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RAFL 84: Judgment PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Heathen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaughn has chosen Walking Tall as his entrance music. Jimmy Heathen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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286 lbs
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269 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Heathen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heathen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vaughn's head.
It looks like Chris Vaughn has been cut.
Heathen gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughn tries to get to full guard but Heathen has control of the leg.
Vaughn is defending against the submission attempts here by Heathen.
Vaughn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heathen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heathen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Heathen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vaughn is now in Heathen's guard. A big mistake from Heathen there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heathen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaughn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heathen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vaughn!
Heathen with a couple of short strikes.
Heathen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vaughn turns into him and now he's in Heathen's guard.
Heathen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaughn is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heathen has his foot on Vaughn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaughn works his way back into a safe position though.
Vaughn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heathen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heathen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vaughn is defending well. Heathen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vaughn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Heathen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Heathen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Masahuku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Cuevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masahuku comes into the arena with Saltarello by Dead Can Dance blaring out of the sound system. Cuevas has chosen Leave Us Alone/ Dead By Gun as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taka Masahuku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Cuevas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuevas takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Masahuku wants to break free but Cuevas has control.
Cuevas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Masahuku up against the cage.
Masahuku misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuevas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Masahuku is trying to keep an underhook but Cuevas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Masahuku trying to control but Cuevas postures up.
Masahuku is staying active underneath Cuevas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masahuku gets back to full guard.
Cuevas stopping the sweep attempt from Masahuku.
Cuevas wants to control from the top but Masahuku keeps moving.
Cuevas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Masahuku has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cuevas is looking to defend but Masahuku has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cuevas! Masahuku pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cuevas taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Taka Masahuku!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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245 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ippo Makunouchi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathaniel Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Makunouchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makunouchi falls off balance throwing a combination
so Edwards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edwards decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makunouchi , up you get!
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makunouchi counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards darts in trying to clinch
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nathaniel Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards tries to clinch
and Makunouchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makunouchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Edwards.
Makunouchi lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Makunouchi .
Edwards tries to clinch but Makunouchi moves away
and Makunouchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Makunouchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Makunouchi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Makunouchi misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Makunouchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards is rocked!
Edwards looks gassed!
Makunouchi misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Makunouchi finish him?
Makunouchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makunouchi misses with a two punch combination.
Makunouchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi .
Edwards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makunouchi counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards tries to clinch up
and Makunouchi counters with a left and a right... And another left! Edwards is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Makunouchi !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Saint Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Ronbo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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176 lbs
6 - 11 - 1 |
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Saint Piere!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Piere throws a combination that misses
and Ronbo counters by clinching up.
Ronbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saint Piere scores with a jab. Ronbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ronbo has closed the distance and engaged Saint Piere in a clinch.
Ronbo manages to break the clinch.
Saint Piere misses with a right hand
and Ronbo counters with a head kick.
Saint Piere falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ronbo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ronbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint Piere swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ronbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ronbo.
Ronbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saint Piere under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saint Piere throws a combination that misses
and Ronbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ronbo.
Ronbo manages to break the clinch.
Saint Piere misses with a combination
and Ronbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ronbo.
Ronbo manages to break the clinch.
George Saint Piere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Piere throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ronbo moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Piere stalling in the clinch but Ronbo improves position.
Ronbo breaks the clinch.
Saint Piere throws a leg kick
and Ronbo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ronbo manages to break the clinch.
Saint Piere thows a leg kick but Ronbo checks it
and Ronbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ronbo.
Ronbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint Piere throws a combination that misses
and Ronbo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saint Piere fails to land.
Ronbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint Piere shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ronbo moves into the clinch.
Ronbo breaks the clinch.
Ronbo stalks Saint Piere and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saint Piere's face. Saint Piere staggers backwards, shaken.
Ronbo forces Saint Piere back against the cage and clinches.
Ronbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ronbo instigates a clinch.
Ronbo breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle, before Ronbo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Saint Piere's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ronbo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ronnie Ronbo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson has chosen Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
11 - 17 - 0 |
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185 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herb Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hurt.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Hurt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurt with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters with a head kick. That will keep Hurt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hurt lands with a nice body punch.
