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Mondy Night Melee XVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Jakobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Rusty Cage" by Johnny Cash. Mc Killer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Jakobs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mc Killer! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jakobs tries to clinch up and Killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Dylan Jakobs has been cut. Killer scores with a decent looking hook. Killer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jakobs sprawling to the canvas! Jakobs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Killer finish him?!
Jakobs is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Jakobs looks to clinch and Killer counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mc Killer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy McNulty! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McNulty connects with a body shot that sends Nongkeeswuit's belly button to the back. McNulty lands a glancing blow to the side of Nongkeeswuit's head. McNulty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nongkeeswuit has time to react. McNulty just misses with a punch to the body.
Nongkeeswuit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nongkeeswuit tries to bum rush McNulty with a series of wild strikes but McNulty uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McNulty works the jab nicely. McNulty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNulty. Nongkeeswuit does a little dance to reset his feet. Nongkeeswuit tries to close the distance and clinch but McNulty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A punch combination from Nongkeeswuit misses. Nongkeeswuit connects with a single shot there. Nongkeeswuit scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round. McNulty misses with a looping right. McNulty checks a low kick from Nongkeeswuit. McNulty moves out of range of the leg kick from Nongkeeswuit. McNulty misses with a wild body shot. McNulty takes a swing at Nongkeeswuit's ribcage but misses. McNulty looks to land a right hand but Nongkeeswuit moved out of range. Nongkeeswuit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McNulty jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nongkeeswuit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McNulty looks to score with a jab to the body but Nongkeeswuit is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McNulty punishes Nongkeeswuit's body with a nice straight punch. McNulty with a hook. McNulty throws a shot to the body.
McNulty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nongkeeswuit.
McNulty scores with a shot to the body.
Nongkeeswuit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McNulty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McNulty misses with a straight right. McNulty lands with a cross. A nice combination there by Nongkeeswuit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McNulty gets a double leg takedown into Nongkeeswuit's guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. McNulty working some strikes from top position. McNulty chips away with some ground and pound. McNulty throws a big right hand that misses. McNulty trying to control the position from guard on top but Nongkeeswuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McNulty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McNulty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nongkeeswuit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNulty.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McNulty trying to control but Nongkeeswuit is working from the bottom. McNulty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. McNulty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nongkeeswuit is keeping the position for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy McNulty was stalling too much, according to the referee. A decent looking cross lands there for McNulty. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McNulty dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McNulty staying out of range there. Nongkeeswuit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNulty. McNulty moves out of range of the strikes. McNulty connects with a nice looking jab.
McNulty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nongkeeswuit on the side of the head. McNulty with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nongkeeswuit ducks under a wild hook from McNulty. Jimmy McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nongkeeswuit tries to work over McNulty's front leg with a kick but McNulty checks it. McNulty misses with a body shot.
McNulty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nongkeeswuit backs up against the cage.
McNulty throws a lazy right hand but Nongkeeswuit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. McNulty lands with a nice body punch. Jimmy McNulty seems to be getting the better of the standup. McNulty with a body punch. A glancing blow. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McNulty checks a leg kick. McNulty scores with a jab. Nongkeeswuit acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nongkeeswuit throws a series of punches but McNulty avoids them all with ease. Nongkeeswuit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No joy there for Nongkeeswuit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNulty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Decent striking displayed by McNulty there. Nongkeeswuit misses with a few strikes there.
McNulty throws a hook to the side of Nongkeeswuit's head but Nongkeeswuit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nongkeeswuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNulty.
McNulty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nongkeeswuit doesn't seem bothered though. Nongkeeswuit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNulty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nongkeeswuit at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice straight punches there by McNulty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McNulty. McNulty looks to score with a jab to the body but Nongkeeswuit is just out of range. Nongkeeswuit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McNulty finds it's way round the side to connect with Nongkeeswuit's head. McNulty connects with a nice looking jab.
Nongkeeswuit avoids the body shot from McNulty.
McNulty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nongkeeswuit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McNulty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice shot by McNulty. Nice uppercut lands for McNulty. That snapped Nongkeeswuit's head back.
Nongkeeswuit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. McNulty stuffs the takedown attempt from Nongkeeswuit. Nongkeeswuit gets slowly back to his feet. McNulty lands a glancing blow to the side of Nongkeeswuit's head. McNulty connects with a jab. Nongkeeswuit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McNulty's calf. The fighters circle momentarily. McNulty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McNulty!
