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TNF 3 - Night of Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evender Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evender Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Red Ranger!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holyfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holyfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Ranger. Ranger gets slowly back to his feet.
Ranger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holyfield circles away.
Evender Holyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Ranger.
Holyfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Holyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ranger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holyfield clinches up with Ranger and pushes him back against the cage.
Holyfield tries to break the clinch but Ranger is controlling the position.
Holyfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ranger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ranger is looking to break free of the clinch but Holyfield has double underhooks.
Holyfield jumps guard and drags Ranger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ranger looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
Holyfield looking to control.
Ranger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ranger stopping the sweep attempt from Holyfield.
Ranger trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ranger shoots in looking for a takedown. Holyfield tries to sprawl out of it but Ranger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holyfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ranger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holyfield rushes Ranger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ranger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ranger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holyfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ranger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holyfield shoots in and drives through. Ranger sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holyfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holyfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Ranger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ranger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ranger lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ranger.
Holyfield gets a clinch.
Ranger tries to pull guard but Holyfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Ranger drops back down to his feet.
Ranger stalling in the clinch but Holyfield improves position.
Ranger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holyfield walks away with a smile on his face. Ranger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield has closed the distance and engaged Ranger in a clinch.
Holyfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ranger walks away with a smile on his face. Holyfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holyfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranger.
Ranger leaves Holyfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holyfield misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ranger, right into the meat.
Holyfield moves into the clinch.
Holyfield jumps guard and drags Ranger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holyfield trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ranger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ranger trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evender Holyfield will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holyfield is defended easily by Ranger.
Holyfield shoots in and bounces Ranger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holyfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Ranger is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holyfield wants to stand and escape but instead Ranger has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ranger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ranger wants to stand but Holyfield is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ranger being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ranger postures up in Holyfield's guard and throws a big left but Holyfield blocks it.
Holyfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ranger controls the pace.
Ranger trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holyfield doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ranger trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holyfield lands a left and a right that send Ranger crashing to the mat, dazed. Holyfield thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Red Ranger has been cut.
Holyfield throws a leg kick
and Ranger counters with an outside leg kick.
Holyfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ranger swivels and escapes.
Ranger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holyfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Holyfield has closed the distance and engaged Ranger in a clinch.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but Ranger won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evender Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ranger's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield taking a breather.
Holyfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holyfield jumps guard.
Holyfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ranger is controlling him.
Holyfield wants to sweep here but Ranger controlling him for the moment.
Holyfield is working hard here to advance position.
Ranger wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
Holyfield is working an open guard so Ranger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ranger as he jumps to the side.
Ranger clinches but Holyfield breaks the clinch
and Holyfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ranger's guard.
Holyfield looking to sit in guard and control but Ranger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ranger trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holyfield wants to sweep here but Ranger controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evender Holyfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Red Ranger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ranger shoots in but no luck this time.
Holyfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holyfield is trying to break free.
Ranger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holyfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Ranger. Ranger gets slowly back to his feet.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holyfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evender Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield shoots in but Ranger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evender Holyfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Holyfield has closed the distance and engaged Ranger in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evender Holyfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holyfield is trying to defend but Ranger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holyfield gets full guard.
Ranger gets to his feet. Holyfield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Holyfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Holyfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holyfield as Ranger tries to tie him up.
Holyfield pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to sweep here but Ranger controlling him for the moment.
Ranger tries to free his leg and advance position but Holyfield is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ranger is one step ahead there.
Ranger wants to stand but Holyfield is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holyfield throws a head kick but Ranger moves out of range.
Ranger fails with a takedown attempt.
Holyfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ranger tries to avoid it but Holyfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ranger to the ground. Ranger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holyfield stuffs the takedown.
Ranger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holyfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ranger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ranger tries to clinch but Holyfield moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Ranger. No joy for Holyfield on that attempt.
Holyfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Ranger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holyfield pulls his head out easily.
Holyfield not doing much here.
Holyfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evender Holyfield.
Well Holyfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evender Holyfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Hammond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank mir will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryce Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank mir!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammond scores with a takedown into mir's guard.
mir trying to keep a closed guard but Hammond is proving a slippery customer.
Hammond wants to stand but mir is controlling his posture from full guard.
mir controls Hammond momentarily but Hammond frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond gets to his feet. mir looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammond manages to pull guard.
mir won't allow Hammond to sweep him here.
Hammond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
mir is stalling in the full guard.
I looks like mir might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond wants to stand but mir is controlling the position.
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.
