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CKZ 33 - Last Chance! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Kayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mccaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kayo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Judith . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Kayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Mccaughan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayo throws a head kick but Mccaughan moves out of range.
Mccaughan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kayo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kayo is looking for a sweep.
Kayo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kayo tries to get out of the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mccaughan tries for a kimura but Kayo is defending well.
Mccaughan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kayo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kayo wants to control but Mccaughan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kayo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mccaughan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mccaughan is staying tight to Kayo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kayo wants to control but Mccaughan postures up.
Kayo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mccaughan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mccaughan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kayo.
Kayo misses the jab.
Mccaughan tries to clinch but Kayo moves out of range.
Mccaughan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kayo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kayo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mccaughan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kayo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccaughan is just out of range.
Kayo lands an overhand right.
A jab from Kayo misses.
Kayo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccaughan circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kayo misses.
A combination from Kayo does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan avoids the head kick by Kayo.
Good standup being displayed there by Mccaughan as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Kayo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kayo throws a nice looking combination but Mccaughan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mccaughan throws a low kick, looking for Kayo's leg but Kayo calmly moves out of range.
Kayo swings for the body but Mccaughan moves out of range.
Kayo thows a leg kick but Mccaughan checks it
and Mccaughan counters with a takedown into side control.
Mccaughan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kayo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kayo tries to bench press Mccaughan off him but Mccaughan keeps the position.
Mccaughan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kayo keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kayo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo is looking to regain half guard here but Mccaughan keeps moving and retains side control.
Mccaughan is looking to take a break and control but Kayo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kayo is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kayo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kayo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mccaughan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mccaughan wants to pass the guard but Kayo is keeping the position.
Mccaughan stands up over Kayo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kayo is looking to stand up but Mccaughan isn't so interested in that idea.
Kayo is breathing heavily.
Mccaughan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kayo wants to get back to his feet but Mccaughan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kayo keeping moving, preventing Mccaughan from controlling successfully.
Mccaughan drops back looking for a leg! Kayo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kayo manages to kick Mccaughan off! Mccaughan jumps back into Kayo's guard.
Mccaughan drops back looking for a leg! Kayo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kayo manages to kick Mccaughan off! Mccaughan jumps back into Kayo's guard.
Kayo trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Mccaughan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mccaughan defending well as Kayo loads up on a big left hand.
Mccaughan moves forwards but Kayo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mccaughan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kayo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kayo trying to control but Mccaughan postures up.
Mccaughan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kayo gets back to full guard.
Mccaughan being controlled here momentarily.
Kayo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mccaughan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kayo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mccaughan's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mccaughan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kayo's arms.
Kayo wants to control the position but Mccaughan frees himself and scrambles - Kayo manages to regain control in side control.
Mccaughan is trying to control Kayo's posture but Kayo avoids it.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kayo missing with a left hand there. Mccaughan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kayo looks to throw a body kick
and Mccaughan counters by moving into the clinch.
Mccaughan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mccaughan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mccaughan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mccaughan keeps control of Kayo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kayo avoiding damage as Mccaughan throws knees to the body.
Mccaughan prevents Kayo from breaking the clinch.
Mccaughan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kayo wants to break free but Mccaughan has control.
Mccaughan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kayo blocks it with crossed arms.
Mccaughan missing with knees to the body.
Mccaughan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kayo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mccaughan prevents Kayo from breaking the clinch.
Mccaughan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kayo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kayo breaks from the clinch.
Kayo cracks Mccaughan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kayo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo looks to throw the jab but Mccaughan is out of range.
A big right from Kayo misses.
Kayo misses with a straight left.
Mccaughan rushes Kayo and presses him up against the cage.
Mccaughan lands a nice elbow.
Mccaughan stalling in the clinch.
Mccaughan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kayo.
Kayo is trying to break the clinch but Mccaughan has him pressed against the cage.
Mccaughan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mccaughan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mccaughan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kayo has had enough of the clinch but Mccaughan keeps him there for the moment.
Mccaughan looking for a takedown.
Kayo wants to break free but Mccaughan has control.
Mccaughan looking for a takedown.
