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CFC 171: Little Men, Big Show PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diomedes Argosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argosian comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Let the Bodies Hit the Floor. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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197 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diomedes Argosian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Elkins.
Argosian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elkins can pounce on him.
Elkins throws a low kick but Argosian avoids it.
Elkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elkins tries to land a leg kick but Argosian saw it coming and moves away.
Argosian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Argosian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elkins throws a leg kick but Argosian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Argosian pinned against the cage. Argosian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dwight Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argosian tries to clinch but Elkins is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Elkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Elkins tenderised Argosian's leg. Argosian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Elkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Argosian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Elkins. That snapped Argosian's head back.
Elkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Argosian.
Elkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Elkins tenderised Argosian's leg. Argosian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elkins lands with a nice body punch.
Argosian is breathing heavily.
Argosian misses with the combination.
Argosian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Argosian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Argosian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elkins fakes the leg kick and cracks Argosian in the body.
Elkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Argosian.
Good leg kick by Elkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Elkins scores with a leg kick.
Elkins throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Argosian tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Diomedes Argosian has been cut.
Elkins advances to half guard.
Elkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elkins lands a nice short elbow.
Elkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Argosian is looking for a sweep. Elkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four 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.
Elkins is keen to just control but Argosian is a slippery customer.
Argosian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Elkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elkins is looking to advance position but Argosian won't allow it.
Elkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Argosian is just riding it out for now. Elkins eventually gives up the hold.
Elkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Elkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diomedes Argosian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Argosian throws out a loose jab but Elkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Argosian lands a lovely overhand right.
Elkins scores with a push kick.
Argosian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Argosian blocks a head kick by Elkins.
The fighters circling - Argosian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Argosian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Argosian as he checks the leg kick.
Argosian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Argosian misses with a straight right.
Elkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dwight Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Argosian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elkins misses with a looping right.
Argosian gets caught flat footed, as Elkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Elkins pushing down on Argosian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Elkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Argosian's head.
Elkins slips a nice elbow through Argosian's hands, connecting with Argosian's forehead.
Elkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Argosian!
Elkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Argosian taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is landing with some decent strikes but Argosian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Elkins trying to control but Argosian is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkins throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Elkins working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Elkins.
Elkins with a couple of short strikes.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the head.
Argosian is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Argosian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Argosian is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Argosian seems to have got his legs back now.
Elkins dominating with strikes here.
Elkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Argosian's face.
Elkins trying to control but Argosian is having none of it.
Elkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Argosian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Elkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins working the ground and pound effectively.
Elkins tries to control but Argosian wriggling away.
Dwight Elkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Elkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Elkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diomedes Argosian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Elkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argosian checks a leg kick nicely.
Elkins lands a high kick!
Elkins misses with a head kick.
Elkins misses with a low kick.
Elkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Elkins throws a leg kick but Argosian moved away.
Elkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Argosian's calf.
Elkins misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Argosian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Argosian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Elkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Argosian is able to avoid easily.
Elkins motions for Argosian to come forward. Elkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Elkins looks for a takedown but Argosian sprawls well.
Elkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Elkins throws out a leg kick but Argosian moves out of range and Elkins only half commits.
Elkins misses with a body kick.
Argosian shoots in and drives through. Elkins sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Elkins.
Elkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Elkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Argosian's sensitive parts.
Diomedes Argosian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Argosian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Argosian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Argosian moves out of range of the body kick from Elkins.
Argosian slaps away a takedown attempt from Elkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Argosian stuffs the takedown attempt from Elkins. Elkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Diomedes Argosian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Elkins.
Elkins tries to land a front kick but Argosian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Argosian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Elkins looking for a guillotine here but Argosian defends easily.
Argosian trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argosian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Elkins's guard.
Elkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkins gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argosian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Argosian!
Elkins unloads with some shots from mount but Argosian bucks and avoids them well.
Argosian taking shots to the head.
Elkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Elkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elkins 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Elkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No More Pain. Tullimies has chosen Kahen kilon siika as his entrance music. Kunnollinen Tullimies has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Tullimies.
Simmons cracks Tullimies with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kunnollinen Tullimies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tullimies is defended easily by Simmons.
Tullimies on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tullimies.
Simmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons misses with a straight right.
Simmons jabs Tullimies right on the nose. Tullimies blinks but takes it well.
Simmons is looking to slow Tullimies down with leg kicks.
Simmons scores with the left hand. Tullimies knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tullimies. Tullimies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tullimies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Tullimies.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tullimies.
Simmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tullimies just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tullimies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Tullimies.
Tullimies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Tullimies misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Tullimies does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Simmons misses.
The crowd cheers as Simmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tullimies doesn't seem phased though.
Simmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Tullimies misses.
Simmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tullimies looks gassed!
Simmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tullimies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Tullimies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simmons instigates a clinch.
Simmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simmons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Simmons.
Simmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Simmons.
Simmons lands a shoulder strike.
Simmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tullimies up against the cage.
Simmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies letting Simmons take a breather here.
Simmons lands a shoulder strike.
Simmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
A short right from Simmons.
Simmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richard Simmons.
Simmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tullimies.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Simmons.
Simmons lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simmons explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Simmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simmons moves out of range as Tullimies strikes.
Tullimies throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Tullimies should have avoided that one.