Hurt throws a sloppy body shot
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Hurt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hurt also avoids with ease.
Hurt moves to clinch but Stevenson breaks away
and Stevenson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson works Hurt's body with a nice hook.
Herb Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hurt throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurt tries to clinch up
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson pushes Hurt away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
Hurt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hurt misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurt is breathing heavily.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson scores with a hook.
Hurt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevenson counters with a left and a right that stings Hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herb Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurt with a poor takedown
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Stevenson.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Hurt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Stevenson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurt circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
Hurt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurt.
Stevenson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hurt shoots and misses
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice cross by Stevenson.
Stevenson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hurt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Stevenson lands but Hurt takes it in his stride.
Hurt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body kick.
Joseph Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson clobbers Hurt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stevenson duly obliges.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hurt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hurt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevenson scores with a one two! Hurt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson clobbers Hurt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hurt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hurt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurt misses with a hook to the body
and Stevenson counters with a left and a right that stings Hurt.
Stevenson lands a jab.
Stevenson connects with the punch.
Stevenson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stevenson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hurt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurt misses with a double jab
and Stevenson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stevenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Hurt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hurt misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevenson throws a nice head kick!
Hurt throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevenson.
Herb Hurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hurt misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
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!
Hurt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevenson scores with a head kick. Hurt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
Hurt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson scores with a nice head shot.
Hurt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Hurt's ribs.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Hurt moves out of range easily.
Hurt takes one on the button.
Hurt with a poor takedown
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevenson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hurt's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson connects with a right hand. Hurt shakes it off.
Hurt tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with an outside leg kick.
Hurt swings widly with a right hand
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson stalks Hurt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hurt's face. Hurt staggers backwards, shaken.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurt. Hurt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hurt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hurt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurt. Hurt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson pushes Hurt away with a front kick.
Hurt tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herb Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stevenson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hurt throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson counters with a head kick.
Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurt at a distance.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hurt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stevenson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson with a jab.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
Hurt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hurt scores with a one two! Stevenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stevenson 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.
Hurt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stevenson eats them both and turns towards Hurt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hurt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
Hurt shoots and misses
and Stevenson counters with a left to the body.
Stevenson scores with a head kick. Hurt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick from Stevenson lands but Hurt takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hurt with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurt thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hurt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hurt throws a sloppy body shot
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
Hurt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hurt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hurt with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevenson connects with the punch.
Hurt fails with the takedown
and Hurt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hurt should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hurt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herb Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lunges at Hurt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurt's hand.
Hurt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurt misses with a double jab
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hurt's head backwards.
Hurt throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson scores with a leg kick.
Hurt throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hurt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevenson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hurt back to the cage. Stevenson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice shot lands for Stevenson.
Hurt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson counters with a left and a right that stings Hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hurt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson.
Hurt misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
Hurt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
Hurt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
Jab by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurt is looking to wear down Stevenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a nice head shot.
Hurt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Hurt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Hurt misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Herb Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson scores with a nice head shot.
Stevenson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hurt's head.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hurt avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Hurt.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hurt fails with the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
Hurt throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurt thinking.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hurt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson scores with a head kick. Hurt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stevenson works over Hurt's head and body with a nice combination.
Hurt feints a jab promting Stevenson to slip. Hurt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stevenson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hurt avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson clobbers Hurt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joseph Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Sweetits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ang Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweetits's entrance music is Marilyn Manson - Cake & Sodomy. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great low kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimbo Sweetits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ang Bak!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak connects with a leg kick. Sweetits looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Bak.
Sweetits throws a body kick the misses
and Bak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bak slips a straight right by Sweetits.
Bak tries a low kick but Sweetits avoids it.
Sweetits blocks a head kick by Bak.
Sweetits throws a head kick that misses.
Bak blocks a leg kick.
Sweetits takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jimbo Sweetits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sweetits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bak throws a sloppy head kick and Sweetits moves out of range easily.
Bak throws a leg kick but Sweetits sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bak - that will leave a mark!
Bak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bak lands with a slapping head kick.
Sweetits throws a leg kick but Bak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sweetits walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sweetits tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sweetits checks it well.
Sweetits throws a jab when Bak was well out of range.
A low kick from Sweetits misses
and Bak counters with a nice leg kick.