Hammond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as mir controls the pace.
mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammond is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Hammond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammond pushes mir up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but mir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammond jumps guard and drags mir to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammond controls mir momentarily but mir frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammond pushes mir off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond closes the distance and clinches.
Hammond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammond lands a body shot.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but mir has the dominant position.
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
Hammond throws a series of punches but mir avoids them all with ease.
Bryce Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mir slips a jab from Hammond.
A big left from Hammond misses.
Hammond shoots in for a takedown but mir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Frank mir has been cut.
mir tries for a takedown but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Hammond with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and mir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hammond!
mir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammond trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is looking to improve his position but mir isn't that keen on the idea.
mir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammond is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammond 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.
Bryce Hammond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank mir's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
mir fails with the takedown
and Hammond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hammond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammond with a poor takedown
and mir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hammond holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hammond wants to get back to his feet.
Hammond is looking to control mir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammond avoid being mounted?
mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond is looking for a sweep. mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
mir is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammond is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hammond is trying is best to control the position here.
Hammond pushes mir off looking to stand but mir dives back in and keeps control.
Hammond tries to roll over but mir keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mir checks a leg kick.
mir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammond.
Hammond closes the distance and pushes mir back into the cage.
Frank mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammond gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hammond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bryce Hammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mir has a closed guard, preventing Hammond from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Hammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Hammond!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutas Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beefcake has chosen The BeefCake as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutas Beefcake!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brutas Beefcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beefcake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beefcake trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beefcake is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Beefcake tries to pass.
Beefcake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammer tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beefcake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beefcake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beefcake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beefcake has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hammer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beefcake is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hammer pulls down on the head and he's put Beefcake to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gearge jone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sheldon Green has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sheldon Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, gearge jone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green tries to clinch up but jone circles away and keeps his distance.
Green scores with a jab. jone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
jone misses with a wild combination.
jone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green tries to clinch but jone moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from jone. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but jone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green tries for a takedown but jone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
jone thows a body shot but no joy.
jone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
jone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
jone has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Green!
Green is trying to stand up.
jone controlling from mount.
Green tries to lock up and control but jone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
jone unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jone lands with some strikes.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green can't escape the position.
The referee warns Green that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Green tries to lock up and control but jone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
jone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
jone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
jone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
jone with good strikes from the mount here!
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
jone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jone with good strikes from the mount here!
jone unloading with bombs!
jone controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
jone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
jone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
jone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by jone.
jone landing strikes from the mount and Green is in trouble!
jone controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Green looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Green hang on?
jone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Green is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
Green really wants to buck jone off and get back to his feet.
jone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Green that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
jone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
jone controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
jone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
jone controlling from mount.
jone working the ground and pound effectively.
Green wants to hold on but jone pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
jone lands a big elbow.
jone content just to control the position here.
I looks like jone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
gearge jone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green tries for a takedown but jone circles away easily
and jone counters with a head kick that drops Green to the mat! Green scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Green is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
jone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
jone falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
jone lands with a big left! Green is wobbled badly! jone comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Green to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). gearge jone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herbie Hide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Link Copper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herbie Hide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Link Copper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hide has Copper up against the cage in a clinch.
Hide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Copper missing with a left hand there. Hide was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Copper moves into the clinch.
Copper manages to break the clinch.
Hide feints and as Copper raises his hands in defense, Hide changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copper working a defensive guard but Hide manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hide tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Copper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Copper tries to bench press Hide off him but Hide keeps the position.
Hide has control of an arm but Copper manages to advance to Hide's back!
Copper is not going to allow Hide to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copper has Hide flattened out and is raining down punches.
Copper throwing strikes and Hide squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Hide tries to hold on but Copper postures up.
Copper is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hide has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hide!
Hide lands a couple of elbows.
Copper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hide is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Copper is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copper has momentary wrist control but Hide slips an elbow through the middle.
Hide looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Copper wants to sweep here but Hide controlling him for the moment.
Hide trying to control but Copper is working from the bottom.
Copper wants to sweep here but Hide controlling him for the moment.
Copper wants to stand and escape but Hide is having none of it.
Copper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hide has passed into side control.
Hide scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Copper to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Copper looks gassed!
Hide working the ground and pound from side control.
Hide has hold of Copper's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Copper seems comfortable defending it but Hide has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Copper is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Copper is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hide couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herbie Hide!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Senecal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Hearty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Senecal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Hearty!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Senecal looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hearty fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Senecal sprawls well initially but Hearty persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Senecal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hearty is thwarting Senecal's attempts to control the position.