Simmons throws a right hand that Tullimies ducks under and follows up with a left that Tullimies also avoids with ease.
Tullimies 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.
Simmons throws out a powerful jab.
Richard Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tullimies needs to keep his hands up - Simmons had a free shot at his head there.
Tullimies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simmons.
Tullimies is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tullimies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simmons can pounce on him.
Simmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tullimies.
It looks like Kunnollinen Tullimies has been cut.
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!
Simmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tullimies will feel that in the morning.
Simmons lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tullimies's calf.
Simmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Tullimies should have avoided that one.
Simmons cracks Tullimies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simmons scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands a leg kick that knocks Tullimies off balance momentarily.
Tullimies has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tullimies there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tullimies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Simmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tullimies doesn't seem phased though.
Simmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tullimies.
Tullimies misses with a jab to the body
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Tullimies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons jabs Tullimies right on the nose. Tullimies blinks but takes it well.
Simmons thumps Tullimies with a low kick.
Simmons scores with the left hand. Tullimies knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tullimies. That did some damage!
Tullimies takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simmons.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tullimies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simmons. Simmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Simmons lands a head shot.
Simmons gets a clinch.
Simmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Simmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
A short right from Simmons on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Simmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
Simmons controlling the action here for a moment.
Simmons is pressed up against the cage. Tullimies has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simmons down to the mat. Simmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tullimies can do to turn this around?
Simmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tullimies in his tracks.
Tullimies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simmons.
Tullimies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Tullimies avoids them all with ease.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tullimies moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick from Simmons lands but Tullimies takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kunnollinen Tullimies's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tullimies walks into a straight right hand from Simmons.
Tullimies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simmons counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tullimies is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simmons jabs at Tullimies's body.
Tullimies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simmons can pounce on him.
Tullimies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simmons connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons tries to clinch up but Tullimies circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simmons.
Simmons wants to clinch.
Tullimies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tullimies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tullimies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tullimies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Tullimies should have avoided that one.
Richard Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tullimies swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simmons bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simmons forces Tullimies back against the cage and clinches.
Simmons effectively controlling the action here.
Simmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simmons.
Simmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simmons scores with a shot to the side of Tullimies's head.
Nice body punch from Simmons - that landed with a thud.
Tullimies being controlled against the cage.
Tullimies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simmons is working Tullimies over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Simmons.
Nice body punch from Simmons - that landed with a thud.
Simmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tullimies takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Simmons to work.
Simmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
Nice body punch from Simmons - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Simmons.
A short right from Simmons on the inside.
Simmons lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Simmons.
A short body shot lands from Simmons as the two fighters clinch.
Simmons lands a shot 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simmons.
Simmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Simmons.
Simmons presses Tullimies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simmons lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simmons scores with a shot to the side of Tullimies's head.
Simmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simmons scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simmons.
Simmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tullimies or not.
Simmons pushes Tullimies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
Simmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Simmons.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simmons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kunnollinen Tullimies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Simmons as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Simmons!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is S.O.S. John Campbell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Captain Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Campbell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Campbell misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Campbell.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Campbell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Campbell misses its intended target.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Campbell misses.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Campbell thows a body shot but no joy.
Campbell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Campbell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Campbell looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Campbell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Campbell misses the jab.
Murphy slips under a jab from Campbell.
Campbell looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
John Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Campbell moves out of range of the strikes.
Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Campbell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campbell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell tries to improve position but can't.
Murphy lands some shots froms side control.
Murphy tries for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
Campbell wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy swings around for an armbar but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murphy's guard.
Campbell working some strikes from top position.
Campbell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Campbell slips nicely into half guard.
Campbell thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Murphy to regain full guard.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Campbell looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murphy trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Campbell working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Campbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Campbell won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campbell is just riding it out for now. Murphy eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Campbell misses.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
Campbell tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Campbell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Campbell settles back down.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Campbell.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Campbell.
Campbell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Campbell.
Campbell lands with an overhand left.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
Campbell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campbell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Murphy slips a jab from Campbell.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Campbell throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Campbell only half commits.
Murphy works Campbell's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campbell momentarily.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Campbell sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Campbell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Captain Murphy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Candy comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom the Bell Tolls. This should be fireworks!
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25
277 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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20
277 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Candy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Gabriel misses the target.
Gabriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Candy circles away quickly and effectively.
Candy blocks a head kick by Gabriel.
Candy avoids the head kick by Gabriel.
Candy throws a good cross that connects.
Candy 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.
Candy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gabriel backs up against the cage.
Candy shoots for a double leg takedown but Gabriel sprawls well. He's pushed Candy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel throws the kick towards the body but Candy avoids it.
Candy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Candy moves out of range.
Candy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Candy cracks Gabriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Candy throws a good cross that connects.
Gabriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Candy.
Candy lands a glancing blow to the side of Gabriel's head.
Gabriel looks gassed!
Candy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gabriel's guard.
Candy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Candy controlling from the top position.
Candy looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy throws a big right hand that misses.
Candy postures up in Gabriel's guard and throws a big left but Gabriel blocks it.
Candy throwing strikes from guard but Gabriel blocks nicely.
Candy is looking to work some ground and pound but Gabriel has wrist control.
Candy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Candy from controlling successfully.