Bak blocks the body kick.
Bak lands a leg kick that knocks Sweetits off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak throws a leg kick
and Sweetits counters with a big head kick but Bak shrugs it off.
Sweetits throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sweetits scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sweetits lands a glancing blow to the side of Bak's head.
Sweetits cracks Bak with a good jab.
Bak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sweetits has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sweetits looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Bak misses.
Sweetits misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Bak.
Bak misses with a body kick.
Bak checks a leg kick nicely.
A cross from Sweetits lands.
Sweetits tries a low kick but Bak avoids it.
Sweetits misses with an uppercut
and Bak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bak scores with a nice body kick.
Sweetits lands a front kick.
A leg kick checked by Sweetits.
Sweetits sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sweetits connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bak. That did some damage!
Bak throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Bak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sweetits is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bak thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Sweetits blocks the low kick.
Bak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bak is looking to slow Sweetits down with leg kicks.
Sweetits with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sweetits moves out of range of the leg kick from Bak.
Sweetits wants to slow Bak down by chopping away at his legs.
Sweetits tries to land a leg kick but Bak saw it coming and moves away.
Sweetits moves out of range of the body kick from Bak.
Bak connects with a leg kick. Sweetits looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Sweetits.
Bak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sweetits will feel that in the morning.
Bak connects with a right hand. Sweetits shakes it off.
Sweetits misses with the body kick
and Bak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits avoids a kick to the body.
Sweetits lands a nice hook to Bak's body. Bak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sweetits scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bak moves out of range of the body kick.
Bak misses with a series of wild punches.
Bak checks the leg kick.
Bak lands a head kick. Sweetits smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bak throws a head kick but Sweetits moves out of range.
Bak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sweetits's sensitive parts.
Bak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sweetits.
Sweetits sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Sweetits.
Sweetits lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Sweetits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
Sweetits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bak.
Sweetits slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bak lands a two punch combo.
Sweetits lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweetits on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bak. Bak obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sweetits - that will leave a mark!
Sweetits getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bak.
Sweetits throws a low kick, looking for Bak's leg but Bak calmly moves out of range.
Sweetits looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bak checks a low kick from Sweetits.
Sweetits throws a head kick but Bak moves out of range.
Bak is looking to slow Sweetits down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sweetits.
Bak moves out of range of the body kick.
Sweetits misses with an uppercut
and Bak counters with a good, hard body kick but Sweetits shrugs it off.
A low kick from Bak misses
and Sweetits counters with a good, hard body kick but Bak shrugs it off.
Bak feints and then cracks Sweetits's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sweetits down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ang Bak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bak scores with a leg kick.
Sweetits throws a head kick that half lands.
Bak misses with a hook.
Sweetits chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bak can pounce on him.
Bak lands with a hook. Sweetits tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sweetits misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ang Bak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Sweetits misses
and Bak counters with a big head kick but Sweetits shrugs it off.
Bak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sweetits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bak manages to avoid it.
Sweetits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bak.
Ang Bak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sweetits chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bak can pounce on him.
Bak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sweetits has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sweetits attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak throws a head kick but Sweetits moves out of range.
Sweetits bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bak's head backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sweetits might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Sweetits misses
and Bak counters with a straight right hand.
Bak lands a two punch combo.
Sweetits checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bak - that will leave a mark!
Bak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sweetits.
Bak lands with a nice body kick.
Bak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sweetits's sensitive parts.
Bak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sweetits back to the cage. Bak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Bak.
Bak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sweetits.
A head kick from Bak lands but Sweetits takes it in his stride.
Bak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bak lands a body shot.
Sweetits on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bak. Bak obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits tries to land a front kick but Bak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bak lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bak.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
Sweetits looks to land a body kick but Bak moved away.
Sweetits has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bak.
Sweetits throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bak.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bak.
Bak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bak. Sweetits shrugs it off though.
Bak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sweetits will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bak connects with a body shot that sends Sweetits's belly button to the back.
Bak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sweetits on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bak connects with a leg kick. Sweetits looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bak. Sweetits shrugs it off though.
That kick from Bak tenderised Sweetits's leg. Sweetits is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits throws a sloppy head kick and Bak moves out of range easily.