Nongkeeswuit is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McNulty scores with a body shot.
Oh Nongkeeswuit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McNulty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nongkeeswuit in his tracks. Sloppy strikes from McNulty. Those never looked like landing. McNulty cracks Nongkeeswuit with a hook to the temple - Nongkeeswuit is on wobbly legs here! McNulty swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nongkeeswuit falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McNulty wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy McNulty!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dak Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk comes to the cage accompanied by Deeper and Down. Ishii has chosen Insane in the membrane by Cypress Hill as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dak Ishii! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ishii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turk's waist but Turk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ishii off to one side. A slow jab from Ishii misses its intended target. Ishii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turk in his tracks. Turk avoids the head kick by Ishii.
Ishii throws a body punch but Turk moves out of range. Ishii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Turk misses. Ishii tries to clinch and Turk counters with an inside leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Ishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dak Ishii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ishii keeps Turk at a distance using the push kick. Turk takes a swing at Ishii's ribcage but misses. Ishii throws a combination that misses and Turk counters with a straight right hand. Ishii wants to clinch up but Turk keeps it at a distance. Turk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ishii throws a head kick but Turk moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ishii tries to clinch and Turk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Turk looking to pass the guard. Turk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ishii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turk has managed to get both his arms back between Ishii's legs - danger averted. Ishii tries to land a sweep but no joy. Turk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Turk trying to control but Ishii is working from the bottom. Turk postures up in Ishii's guard and throws a big left but Ishii blocks it. Turk with a flurry of punches that miss. Turk tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishii is retaining full guard. Turk is fighting to break Ishii's control of his arms but Ishii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ishii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Turk's best efforts. Ishii missing with punches from the bottom.
Turk is thwarting Ishii's attempts to control the position. Turk tries to pass to full mount but Ishii defends it. Ishii wants to get back to full guard. Ishii gets full guard. Ishii trying to keep a closed guard but Turk is proving a slippery customer.
Turk wants to pass the guard but Ishii is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ishii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turk defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Turk throws a big right hand that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turk's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Turk stands up over Ishii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Turk looking to pass the guard. Ishii tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ishii keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully. Turk stopping the sweep attempt from Ishii.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ishii can't keep his opponent in guard - Turk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Ishii moves into full guard.
Ishii doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ishii wants to sweep here but Turk controlling him for the moment. Ishii keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ishii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turk's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Braden Turk will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turk blocks a leg kick. Ishii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ishii moves to clinch but Turk breaks away and Turk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Turk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ishii tries to clinch up enabling Turk to counter with a crisp jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Ishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Turk throws a series of strikes that have Ishii backpedaling.
Ishii throws a sloppy head kick and Turk moves out of range easily. Ishii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turk throws a good cross that connects.
Dak Ishii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ishii shoots in for a takedown but Turk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Turk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ishii is breathing heavily. Turk distracts Ishii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ishii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ishii working a defensive guard here.
Turk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Turk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Turk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turk working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Turk landing strikes. Ishii struggling a bit here. Ishii manages to get back to half guard. Ishii wants to improve his position but Turk is controlling well.
Turk seems to be working for a kimura but Ishii defends the submission attempt. Ishii is looking for a sweep. Turk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ishii regains full guard. Nicely done. Ishii throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Turk escapes and throws Ishii's legs to the side, diving into side control! Turk cracks Ishii with a big right hand but Ishii just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Turk has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ishii! Turk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ishii is looking to escape. Ishii is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turk with shots to the head and body - Ishii looks very uncomfortable down there. Ishii tries to reverse the position but Turk maintains control. Ishii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Ishii tries to lock up and control but Turk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Turk lands with some strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turk unloading with bombs! Turk raining down shots from the mount!
Ishii is rocked! Turk is landing with some decent strikes but Ishii is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Ishii is still in real trouble! Can Turk finish him? The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Turk postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ishii in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ishii to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braden Turk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Tilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilo comes into the arena with Doggystyle blaring out of the sound system. Uncle Tilo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uncle Tilo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Protacio Jawo! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tilo cracks Jawo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jawo misses with a looping left. Jawo throws a jab when Tilo was well out of range. Jawo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tilo. Tilo throws a lazy uppercut
and Jawo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tilo misses with a straight left. Jawo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A telegraphed right hand from Jawo misses the target. Tilo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jawo.