Candy thows a big elbow that misses.
Gabriel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Candy slips nicely into half guard.
Candy prevents Gabriel from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Candy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gabriel's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel tries to kick Candy off but Candy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Candy is looking to take a break and control but Gabriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Candy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabriel is just riding it out for now. Candy eventually gives up the hold.
Candy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Candy decides to stand and escape the position.
Gabriel misses with a double jab
and Candy counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Candy lands.
Candy throws a series of strikes that have Gabriel backpedaling.
Candy scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Juan Gabriel has been cut.
Gabriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gabriel walks into a stiff left hand from Candy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Candy cracks a nice hook into Gabriel's ribs.
Gabriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Candy.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Candy moves out of range.
Candy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Candy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gabriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Candy.
Candy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Candy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gabriel, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Candy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Candy lands a body shot.
Candy is trying to drag Gabriel to the mat but Gabriel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Candy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candy lands with a light punch inside.
Candy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Candy manages to break the clinch.
Juan Gabriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Candy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Candy, right into the meat.
Candy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Candy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Candy.
Gabriel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gabriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Gabriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Candy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Candy thuds his right hand into Gabriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Candy has Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Candy lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Candy.
Candy lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Candy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Gabriel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Candy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Candy connects with a crisp jab.
Gabriel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick by Gabriel misses
and Candy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Candy thuds his right hand into Gabriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Candy lands with a shot to the body.
Candy scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Candy scores with a kick to the body.
Candy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Candy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gabriel, pushing him back against the cage.
Candy lands with a short shot to the head.
Candy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
Candy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Candy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gabriel can do to turn this around?
Candy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Candy works Gabriel's body with a nice hook.
Candy connects with a single shot there.
Candy clinches up with Gabriel and pushes him back against the cage.
Candy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gabriel.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Candy'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Candy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gabriel fails to pull guard.
Gabriel letting Candy take a breather here.
Gabriel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Candy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Candy - that landed with a thud.
Candy has Gabriel pushed against the cage.
Candy lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candy is leaning against Gabriel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gabriel avoiding damage as Candy throws knees to the body.
Candy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gabriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Candy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Candy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gabriel dodges an elbow strike from Candy.
Candy lands an elbow just above Gabriel 's eye.
Candy gets through Gabriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Candy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Candy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gabriel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Candy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gabriel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Candy. Candy obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Candy. That snapped Gabriel's head back.
John Candy is winning the standup battle so far.
Candy scores with the left hand. Gabriel knows he should have avoided that one.
Gabriel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel throws a nice looking combination but Candy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Candy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gabriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gabriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gabriel misses with a looping left.
Gabriel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Candy gets a clinch.
Candy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Candy scores with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Candy - just one landing.
Gabriel throws a lazy head kick
and Candy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Candy lands with a kick to the temple. Gabriel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good exchange - Candy coming out on top.
Juan Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Candy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Candy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Candy duly obliges.
Candy jabs at Gabriel's body.
Candy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gabriel at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gabriel throws a combination that misses
and Candy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Candy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gabriel doesn't seem bothered though.
Candy is looking to slow Gabriel down with leg kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Candy.
Gabriel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Candy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Candy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Candy scores with a body shot.
Candy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gabriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gabriel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Candy.
Candy scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Candy finds it's way through Gabriel's defenses.
Candy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Candy lands some shots froms side control.
Candy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gabriel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Candy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Candy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gabriel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Candy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Candy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Gabriel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Candy lands a right hook to the body.
Gabriel misses with a double jab
enabling Candy to counter with a crisp jab.
Candy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gabriel circles away.
Gabriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gabriel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Candy counters with a nice body kick.
Gabriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gabriel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Candy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Candy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Candy digs a good hook to Gabriel's body.
Candy connects with a nice looking jab.
Gabriel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Candy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gabriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Candy connects with an inside leg kick.
Candy connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Candy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gabriel's head backwards.
Gabriel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Candy counters with a straight right hand.
Candy connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel tries to keep at a distance but Candy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Candy lands a hook that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
Gabriel wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Candy.
Candy lands with a light punch inside.
Candy pushes Gabriel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gabriel working hard to break the clinch.
Candy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gabriel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Candy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Candy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gabriel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gabriel tries to score with a low kick but Candy moves his leg out of the way.
Gabriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Candy scores with a jab.
That kick from Candy tenderised Gabriel's leg. Gabriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juan Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Candy lands with a straight right. Gabriel didn't see that one coming.
Candy lands with a good body shot.
Gabriel misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Candy.
Candy scoring well with a low kick there.
Gabriel misses with a looping right.
Candy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Candy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
John Candy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Candy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gabriel throws a combination that misses
and Candy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Candy moves into the clinch successfully.
Candy has Gabriel pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Candy.
Candy tries for a takedown but Gabriel manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Candy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Candy'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.
Gabriel fails to pull guard.
That's four 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.
Gabriel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Candy slips under a jab.
Candy misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel throws a sloppy head kick
and Candy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juan Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gabriel misses with a kick to the body
and Candy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gabriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Candy scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gabriel misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Candy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Candy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Candy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Marcel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackie Kilmister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcel comes to the cage accompanied by city of angels. Kilmister has chosen W.A.S.P. - Tormentor as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Marcel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blackie Kilmister!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marcel is out of range.