Bak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bak lands with an uppercut that bounces Sweetits off the cage and back into rage.
Bak connects with a high kick.
Bak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sweetits. That did some damage!
Bak 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.
Sweetits takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Bak.
Sweetits sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Bak.
Sweetits sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sweetits on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bak. Bak obviously looking to wear him down.
Bak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bak throws a front kick that sends Sweetits stumbling back into the cage.
Bak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bak lands a high kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sweetits blocks a head kick by Bak.
Sweetits steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bak. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Bak.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bak. That's going to slow Sweetits down.
Bak throws a front kick that sends Sweetits stumbling back into the cage.
Bak throws a right and a left that Sweetits avoids nicely.
Bak connects with a solid leg kick.
Bak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sweetits takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bak stalks Sweetits and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sweetits's face. Sweetits staggers backwards, shaken.
Sweetits throws the kick towards the body but Bak avoids it.
A low kick from Sweetits misses
and Bak counters with a one-two to the body.
Bak lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bak is working the combinations to good effect here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bak.
A good leg kick by Bak.
Bak throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ang Bak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sweetits attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A good leg kick by Bak.
Sweetits tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bak is able to avoid easily.
Bak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bak just misses with a punch to the body.
Sweetits tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bak throws a nice looking combination but Sweetits bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sweetits misses with a body punch
and Bak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sweetits takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sweetits connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sweetits throws a poor cross that misses
and Bak counters with a good low kick that Sweetits was not able to check.
Nice uppercut lands for Bak. That snapped Sweetits's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweetits throws a hook but Bak blocks it.
Sweetits avoids the head kick by Bak.
Bak lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Bak slams his shin into Sweetits's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak feints and then cracks Sweetits's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sweetits down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
Bak moves out of range of the body kick from Sweetits.
Bak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sweetits moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bak scores with a jab.
Bak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sweetits on the side of the head.
Bak cracks the inside of Sweetits's front leg.
Bak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sweetits misses with a head kick.
Sweetits has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bak.
Bak scores with a leg kick.
Sweetits throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sweetits on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bak. Bak obviously looking to wear him down.
Sweetits on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bak cracks the inside of Sweetits's front leg.
Bak lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bak throws a leg kick which misses Sweetits's front leg but catches the back leg as Sweetits tries to avoid it.
Sweetits looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bak lands with a slapping head kick.
Bak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sweetits's sensitive parts.
Sweetits chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bak can pounce on him.
Bak throws a head kick that misses.
Bak fails to land with a series of punches.
Bak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sweetits at a distance.
Sweetits throws a leg kick
and Bak counters with a series of strikes. Sweetits will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bak scores with a kick to the body.
Sweetits has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bak.
Bak lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Bak finds it's way through Sweetits's defenses.
Sweetits takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bak connects with a high kick.
Sweetits has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bak.
Good leg kick by Bak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sweetits blocks a head kick by Bak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bak scoring well with a low kick there.
Sweetits tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bak lands a nice looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sweetits crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bak - the referee stops the clock and Sweetits gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bak. Sweetits manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Bak.
Bak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sweetits. Sweetits circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bak connects with an inside leg kick.
Bak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bak scores with a leg kick.
Bak lands a two punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bak.
Bak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bak lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sweetits. That did some damage!
Both fighters circling a little - Bak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sweetits on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bak lands a head kick. Sweetits smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak connects with a leg kick. Sweetits looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bak lands a jab.
Bak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bak, right into the meat.
A low kick from Sweetits misses
and Bak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bak.
Bak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sweetits misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bak lands a right hook to the body.
Bak is looking to slow Sweetits down with leg kicks.
Bak connects with a crisp jab.
Jimbo Sweetits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ang Bak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bak, right into the meat.
Bak is looking to slow Sweetits down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ang Bak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ang Bak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Chinalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrin Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinalot's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Me So Horny. Jerrin Booth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sir Chinalot's chin.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Chinalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerrin Booth!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth misses with a right hand
letting Chinalot counter with a right hand.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chinalot was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Chinalot misses with a shot to the body
and Booth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Booth jabs at Chinalot's body.
