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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Leal (ranked 5189 p4p, 23072 weight class) and Bledge Stevenson (ranked 539 p4p, 657 weight class). Stevenson has chosen Get The F Off My Lawn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bledge Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Leal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Bledge Stevenson has been cut.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leal circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Leal circles away easily
and Leal counters with a right hand from hell and Stevenson is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Leal!
A victorious Nathan Leal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Barnes (ranked 4190 p4p, 24058 weight class) and Jaz Moore (ranked 511 p4p, 678 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaz Moore!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moore strikes from the bottom but Barnes uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Moore here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barnes just content to control the position.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
Barnes controls the position.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore trying to control but Barnes flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Moore looks winded!
Barnes controlling well, preventing Moore from escaping the position.
Barnes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Moore takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Moore right now.
Barnes landing with strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Barnes. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Barnes connects with a big shot to the side of Moore's head.
Moore is taking damage to the body and head.
Barnes is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Moore. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Barnes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moore.
Barnes lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Moore hold on?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is hanging on to Moore's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Moore is looking for a way out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes has Moore flattened out and is raining down punches.
Barnes is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Barnes connects with a big shot to the side of Moore's head.
Moore grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Moore covers up after that shot from Barnes.
 Moore is rocked!
Barnes scores with strikes from the back.
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Moore hold on?!
Barnes is punishing Moore with some ground and pound.
Barnes controls the position.
A helpless look comes across Moore 's face. He knows he's trapped as Barnes lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Barnes!
Sam Barnes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Wei (ranked 4335 p4p, 5839 weight class) and Tom James (ranked 500 p4p, 567 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Wei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom James!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei clinches with his opponent.
James looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wei stalling in the clinch.
Wei gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wei will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wei has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wei has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
Wei wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wei keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wei scores with a nice body kick.
Wei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Wei scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Tom James has been cut.
Wei gets a clinch.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Wei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.
My spies in PSE Elite $100 (16coaches) inform me that James has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
James preventing the sweep.
Wei looking to control.
Wei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wei trying to control the position here.
Wei's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wei is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Wei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Wei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wei controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Wei lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Wei takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wei has managed to clinch.
Wei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
Wei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wei throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Wei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Wei has cracked James with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Wei lands another huge swinging hook and James tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save James, before Wei can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phil Wei!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Projetus Animalis (ranked 5352 p4p, 3823 weight class) and Cleetus Miller (ranked 577 p4p, 472 weight class). Projetus Animalis had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Projetus Animalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cleetus Miller!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a combination. Animalis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Animalis.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Animalis moves into the clinch.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Animalis has picked Miller up - he's going for a ride! Animalis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Animalis controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animalis is looking for a kimura here.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Animalis has control of the leg.
Animalis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Animalis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Animalis circles away quickly and effectively.
Animalis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Animalis darts in looking for a takedown but Miller gets double underhooks and turns Animalis into the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Animalis has him pressed against the cage.
Animalis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Animalis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Animalis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Animalis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Animalis gets the takedown into side control.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Animalis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Animalis is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Animalis has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Animalis content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Animalis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Animalis landing strikes from the mount and Miller is in trouble!
Animalis has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cleetus Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Animalis moves into the clinch successfully.
Animalis gets control of Miller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Animalis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Animalis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller tries to stand but Animalis is controlling from the bottom.
Animalis controlling Miller's posture.
Animalis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Miller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller connects with a jab.
Animalis shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller is looking for the big counter here.
Projetus Animalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animalis shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Animalis eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller throws a right and a left that Animalis avoids nicely.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Animalis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miller sprawls and moves away.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and Animalis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Animalis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Animalis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Animalis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miller wants to control but Animalis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Animalis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Animalis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Animalis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Cleetus Miller has been cut.
Animalis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That has opened up Cleetus Miller's cut even more.
Animalis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Animalis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miller shrugs it off.
Animalis content just to control the position here.
Animalis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Miller is looking to improve his position but Animalis isn't that keen on the idea.