Kilmister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilmister tries to clinch there but Marcel circles away.
Kilmister wants to clinch.
Kilmister moves in looking to clinch but Marcel pushes him off.
Kilmister throws a wild body kick that Marcel sees coming a mile off.
Kilmister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilmister.
Kilmister is looking to clinch.
Kilmister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marcel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackie Kilmister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilmister moves out of range as Marcel throws a body kick.
Kilmister is looking to clinch.
A big head kick from Marcel and Kilmister is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Kilmister is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcel stands and steps away. Kilmister gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kilmister is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcel finish him?
Marcel throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kilmister crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Marcel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ervin Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuomas Keto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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183 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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173 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ervin Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuomas Keto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keto walks into a straight right hand from Castillo.
Keto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castillo moves away.
Horrible takedown by Keto or perhaps it was just good defense by Castillo which made him look bad.
Castillo scores with a hook.
Keto swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
Castillo throws a combination. Keto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Tuomas Keto has been cut.
Keto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keto.
Keto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castillo.
Keto slips a straight right by Castillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo checks a low kick from Keto.
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Castillo ducks right into an uppercut from Keto.
Keto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keto misses with a looping right.
Castillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keto's hands.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castillo misses with a two punch combination.
Keto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castillo as he avoids it easily.
Keto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ervin Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
Good standup being displayed there by Keto as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo clinches.
Keto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keto showed some decent athleticism there.
Keto is looking for a kimura but Castillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keto to get the leverage.
Keto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castillo's head.
Keto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.
Keto wants to control but Castillo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keto controlling the pace.
Keto wants to take a breather but Castillo is having none of it.
Keto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.
Keto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keto tries to pass to full mount but Castillo defends it.
Keto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Keto trying to control from Castillo's half guard. Castillo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Keto wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Keto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ervin Castillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto'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.
Keto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castillo circles away.
Castillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castillo with a nice cross.
Castillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keto.
Castillo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keto counters with a single leg into guard. Castillo didn't expect that.
Keto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Keto trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Keto passes Castillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keto not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto wants to take a breather but Castillo is having none of it.
Keto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castillo is not content to let Keto control the position.
Keto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keto wants to advance to full mount but Castillo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Keto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keto looking to pass the guard.
Keto trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is trying to control the position but Keto postures up.
Keto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keto has gone for a leg lock! Castillo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keto's guard.
Castillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castillo preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castillo gets to his feet. Keto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Keto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ervin Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keto wants to slow Castillo down by chopping away at his legs.
Keto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Keto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castillo.
Ervin Castillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Keto.
Castillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keto shoots in and drives through. Castillo sprawls well.
Keto misses with a wild body shot.
Keto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castillo.
Keto lands the left hand.
Castillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Castillo scores with a punch to the head.
Castillo drives through and clinches with Keto against the cage.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto blocking some punches.
Castillo lands a right hand.
Keto prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Keto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Keto controls the action.
Keto breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Castillo.
Castillo throws a good cross that connects.
Castillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keto thuds a left hand into Castillo's body.
Keto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ervin Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
Castillo scores with a three punch combo!
Keto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keto ducks under a wild hook from Castillo.
Castillo lands a head shot.
Keto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castillo avoids it really well and circles away.
Castillo scores with a punch to the head.
Keto lands with a straight right. Castillo didn't see that one coming.
Castillo throws a nice looking combination but Keto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ervin Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keto misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keto throws a solid leg kick but Castillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keto. Castillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keto defending well as Castillo loads up on a big left hand.
Castillo closes the distance and pushes Keto back into the cage.
Castillo tries to work over Keto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Keto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo tries to throw a body punch but Keto avoids it by throwing Castillo back against the cage.
Castillo lands a shoulder strike.
Keto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Castillo.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Keto controls the action.
Keto pulls Castillo into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keto is on top in guard.
Keto trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ervin Castillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castillo 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ervin Castillo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Acacia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokohama Humahuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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28
150 lbs
17 - 4 - 1 |
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27
157 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Zeke Acacia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yokohama Humahuta!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acacia throws a leg kick but Humahuta checks it.
Humahuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Acacia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Humahuta.
Acacia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yokohama Humahuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acacia throws a low kick but Humahuta avoids it.
Acacia lands a big head kick that sends Humahuta tumbling to the mat! Acacia takes a step backwards and waves Humahuta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Humahuta is rocked!
Acacia feints and then cracks Humahuta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Humahuta down.
Humahuta is still on wobbly legs! Can Acacia finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acacia seems to be stalking Humahuta here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Humahuta drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zeke Acacia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carter's choice of entrance music: Swedish House Mafia - One (Your Name). Craig Carter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
157 lbs
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155 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donato Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Carter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a good cross that connects.
Russo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Russo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carter is trying to keep Russo in close.
Carter managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Russo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carter!
Russo looks to move to half guard but instead Carter has passed into mount! Damn!
Carter controlling the pace for now.
Russo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
Carter wants to control the pace but Russo is squirming around nicely.
Russo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carter prevents Russo from improving his position.
Russo is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo manages to get to full guard.
Russo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carter is stalling in the full guard.
Carter wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carter slips nicely into half guard.
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.
Russo manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Carter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Russo.