Bubba Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mccaughan.
Kayo tries to break the clinch but Mccaughan is controlling the position.
Kayo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccaughan won't allow it.
Mccaughan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kayo's defenses.
Kayo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mccaughan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kayo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccaughan won't allow it.
Kayo can't break the clinch.
Kayo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mccaughan lands an uppercut.
Mccaughan prevents Kayo from breaking the clinch.
Kayo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mccaughan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kayo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kayo misses with a combination
and Mccaughan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kayo won't be happy with that.
Kayo holds on to Mccaughan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Mccaughan stands up.
Kayo throws a combination that misses
and Mccaughan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kayo's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mccaughan drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mccaughan seems to have locked his on tight now - Kayo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mccaughan, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eric Mccaughan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Strap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janus Cross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacque Strap!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Cross shoots for a double leg takedown but Strap sprawls well. He's pushed Cross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross shoots for a takedown but Strap saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janus Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strap has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Strap breaks from the clinch.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Strap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Strap sprawls well.
Strap closes the distance and pushes Cross back into the cage.
Strap lands an elbow just above Cross 's eye.
It looks like Janus Cross has been cut.
Strap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strap smiles and moves away.
A jab lands there for Strap.
Cross dodges the punch combination from Strap.
Strap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strap has Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap is pressed up against the cage. Cross has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strap down to the mat. Strap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strap has managed to clinch.
Cross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cross lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Strap.
Strap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Strap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross avoids the attempt from Strap to control.
Cross jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Strap is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Strap and Cross has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Strap manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap moves into full guard.
Strap is looking to stand up but Cross isn't so interested in that idea.
Strap looking to control.
Strap controlling the position.
Cross is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strap is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strap has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross has an active guard here but Strap has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap not doing much here.
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strap passes into side control, despite Cross's attempt to control the 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.
Strap taking a breather here.
Strap decides to stand back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cross wants a takedown but no success here.
Strap stalls.
Strap manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Strap is retaining full guard.
Cross sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strap's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Strap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janus Cross's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strap tries to clinch up but Cross circles away and keeps his distance.
Strap scores with a takedown into Cross's guard.
Cross working for a triangle but Strap defends it easily.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strap decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Cross to the floor! Strap dives in looking for the finish!
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross has a hand on Strap's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Strap takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cross is trying to escape the mount.
Strap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cross tries to hold on but Strap postures up.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Strap has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cross tries to hold on but Strap pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap controlling from mount.
Cross throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cross can't escape the position.
Strap is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Strap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Strap avoids the attempt from Cross to control.
Strap content just to control the position here.
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Strap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janus Cross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strap finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Strap.
Strap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strap wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
Strap works over Cross's head and body with a nice combination.
Strap clinches up against the cage.
Strap taking a breather.
Strap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cross lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cross being controlled against the cage.
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!
Strap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strap smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strap tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
Strap throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Strap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cross backs up against the cage.
Janus Cross's cut is getting worse.
Strap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strap moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janus Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strap connects with a high kick.
Cross shoots in for a double leg but Strap sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strap throws a head kick that Cross semi-blocks.
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!
Strap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross takes the fight into the clinch.
Strap is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strap smiles and moves away.
Janus Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strap can pounce on him.
Strap tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cross counters with a shoot takedown. Strap fights it but they end up in guard.
Cross advances to half guard.
Strap is in trouble now - Cross has advanced to mount!
Cross can't control as he wanted to and Strap manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Cross is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strap defends it well.
Strap pushes Cross off and gets back to his feet.
Cross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strap pinned against the cage. Strap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strap throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross tries to avoid it.
Strap misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strap closes the distance but Cross moves to the side
and Cross counters with a takedown into side control.
Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strap regains half guard, as Cross was trying to land strikes.
Strap tries to kick Cross off but Cross keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross wants to control but Strap is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Strap really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janus Cross's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cross avoids the head kick by Strap.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strap but Strap pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Cross with that takedown attempt.
Strap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strap scores with the left hand. Cross knows he should have avoided that one.
Strap misses with a two punch combination.