Senecal is trying to get back to full guard.
Senecal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearty lands with a punch from half guard.
Hearty is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hearty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hearty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hearty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hearty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Senecal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hearty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hearty is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Senecal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Senecal tries to get out of the position.
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!
Senecal taking some punishment here, with Hearty in his half guard.
Senecal has hold of Hearty's hands but Hearty slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearty drops an elbow to the side of Senecal's head.
Senecal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hearty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senecal tries to kick Hearty off but Hearty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Senecal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Senecal wants to get back to full guard.
Hearty takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hearty thows a huge punch but Senecal dodges it nicely.
Senecal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hearty lands with a nice combination. Senecal backs away looking to recover.
Alex Senecal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Hearty both land. Nice combination.
Senecal is rocked!
Hearty lands with a big right hook that stumbles Senecal - he's out on his feet here! Hearty follows up with another monster hook that separates Senecal from consciousness! Senecal falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hearty stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Hearty!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Semenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Soboyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semenko comes to the cage accompanied by Sure Fire Winners. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Semenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Soboyt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soboyt gets caught flat footed, as Semenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Semenko stands up over Soboyt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Semenko slips nicely into half guard.
Semenko wants to take a breather but Soboyt is having none of it.
Semenko winds up and cracks Soboyt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Soboyt is looking for a sweep. Semenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soboyt wants to get back to his feet.
Soboyt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Semenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Soboyt is trying to stand.
Semenko is trying to work for a kimura but Soboyt is defending well.
Semenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Soboyt is trying to stand up here but Semenko is controlling him well.
Semenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soboyt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Semenko.
Semenko is breathing heavily.
Semenko is thwarting Soboyt's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko blocks the strikes from Soboyt.
Soboyt is looking to escape.
Soboyt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Semenko.
Semenko working over Soboyt with some ground and pound. Soboyt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Semenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soboyt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Semenko scoring with punches and elbows.
Soboyt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Semenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Semenko is nestled in close to Soboyt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Soboyt looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soboyt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Semenko landing with the ground and pound.
Soboyt is trying to control the position but Semenko postures up.
Soboyt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Semenko trying to control but Soboyt is working from the bottom.
Semenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Semenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soboyt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soboyt is looking to stand up but Semenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut there from Semenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Soboyt!
Semenko is going olschool here, as he tries to force Soboyt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Soboyt shrugs it off.
Semenko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Soboyt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Soboyt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Semenko with a couple of short strikes.
Soboyt tries to lock up and control but Semenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko working Soboyt over with strikes here.
Soboyt is desperately trying to improve his position but Semenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Semenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Semenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Soboyt wants to hold on but Semenko pushes him away.
Semenko scoring with strikes but Soboyt is staying in there.
Semenko breaks from Soboyt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Semenko working the ground and pound effectively.
Semenko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Semenko trying to control but Soboyt is having none of it.
Soboyt tries to reverse the position but Semenko maintains control.
Semenko landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Semenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Semenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Semenko trying to control but Soboyt is working from the bottom.
Soboyt is looking to stand up but Semenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Semenko lands a couple of elbows.
Semenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Semenko works over Soboyt with some ground and pound from guard.
Soboyt is looking to stand back up but Semenko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Soboyt.
Semenko drops an elbow to the side of Soboyt's head.
Semenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Semenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soboyt taking some punishment here, with Semenko in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Semenko connects with a nice short shot to Soboyt's temple.
Semenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Semenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Semenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Semenko winds up and cracks Soboyt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Soboyt has hold of Semenko's hands but Semenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Semenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Semenko looks up at the clock and then as Soboyt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Semenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Soboyt struggling a bit here.
Semenko working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soboyt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Semenko connects with a decent elbow.
Semenko landing a few strikes.
Semenko cracks Soboyt with a big elbow.
Soboyt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Semenko connects with a decent elbow.
Semenko grinds an elbow into Soboyt's temple.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Semenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Semenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Soboyt wants to control but Semenko is having none of it.
Soboyt taking shots to the head.
Semenko dominating with strikes here.
Soboyt is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Semenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Semenko unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko cracks Soboyt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Semenko.
A nice elbow there by Semenko.
Soboyt tries to reverse the position but Semenko maintains control.
Semenko stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Semenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko clinches.
Soboyt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Semenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soboyt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soboyt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Semenko is defending well for now.
Soboyt missing with knees to the body.
Semenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soboyt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Semenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Soboyt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Semenko trying to control the action but Soboyt is working from the bottom.