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Carter.
Russo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russo avoids the head kick by Carter.
Carter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Donato Russo has been cut.
Carter thows a leg kick but Russo checks it
and Russo counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carter digs a good body shot into Russo's ribs.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter lands an overhand right.
Carter cracks Russo with a good jab.
Russo throws a leg kick
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Craig Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter throws a series of punches but Russo avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Carter.
Russo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Russo keeps Carter at a distance using the push kick.
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Russo counters with an outside leg kick.
Russo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russo showed some decent athleticism there.
Russo trying to pass the guard but Carter defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russo is working away from the top position though.
Russo misses with a head shot. Carter uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Russo is proving a slippery customer.
Carter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Russo can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donato Russo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Russo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carter takes a step back to recover.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russo.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Russo.
Craig Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Russo throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Carter - just one landing.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Carter - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Russo on the side of the head.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Russo is rocked!
Carter fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Russo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Russo looks to clinch but Carter throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Russo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Craig Carter!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bender has chosen Don't You Forget About Me as his entrance music. 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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23
155 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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156 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Riviera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Bender!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bender bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Riviera misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bender looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riviera lands with an uppercut that bounces Bender off the cage and back into rage.
Bender wants to slow Riviera down by chopping away at his legs.
Riviera throws a nice looking combination but Bender bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bender cracks Riviera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bender lunges at Riviera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riviera's hand.
Riviera misses the jab.
Bender slips a straight right by Riviera.
Riviera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bender.
Bender slips a jab and a cross from Riviera.
A jab from Riviera misses.
Bender uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riviera.
Bender throws a leg kick which misses Riviera's front leg but catches the back leg as Riviera tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bender.
Bender scores with a kick to the body.
Bender slips under a jab.
Bender is looking to slow Riviera down with leg kicks.
Bender staying out of range there.
Riviera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bender counters with an outside leg kick.
Riviera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Bender. That snapped Riviera's head back.
A head kick misses from Bender.
Riviera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bender cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Bender.
Jorge Riviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riviera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bender uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riviera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender scores with a nice body kick.
Riviera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Riviera misses its intended target.
Riviera checks a leg kick.
Riviera misses with a straight left.
Riviera thows a leg kick but Bender checks it
and Bender counters with a low kick, right behind Riviera 's knee.
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!
Bender keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riviera.
A lazy left from Riviera finds it's target.
Bender showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riviera.
Bender looks to land a body kick but Riviera moved away.
Riviera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bender tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bender is looking to chop away at Riviera's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bender is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riviera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Riviera throws out a loose jab but Bender uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bender moves forwards but Riviera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bender scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riviera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bender throws out the jab.
Riviera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bender throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Riviera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bender throws out the jab.
Riviera misses with a hook.
Bender keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riviera.
Riviera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
Riviera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bender slips a straight right by Riviera.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riviera.
Bender has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riviera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bender fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riviera is out of range.
Bender explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Riviera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bender attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riviera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bender moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Riviera misses the target.
Riviera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bender throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riviera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bender finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Riviera is breathing heavily.
Riviera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riviera thows a leg kick but Bender checks it
and Bender counters with a good low kick that Riviera was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bender dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riviera throws a jab but it's blocked by Bender.
Bender lands a slapping body shot.
Riviera looks to land a right hand but Bender moved out of range.
Bender takes one to the side of the head.
Riviera moves out of range of the leg kick from Bender.
Bender uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riviera.
Riviera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Bender there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bender moves away from the strike by Riviera.
Bender lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riviera at a distance.
Bender has managed to clinch.
Riviera misses with the head strike.
Bender unloads a knee to the mid-section. Riviera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riviera throws a punch but it's blocked by Bender.
Bender trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bender trying to land knees to the body.
Riviera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riviera misses with a punch to the body.
Riviera managing to block the knees to the body from Bender.
Bender scores with a knee to the head.
Bender missing with knees to the body.
Riviera looking to slow down the pace here.
Riviera managing to block the knees to the body from Bender.
Riviera has Bender pressed against the cage.
Riviera lands a nice shot to the body.
Riviera swings wildly with an uppercut but Bender uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riviera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Riviera can't find room to land a body shot as Bender controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bender tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riviera avoids it.
Riviera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bender.
Bender working Riviera over with knees to the body.
Bender missing with knees to the body.
Riviera throws a punch but it's blocked by Bender.
Bender with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riviera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bender missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Riviera fails to land.
Bender blocking some punches.
Bender working Riviera over with knees to the body.
Bender blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bender trying to land knees to the body.
Riviera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riviera is rocked!
Riviera avoiding damage as Bender throws knees to the body.
Oh Riviera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riviera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bender is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Riviera seems to have got his legs back now.
Bender tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riviera avoids it.
Riviera throws a punch but it's blocked by Bender.
Riviera swings wildly with an uppercut but Bender uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riviera misses with a punch on the inside.
Riviera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riviera misses with a body punch.
Bender blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riviera is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Riviera fails to land.
Riviera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bender landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bender trying to land knees to the body.
Riviera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riviera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bender is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Bender.
Riviera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bender is keeping busy.
Riviera can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Knees to the body from Bender.
Riviera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riviera has a couple of punches blocked by Bender.