Strap clinches but Cross breaks the clinch
and Cross counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cross is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Strap has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Strap defends the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strap keeps working.
Cross working the head and body with strikes.
Strap wants to get back to full guard.
Cross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strap works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Strap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strap is on top in guard.
Cross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cross has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strap is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cross.
Strap decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cross to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Strap.
Cross shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janus Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strap tries to clinch up
and Cross counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Strap's guard now.
Cross wants to control from the top but Strap keeps moving.
Cross is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strap is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strap has escaped and now he's on top!
Cross had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Strap is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cross Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Strap's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Strap's chin but Strap turns very nicely into Cross's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Strap.
Cross looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strap passes into half guard.
Strap passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Janus Cross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Janus Cross's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Strap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strap fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown. Strap tries to sprawl out of it but Cross keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strap feints and then cracks Cross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cross down.
Strap rushes Cross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Strap.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strap smiles and moves away.
Strap is looking to clinch.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strap but Strap pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janus Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap thumps Cross with a low kick.
Strap lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice shot by Strap.
Strap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strap is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strap has managed to clinch.
Strap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strap wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross closes the distance and clinches up with Strap, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes Strap against the cage but Strap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacque Strap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strap with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strap throws a head kick that misses.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strap counters with a nice leg kick.
Cross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strap tries to avoid it but Cross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strap to the ground. Strap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strap. That's going to slow Cross down.
Strap closes the distance and clinches.
Cross prevents Strap from breaking the clinch.
Cross fails to pull guard.
Cross blocks an elbow strike from Strap.
Strap breaks the clinch.
Strap tests Cross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strap but Strap pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strap is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
Strap tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Jacque Strap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross shoots for a double leg takedown but Strap sprawls well. He's pushed Cross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Strap as Cross shoots in.
Strap tries to clinch but Cross moves away
and Cross counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Strap's guard now.
Cross drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strap manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cross has Strap in his guard.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacque Strap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strap stands up from Cross's guard - Strap perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross gets caught flat footed, as Strap shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strap wants to stand but Cross is controlling his posture from full guard.
Janus Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Strap is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cross Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Strap's back instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Strap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strap has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Strap!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Lipps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukharin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" by Brad Fiedel. Lipps comes into a darkened arena with his song building. youve danced your last dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitriy Bukharin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Lipps!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bukharin swivels and escapes.
Bukharin looks to throw the jab but Lipps is out of range.
Bukharin throws an overhand right that lands on Lipps's shoulder, as Lipps tries to avoid the shot.
Lipps connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bukharin. Bukharin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bukharin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lipps takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bukharin.
Bukharin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lipps takes a swing at Bukharin's ribcage but misses.
Bukharin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lipps has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lipps misses with a few strikes there.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lipps drops his hands momentarily and Bukharin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bukharin throws a nice looking combination but Lipps bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bukharin throws a series of punches but Lipps avoids them all with ease.
Lipps shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bukharin as he jumps to the side.
Lipps slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lipps feints and as Bukharin raises his hands in defense, Lipps changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lipps looks gassed!
Lipps postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bukharin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lipps, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lipps throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipps throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bukharin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bukharin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bukharin trying to control the action but Lipps is working from the bottom.
Bukharin slows the pace down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bukharin working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipps is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bukharin is working for a submission of some sort.
Bukharin is trying to control. Lipps wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukharin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bukharin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lipps defending well though.
Bukharin wants to take a breather but Lipps is having none of it.
Lipps is trying to maintain the position but Bukharin is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bukharin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lipps.
Bukharin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lipps closes the distance and clinches up with Bukharin, looking for a takedown. Lipps pushes Bukharin against the cage but Bukharin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Lipps.
Lipps moves out of range as Bukharin strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lipps.
Lipps throws a shot from downtown. Bukharin moves away and avoids it.
Dmitriy Bukharin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukharin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bukharin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lipps.
Bukharin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bukharin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Lipps or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukharin which made him look bad.
Lipps shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bukharin as he avoids it easily.
Bukharin scores with a hook.
Bukharin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lipps.
