrugs it off.
O Brien tries a low kick but Adesanya avoids it.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien misses with a two punch combination.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Adesanya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adesanya.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Brien thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
A punch combination from O Brien misses.
Adesanya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Adesanya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adesanya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adesanya scores with a head kick. O Brien tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adesanya scores with a head kick. O Brien tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien lands a lovely overhand right.
Seamus O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien lands with a nice combination. Adesanya backs away looking to recover.
O Brien tried to score with a low kick but Adesanya checks it.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Brien swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya misses the shot to the body.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
A nice side step and Adesanya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
Adesanya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adesanya shapes to counter with a head kick.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Adesanya ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adesanya in his tracks.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by O Brien misses
and Adesanya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Brien throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesanya counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Brien's knee momentarily.
O Brien throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adesanya counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from O Brien misses.
Adesanya throws a low kick but O Brien moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Brien checks a low kick from Adesanya.
O Brien throws a big counter combination but Adesanya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adesanya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adesanya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien sizes up Adesanya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The cut above Israel Adesanya's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Adesanya checks it.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adesanya avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Brien lands a slapping body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adesanya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from O Brien - the referee stops the clock and Adesanya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says O Brien. Adesanya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Adesanya moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien moves out of range as Adesanya throws a body kick.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien connects with the punch.
Adesanya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adesanya throws a lazy head kick
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from O Brien misses.
O Brien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Israel Adesanya's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien scores with the left hand. Adesanya knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Adesanya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Brien swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya is rocked!
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Brien connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from O Brien.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice kick to the body.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya blocks a leg kick.
Adesanya throws a fast counter high kick but O Brien manages to duck under it in time.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Adesanya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a body kick.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adesanya scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien connects with the punch.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from O Brien.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Brien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien connects with a body shot that sends Adesanya's belly button to the back.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Adesanya moved away.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
O Brien lands a leg kick that knocks Adesanya off balance momentarily.
O Brien throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya shapes to counter with a head kick.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
O Brien avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien cracks a nice hook into Adesanya's ribs.
O Brien misses with a jab to the body
and Adesanya counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien cracks Adesanya with a good jab.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by O Brien - just one landing.
O Brien lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seamus O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from O Brien misses.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien misses with a low kick.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Brien scores with a hook to the body. Adesanya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adesanya swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien lands with a cross.
Adesanya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Brien rather than just go for the knockout.
O Brien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adesanya throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brien, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus O Brien!
Israel Adesanya was interviewed post fight and said 'I’ve seen it so many times. When you see somebody rising you want to tear them down because you feel inadequate and you want to call it humble. I am extraordinarily humble, believe me, but you’ll never know that because you never get to know me. Understand this, if one of us shining, we all win.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 920 p4p, 2378 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 135 p4p, 301 weight class). Averescu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Dan Averescu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Averescu.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Averescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Averescu backpedaling.
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Averescu avoids it well.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson slips a jab from Averescu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
Averescu throws a counter combo.
Averescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Averescu unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Averescu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Averescu circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Averescu scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averescu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
A shot to the liver by Averescu. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Averescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Averescu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Averescu lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Averescu's body. Averescu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Averescu misses.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Averescu's defenses.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Averescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Averescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Averescu cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averescu's head backwards.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Averescu avoids a kick to the body.
Averescu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Averescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Averescu misses.
As Averescu looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Averescu just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averescu throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Averescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Averescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Averescu counters with a left to the body.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu is looking for the big counter here.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Averescu.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Averescu cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Averescu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Averescu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Averescu backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Averescu throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Averescu is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Averescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Averescu.
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
As Averescu looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Averescu just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Averescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Averescu stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Averescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Averescu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Averescu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Averescu misses with a combination
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Averescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Averescu finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a takedown
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Averescu tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Averescu circles away.
Anderson slips a straight right by Averescu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Averescu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Averescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Averescu throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Averescu.
Averescu lands the left hand.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Averescu really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Averescu's head back.
Anderson stuns Averescu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Averescu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averescu checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson slips under a jab from Averescu.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Averescu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Averescu.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Averescu lands a two punch combo.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averescu.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Averescu avoids nicely.
Anderson tries to work over Averescu's front leg with a kick but Averescu checks it.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Averescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averescu misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Averescu throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Averescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson shoots in but Averescu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu slips a straight right by Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Averescu ducks down to avoid it.
Averescu scores with a jab.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Averescu's ribs.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Averescu under the eye.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson tries to bum rush Averescu with a series of wild strikes but Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Anderson jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.
Averescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Averescu cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Averescu misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Averescu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Averescu.
Averescu is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Averescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Averescu moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Averescu connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Averescu avoids them all with ease.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Averescu.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brownie Anderson.
Well Averescu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Dan Averescu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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