Riviera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bender blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Bender.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bender showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Riviera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riviera.
Riviera throws a jab but it's blocked by Bender.
Bender slips under a jab from Riviera.
Riviera throws a lazy right hand but Bender sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bender goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bender throws a low kick but Riviera moves out of range easily.
Riviera moves out of range of the body kick from Bender.
Bender takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riviera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bender misses with the body kick
and Riviera counters with a stiff right hand.
Bender lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bender is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Riviera as he connects with a hook.
Riviera throws a hook but Bender avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender throws a head kick that misses.
Riviera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Riviera just misses with a punch to the body.
Riviera misses with a looping right.
Riviera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bender throws out the jab.
Riviera ducks under a wild hook from Bender.
Bender finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riviera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Riviera throws a big shot that misses.
Riviera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bender throws a body kick that misses.
Riviera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bender counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riviera's knee momentarily.
Riviera misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera missing with a left hand there. Bender was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Riviera misses.
Riviera digs a good hook to Bender's body.
Riviera looks to throw the jab but Bender is out of range.
Bender scores with a jab to the body.
Riviera throws a combination that misses
and Bender counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riviera thinking.
Riviera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bender counters with a body kick.
Bender ducks under a wild hook from Riviera.
Riviera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bender bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bender takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riviera throws a hook but Bender avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riviera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bender.
A low kick from Riviera is predictable there
and Bender counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bender walks into a straight right hand from Riviera.
Bender defending well as Riviera loads up on a big left hand.
Bender fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riviera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bender tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riviera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riviera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bender counters with a right hand to the body.
Bender tries to clinch but Riviera is having none of it.
Riviera misses with a looping left.
Bender takes one to the side of the head.
Bender throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riviera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender tries a low kick but Riviera avoids it.
John Bender seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bender punishes Riviera's body with a nice straight punch.
Riviera looks to land a left hand but Bender moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Riviera is predictable there
and Bender counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bender. That's going to slow Riviera down.
Riviera looks to throw the jab but Bender is out of range.
Riviera throws an overhand right that lands on Bender's shoulder, as Bender tries to avoid the shot.
Bender connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Bender tenderised Riviera's leg. Riviera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Riviera misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bender ducks under a wild hook from Riviera.
Riviera throws a lazy right hand but Bender sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riviera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riviera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bender really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bender displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riviera throws out the jab.
Riviera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bender's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bender lands with a hook. Riviera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bender goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Riviera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bender can pounce on him.
A low kick from Bender misses
and Riviera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riviera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bender.
Bender scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riviera scores with a jab to the head.
Riviera throws a series of punches but Bender moves out of range.
A lazy left from Riviera finds it's target.
Bender has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riviera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riviera throws a jab but it's blocked by Bender.
Riviera misses with a hook. Bender ducked under it nicely.
Bender throws a leg kick but Riviera sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera looks to land a right hand but Bender moved out of range.
Bender throws a push kick but Riviera slaps the foot to one side.
Riviera misses with a straight left.
Bender throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bender misses with a hook. Riviera ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Bender slams his shin into Riviera's torso.
Bender does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Riviera misses with a double jab
and Bender counters with a stiff right hand.
Bender is looking to chop away at Riviera's legs.
Bender connects with a high kick.
Bender fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riviera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera throws a nice head kick!
Bender is rocked!
Riviera feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Bender crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorge Riviera!
Jorge Riviera retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Agrabah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wiltsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiltsie has chosen Mein Herz Brennt as his entrance music. Jafar Agrabah has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jafar Agrabah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Wiltsie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltsie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agrabah was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiltsie.
Jafar Agrabah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiltsie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agrabah manages to avoid it.
Agrabah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wiltsie counters with a solid body kick.
Wiltsie tries a head kick but it misses.
Agrabah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wiltsie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wiltsie blocks a head kick by Agrabah.
Wiltsie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Agrabah is able to avoid easily.
Agrabah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wiltsie clinches with his opponent.
Agrabah misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wiltsie.
Agrabah prevents a body shot from Wiltsie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agrabah is looking to control Wiltsie's arms but Wiltsie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Agrabah has his back to the cage.
Wiltsie is struggling to control the position.
Wiltsie lands a left hand.
Wiltsie misses with a body punch.
Agrabah lands a right hand.
Agrabah has Wiltsie pressed against the cage.
Agrabah seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right from Agrabah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wiltsie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Agrabah is keeping busy.
Agrabah lands a body punch.
Wiltsie pushes Agrabah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Agrabah swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiltsie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiltsie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Agrabah as Wiltsie tries to tie him up.
Wiltsie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Agrabah presses Wiltsie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wiltsie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Agrabah has a couple of punches blocked by Wiltsie.
Agrabah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiltsie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiltsie lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agrabah.
Agrabah blocking some punches.
Agrabah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wiltsies head.
Agrabah scores with a hook to the body.
Agrabah has a couple of punches blocked by Wiltsie.
Agrabah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiltsie trying to control the position but instead, Agrabah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wiltsie into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah misses with some punches.
A short left from Agrabah.
Agrabah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiltsie blocks a body shot from Agrabah.
Agrabah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wiltsie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wiltsie misses with the head strike.
Wiltsie wants to stall.
Wiltsie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Agrabah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wiltsie.