Chinalot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Booth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Booth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Booth scores with a body shot.
Chinalot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chinalot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Booth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Booth misses the body punch
and Chinalot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Booth jabs Chinalot right on the nose. Chinalot blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chinalot.
Booth swings for the body but Chinalot moves out of range.
Booth 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.
Booth misses with a jab to the body
and Booth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Booth misses.
Booth throws a jab when Chinalot was well out of range.
Chinalot fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Booth. Chinalot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jerrin Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chinalot misses the body punch
and Booth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jerrin Booth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot misses with a body shot.
Booth throws a body punch but Chinalot moves out of range.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chinalot was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
A jab from Booth does it's job there.
Chinalot misses with a body punch
and Booth counters with a straight right hand.
Booth throws a body punch but Chinalot moves out of range.
Booth lands with a hook. Chinalot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chinalot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Booth.
Booth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chinalot staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Booth stuns Chinalot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Booth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chinalot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Booth misses
and Chinalot counters with a stiff right hand.
Chinalot misses with an uppercut
and Booth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Booth misses
and Chinalot counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chinalot lands a few punches from side control.
Booth is not content to let Chinalot control the position.
Chinalot is putting a hurting on Booth here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chinalot 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.
Booth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chinalot is controlling him well.
Chinalot throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chinalot working the body and head with strikes.
Chinalot wants to control but Booth is keeping him busy.
Booth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chinalot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Booth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chinalot is controlling him well.
Chinalot working the body and head with strikes.
Booth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chinalot is controlling him well.
An elbow from Chinalot crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chinalot in side control, throwing shots but Booth defends.
Chinalot landing strikes.
Chinalot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Booth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Chinalot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chinalot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Booth catches Chinalot right on the button with a cross.
Chinalot misses with a shot to the body
and Booth counters with a stiff right hand.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chinalot moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth misses the body punch
so Chinalot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chinalot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth wants to stand and escape but Chinalot is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booth is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinalot looking for a takedown.
Chinalot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Booth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Booth lands a nice shot that snaps Chinalot's head back.
Booth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Booth lands with a shot to the body.
Chinalot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Booth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chinalot misses with a jab to the body
and Booth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chinalot momentarily.
Booth misses with a hook
and Chinalot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Booth is trying to stand.
Booth has hold of Chinalot's hands but Chinalot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chinalot 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.
Chinalot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Booth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chinalot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Booth's head.
Booth is looking to escape.
Booth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chinalot scores with a couple of nice shots.
Booth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sir Chinalot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Booth kicks Chinalot off and gets back to his feet.
Chinalot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Booth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chinalot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chinalot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Booth is trying to stand.
Booth is breathing heavily.
Chinalot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chinalot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Booth defending well though.
Chinalot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chinalot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chinalot is pressing down on Booth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Booth is holding on for now.
Chinalot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Booth is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sir Chinalot!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr E (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
180 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr E!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimble Cho!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cho is looking to chop away at E's legs.
E goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
E goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cho tries to close the distance and clinch up but E swats him away and circles back towards the center.
E on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cho. Cho obviously looking to wear him down.
E misses with an uppercut.
E misses with a jab to the body
and Cho counters with a left to the body.
Cho clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Cho.
A hook to the body from E.
Cho lands a shoulder strike.
Cho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
E breaks from the clinch.
E throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from E misses.
Cho swings for the body but E moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and E connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cho scrambles back to his feet.
Cho thows a leg kick but E checks it
and E counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from E misses.
E misses with a head kick.
E fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cho on the side of the head.
E cracks Cho with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cho, as that shot connected.
E feints and then cracks Cho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cho down.
Mr E seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
E checks a low kick from Cho.
A low kick from E misses
and Cho counters with a big head kick but E shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
E misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cho.
E throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cho slips under a jab from E.
E throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but E paws at him with a jab and circles away.
E lands a right hook to the body.
E throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but E checks it well.
E on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cho throws a leg kick
and E counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cho lands a head kick. E smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as E checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
E lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
E scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cho throws a low kick but E avoids it.
A low kick from Cho misses
and E counters with a nice uppercut.
E is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from E misses.
E takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cho ducks under a wild hook from E.