Jawo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Tilo misses with a looping left. Jawo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tilo. Tilo misses with a looping right. Tilo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jawo. Jawo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tilo scores with a takedown into Jawo's guard. 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! It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Tilo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jawo keeping moving, preventing Tilo from controlling successfully. Tilo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jawo trying to keep a closed guard but Tilo is proving a slippery customer.
Jawo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tilo defends it easily. Jawo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tilo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Tilo preventing the sweep. Tilo trying to control but Jawo is working from the bottom. Tilo won't allow Jawo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tilo looking to sit in guard and control but Jawo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Jawo wants to control from the top but Tilo keeps moving. Jawo controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Jawo scoring with some ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tilo has his foot on Jawo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jawo works his way back into a safe position though. Jawo thows a big elbow that misses. Tilo managing to control the position. Jawo trying to control but Tilo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jawo connects with a couple of short punches. Tilo trying to control the position.
Jawo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tilo is retaining full guard. Jawo's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jawo looking to pass the guard. Tilo keeping moving, preventing Jawo from controlling successfully. Tilo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Tilo controlling Jawo's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Tilo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tilo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jawo counters with a stiff right hand. Tilo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jawo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jawo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. This has been an exciting period of action! Jawo lands with a good body shot. Jawo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tilo. Jawo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tilo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tilo throws out a loose jab but Jawo uses good head movement to avoid it. Jawo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tilo swats him away and circles back towards the center. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jawo throws a series of punches but Tilo moves out of range. Jawo thows a body shot but no joy. Jawo slaps away a takedown attempt from Tilo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Tilo misses with a left hand and Jawo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Protacio Jawo will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jawo fails in his attempt to clinch. Tilo looks to land a right hand but Jawo moved out of range. Tilo swings for the body but Jawo moves out of range.
Tilo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jawo. Jawo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tilo misses the shot to the body. Tilo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jawo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jawo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tilo on the side of the head. Tilo ducks under a wild hook from Jawo. Jawo throws out a loose jab but Tilo uses good head movement to avoid it. Jawo misses with a few strikes there.
Jawo misses with a shot to the body and Tilo counters with a lovely shot to the body. Tilo misses with a looping right. Uncle Tilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tilo misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jawo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tilo manages to avoid it. Jawo slips under a jab. Tilo throws a big shot that misses. Jawo throws a right and a left that Tilo avoids nicely. Jose Protacio Jawo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jawo throws a right and a left that both miss. Jawo moves away from the strike by Tilo. Tilo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A shot to the liver by Jawo. Beautiful body shot. Tilo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jawo.
Tilo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jawo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jawo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jawo connects with a single shot there. Tilo digs a good hook to Jawo's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jawo misses the shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Jawo. The fighters circling - Tilo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jawo tries to bum rush Tilo with a series of wild strikes but Tilo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A jab from Tilo finds it's way through Jawo's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jawo moves into range and connects with a jab. Jawo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tilo lands with a nice combination. Jawo backs away looking to recover. A jab from Jawo does it's job there. Tilo clobbers Jawo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Tilo moves out of range as Jawo strikes. Jawo moves into the clinch. Jawo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jawo scores with a shot to the side of Tilo's head. Jawo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Jawo scores with a shoulder strike. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jawo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jawo obliges. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jawo. Tilo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jawo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Jawo lands a nice uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A right hand to the body from Jawo.
Tilo tries to stall but Jawo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jawo. Tilo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tilo has clasped his hands together around Jawo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jawo wants to control but Tilo postures up. Tilo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jawo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Tilo misses with the ground and pound. The strikes coming from Tilo are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Jawo is trying to improve his position. Jawo is trying to work for a sweep but Tilo has mounted him! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jawo tries to lock up and control but Tilo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Tilo is landing with some decent strikes but Jawo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jawo tries to hold on but Tilo postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Protacio Jawo will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tilo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jawo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jawo lands with a nice body punch. A slow jab from Tilo misses its intended target. Jawo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tilo on the side of the head. Jawo missing with a left hand there. Tilo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fight moves into the clinch position. Jawo pushes Tilo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jawo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jawo throws a head punch that misses. Tilo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jawo prevents it.
Jawo misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tilo manages to break the clinch.
Jawo tries to clinch up but Tilo circles away and keeps his distance. Jawo misses the shot to the body. Tilo 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.
Jawo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tilo. Jawo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tilo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jawo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Jose Protacio Jawo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tilo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Jawo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Tilo prevents Jawo from improving his position. Uncle Tilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jose Protacio Jawo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jawo moves into full guard.