Agrabah misses with a punch to the body.
Agrabah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wiltsie.
Wiltsie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Agrabah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agrabah pushes Wiltsie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Agrabah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Agrabah tries to work over Wiltsie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agrabah pushes Wiltsie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiltsie misses with some punches.
Agrabah gets through Wiltsie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiltsie misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wiltsie fails to land.
Agrabah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agrabah lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah misses with a body punch.
Wiltsie digs a right hand into Agrabah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Agrabah's gas tank.
Agrabah lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiltsie.
Wiltsie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Agrabah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wiltsie looks gassed!
Agrabah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wiltsie is keeping busy.
Wiltsie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiltsie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiltsie blocking some punches.
Wiltsie tries to stall but Agrabah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wiltsie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiltsie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Agrabah.
Wiltsie working aggressively here.
Come on Agrabah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Agrabah stalling in the clinch but Wiltsie improves position.
Wiltsie prevents a body shot from Agrabah.
Wiltsie breaks the clinch.
Jafar Agrabah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agrabah throws a lazy body kick
and Wiltsie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wiltsie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wiltsie throws a leg kick
and Agrabah counters with a solid body kick.
Wiltsie swings for the body but Agrabah moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wiltsie checks a leg kick.
Wiltsie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Agrabah is out of range.
Wiltsie misses with a leg kick
and Agrabah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiltsie slips a jab from Agrabah.
Agrabah blocks a head kick by Wiltsie.
Wiltsie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agrabah. Wiltsie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agrabah connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agrabah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wiltsie.
Wiltsie throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Agrabah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wiltsie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wiltsie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wiltsie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiltsie tries to clinch but Agrabah moves away
and Agrabah counters with a thumping low kick.
Agrabah lands an overhand right.
Agrabah throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wiltsie's head.
Agrabah misses with a hook. Wiltsie ducked under it nicely.
Agrabah throws a leg kick
enabling Wiltsie to counter with a crisp jab.
Wiltsie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wiltsie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agrabah's waist but Agrabah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wiltsie off to one side.
Wiltsie's corner calls for a 1-2. Wiltsie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Agrabah connects with a body shot.
Wiltsie checks the leg kick.
Wiltsie cracks Agrabah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wiltsie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Agrabah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Agrabah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiltsie was well out of range. Poor timing from Agrabah.
Agrabah misses with a leg kick
enabling Wiltsie to counter with a crisp jab.
Wiltsie tries to work over Agrabah's front leg with a kick but Agrabah checks it.
Wiltsie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wiltsie moves out of range as Agrabah strikes.
Agrabah takes a swing at Wiltsie's ribcage but misses.
Agrabah is looking to wear down Wiltsie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wiltsie throws a hook but Agrabah blocks it.
A low kick from Agrabah misses
and Wiltsie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agrabah takes one on the button.
Agrabah misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Agrabah blocks the low kick.
Wiltsie lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Wiltsie misses.
Agrabah looks to land a left hand but Wiltsie moved out of range nicely.
Wiltsie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Agrabah throws a sloppy head kick and Wiltsie moves out of range easily.
Agrabah throws a sloppy head kick and Wiltsie moves out of range easily.
Agrabah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wiltsie counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from Agrabah tenderised Wiltsie's leg. Wiltsie is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Wiltsie.
Agrabah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wiltsie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Wiltsie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wiltsie slips a jab and a cross from Agrabah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah throws a leg kick but Wiltsie moved away.
Wiltsie thows a body shot but no joy.
Agrabah scores with a jab.
Wiltsie moves away from the strike by Agrabah.
Some bone on bone action there as Agrabah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Agrabah throws a leg kick
and Wiltsie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wiltsie wants to pass the guard but Agrabah is keeping the position.
Wiltsie wants to control from the top but Agrabah keeps moving.
Wiltsie is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wiltsie wants to control from the top but Agrabah keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Agrabah throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jafar Agrabah will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wiltsie defending well as Agrabah loads up on a big left hand.
Agrabah thows a body shot but no joy.
Agrabah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wiltsie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agrabah doesn't seem bothered though.
Wiltsie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Agrabah is out of range and Wiltsie settles back down.
Wiltsie looks to throw the jab but Agrabah is out of range.
Wiltsie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiltsie throws a jab when Agrabah was well out of range.
Wiltsie lands with a right hand.
Wiltsie shoots in and bounces Agrabah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Agrabah trying to control the position.
Wiltsie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie throwing strikes from guard but Agrabah blocks nicely.
Wiltsie wants to control from the top but Agrabah keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wiltsie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Agrabah manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wiltsie pushes Agrabah off and scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Agrabah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah throws out a leg kick but Wiltsie moves out of range and Agrabah only half commits.
Wiltsie avoids the body shot from Agrabah.
Wiltsie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Agrabah feints and then cracks Wiltsie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wiltsie down.
Agrabah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Agrabah feints and then cracks Wiltsie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wiltsie down.
Wiltsie misses with a looping left.
Wiltsie throws a body punch but Agrabah moves out of range.
Wiltsie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wiltsie missing with a left hand there. Agrabah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wiltsie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Agrabah counters with a leg kick.
Wiltsie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wiltsie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Agrabah throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Agrabah misses with a hook to the body
and Wiltsie counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Agrabah misses the target.