Animalis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Animalis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miller can't escape the position.
Animalis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Animalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Animalis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Animalis drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Animalis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Animalis 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projetus Animalis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cleetus Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Animalis looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miller tries to bum rush Animalis with a series of wild strikes but Animalis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller misses with the combination.
Animalis with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Animalis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Projetus Animalis. 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.
Animalis gets the takedown into side control.
Animalis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Animalis stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but Animalis keeps moving and retains side control.
Animalis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Animalis just content to control the position.
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.
Miller is trying to work for a sweep but Animalis has mounted him!
Animalis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Animalis stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Animalis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Animalis is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Animalis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Animalis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Animalis content to stall in guard here.
Animalis connects with a couple of short punches.
Animalis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Animalis is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Animalis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Animalis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Animalis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Animalis stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Animalis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Projetus Animalis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Animalis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Projetus Animalis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prime Asiago (ranked 1486 p4p, 3302 weight class) and Sonny Day (ranked 197 p4p, 370 weight class). Asiago comes into the arena with 300 Violin Orchestra blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Asiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Day!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asiago misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day avoids the body shot from Asiago.
Day fakes the leg kick and cracks Asiago in the body.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day misses with a wild combination.
Asiago is looking to counter with head kicks.
Asiago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Jab by Day.
Day shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asiago pinned against the cage. Asiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day works the jab nicely.
Day falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day tests Asiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day throws out a counter right but Asiago avoids it with no problem.
Day throws a one two combo.
A left lands for Day.
Asiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Prime Asiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day slips under a jab from Asiago.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asiago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Day has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Day throws a leg kick that misses.
Day scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asiago stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab from Day.
Day connects with a looping right hand.
Asiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Day.
Day tests Asiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Asiago should have avoided that one.
Day is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asiago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago misses with a wild body shot.
Day tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asiago defends well and Day ends up having to push Asiago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Asiago tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asiago lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asiago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Day getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asiago. Asiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asiago takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Nice shot lands for Day.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Day throws a hook but Asiago blocks it.
Day lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 Asiago is rocked!
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago tries to move into range but Day moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Asiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asiago throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asiago throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Asiago checks the leg kick.
Asiago thinks about countering with a head kick.
Asiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asiago is out of range and Day settles back down.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Asiago.
Asiago throws a counter high kick but Day was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asiago.
Asiago is looking to score with low kicks.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Asiago ducks down to avoid it.
Day looks to land a combination. Asiago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Day scores with a head kick. Asiago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Day cracks a nice hook into Asiago's ribs.
Asiago throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asiago has time to react.
Asiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
A counter left hand to the body from Asiago misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asiago misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Asiago's defenses.
Day blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Day digs a good hook to Asiago's body.
Jab by Day.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Day dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Asiago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Asiago cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day sizes up Asiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Day fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asiago checks it well.
Asiago defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Day lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Asiago blocks the leg kick.
Day lands with a right hand.
Day misses with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Day!
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Asiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
A big right from Day misses.
Asiago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asiago there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day lands a jab to the head.
Asiago is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Day tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asiago swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Asiago misses its target.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day connects with a crisp jab.
Day missing with a left hand there. Asiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Asiago might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Asiago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asiago throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asiago's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Asiago moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Day shoots in but Asiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Asiago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Day with a nice cross.
Asiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asiago looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
Day misses with a takedown attempt
and Asiago counters with a head kick. That will keep Day thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Day.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Day cracks a nice hook into Asiago's ribs.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asiago.
Day cracks Asiago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Sonny Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asiago under the eye.
Day jabs Asiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asiago slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Asiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.
Day avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
Day cracks Asiago with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asiago is looking to counter with head kicks.
Asiago throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day misses with a wild combination.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Day with a nice calf kick.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Day misses.
Day blocks a head kick by Asiago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Day throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Day looks to throw the jab but Asiago is out of range.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Day lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Day getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
Day misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Day lands with a hook. Asiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Day misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Asiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
Asiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Day scores with a hook to the body. Asiago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asiago throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day throws a right and a left that Asiago avoids nicely.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asiago staying out of range there.