Tilo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jawo's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jawo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Tilo controlling the action here. Jawo tries to get to full guard but Tilo has control of the leg. Tilo is trying to control. Jawo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tilo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jawo is staying active underneath Tilo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Uncle Tilo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Tilo throws a series of punches but Jawo moves out of range. Jawo misses with a wild body shot. Jawo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tilo in his tracks. Tilo avoids the body shot from Jawo.
Nice shot lands for Tilo. Tilo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jawo. Jawo stuns Tilo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tilo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tilo misses with a double jab
and Jawo counters with a stiff right hand. Sloppy strikes from Tilo. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jawo slips under a jab from Tilo. Tilo looks to land a right hand but Jawo moved out of range. Tilo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jawo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tilo. Jawo thuds a left hand into Tilo's body. Jawo works Tilo's body with a nice hook. Tilo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tilo misses with a looping left. Tilo keeps the fight on the outside. Jawo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tilo misses with a right hand letting Jawo counter with a right hand. Sloppy strikes from Tilo. Those never looked like landing. Tilo missing with a left hand there. Jawo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jawo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jose Protacio Jawo. I've got Jawo 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 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Protacio Jawo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxcar Willie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heartbeats. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desmond Morris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boxcar Willie! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morris scores with a head kick. Willie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Boxcar Willie has been cut. Willie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willie somewhat. The fighters circle momentarily. Morris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Willie dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Willie's head and hops out. Willie tries to land a front kick but Morris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Willie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morris can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice sprawl there from Morris as Willie shoots in. Desmond Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boxcar Willie. Willie checks the leg kick. Morris lands a right hook to the body.
Willie looks gassed! A head kick misses from Morris. Willie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willie. That did some damage! Morris throws a head kick that misses. Morris closes the distance and clinches. Willie takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Willie can't fight it off and eventually Morris manages to take the fight to the floor. Willie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Morris sitting in guard here, content to control. Morris lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morris's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Willie wants to sweep here but Morris controlling him for the moment. Morris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Morris postures up and lands a big shot to Willie's brow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morris lands a couple of decent looking shots. Morris is stalling in the full guard. Morris wants to control from the top but Willie keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morris postures up and lands a big shot to Willie's brow. Willie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morris wants to control from the top but Willie keeps moving. Morris lands a couple of digs. Willie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Morris gets full guard. Willie throwing strikes but missing. Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet. Willie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Willie postures up.
Morris wants to stand and escape but Willie is having none of it. Willie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Willie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Willie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Willie landing some decent shots from guard. Willie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Willie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Morris is trying to control the position but Willie postures up. Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willie. Willie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Willie passes Morris's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Morris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willie pulls his head out easily. Morris taking some punishment here, with Willie in his half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morris is trying to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Willie.
It looks like Desmond Morris has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Willie working the head and body with strikes. Willie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Morris could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Willie has cracked it and Morris is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Willie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boxcar Willie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pabpy Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Obeh's choice of entrance music: Quake 2 Big Guns. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pabpy Obeh! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A bone on bone clash there as Obeh blocks the leg kick.
Obeh scores with a punch to the head. Obeh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hawkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obeh throws a right and a left that Hawkins avoids nicely. Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Hawkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Obeh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Hawkins lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Obeh throws a half hearted mid kick. Obeh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice takedown defense from Obeh. No joy for Hawkins on that attempt. Hawkins misses with a wild body shot. Obeh misses the jab. Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obeh was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins. Hawkins dodges the punch combination from Obeh.
Pabpy Obeh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hawkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hawkins lands a head kick. Obeh smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Hawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A head kick from Obeh lands but Hawkins takes it in his stride. 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! Hawkins throws a leg kick and Obeh counters with a left and a right that stings Hawkins. Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy. Hawkins lands with a shot to the body. Obeh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawkins. Obeh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawkins. Hawkins lands a high kick!
Obeh throws a big shot that misses. Obeh tries to bum rush Hawkins with a series of wild strikes but Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Obeh pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hawkins moves out of range as Obeh strikes. Obeh lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawkins off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Hawkins. Hawkins tries to land a front kick but Obeh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Obeh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Obeh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Obeh throws an overhand right that lands on Hawkins's shoulder, as Hawkins tries to avoid the shot. Hawkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Obeh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawkins. Hawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawkins blocks a jab. Obeh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pabpy Obeh will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Hawkins throws a leg kick that is checked and Obeh counters with an outside leg kick.