Wiltsie blocks a jab.
Wiltsie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wiltsie fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Agrabah.
Wiltsie moves out of range as Agrabah throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiltsie. Agrabah does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Agrabah misses the target.
Wiltsie blocks a jab.
Wiltsie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Agrabah scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jafar Agrabah did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Agrabah misses.
Agrabah tries to work over Wiltsie's front leg with a kick but Wiltsie checks it.
Agrabah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiltsie.
Agrabah lands with a slapping head kick.
Wiltsie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agrabah tries to score with a low kick but Wiltsie moves his leg out of the way.
Wiltsie blocks a head kick by Agrabah.
Agrabah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Agrabah misses
and Wiltsie counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiltsie avoids the head kick by Agrabah.
Wiltsie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wiltsie misses with a body shot
and Agrabah counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiltsie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Agrabah is out of range and Wiltsie settles back down.
Wiltsie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agrabah loads up on a big right hand but Wiltsie slips the punch.
Agrabah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agrabah looks to land a right hand but Wiltsie moved out of range.
Wiltsie checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - Wiltsie coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiltsie. Agrabah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiltsie misses with an uppercut.
Agrabah misses with an uppercut.
Wiltsie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Agrabah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wiltsie clinches up against the cage.
Wiltsie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Agrabah looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Agrabah scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Wiltsie.
A short body shot lands from Wiltsie as the two fighters clinch.
Agrabah lands a hook that snaps the head of Wiltsie backwards.
Agrabah working aggressively here.
Wiltsie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agrabah stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Agrabah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiltsie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wiltsie misses with a body punch.
Wiltsie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Agrabah.
Wiltsie scores with a shoulder strike.
Agrabah scores with a hook to the body.
Wiltsie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiltsie misses with a body punch.
Agrabah misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wiltsie digs a right hand underneath Agrabah's ribcage. Agrabah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wiltsie blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agrabah.
Wiltsie misses with some punches.
Wiltsie pushes Agrabah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wiltsie scores with a shoulder strike.
Agrabah misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie is looking to control Agrabah's arms but Agrabah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wiltsie has his back to the cage.
Agrabah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wiltsie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Agrabah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiltsie backwards.
Wiltsie working aggressively here.
Agrabah digs a right hand underneath Wiltsie's ribcage. Wiltsie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Agrabah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Agrabah swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiltsie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agrabah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Agrabah.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Agrabah.
Wiltsie digs a right hand into Agrabah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Agrabah's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Agrabah.
Wiltsie misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Agrabah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agrabah.
Agrabah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Agrabah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiltsie takes a shot to the head.
Agrabah can't find room to land a body shot as Wiltsie controls the action.
Wiltsie misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wiltsie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wiltsie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Agrabah.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agrabah.
Wiltsie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Agrabah stalling in the clinch but Wiltsie improves position.
Agrabah digs a right hand underneath Wiltsie's ribcage. Wiltsie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agrabah has Wiltsie pressed against the cage.
A short left from Agrabah.
Wiltsie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agrabah gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wiltsie.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Agrabah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agrabah swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiltsie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agrabah presses Wiltsie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Agrabah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wiltsie wants to get back to striking at distance but Agrabah won't allow it.
Wiltsie takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Agrabah.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Agrabah.
Agrabah works on Wiltsie's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah had his way with Robert Wiltsie in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wiltsie misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiltsie.
Agrabah looks to land a left hand but Wiltsie moved out of range nicely.
Wiltsie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agrabah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Agrabah misses with a low kick.
Agrabah misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiltsie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Agrabah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wiltsie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wiltsie blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Agrabah. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agrabah throws a sloppy head kick
and Wiltsie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agrabah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agrabah throws out a leg kick but Wiltsie moves out of range and Agrabah only half commits.
Agrabah gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wiltsie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wiltsie throws a front kick aimed at Agrabah's knee but Agrabah avoids it well.
A low kick from Agrabah is predictable there
and Wiltsie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Agrabah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wiltsie counters with a thumping low kick.
Agrabah throws a leg kick
and Wiltsie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wiltsie lands a left hand.
Agrabah lands with a short shot to the head.
Wiltsie wants the takedown. Agrabah is fighting it off but Wiltsie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Agrabah's guard against the cage.
Wiltsie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wiltsie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Agrabah keeping moving, preventing Wiltsie from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah is looking to stand up but Wiltsie isn't so interested in that idea.
Wiltsie wants to control from the top but Agrabah keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agrabah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiltsie sitting in guard here, content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Robert Wiltsie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wiltsie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wiltsie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agrabah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiltsie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Agrabah just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiltsie motions for Agrabah to come forward. Wiltsie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Agrabah throws the kick towards the body but Wiltsie avoids it.
Robert Wiltsie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiltsie misses with a head kick.
Jab from Wiltsie.
Agrabah slips a jab from Wiltsie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiltsie. Agrabah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiltsie checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agrabah throws a leg kick but Wiltsie checks it.
An inside leg kick from Agrabah misses.
The fighters circling - Agrabah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar Agrabah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agrabah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wiltsie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Wiltsie.
I think Agrabah 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jafar Agrabah!
Jafar Agrabah retains his lightweight title!
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