Cho throws a right hand that misses
and E makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cho misses with a looping left.
E scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cho moves out of range of the leg kick from E.
E lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cho's sensitive parts.
E misses with a body kick.
E misses with a few strikes there.
E misses with a double jab
and Cho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
E looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cho swings widly with a right hand
and E counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cho is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr E dominated that round.
That's time! E's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
E uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cho has time to react.
Cho is rocked!
Cho misses with a leg kick
and E counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cho is still on wobbly legs! Can E finish him?
E throws a front kick that sends Cho stumbling back into the cage.
Cho seems to have recovered his senses.
E lands with a nice body punch.
E misses with an uppercut.
E will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
E keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Cho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
E shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cho is breathing heavily.
Cho throws a body punch but E moves out of range.
E throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
E throws a chopping leg kick but Cho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
E misses with a leg kick
and Cho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cho scores with a shoulder strike.
Cho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of E backwards.
E swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cho misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
E goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from E.
E breaks the clinch.
E pulls out of a head kick attempt.
E goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cho moves out of range of the body kick.
E looks to score with a jab to the body but Cho is just out of range.
E dips to his left and cracks Cho with an uppercut!
E lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
E misses with an uppercut
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
E scores with a hook to the body. Cho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
E tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cho, right into the meat.
E throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
E goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
E misses with a jab, cross combination.
E throws a leg kick but Cho checks it.
E looks to land a body kick but Cho moved away.
Cho blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho throws a head kick but E moves out of range.
E dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cho. That did some damage!
A low kick from E misses
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
E misses with a kick to the body.
Cho wants to land a leg kick but E is out of range.
E lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cho circles away quickly and effectively.
E scores with a jab to the body.
E takes a swing at Cho's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Cho misses.
Cho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from E. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
E misses with a body kick.
E throws a body punch but Cho moves out of range.
Cho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
E lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by E there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cho checks a leg kick nicely.
Cho cracks E with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Cho misses
and E counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
E thows a leg kick but Cho checks it
and Cho counters with an outside leg kick.
E scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr E dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
E misses with a body kick.
E misses the body punch
and Cho counters with a good low kick that E was not able to check.
Cho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
E throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cho misses with a low kick as E jumps back.
E punishes Cho's body with a nice straight punch.
Cho throws a leg kick
and E counters with a body kick.
Cho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
E throws a leg kick
and Cho counters with a low kick, right behind E 's knee.
E misses with a body punch
and Cho counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. E is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for E.
That's one minute gone in the round.
E blocks a head kick by Cho.
E's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cho under the eye.
E connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
E throws a head kick that misses.
E throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from E.
E throws a head kick that misses.
E takes a swing at Cho's ribcage but misses.
Cho throws a leg kick but E moved away.
Cho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kimble Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
E throws a lazy uppercut
and Cho counters with an outside leg kick.
E misses with a leg kick
and Cho counters with a leg kick.
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
E checks a low kick from Cho.
Cho misses with an uppercut
and Cho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
E just misses with a punch to the body.
Cho throws a leg kick that is checked
and E counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
E steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cho.
Cho throws a low kick but E avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
E lands a right hook to the body.
Cho wants to clinch
and E counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cho's knee momentarily.
Cho looks to land a combination but E avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by E.
Cho moves out of range of the body kick from E.
Cho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
E throws a leg kick but Cho sees it coming and moves out of range.
E uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cho.
Mr E is winning the standup battle so far.
E chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cho can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
E throws a sloppy head kick
and Cho moves into the clinch.
Cho keeps control of E as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by E as Cho tries to tie him up.
Cho pushes E back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
E misses with a punch to the body.
Cho has E pressed against the cage, preventing E from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cho lands a left hand.
Cho lands with a short shot to the head.
Cho takes a shot to the head.
E tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
E is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of E backwards.
E tries to throw a body punch but Cho avoids it by throwing E back against the cage.
Cho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
E tries a body shot but Cho blocks it.
E throws a punch but it's blocked by Cho.
E scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
E lands a body shot.
E lands a nice uppercut.
E pushes Cho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
E lands with a light punch inside.