Obeh throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawkins counters with a straight right hand. A head kick misses from Obeh. Obeh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away. Hawkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Obeh takes a body punch but keeps moving. Obeh misses with an uppercut. Hawkins saw that one coming. Obeh is looking to land body kicks. Some wild striking there from Obeh.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hawkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Obeh throws a body kick that misses. Obeh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hawkins throws a body punch but Obeh moves out of range. Hawkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Sandy Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hawkins cracks Obeh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hawkins misses with a low kick. Obeh throws a hook but Hawkins blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick from Hawkins lands but Obeh takes it in his stride. A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Obeh does a little dance to reset his feet. Obeh tries to land a leg kick but Hawkins saw it coming and moves away.
Obeh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Obeh looks to throw a body kick and Hawkins counters with a leg kick. Obeh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Obeh. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hawkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hawkins is looking to wear down Obeh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Hawkins tries to bum rush Obeh with a series of wild strikes but Obeh uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pabpy Obeh seems to be getting the better of the standup. Obeh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Obeh dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obeh. Obeh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Obeh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Obeh throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Obeh loads up on a big right hand but Hawkins slips the punch. Obeh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Obeh avoids them all with ease. Obeh misses with a hook. Hawkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Obeh throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hawkins works over Obeh's head and body with a nice combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Obeh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawkins counters with a right hand to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Hawkins. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sandy Hawkins will probably get the nod. That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Obeh throws a hook but Hawkins blocks it. Obeh throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily. Obeh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawkins. A nice leg kick lands there from Hawkins. Obeh misses with a straight left. Hawkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that Obeh avoids nicely. Hawkins throws out a leg kick but Obeh moves out of range and Hawkins only half commits. A slow jab from Obeh misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hawkins throws out a leg kick but Obeh moves out of range and Hawkins only half commits. Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obeh. Obeh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sloppy strikes from Obeh. Those never looked like landing. Hawkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hawkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawkins takes a swing at Obeh's ribcage but misses. Hawkins misses with a head kick.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obeh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hawkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Obeh throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a jab-cross combination. Hawkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Hawkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hawkins throws a body punch but Obeh moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Obeh misses with a wild combination.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Obeh.
Obeh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Obeh thows a left - swing and a miss! Obeh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obeh throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hawkins avoids the body shot from Obeh.
Obeh misses the body punch and Hawkins counters with a right hand to the body. Hawkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obeh was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins. Obeh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hawkins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Obeh. That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Pabpy Obeh. Well Obeh 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pabpy Obeh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adis Tankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adis Tankov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Knight! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Tankov is just out of range. Knight closes the distance and clinches. Tankov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tankov.
Nice elbow from Knight.
It looks like Adis Tankov has been cut. Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Tankov avoids the damage to the body. Knight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tankov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knight lands a damaging elbow. Tankov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tankov has clasped his hands together around Knight's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Tankov stands up and beckons Knight to his feet. Ted Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knight blocks a leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice inside leg kick there by Tankov. That's going to slow Knight down. Tankov takes one on the button. Knight throws a head kick that misses. Jab, jab by Knight - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tankov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Tankov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss! That kick from Knight tenderised Tankov's leg. Tankov is trying to keep his angry face on. Tankov throws a nice head kick!
Knight wants to clinch up but Tankov keeps it at a distance. Tankov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Knight looks to land a left hand but Tankov moved out of range nicely. Tankov throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knight lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tankov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tankov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Knight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tankov. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tankov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tankov misses with a head kick.
Knight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tankov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tankov. Tankov trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. Tankov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knight's guard. Knight is trying to control but can't.
Tankov seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt. Tankov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tankov wants to pass to mount but Knight is defending the position. Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tankov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tankov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tankov is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Knight trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Tankov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Adis Tankov's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tankov shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Knight closes the distance and clinches. Tankov missing with knees to the body.
Tankov lands a knee to the body.
Tankov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Knight using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knight takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ted Knight has been cut. Knight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Knight to work.
Knight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight working Tankov over with knees to the body. Knight lands a good knee to the midsection. Tankov won't want to take too many of those. Knight with a knee to the head.
Tankov misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tankov dodges an elbow strike from Knight.
Knight lands a nice knee to the body. Tankov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tankov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Knight. Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tankov.
