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TOF 83 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucaerys Strong (ranked 3571 p4p, 3636 weight class) and Carl Pumpkins (ranked 390 p4p, 393 weight class). Lucaerys Strong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carl Pumpkins's chin.
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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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucaerys Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Pumpkins!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Strong.
Strong throws the kick towards the body but Pumpkins avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pumpkins.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Pumpkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Strong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pumpkins is able to avoid easily.
Strong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pumpkins avoids a kick to the body.
Pumpkins looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Pumpkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pumpkins throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a wild body kick that Pumpkins sees coming a mile off.
Strong lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Strong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
Pumpkins tries to counter with a clinch but Strong shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Pumpkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Pumpkins moves out of range easily.
Pumpkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target.
Strong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strong lands the left hand.
Strong throws the left hand but Pumpkins avoids the punch easily.
Pumpkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pumpkins missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pumpkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong's corner calls for a 1-2. Strong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Strong tries to land a leg kick but Pumpkins saw it coming and moves away.
Strong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pumpkins misses the jab.
Pumpkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strong scores with a hook.
Strong throws the kick towards the body but Pumpkins avoids it.
Pumpkins throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Strong throws a push kick but Pumpkins slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Pumpkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pumpkins checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Pumpkins misses.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pumpkins.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Pumpkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strong throws a wild body kick that Pumpkins sees coming a mile off.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong lands a big head kick that sends Pumpkins tumbling to the mat! Strong takes a step backwards and waves Pumpkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Pumpkins is rocked!
Strong scores with a hook to the body. Pumpkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pumpkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?
Strong with a nice calf kick.
Pumpkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Pumpkins misses with a shot to the body
and Strong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong lands a high kick!
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Strong engages and cracks Pumpkins with a massive lead left hook - Pumpkins tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Strong is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucaerys Strong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mombasa Magabi (ranked 2848 p4p, 3562 weight class) and Elton Sparks (ranked 303 p4p, 389 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mombasa Magabi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elton Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magabi slips a jab from Sparks.
Sparks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magabi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks clobbers Magabi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Sparks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magabi keeps Sparks at a distance using the push kick.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Magabi moved out of range.
Magabi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sparks just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi scores with a jab.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magabi .
Sparks throws an off balance right hand
and Magabi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magabi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magabi with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Magabi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sparks throws a hook but Magabi blocks it.
Sparks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sparks throws a lazy uppercut
and Magabi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sparks's knee momentarily.
Magabi misses with a low kick.
Magabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magabi counters with a nice body shot.
Magabi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sparks. That did some damage!
Magabi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Sparks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparks misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magabi is looking to slow Sparks down with leg kicks.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Magabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks catches Magabi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sparks lands with an overhand left.
Magabi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magabi slips a jab from Sparks.
Sparks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magabi .
Sparks throws a poor cross that misses
and Magabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magabi connects with the punch.
Sparks misses with a hook
and Magabi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparks is rocked!
Magabi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi with a nice calf kick.
Magabi throws a leg kick which misses Sparks's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparks tries to avoid it.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Magabi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magabi connects with a nice looking jab.
Sparks misses with a jab to the body
and Magabi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sparks! Magabi lets Sparks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sparks is still on wobbly legs! Can Magabi finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magabi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sparks takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Magabi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sparks bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mombasa Magabi !
Elton Sparks spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, I just wanted to see what showed up in my TOTT!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Clubber (ranked 3359 p4p, 2674 weight class) and Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 365 p4p, 287 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Clubber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavo Vayrynen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vayrynen throws a solid leg kick but Clubber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vayrynen.
Vayrynen slips a jab from Clubber.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Clubber misses.
Clubber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Vayrynen lands with a shot to the body.
Clubber avoids the body shot from Vayrynen.
Clubber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vayrynen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clubber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen throws a body punch but Clubber moves out of range.
Vayrynen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clubber under the eye.
Clubber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vayrynen.
It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.
Clubber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vayrynen staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubber scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Clubber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vayrynen's head backwards.
Clubber misses with a left hand
and Vayrynen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clubber's guard.
Clubber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vayrynen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vayrynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Clubber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vayrynen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vayrynen being controlled against the cage.
Clubber tries to throw a body punch but Vayrynen avoids it by throwing Clubber back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vayrynen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clubber tries to land a knee to the head but Vayrynen blocks with his arms.