Bukharin lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Bukharin lands.
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!
Bukharin thuds a left hand into Lipps's body.
Lipps takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bukharin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukharin 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.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bukharin sends Lipps down but not out. Bukharin dives into side control looking to finish.
Lipps is rocked!
Bukharin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lipps is still in real trouble! Can Bukharin finish him?
Bukharin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lipps, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin decides to stand back up.
Lipps seems to have recovered his senses.
Lipps blocks a jab.
Bukharin connects with a nice looking jab.
Bukharin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lipps. Lipps gets slowly back to his feet.
Bukharin throws out a powerful jab.
Bukharin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bukharin throws a combination that misses
and Lipps counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bukharin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bukharin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipps keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bukharin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bukharin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lipps slips a jab and a cross from Bukharin.
Bukharin lands a with a good body shot.
Bukharin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Bukharin misses.
No luck for Lipps with that takedown attempt.
Lipps shoots in and drives through. Bukharin sprawls well.
Bukharin clobbers Lipps with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bukharin lands a jab to Lipps's midsection.
Bukharin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Louis Lipps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lipps takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bukharin scores with a jab. Lipps acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukharin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lipps can do to turn this around?
Lipps gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukharin.
Bukharin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lipps is breathing heavily.
Bukharin scores with a nice right hand.
Bukharin throws a left that rocks Lipps and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bukharin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lipps regain composure!
Lipps is rocked!
The referee asks Bukharin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bukharin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lipps is still in real trouble! Can Bukharin finish him?
Bukharin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lipps seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bukharin.
Bukharin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bukharin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bukharin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Lipps.
Lipps has a takedown stuffed.
Bukharin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Bukharin misses.
Lipps has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lipps there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bukharin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bukharin coming out on top.
Bukharin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukharin misses with an uppercut. Lipps saw that one coming.
Bukharin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lipps looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bukharin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lipps slips a jab and a cross from Bukharin.
Bukharin lands a slapping body shot.
Bukharin 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.
Bukharin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lipps stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukharin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bukharin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lipps moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bukharin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bukharin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bukharin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Bukharin does it's job there.
Lipps takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lipps looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukharin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bukharin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bukharin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lipps throws out the jab.
Dmitriy Bukharin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bukharin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lipps ducks right into an uppercut from Bukharin.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lipps shoots for a double leg takedown but Bukharin sprawls well. He's pushed Lipps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bukharin lands a lovely overhand right.
Lipps has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lipps takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bukharin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lipps on the side of the head.
Lipps gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukharin.
Bukharin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Bukharin.
Lipps takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bukharin throws a one two combo.
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!
Bukharin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lipps's head.
Bukharin scores with a punch to the head.
Bukharin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lipps.
Bukharin connects with a body shot.
Bukharin lands a two punch combo.
Bukharin lands with a straight right. Lipps didn't see that one coming.
Lipps misses with a wild body shot.
Lipps takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bukharin lands with a straight right. Lipps didn't see that one coming.
Lipps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukharin lands with a nice combination. Lipps backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Bukharin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bukharin.
Lipps throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bukharin's waist but Bukharin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lipps off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipps misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bukharin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bukharin misses with a low kick.
Bukharin throws out a loose jab but Lipps uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bukharin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bukharin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lipps with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bukharin to score with a decent uppercut.
Bukharin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bukharin, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lipps.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bukharin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lipps at a distance.
Bukharin works the jab nicely.
Bukharin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukharin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bukharin drops his shoulder and cracks Lipps with a huge uppercut! Lipps goes down! Can Bukharin finish him?
Lipps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bukharin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bukharin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lipps keeping moving, preventing Bukharin from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bukharin advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipps is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bukharin controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lipps can't do much from the bottom here.
Lipps seems a little lost for a moment, as Bukharin dominates the positioning.
That's two 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.
Lipps wants to control but Bukharin postures up.
Bukharin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lipps!
Bukharin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bukharin scoring with strikes but Lipps is staying in there.
Bukharin looking to secure an arm triangle but Lipps defends it well.