Asiago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Day throws out a loose jab but Asiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Day works over Asiago's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Asiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Day throws a low kick but Asiago moves out of range easily.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asiago swivels and escapes.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Day, as that shot connected.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Asiago's shoulder, as Asiago tries to avoid the shot.
Day throws a hook to the side of Asiago's head but Asiago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Asiago's defenses.
Asiago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Day scores with a four punch combination!
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asiago is looking to land body kicks.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day avoids the head kick by Asiago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asiago moves away from the strike by Day.
Asiago tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.
Asiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Day throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Day stuns Asiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
Day looks to land a left hand but Asiago moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Asiago misses its target.
Day looks to land a left hand but Asiago moved out of range nicely.
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asiago slips a jab and a cross from Day.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day lands a head shot.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Day throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asiago looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Asiago moves away from the strike by Day.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Day avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Asiago. That snapped Day's head back.
Day lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asiago throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Asiago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asiago.
Prime Asiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day lands a jab to the nose.
Day lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asiago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonny Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Day!
Sonny Day spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Prime Asiago spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Joshi Dell really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 162.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Jean Pierre Archambeau was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brook (ranked 1194 p4p, 1182 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 183 p4p, 180 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Brook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey lands with a nice combination. Brook backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.
Brook walks into a straight right hand from Anstey.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Brook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anstey misses with a straight left.
Brook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Brook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anstey after a bit of a struggle.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Anstey.
Anstey throws a right hand that Brook ducks under and follows up with a left that Brook also avoids with ease.
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Brook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anstey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brook turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brook manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brook misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anstey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brook is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anstey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey is trying to buck Brook off.
Anstey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brook.
Anstey is trying to control Brook's posture but Brook avoids it.
Brook throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brook tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brook has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brook throws a strike aimed at the side of Anstey's head but Anstey avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anstey tries to escape but Brook is in control.
Brook tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anstey is pushing Brook's head away, looking to escape. Brook manages to hold on to the position though.
Anstey prevents Brook from moving into mount.
Anstey parries the strikes from Brook easily there. Brook is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anstey to escape.
Brook looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brook tries to score with some ground and pound. Anstey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brook tries for a kimura but Anstey is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brook passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anstey!
Poor strikes thrown by Brook there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brook throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anstey because Brook loaded up on that one.
Brook won't let Anstey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Brook there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Anstey tries to buck Brook off but he can't manage it.
Brook sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brook working the ground and pound effectively.
Anstey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Brook has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brook putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brook trying to control but Anstey is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brook lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anstey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brook looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anstey is trying to stand up.
Anstey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt.
Brook lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anstey's head.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brook is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anstey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brook.
Brook seems to be working for a kimura but Anstey defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brook.
Brook wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anstey wants to stand but Brook is controlling the position.
Brook throws a big right hand that misses.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brook trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Brook tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
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.
Anstey wants to stand but Brook is controlling the position.
Brook pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brook is working for a submission of some sort.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brook slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Brook changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brook lands a body shot.
Anstey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Brook moves out of range.
Brook drives through and clinches with Anstey against the cage.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brook misses the jab.
Brook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brook gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brook wants to clinch.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brook circles away quickly and effectively.
Brook closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Brook is having none of it.
Brook wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Brook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Danny Brook's cut.
That's time! Brook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anstey tries to break free but Brook pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey is pressed up against the cage. Brook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anstey down to the mat. Anstey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anstey.
Nice defenses there by Brook.
Brook looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brook is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brook is looking for a kimura here.
Brook slips a nice elbow through Anstey's hands, connecting with Anstey's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anstey is looking to escape.
Anstey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brook.
Anstey wants to stand but Brook is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anstey somewhat.
It looked like Brook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brook clinches with his opponent.
Brook tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Brook tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
Brook clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brook. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brook seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brook gets a clinch.