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 Mr E.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for E, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr E!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jebidiah Knepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosas Muy Malas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knepp comes to the cage accompanied by Amish Paradise. Jebidiah Knepp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebidiah Knepp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cosas Muy Malas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Knepp misses.
Muy Malas tries to land a body kick
and Knepp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Muy Malas misses with a shot to the body
and Knepp counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Knepp.
Muy Malas lands a body shot.
Knepp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muy Malas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knepp tries to work over Muy Malas's front leg with a kick but Muy Malas checks it.
Muy Malas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Muy Malas has his takedown stuffed
and Knepp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knepp.
Knepp with a nice head shot there.
Knepp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Muy Malas controls Knepp momentarily but Knepp frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muy Malas looking for a sweep. Not yet Muy Malas, not yet.
Knepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Muy Malas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muy Malas 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knepp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knepp preventing the sweep.
Knepp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knepp is looking to take a break and control but Muy Malas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knepp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Muy Malas is looking to control Knepp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muy Malas avoid being mounted?
Muy Malas is refusing to be controlled, as Knepp sits in half guard.
Knepp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muy Malas trying to hold on to Knepp's head to control him but Knepp postures up.
Knepp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muy Malas keeps working.
Muy Malas is looking to control Knepp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muy Malas avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp tries to pass to full mount but Muy Malas defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Muy Malas blocks a jab.
Muy Malas drives through with a takedown into Knepp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Muy Malas looking to sit in guard and control but Knepp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muy Malas keeping moving, preventing Knepp from controlling successfully.
Muy Malas 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.
Knepp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp wants to pass the guard but Muy Malas is keeping the position.
Knepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Muy Malas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muy Malas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muy Malas is trying to keep Knepp in close.
Knepp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knepp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muy Malas swats away the attempt to clinch by Knepp.
Knepp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Muy Malas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muy Malas throws a sloppy body shot
and Knepp counters with a good, hard body kick but Muy Malas shrugs it off.
Knepp gets caught napping as Muy Malas dives in and scores a takedown. Knepp manages to retain guard.
Muy Malas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knepp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muy Malas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muy Malas trying to control the position from guard on top but Knepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muy Malas won't allow Knepp to sweep him here.
Muy Malas trying to control the position from guard on top but Knepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp pulls Muy Malas in close to his closed guard and prevents Muy Malas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knepp working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muy Malas.
Muy Malas with a poor takedown
and Knepp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muy Malas misses with a takedown attempt
and Knepp counters with a head kick.
Muy Malas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knepp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muy Malas won't be happy with that.
Jebidiah Knepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosas Muy Malas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Knepp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Muy Malas is looking to regain half guard here but Knepp keeps moving and retains side control.
Knepp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muy Malas, who protects the arm well.
Muy Malas struggling a bit here.
Muy Malas tries to bench press Knepp off him but Knepp keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Muy Malas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knepp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muy Malas is looking for a sweep.
Knepp is looking to take a break and control but Muy Malas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knepp controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Muy Malas wants to control but Knepp postures up.
Muy Malas tries to improve position but can't.
Knepp is looking to take a break and control but Muy Malas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knepp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muy Malas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Muy Malas is looking for a sweep.
Knepp trying to control the position but Muy Malas is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jebidiah Knepp.
Muy Malas with a poor takedown
and Knepp counters with a nice uppercut.
Knepp throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Knepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muy Malas misses with a body punch
and Knepp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muy Malas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Knepp counter with a right hand.
Knepp thows a body shot but no joy.
Knepp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muy Malas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knepp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muy Malas avoids the head kick by Knepp.
Muy Malas blocks a head kick by Knepp.
Knepp lands with a nice body punch.
Muy Malas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knepp counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp throws a sloppy head kick and Muy Malas moves out of range easily.
Muy Malas misses with a body shot
letting Knepp counter with a right hand.
Muy Malas tries to land a body kick
and Knepp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Muy Malas tries for a takedown but Knepp circles away easily
and Knepp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muy Malas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knepp was well out of range. Poor timing from Muy Malas.
Muy Malas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knepp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muy Malas with a poor takedown
and Knepp counters with a left to the body.
Jebidiah Knepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosas Muy Malas.