Bukharin controlling from the full mount.
Lipps really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bukharin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lipps tries to hold on but Bukharin postures up.
Bukharin blocks Lipps's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bukharin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lipps takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bukharin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bukharin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bukharin lands a big elbow.
Lipps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bukharin with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lipps really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Lipps that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bukharin wants to finish this one by submission but Lipps is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bukharin.
Bukharin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bukharin controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lipps is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bukharin clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Bukharin does it's job there.
Bukharin loads up on a big right hand but Lipps slips the punch.
Bukharin misses with a double jab.
Bukharin looks to land a left hand but Lipps moved out of range nicely.
Lipps misses with a combination
and Bukharin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lipps avoids the body shot from Bukharin.
Lipps on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lipps misses with a hook. Bukharin ducked under it nicely.
Bukharin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bukharin.
Bukharin with a jab.
Lipps takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bukharin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lipps moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lipps on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lipps walks into a straight right hand from Bukharin.
The crowd cheers as Bukharin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lipps doesn't seem phased though.
Lipps is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bukharin works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bukharin there.
A cross from Bukharin lands.
Bukharin scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Bukharin.
Bukharin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukharin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukharin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lipps stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukharin scores with a sloppy right hand. Lipps should have avoided that one.
Bukharin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Bukharin.
Bukharin lunges at Lipps with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lipps's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukharin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bukharin throws a good cross that connects.
Bukharin lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bukharin, as that shot connected.
Bukharin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bukharin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukharin throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipps takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bukharin throws a combination. Lipps tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lipps on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bukharin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bukharin.
Lipps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bukharin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bukharin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lipps looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lipps shoots in for a double leg but Bukharin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lipps on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lipps takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bukharin thuds a left hand into Lipps's body.
Bukharin connects with a single shot there.
Bukharin lands a slapping body shot.
Lipps walks into a straight right hand from Bukharin.
Bukharin stalks Lipps and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lipps's face. Lipps staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin jabs Lipps right on the nose. Lipps blinks but takes it well.
Bukharin scores with a hook to the body. Lipps takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bukharin works over Lipps's head and body with a nice combination.
Bukharin jabs at Lipps's body.
Bukharin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bukharin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukharin throws a combination. Lipps tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bukharin scores with a jab.
Lipps throws a hook to the side of Bukharin's head but Bukharin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukharin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bukharin clobbers Lipps with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bukharin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bukharin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lipps at a distance.
Bukharin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lipps.
Bukharin scores with a leg kick.
Bukharin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bukharin looks to throw the jab but Lipps is out of range.
Lipps on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin throws a big shot that misses.
Bukharin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lipps.
Bukharin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bukharin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukharin missing with a left hand there. Lipps was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lipps throws a hook to the side of Bukharin's head but Bukharin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lipps avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lipps walks into a straight right hand from Bukharin.
Bukharin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Lipps throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bukharin moves out of range as Lipps strikes.
Bukharin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bukharin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lipps.
A swing and a miss from Bukharin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipps lands with a hook. Bukharin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bukharin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Bukharin. That snapped Lipps's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukharin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lipps.
Bukharin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bukharin had his way with Louis Lipps in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bukharin.
Lipps scores a takedown into full mount!
Bukharin tries to hold on but Lipps postures up.
Lipps throwing strikes here but Bukharin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lipps working for a guillotine from mount but Bukharin is in no mood to give up.
Bukharin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bukharin wants to get back to full guard.
Bukharin is trying to control but can't.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lipps is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bukharin wants to control but Lipps is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin is trying to get back to full guard.
Lipps seems to be looking for submissions.
Lipps is keen to just control but Bukharin is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lipps gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Bukharin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Bukharin scores with a four punch combination!
Lipps takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bukharin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukharin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bukharin lands with a right hand.
Bukharin clobbers Lipps with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bukharin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lipps on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lipps dodges the punch combination from Bukharin.
Bukharin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukharin throws a one two combo.
Lipps ducks right into an uppercut from Bukharin.
Bukharin lands a two punch combo.