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anstey is pushing Brook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brook tries for a takedown but Anstey manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anstey prevents it.
Brook works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brook landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey wants to stand up but Brook is controlling him.
Brook trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Brook from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brook is controlling him.
Brook pushing down on Anstey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brook with the ground and pound but Anstey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Brook is having none of it.
Brook is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Brook passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brook trying to control from half guard but Anstey is working away.
Brook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brook has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brook!
Danny Brook retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Brook thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalinar Kholin (ranked 879 p4p, 1574 weight class) and Hill Billy Hank (ranked 131 p4p, 228 weight class). Kholin comes to the cage accompanied by Berserkir. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalinar Kholin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hill Billy Hank!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hank's sensitive parts.
Kholin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kholin defends it nicely.
Kholin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kholin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Kholin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kholin scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hank 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.
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kholin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kholin defends well and Hank ends up having to push Kholin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kholin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dalinar Kholin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kholin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kholin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hank takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin is trying to break free.
Kholin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hank walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kholin.
Kholin cracks Hank with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Hank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kholin misses with a low kick.
Hank tries to counter with a clinch but Kholin shakes him off and moves away.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Kholin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hank is looking to clinch but Kholin is avoiding it.
Kholin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hank gets a takedown into half guard.
Kholin trying to hold on to Hank's head to control him but Hank postures up.
Hank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hank moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kholin is trying to improve his position.
Hank throws an elbow but Kholin slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank is looking to take a break and control but Kholin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hank advances to full mount.
Kholin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kholin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kholin is in a horrible position here. Hank smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hank fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kholin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kholin tries to get out of the position.
Hank raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank cracks Kholin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kholin is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kholin is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kholin is looking to improve his position but Hank isn't that keen on the idea.
Hank avoids the attempt from Kholin to control.
Hank lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dalinar Kholin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kholin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kholin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hank takes one to the chin there.
Hank darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hank slows the pace down in half guard.
Hank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin tries to roll over but Hank keeps him under control.
Hank frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Hank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hank lands a heavy elbow.
Kholin is bucking up trying to escape but Hank cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kholin is rocked!
Hank jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kholin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Kholin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kholin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hank on the ground.
Hank advances to full mount.
Kholin tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Kholin seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice elbow there by Hank.
Hank with good strikes from the mount here!
Kholin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kholin is looking to escape.
Hank is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kholin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hank postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kholin bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hank and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank is the new middleweight champion!
Hill Billy Hank gave a mention to Bondi MMA in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Faulk (ranked 647 p4p, 1086 weight class) and Rob Smith (ranked 93 p4p, 147 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kevin Faulk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kevin Faulk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Faulk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faulk throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Faulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith forces Faulk back against the cage and clinches.
Faulk has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faulk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Faulk is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount.
Faulk is looking to escape.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faulk's head.
Smith prevents Faulk from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Faulk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Faulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Faulk circles away.
Faulk moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Faulk throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Faulk breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faulk moves out of range of the strikes.
Faulk lands a two punch combo.
Faulk avoids the body shot from Smith.
Faulk tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faulk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faulk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kevin Faulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Faulk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faulk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Faulks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Smith throws a hook but Faulk blocks it.
Faulk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Faulk.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Faulk pushes him off.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Faulk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Faulk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Faulk has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Faulk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a body punch but Faulk moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Faulk moved out of range nicely.
Smith rushes Faulk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faulk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith is looking to clinch but Faulk is avoiding it.
Faulk tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a right hand that Faulk ducks under and follows up with a left that Faulk also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faulk.
Faulk gets a clinch.
Faulk takes a shot to the head.
Smith letting Faulk take a breather here.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faulk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faulk misses with a punch to the body.
Faulk misses with a punch to the body.
Faulk breaks from the clinch.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick from Faulk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith tries to clinch there but Faulk circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Faulk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Faulk manages to break the clinch.
Faulk moves away from the strike by Smith.