Tankov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tankov wants to stall.
Tankov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tankov trying to land knees to the body.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tankov is defending well for now. Tankov looking to throw knees to the head but Knight is blocking nicely.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tankov avoids it. Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knight throws an elbow that misses.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tankov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from Tankov. Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tankov manages to pull guard.
Tankov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tankov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight. Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Tankov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tankov trying to control the position.
Tankov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tankov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tankov keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ted Knight has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Knight tries to clinch but Tankov is having none of it. Knight avoids the head kick by Tankov.
Tankov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tankov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tankov wants to clinch. Tankov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adis Tankov will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. This is the final round!
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Tankov pushes him off. Tankov cracks the inside of Knight's front leg. A head kick misses from Tankov. Adis Tankov is winning the standup battle so far. Tankov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Tankov counters with an inside leg kick. Tankov shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tankov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Knight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tankov tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch. Tankov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tankov taking a breather. Tankov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tankov is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now. Knight avoiding damage as Tankov throws knees to the body.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it. Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tankov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tankov.
Knight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tankov blocks it with crossed arms. Knight missing with knees to the body.
Tankov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Tankov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tankov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tankov taking a breather. Knight taking a breather. Knight tries to land a knee to the head but Tankov blocks with his arms.
Knight misses with a knee strike.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but Tankov blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tankov stalling.
Tankov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks. Tankov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knight is keeping busy. Nice elbow from Knight. Tankov landing knees to the head.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tankov.
Tankov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tankov managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
Tankov crunches a lovely knee into Knight's ribcage. Knight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tankov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tankov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Tankov looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tankov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov scores a nice knee to the body.
Knight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tankov is keeping busy. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Tankov tries to tie him up. Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ted Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Knight blocks an elbow strike. Knight landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tankov managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tankov. Tankov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tankov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Tankov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knight misses with a head kick.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Tankov moves out of range easily. Tankov misses with a head kick.
Tankov connects with a high kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tankov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tankov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Knight. Adis Tankov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tankov is looking to slow Knight down with leg kicks. Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Adis Tankov. Well Tankov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adis Tankov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Mousaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupercal Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mousaki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to souljacker. Kenji Mousaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lupercal Abaddon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenji Mousaki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lupercal Abaddon! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Abaddon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abaddon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abaddon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Abaddon looks to land a combination but Mousaki avoids it well. Mousaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mousaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Lupercal Abaddon has been cut. Abaddon misses with a head kick.
Abaddon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Mousaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abaddon swivels and escapes. Mousaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abaddon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Abaddon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mousaki tries to bum rush Abaddon with a series of wild strikes but Abaddon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Abaddon feints and then cracks Mousaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mousaki down. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mousaki tries to bum rush Abaddon with a series of wild strikes but Abaddon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mousaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A swing and a miss from Mousaki.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abaddon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Abaddon lands a head kick!
Mousaki throws a low kick but Abaddon moves out of range easily. Abaddon connects with a jab. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abaddon!
Mousaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mousaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Abaddon is just out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mousaki dives in and grabs Abaddon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abaddon pushes down on Mousaki's head and hops out. Abaddon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mousaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Abaddon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mousaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Mousaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mousaki scores with the left hand. Abaddon knows he should have avoided that one. Mousaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abaddon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Mousaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mousaki misses with a two punch combination.
Mousaki throws a lazy head kick and Abaddon counters with a crisp one two that drops Mousaki! Abaddon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mousaki to his feet! Mousaki is in big trouble!
Mousaki is rocked! Mousaki is breathing heavily. Abaddon drops Mousaki with a huge uppercut! Mousaki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Abaddon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lupercal Abaddon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salmon has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mendoza! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cleon Salmon! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mendoza lands a body shot.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salmon manages to avoid it. Mendoza moves out of range of the leg kick from Salmon. A big right from Salmon misses. Salmon is looking to slow Mendoza down with leg kicks. Mendoza lands a head kick. Salmon smiles back at him and beckons him forward. This has been an exciting period of action! Mendoza blocks a head kick by Salmon.
Salmon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendoza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Salmon scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Hector Mendoza has been cut. Cleon Salmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Salmon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza. Mendoza blocks a leg kick. Salmon misses the shot to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mendoza.