Clubber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clubber tries to throw a body punch but Vayrynen avoids it by throwing Clubber back against the cage.
Clubber prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Clubber fails to land.
Vayrynen is looking for a takedown.
Jimmy Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Vayrynen.
Vayrynen lands a body punch.
Clubber has a couple of punches blocked by Vayrynen.
Vayrynen pulls guard effortlessly.
Vayrynen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Clubber is defending well. Vayrynen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Clubber has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vayrynen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paavo Vayrynen!
A very excited looking Paavo Vayrynen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deebo Samuel (ranked 2060 p4p, 1998 weight class) and Thunda Punch (ranked 230 p4p, 223 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deebo Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thunda Punch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Samuel does no damage.
Samuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Samuel there.
Good shot there by Samuel.
It looks like Thunda Punch has been cut.
Samuel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samuel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Punch drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Samuel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Punch's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Samuel!
An out of breath and clearly excited Deebo Samuel thanked Mythical Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Messing (ranked 2404 p4p, 2586 weight class) and Lamar Karter (ranked 259 p4p, 278 weight class). Gerard Messing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Messing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamar Karter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Messing.
Karter's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karter lands with a hook. Messing tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Gerard Messing has been cut.
Messing tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Lamar Karter has been cut.
Messing looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Messing tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Messing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Messing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Messing throws a big right hand that misses.
Messing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messing throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Messing passes Karter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Messing has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Messing throws a strike but Karter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Messing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Messing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Messing's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter has control of Messing's left arm, preventing Messing from doing any damage.
Messing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Messing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Messing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Messing.
Karter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Messing trying to control the position but Karter is working away.
Karter prevents Messing from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messing is looking to take a break and control but Karter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Messing fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karter is not content to let Messing control the position.
Messing working the ground and pound but Karter is defending the strikes.
Karter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Messing.
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.
Messing scores with punches from side control.
Messing wants to control but Karter is keeping him busy.
Karter wants to control but Messing postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messing in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karter wants to control but Messing postures up.
The referee asks Messing politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Messing prefers to stall for the moment though.
Messing is looking to take a break and control but Karter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Messing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Messing slows the pace down in half guard.
Messing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Messing thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
Messing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karter defending well though.
Karter has hold of Messing's hands but Messing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Messing 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.
Messing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's six 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.
Messing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karter wants to control but Messing is keeping busy.
Messing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Messing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That has opened up Lamar Karter's cut even more.
Messing controlling the pace.
Karter is not content to let Messing control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Messing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karter defending well though.
Messing is keen to just control but Karter is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Still in half guard, Messing seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gerard Messing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter pushes Messing away with a front kick.
Messing catches Karter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The cut above Lamar Karter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Messing throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Karter moves away from the strike by Messing.
Messing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter counters with a thumping low kick.
Karter scores with a body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Messing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karter defends it nicely.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Messing backing away here, and Karter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Karter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Messing swings widly with a right hand
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Messing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
Messing takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter lands a big right hand that sends Messing crashing to the mat! Karter stays standing though and waves Messing back to his feet!
Messing misses with a wild body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Messing is out of range and Karter settles back down.
Messing has a takedown stuffed.
Karter connects with a right hand. Messing shakes it off.
Messing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerard Messing's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messing throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Messing misses with a looping right.
Karter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Karter scores with a nice body kick.
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 Gerard Messing will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Messing swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karter counters with an inside leg kick.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Messing tries to counter with a takedown but Karter is quick to defend against it.
Messing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Karter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Messing tries for a takedown but Karter circles away easily
and Karter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Messing! Karter lets Messing back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karter jabs Messing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Messing misses with a hook
and Karter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Karter tenderised Messing's leg. Messing is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karter stuns Messing with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Messing. That did some damage!
Messing throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karter counters with a nice body shot.
Karter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karter drops Messing with a straight right hand, right on the button! Karter follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Karter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Osmond (ranked 2036 p4p, 2771 weight class) and Devon Merchant (ranked 226 p4p, 297 weight class). Merchant has chosen HonestKey- Pass as his entrance music. Joel Osmond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Osmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Merchant!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merchant manages to avoid it.
Merchant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merchant checks a low kick from Osmond.
Merchant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Osmond counters with a nice body shot.
Osmond throws a hook but Merchant blocks it.
Osmond lands with a hook. Merchant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Merchant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Devon Merchant has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Osmond.