Soboyt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Semenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Soboyt bucks up and tries to throw Semenko off but instead Semenko has got his back!
Soboyt trying to get back to his feet but Semenko is in full control for now.
Soboyt just trying to survive but Semenko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Semenko working for a choke but Soboyt is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko has Soboyt flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Semenko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Semenko closes the distance and clinches.
Semenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soboyt prevents it.
Soboyt is trying to break the clinch but Semenko has him pressed against the cage.
Semenko can't get the takedown.
Soboyt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Semenko controls Soboyt momentarily but Soboyt frees himself.
Soboyt trying to control the position from guard on top but Semenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soboyt wants to stand but Semenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semenko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Soboyt doesn't defend quickly enough and Semenko has managed to lock this one up! Can Soboyt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Semenko on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steven Semenko!
Steven Semenko is the new featherweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Correa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Hayes's chin.
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18
300 lbs
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300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Hayes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Correa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Correa looks to land a combination but Hayes avoids it well.
Hayes is looking to clinch.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Correa circles away.
Correa avoids the head kick by Hayes.
Correa connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hayes wants to clinch.
Correa misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a wild combination.
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correa avoids the head kick by Hayes.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Correa blocks a head kick by Hayes.
Hayes swings for the body but Correa moves out of range.
John Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes throws a combination that misses
and Correa counters with a leg kick.
Hayes is looking to clinch.
Correa throws a right and a left that Hayes avoids nicely.
Hayes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hayes tries to clinch but Correa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Correa.
Hayes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hayes throws a right hand that Correa ducks under and follows up with a left that Correa also avoids with ease.
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.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Correa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayes throws a nice looking combination but Correa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Correa lands a with a good body shot.
Hayes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Correa counters with a thumping low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes misses with the body kick
and Correa counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Correa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses
and Correa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hayes darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
John Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes lands a head kick!
It looks like Eric Correa has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Hayes blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Correa is able to avoid easily.
Correa blocks a head kick by Hayes.
Correa throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
Correa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Correa tries to work over Hayes's front leg with a kick but Hayes checks it.
Hayes misses the body punch
and Correa counters with a nice body shot.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Correa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Correa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Correa pushes him off.
Correa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hayes counters with a two punch combo.
Hayes tries to land a front kick but Correa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to land a body kick
and Correa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hayes misses with a combination
and Correa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayes misses with a double jab
and Correa counters with a left and a right that stings Hayes.
Correa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hayes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Correa circles away.
Correa misses with a wild combination.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Correa avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hayes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Correa's cut.
That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hayes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hayes tries to bum rush Correa with a series of wild strikes but Correa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Correa tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Correa throws a solid leg kick but Hayes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Correa.
Hayes gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Correa to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Correa backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayes lands a nice looking body kick.
Correa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Hayes tries for a takedown but Correa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Correa clobbers Hayes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hayes lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hayes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Correa blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correa.
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hayes clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Correa'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.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Correa pushes him off.
John Hayes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Correa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Hayes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Correa.
Correa throws a leg kick that misses.
Hayes throws a push kick but Correa slaps the foot to one side.
Correa throws a leg kick
and Hayes counters with a leg kick.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
Hayes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Correa takes a step back to recover.
Correa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Correa is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hayes throws a combination that misses
and Correa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Correa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayes's sensitive parts.
Hayes is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayes looks to throw the jab but Correa is out of range.
Hayes misses with a combination
and Correa counters with a series of strikes. Hayes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Correa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hayes checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hayes had his way with Eric Correa in that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Correa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Correa throws a leg kick that misses.
Correa wants to slow Hayes down by chopping away at his legs.
Hayes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Hayes.
Hayes is looking to wear down Correa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hayes throws the left hand but Correa avoids the punch easily.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Correa counters with a left and a right that stings Hayes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Hayes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes looks to land a body kick but Correa moved away.
Hayes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Correa can do to turn this around?
Hayes tries to clinch but Correa moves away
and Correa counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Hayes misses
and Correa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Correa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eric Correa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Correa moves out of range of the body kick from Hayes.
Hayes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa counters with an outside leg kick.
Hayes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hayes throws a head kick but Correa moves out of range.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Correa counters with a good low kick that Hayes was not able to check.
Hayes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Correa counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Correa.
Correa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayes doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Correa.
That has opened up Eric Correa's cut even more.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Correa.
Hayes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Correa can pounce on him.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there
and Correa counters with a nice leg kick.
John Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Correa moves out of range as Hayes throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Hayes!
John Hayes is the new super heavyweight champion!
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