Lipps lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bukharin circles away quickly and effectively.
Bukharin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bukharin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bukharin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bukharin.
A right-left combo lands from Bukharin.
Lipps misses with a hook.
A combination from Bukharin does no damage.
Bukharin loads up on a big right hand but Lipps slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Bukharin.
Bukharin punishes Lipps's body with a nice straight punch.
Bukharin throws a one two combo.
Bukharin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipps doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bukharin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukharin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bukharin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bukharin.
Bukharin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lipps's head backwards.
Bukharin scores with a jab to the body.
Lipps takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lipps doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bukharin scores with a three punch combo!
Bukharin works over Lipps's head and body with a nice combination.
Lipps drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lipps ducks under a wild hook from Bukharin.
Bukharin lands a nice shot that snaps Lipps's head back.
Bukharin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lipps on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bukharin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lipps.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bukharin.
Bukharin connects with a body shot.
Lipps takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukharin scoring well with a low kick there.
Louis Lipps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bukharin.
Bukharin throws a shot to the body.
Bukharin lands with a hook. Lipps tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lipps swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Bukharin.
Bukharin lands a nice hook to Lipps's body. Lipps takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bukharin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a good jab.
Lipps needs to keep his hands up - Bukharin had a free shot at his head there.
Bukharin connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukharin connects with a crisp jab.
Bukharin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bukharin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dmitriy Bukharin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bukharin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lipps momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitriy Bukharin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bukharin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:42
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:42
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitriy Bukharin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korter Poundre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poundre has chosen Did My Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Castle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korter Poundre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poundre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castle is defending against the submission attempts here by Poundre.
Poundre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Castle is just riding it out for now. Poundre eventually gives up the hold.
Poundre is looking for a kimura but Castle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poundre to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poundre is looking to pass Castle's guard but actually Castle recovers to full guard.
Poundre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poundre has gone for a leg lock! Castle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poundre's guard.
Poundre looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Castle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poundre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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.
Poundre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Poundre had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Castle is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Poundre Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Castle's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is in a bad position with Poundre working for a choke. Castle manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Poundre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castle controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poundre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Poundre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Castle trying to mount his opponent but Poundre defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Castle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poundre actively working from the bottom here.
Castle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poundre on the ground.
Poundre is pressing down on Castle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castle stays in close to Poundre's body and controls the position.
That's six 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.
Poundre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poundre working for a triangle but Castle defends it easily.
Poundre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Castle escapes and throws Poundre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Poundre looks gassed!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poundre trying to remain calm as Castle controls from the top position.
Poundre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Poundre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poundre seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eight 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.
Castle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Castle wants to improve his position but Poundre is controlling well.
Poundre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Poundre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poundre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castle tries to get out of the position.
Castle is defending against the submission attempts here by Poundre.
Poundre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korter Poundre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castle misses with a hook.
A jab from Castle misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castle lands with a shot to the body.
Castle throws a combination. Poundre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Castle misses with a looping right.
Castle throws a shot from downtown. Poundre moves away and avoids it.
Poundre lands with a nice combination. Castle backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Poundre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castle.
Poundre slips a jab from Castle.
The fighters circling - Castle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poundre.
Poundre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Castle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
Poundre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Castle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poundre's head.
Poundre is breathing heavily.
Poundre shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korter Poundre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poundre fails to land the takedown.
Castle connects with the punch.
Castle works over Poundre's head and body with a nice combination.
Castle works over Poundre's head and body with a nice combination.
Castle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from Castle.
Castle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poundre shoots in and drives through. Castle sprawls well.
Castle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle with a hook.
Castle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castle works over Poundre's head and body with a nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castle.
Castle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Castle coming out on top.
Castle misses with a hook.
Poundre ducks under a wild hook from Castle.
Jab from Castle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poundre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castle scores with a hook to the body. Poundre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poundre shoots in looking for a takedown. Castle tries to sprawl out of it but Poundre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castle throws a series of punches but Poundre moves out of range.
Poundre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Poundre persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Castle lands with an overhand left.
Poundre shoots in for a double leg but Castle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castle lands with an overhand left.