Merchant looks to land a right hand but Osmond moved out of range.
Osmond appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osmond.
Osmond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merchant is fending him off so far but Osmond persists. Nope, Merchant circles away and we're back to standing.
Merchant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osmond misses with a low kick.
Osmond tests Merchant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchant misses with a hook to the body
and Osmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osmond lands a big shot that drops Merchant! Can he finish him?
Merchant is rocked!
Osmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Merchant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merchant is still in real trouble! Can Osmond finish him?
Osmond being controlled here momentarily.
Merchant seems to have recovered his senses.
Merchant is continuing to stall.
Merchant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merchant keeping moving, preventing Osmond from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Osmond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Osmond trying to control but Merchant is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Merchant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osmond stuns Merchant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Osmond knocks Merchant to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osmond works to advance to full mount. Merchant defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Osmond raining down hammerfists from mount.
That has opened up Devon Merchant's cut even more.
Merchant sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Merchant preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Osmond trying to control from half guard but Merchant is working away.
Merchant is trying to control but can't.
Osmond perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osmond trying to control the action but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Osmond prevents Merchant from improving his position.
Osmond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merchant wants to control but Osmond is keeping busy.
Osmond lands strikes from half guard.
Merchant is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Osmond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Osmond working the head and body with strikes.
The cut above Devon Merchant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Osmond content to control rather than advance.
Osmond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Osmond is nestled in close to Merchant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merchant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osmond distracts Merchant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Osmond slips nicely into half guard.
Osmond wants to control but Merchant is keeping him busy.
Merchant trying to control here.
Merchant is looking for a sweep. Osmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merchant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Merchant keeping moving, preventing Osmond from controlling successfully.
Osmond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merchant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Merchant looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Osmond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Osmond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Devon Merchant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Merchant misses the shot to the body.
Merchant misses with an uppercut.
Osmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Osmond throws a right hand that Merchant ducks under and follows up with a left that Merchant also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Osmond.
Merchant throws a lazy right hand but Osmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Osmond misses its target.
Osmond throws a looping overhand right but Merchant ducks down to avoid it.
Merchant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merchant dives in for a single leg takedown but Osmond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Osmond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merchant.
Nice straight punches there by Osmond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Osmond.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Merchant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Osmond!
Joel Osmond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cactus Jack (ranked 2319 p4p, 2051 weight class) and Floyd Gayweather (ranked 251 p4p, 229 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Floyd Gayweather was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cactus Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Gayweather!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
Jack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jack instigates a clinch.
Jack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gayweather pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack can't get the takedown.
Jack is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. 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.
Jack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jack wants a takedown.
Gayweather breaks the clinch.
Jack moves into the clinch.
Gayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack swings for the body but Gayweather moves out of range.
Gayweather tries to bum rush Jack with a series of wild strikes but Jack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gayweather tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it.
Jack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gayweather sprawls well. Gayweather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jack gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Gayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gayweather on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack throws a series of punches but Gayweather avoids them all with ease.
Gayweather gets caught flat footed, as Jack shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gayweather is pulling down on Jack's head. It's preventing any offense from Jack, at least for the moment.
Gayweather told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Gayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack prevents Gayweather from getting back to his feet.
Gayweather has momentary wrist control but Jack slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack is looking to pass into half guard but Gayweather pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gayweather is in guard.
Jack controls Gayweather momentarily but Gayweather frees himself.
Gayweather slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jack is trying to stand up here but Gayweather is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather decides to stand and escape the position.
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack needs to keep his hands up - Gayweather had a free shot at his head there.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Jack misses
and Gayweather counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jack with a hook.
Gayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jack throws a leg kick
and Gayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Jack misses.
Jack backing away here, and Gayweather unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Gayweather tries to get set, Jack tries to push him back and clinch up but Gayweather manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gayweather paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jack shoots in for a takedown but Gayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gayweather lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jack shoots in and drives through. Gayweather sprawls well.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Gayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack misses with a double jab.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gayweather was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Floyd Gayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gayweather lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gayweather to regain full guard.
Gayweather keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jack postures up and lands a big shot to Gayweather's brow.
Jack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jack 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.
Gayweather wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Gayweather keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jack prevents Gayweather from getting back to his feet.
Gayweather working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gayweather wants to stand but Jack is controlling the position.
Gayweather preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gayweather has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jack is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gayweather prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gayweather is defending well.
Jack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gayweather prevents it.