Salmon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salmon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mendoza misses with a low kick as Salmon jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salmon throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range. Mendoza moves out of range as Salmon strikes. Salmon lands with a right hand. Mendoza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Salmon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendoza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mendoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hector Mendoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mendoza throws a head kick that misses. Salmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza lands a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Mendoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Salmon gets a double leg takedown into Mendoza's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salmon with a flurry of punches that miss. Mendoza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Salmon trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom. Salmon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Salmon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard. Salmon looking to sit in guard and control but Mendoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Salmon seems keen to control Mendoza's posture. Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendoza's corner is telling him to maintain position. Salmon is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up. Salmon has a closed guard, preventing Mendoza from standing up. Mendoza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Salmon slips a straight right by Mendoza. Salmon misses the shot to the body. A head kick misses from Mendoza. Mendoza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salmon. Salmon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range. Salmon lands a jab to Mendoza's midsection. Mendoza is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Salmon throws a solid leg kick but Mendoza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salmon.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salmon. Hector Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleon Salmon. Salmon misses the jab. Salmon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendoza was covering up waiting for the punch and Salmon finishes the takedown easily into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Salmon throwing strikes from guard but Mendoza blocks nicely. Salmon content to stall in guard here. Salmon wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is keeping the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Salmon cracks Mendoza with a solid left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Salmon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hector Mendoza's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches. Salmon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mendoza gets full guard. Salmon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mendoza managing to control the position. Salmon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mendoza controlling the position. Salmon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Salmon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hector Mendoza. Salmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away. Salmon misses with a hook. Salmon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An inside leg kick lands from Mendoza. Mendoza throws a body kick that misses. Salmon throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab from Mendoza finds it's way through Salmon's defenses. Mendoza scoring well with a low kick there.
Salmon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleon Salmon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mendoza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salmon. Salmon circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Salmon blocks a head kick by Mendoza.
Salmon throws a leg kick that is checked and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mendoza works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salmon scores with a decent looking hook. Mendoza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mendoza lands a jab to Salmon's midsection. Salmon is breathing heavily. Salmon throws a leg kick but Mendoza checks it. Salmon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendoza swivels and escapes. Mendoza cracks Salmon with an open hand slap. Mendoza scores with a head kick. Salmon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Cleon Salmon has been cut. Salmon shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salmon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Salmon misses with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Salmon. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet. Mendoza is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Mendoza throws a head kick that Salmon semi-blocks.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salmon tries to move into range but Mendoza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Salmon tries to clinch but Mendoza moves away and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Mendoza. Salmon takes a kick to the side of the head. Mendoza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mendoza catches Salmon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mendoza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Salmon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mendoza forces Salmon back against the cage and clinches. Salmon looking to slow down the pace here. Mendoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salmon manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salmon throws an off balance right hand
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Salmon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mendoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mendoza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Mendoza lands an elbow that stopped Salmon in his tracks for a moment. Salmon is trying to force a seperation but Mendoza has the dominant position. Salmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Salmon has Mendoza pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Salmon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mendoza tumbling to the mat - Salmon dives into Mendoza's guard. Salmon stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Salmon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Mendoza dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendoza lands with a kick to the temple. Salmon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Mendoza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Mendoza thumps Salmon with a low kick. Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salmon wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance. Salmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away. Mendoza lands with a kick to the temple. Salmon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Salmon throws a leg kick that is checked and Mendoza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Salmon misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely. Salmon throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Salmon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Salmon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mendoza is able to avoid easily. Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Salmon. Salmon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mendoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salmon wants to land a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range. Mendoza slips under a jab. Mendoza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salmon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mendoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salmon. Salmon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mendoza. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mendoza rushes Salmon and presses him up against the cage. Mendoza working Salmon over with knees to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mendoza. Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Mendoza cracks Salmon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Salmon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mendoza. Mendoza takes the fight into the clinch. Salmon stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salmon. Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Mendoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salmon backwards. Mendoza lands an elbow that stopped Salmon in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Cleon Salmon's cut even more. A nice right hand lands inside from Mendoza. Mendoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salmon backwards.
The cut above Cleon Salmon's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Mendoza lands a vicious elbow to the side of Salmon's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Mendoza tries to finish him with strikes but Salmon still seems able to defend himself so Mendoza steps back and lets Salmon get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Salmon is rocked! Salmon takes a shot right to the bread basket. Salmon is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendoza finish him? Mendoza feints a jab and as Salmon dips his head, Mendoza unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Salmon right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Salmon falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Mendoza smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hector Mendoza! Hector Mendoza retains his super heavyweight title!
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