Frank Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poundre cracks Castle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castle slips under a jab from Poundre.
Poundre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poundre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poundre.
Poundre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Castle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Castle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Castle!
Poundre throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Castle trying to control the position but Poundre is working away.
Poundre sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poundre moves into full guard.
Korter Poundre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poundre working for a triangle but Castle defends it easily.
Poundre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Castle content to stall in guard here.
Poundre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Castle has passed into half guard!
That's six 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.
Poundre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poundre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Castle seems content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poundre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castle stalling.
Poundre looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's eight 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.
Castle wants to control but Poundre is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poundre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Castle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poundre's head backwards.
Castle looks to land a right hand but Poundre moved out of range.
Poundre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poundre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castle.
Poundre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castle's guard.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Poundre from controlling successfully.
Poundre drops back looking for a leg! Castle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castle manages to kick Poundre off! Poundre jumps back into Castle's guard.
Poundre tries to free his leg and advance position but Castle is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poundre trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle'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.
Castle catches Poundre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poundre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Castle. No joy for Poundre on that attempt.
Poundre fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korter Poundre.
Castle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poundre at a distance.
Frank Castle is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Castle.
Castle lands a jab to the nose.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Castle 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.
Jab, jab by Castle - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Castle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castle.
Nice cross by Castle.
Poundre takes one on the button.
Castle with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poundre.
Poundre takes one on the button.
Poundre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castle digs a good hook to Poundre's body.
Castle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Castle.
Castle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poundre on the side of the head.
Castle scores with a punch to the head.
Poundre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poundre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Castle.
Poundre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poundre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Castle.
Castle works Poundre's body with a nice hook.
Poundre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castle pinned against the cage. Castle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands with a hook. Poundre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poundre shoots for a double leg takedown but Castle sprawls well. He's pushed Poundre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poundre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poundre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poundre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castle to score with a decent uppercut.
Castle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Poundre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castle lands with a shot to the body.
Castle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poundre walks into a straight right hand from Castle.
Castle lands with a cross.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poundre.
Castle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Castle lands with a shot to the body.
Castle works Poundre's body with a nice hook.
Poundre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poundre loads up on a big right hand but Castle slips the punch.
Castle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poundre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poundre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Poundre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castle.
Castle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poundre on the side of the head.
Castle lands with a right hand.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown but Castle shows good takedown defense.
Castle swinging wilding here.
Castle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poundre slips a jab and a cross from Castle.
Frank Castle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poundre shoots for a double leg takedown but Castle sprawls well. He's pushed Poundre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poundre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Poundre persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Poundre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castle pinned against the cage. Castle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Poundre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castle throws out the jab.
Poundre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castle tries to avoid it but Poundre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castle to the ground. Castle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castle misses with a wild combination.
Castle throws an overhand right that lands on Poundre's shoulder, as Poundre tries to avoid the shot.
Castle misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Castle. No joy for Poundre on that attempt.
Castle scores with a jab to the body.
Castle with a jab.
Castle scores with the left hand. Poundre knows he should have avoided that one.
Poundre fails with the takedown.
Poundre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poundre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castle.
Poundre shoots in for a double leg but Castle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poundre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Castle finds it's target.
Castle looks to land a right hand but Poundre moved out of range.
Castle missing with a left hand there. Poundre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poundre moves into the clinch successfully.
Poundre is trying to break the clinch but Castle has him pressed against the cage.
Castle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poundre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poundre breaks from the clinch.
Poundre cracks Castle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castle lands with an overhand left.
Poundre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castle's waist but Castle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poundre off to one side.
Castle cracks Poundre with a good jab.
Castle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poundre on the side of the head.
Poundre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castle connects with a single shot there.
Poundre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Castle.
Castle lands a nice shot to the body.
Castle swinging wilding here.
Poundre drops his hands momentarily and Castle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castle misses with a looping right.
Castle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poundre ducks under a wild hook from Castle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poundre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castle circles away.
Nice cross by Castle.
Castle ducks under a wild hook from Poundre.
Poundre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Castle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poundre fails with the takedown.
Castle lands with an overhand left.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poundre fails with a takedown attempt.