Jack misses with some punches.
Jack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gayweather gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gayweather is pressed up against the cage. Jack has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gayweather down to the mat. Gayweather avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gayweather stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gayweather wants it to stay on the feet.
Gayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jack.
Jack is breathing heavily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gayweather lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gayweather scores with a punch to the head.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Gayweather moves out of range easily.
Gayweather lands with an overhand left.
Gayweather throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Gayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Gayweather swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gayweather counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack forces Gayweather back against the cage and clinches.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gayweather defends it nicely.
Jack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gayweather checks it well.
Gayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with a wild combination.
Jack throws a big counter combination but Gayweather scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Jack misses
and Gayweather counters with a one-two to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack looks for a takedown but Gayweather sprawls well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack moves into the clinch.
Gayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gayweather throws a counter combo.
A big left from Jack misses.
Gayweather flicks out a counter leg kick but Jack steps away.
Jack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gayweather connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Gayweather circles away.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Gayweather dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
Gayweather only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Gayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack closes the distance and clinches.
Jack tries to score a body lock takedown but Gayweather shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gayweather is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gayweather breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gayweather lands with a hook. Jack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gayweather takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jack tries for a takedown but Gayweather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Gayweather keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack shoots in and drives through. Gayweather sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Gayweather on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gayweather slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gayweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gayweather sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jack somewhat.
Gayweather throws a fast counter high kick but Jack manages to duck under it in time.
Gayweather throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Gayweather finds it's way through Jack's defenses.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with a looping left.
Jack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gayweather's waist but Gayweather gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jack off to one side.
Jack is looking to clinch but Gayweather is avoiding it.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gayweather drops Jack with a left right combo! Gayweather follows him down to the ground into side control.
 Jack is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gayweather stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack leaves his chin hanging out and Gayweather seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jack crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Gayweather!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Goodson (ranked 1635 p4p, 1219 weight class) and Leandro Leao (ranked 189 p4p, 151 weight class). Goodson's entrance music is HonestKey- The Unseen. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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249
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287
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Goodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Leao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leao looks to land a left hand but Goodson moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodson. Leao does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Leao finds it's target.
Goodson looks to land a combination but Leao avoids it well.
Goodson checks a leg kick.
Leao misses with a low kick as Goodson jumps back.
Leao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goodson has time to react.
Leao blocks a jab.
Goodson misses with a straight left.
Leao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leao momentarily.
It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Goodson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Goodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leao drops his hands momentarily and Goodson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leao staying out of range there.
Leao throws out a counter right but Goodson avoids it with no problem.
Leao looks to land a left hand but Goodson moved out of range nicely.
Leao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Goodson misses.
Goodson misses with a wild combination.
Leao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goodson throws out a loose jab but Leao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leao lands a jab-cross combination.
Goodson swings for the body but Leao moves out of range.
Goodson throws a lazy right hand but Leao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodson throws a body punch but Leao moves out of range.
Leao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodson swings for the body but Leao moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodson wants to stay close but Leao steps back to make room for something. Goodson seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Leao and Goodson drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leandro Leao!
Leandro Leao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Char Donnay (ranked 1200 p4p, 1258 weight class) and Keanu Marlin (ranked 148 p4p, 155 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Char Donnay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keanu Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marlin lands with a straight right. Donnay didn't see that one coming.
Marlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Donnay should have avoided that one.
Marlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donnay doesn't seem bothered though.
Donnay throws a low kick but Marlin avoids it.
Donnay avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Donnay goes for a double leg but Marlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marlin continues to drive forward.
Marlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donnay swings wildly with an uppercut but Marlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnay jumps guard but Marlin stands there with Donnay around his waist. Donnay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by Donnay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marlin lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlin digs a right hand into Donnay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donnay's gas tank.
Donnay is breathing heavily.
Marlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Marlin lands with a right to the head.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donnay is rocked!
Marlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Donnay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donnay wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Char Donnay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Donnay seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Marlin.
Donnay prevents a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin drops Donnay onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Donnay is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Donnay to his knees! Marlin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keanu Marlin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hunter (ranked 926 p4p, 1035 weight class) and Robby Cloud (ranked 114 p4p, 129 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robby Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Cloud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud connects with a combination that backs up Hunter into the cage. Cloud lands a flurry of punches that gets past Hunter's guard. Hunter is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cloud bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud!
Robby Cloud 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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