Faulk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Faulk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faulk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulk lands an uppercut.
Smith tries a body shot but Faulk blocks it.
Faulk blocks an uppercut.
Faulk pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to drag Faulk to the mat but Faulk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faulk tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Faulk back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulk tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Faulk back against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faulk works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faulk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Faulk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Faulk pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faulk is trying to stall.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faulk stalling against the cage.
Faulk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Faulk controls the action.
Kevin Faulk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Faulk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kevin Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faulk was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Faulk clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Faulk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Faulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faulk lands a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Faulk.
Smith tries to work over Faulk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Faulk has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faulk.
Faulk is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Faulk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rob Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faulk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Faulk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Faulk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faulk is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faulk.
Smith throws the left hand but Faulk avoids the punch easily.
Faulk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith wants to clinch
and Faulk counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Faulk thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
Smith is rocked!
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Faulk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faulk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faulk.
Faulk is looking to clinch.
Faulk darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faulk.
Faulk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faulk is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faulk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Faulk blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faulk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Faulk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Faulk rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Faulk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faulk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Faulk lands a left hand.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Faulk avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Faulk scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faulk manages to break the clinch.
Faulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Faulk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faulk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faulk scores with a leg kick.
Faulk throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faulk. Faulk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faulk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faulk.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faulk throws out the jab.
Faulk misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Faulk is just out of range.
Faulk is looking to counter punch.
Faulk avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kevin Faulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faulk is looking to clinch.
Faulk tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Faulk clinches with his opponent.
Faulk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Faulk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faulk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith throws a body punch but Faulk moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faulk sprawls well. Faulk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws the left hand but Faulk avoids the punch easily.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Faulk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faulk throws a counter high kick but Smith was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kevin Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.
Faulk swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Faulk tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faulk.
Smith wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Smith misses.
Faulk lands a jab-cross combination.
Faulk takes the fight into the clinch.
Faulk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Faulk's ribcage. Faulk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faulk.
Smith tries for a takedown but Faulk manages to get underhooks.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faulk after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faulk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Faulk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Faulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Faulk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Faulk clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith'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.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Faulk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faulk thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Faulk.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faulk but Faulk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith swings for the body but Faulk moves out of range.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faulk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Faulk misses its intended target.
Smith 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.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Faulk counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Faulk finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulk has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faulk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faulk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Faulk manages to break the clinch.
Faulk wants to clinch.
Faulk has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Faulk blocking some punches.
Faulk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faulk stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries a body shot but Faulk blocks it.
Faulk pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faulk drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faulk cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Faulk breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Smith right on the button. Smith goes down! Faulk follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Faulk gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kevin Faulk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Royal Savage (ranked 459 p4p, 1137 weight class) and Tetsuo Shima (ranked 61 p4p, 164 weight class). Shima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima throws a combination. Savage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Savage misses the body punch
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savage, pushing him back against the cage.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Savage.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Shima tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima is pushing Savage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Shima's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima presses Savage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Shima.
Savage prevents a body shot from Shima.
Savage working aggressively here.
Shima stalling.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
A short right from Shima.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Shima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima is leaning against Savage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savage or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Savage tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima'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.
Shima pushes Savage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage working aggressively here.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savage up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
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!
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Savage up against the cage.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima stalls.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima blocks a body shot from Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Savage lands a shoulder strike.
Shima tries to stall but Savage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Savage tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima presses Savage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage cracks Shima with a nice body shot.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savage letting Shima take a breather here.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Savage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima blocks a body shot from Savage.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Savage as Shima tries to tie him up.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action.
The Royal Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima pushes Savage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima just leaning against Savage, taking a breather.
Shima receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Shima is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Shima stalls.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shima continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Savage misses with a combination
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Savage cracks Shima with a good jab.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage lands with a big left! Shima is wobbled badly! Savage comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Shima to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Royal Savage!
The Royal Savage retains his lightweight title!
The Royal Savage 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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hype
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