Poundre walks into a straight right hand from Castle.
Poundre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poundre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castle to score with a decent uppercut.
Poundre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castle cracks Poundre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Castle misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poundre shoots for a double leg takedown but Castle sprawls well. He's pushed Poundre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castle lands a nice shot that snaps Poundre's head back.
Castle tries to bum rush Poundre with a series of wild strikes but Poundre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Castle.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castle but Castle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castle misses with a looping left.
Poundre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castle tries to avoid it but Poundre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castle to the ground. Castle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poundre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poundre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
A jab from Castle finds it's way through Poundre's defenses.
Poundre shoots in for a double leg but Castle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poundre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poundre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castle is working the combinations to good effect here.
A right-left combo lands from Castle.
Poundre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Castle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Castle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poundre tries for a takedown but Castle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Castle.
Castle lands with a cross.
Castle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castle misses with a few strikes there.
Poundre shoots in looking for a takedown. Castle tries to sprawl out of it but Poundre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Castle misses.
Poundre shoots in looking for a takedown. Castle tries to sprawl out of it but Poundre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poundre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poundre shoots for a takedown but Castle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castle lands a jab.
Castle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Poundre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poundre staying out of range there.
Castle throws a body punch but Poundre moves out of range.
Castle swinging wilding here.
Castle scores with a jab to the body.
Poundre defending well as Castle loads up on a big left hand.
Poundre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poundre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castle circles away.
Castle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poundre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castle.
Poundre shoots for a takedown but Castle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poundre moves forwards but Castle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Poundre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castle lunges at Poundre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poundre's hand.
Nice sprawl there from Castle as Poundre shoots in.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korter Poundre.
A swing and a miss from Castle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Castle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poundre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poundre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castle was well out of range. Poor timing from Poundre.
Poundre shoots for a double leg takedown but Castle sprawls well. He's pushed Poundre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castle.
Castle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Castle.
Castle scores with a nice strike.
Poundre fails with the takedown.
Donk. Castle catches Poundre right on the button with a cross.
Poundre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Castle lands with a shot to the body.
Poundre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Poundre persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Poundre takes one on the button.
Poundre tries for a takedown but Castle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Castle does it's job there.
Castle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poundre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poundre tries to close the distance and clinch but Castle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poundre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poundre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poundre can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Castle.
No joy there for Poundre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poundre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Castle!
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Poundre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poundre shoots for a takedown but Castle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poundre takes one on the button.
Castle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poundre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castle misses with a looping right.
Castle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poundre fails to land the takedown.
Castle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poundre on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poundre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poundre fails with a takedown attempt.
Castle stuffs the takedown.
Poundre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Poundre persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Castle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poundre walks into a left hand.
Castle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poundre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Good standup being displayed there by Poundre as he connects with a hook.
Castle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poundre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poundre moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Castle has worked his arm free - good work by Castle!
Poundre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poundre tries for a kimura but Castle is defending well.
Poundre wants to control but Castle is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poundre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Castle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Poundre's guard! Nice work there by Castle!
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's six 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.
Poundre keeping full guard, as Castle tries to pass.
Poundre working a defensive guard here.
Poundre striking off his back but it's not causing Castle any problems.
Poundre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poundre has his foot on Castle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castle works his way back into a safe position though.
Poundre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Castle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poundre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Poundre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poundre wants to sweep but no luck.
Castle looking to pass the guard.
Poundre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castle is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poundre controls Castle momentarily but Castle frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle had his way with Korter Poundre in that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Poundre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
Poundre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castle digs a good hook to Poundre's body.
Poundre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Castle with a nice cross.
Castle scores with a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Castle both land. Nice combination.
Poundre is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poundre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poundre is still on wobbly legs! Can Castle finish him?
Castle scores with a sloppy right hand. Poundre should have avoided that one.
Castle's corner calls for a 1-2. Castle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Castle cracks Poundre with an open hand slap.
Castle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poundre. Poundre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castle fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Poundre to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Poundre looks to clinch but Castle throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Poundre taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Castle!
Frank Castle retains his middleweight title!
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