Muy Malas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muy Malas misses with a takedown
and Knepp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knepp is stalling in the full guard.
Knepp postures up in Muy Malas's guard and throws a big left but Muy Malas blocks it.
Knepp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knepp throwing strikes but missing.
Muy Malas wants to sweep here but Knepp controlling him for the moment.
Muy Malas controls Knepp momentarily but Knepp frees himself.
Jebidiah Knepp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knepp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knepp trying to control but Muy Malas is working from the bottom.
Muy Malas working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muy Malas checks a low kick from Knepp.
Knepp avoids a kick to the body.
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.
Knepp moves out of range of the body kick from Muy Malas.
Muy Malas fails with the takedown
and Knepp counters with a left to the body.
Muy Malas misses with a takedown
letting Knepp counter with a right hand.
Muy Malas misses with a left hand
and Knepp counters with a head kick.
Muy Malas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muy Malas with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knepp drives through with a takedown into Muy Malas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knepp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Muy Malas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Muy Malas misses with a takedown
and Knepp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muy Malas thinking.
Muy Malas with a poor takedown
letting Knepp counter with a right hand.
Muy Malas throws the kick towards the body but Knepp avoids it.
Muy Malas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knepp counters with a series of strikes. Muy Malas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jebidiah Knepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosas Muy Malas.
Knepp tries to clinch up.
Muy Malas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knepp moves to clinch but Muy Malas breaks away
and Muy Malas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knepp!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muy Malas controlling from the full mount.
Muy Malas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Muy Malas tries to control but Knepp wriggling away.
Knepp gets back to half guard.
Muy Malas stalling away here and it's allowed Knepp to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Knepp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knepp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muy Malas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muy Malas looking to sit in guard and control but Knepp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muy Malas 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.
Muy Malas keeping moving, preventing Knepp from controlling successfully.
Knepp postures up in Muy Malas's guard and throws a big left but Muy Malas blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muy Malas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knepp's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Muy Malas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knepp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jebidiah Knepp has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Knepp lands with an uppercut that bounces Muy Malas off the cage and back into rage.
Knepp jabs Muy Malas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Muy Malas.
Muy Malas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knepp moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp misses with the head strike.
Knepp gets underhooks to prevent Muy Malas's takedown attempt.
Muy Malas blocks an uppercut.
Knepp tries to land knees in the clinch but Muy Malas avoids the damage to the body.
Knepp pushes Muy Malas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knepp controlling the action here for a moment.
Muy Malas blocks the elbow strike.
Muy Malas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knepp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knepp can't find room to land a body shot as Muy Malas controls the action.
Knepp scores with a shot to the side of Muy Malas's head.
Muy Malas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muy Malas can't get the takedown.
Knepp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muy Malas backwards.
Muy Malas blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp had his way with Cosas Muy Malas in 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. This is the final round!
Muy Malas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knepp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muy Malas thinking.
Muy Malas throws a sloppy body shot
and Knepp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muy Malas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knepp defends well.
Muy Malas keeping moving, preventing Knepp from controlling successfully.
Muy Malas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Knepp!
Muy Malas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Knepp wants to control but Muy Malas is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knepp tries to lock up and control but Muy Malas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muy Malas with good strikes from the mount here!
Muy Malas scoring with strikes but Knepp is staying in there.
Muy Malas lands a heavy elbow.
Muy Malas landing punches.
Knepp tries to hold on but Muy Malas postures up.
Jebidiah Knepp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp 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.
Muy Malas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knepp is positioning himself well to prevent Muy Malas advancing to mount.
Muy Malas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knepp defending well though.
Knepp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muy Malas.
Knepp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Muy Malas is trying to control the action in half guard but Knepp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muy Malas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muy Malas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knepp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Muy Malas!
Muy Malas tries to hold on but Knepp postures up.
Muy Malas is looking to improve his position but Knepp isn't that keen on the idea.
Muy Malas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muy Malas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knepp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knepp wants to control the pace but Muy Malas is squirming around nicely.
Knepp is really struggling to control Muy Malas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muy Malas is trying desperately to improve position.
Knepp looking to control but Muy Malas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Jebidiah Knepp.
Well Knepp 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebidiah Knepp!
Jebidiah Knepp retains his welterweight title!
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