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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Incredius Roundius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasmin Bonsant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonsant comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Animal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 cm
27
199 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Incredius Roundius! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasmin Bonsant! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bonsant scores with a nice strike. Roundius moves into range and clinches up with Bonsant. Bonsant tries a body shot but Roundius blocks it.
Roundius decides to pull guard. Roundius being controlled here, momentarily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonsant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Roundius trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Bonsant stays in close to Roundius's body and controls the position. Roundius is pulling down on Bonsant's head to control his posture. Bonsant trying to control the position from guard on top but Roundius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jasmin Bonsant wasn't active enough on the ground. Roundius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Roundius turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Roundius manages to end up in side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bonsant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roundius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roundius scores with punches from side control. Roundius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bonsant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Roundius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bonsant! Roundius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roundius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bonsant is working to get back to half guard.
Roundius with shots to the head and body - Bonsant looks very uncomfortable down there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bonsant manages to regain half guard. Good work. Roundius is looking for a kimura but Bonsant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roundius to get the leverage. Roundius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonsant tries to get to full guard but Roundius has control of the leg. Roundius thows a huge punch but Bonsant dodges it nicely.
Roundius wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonsant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bonsant is trying to maintain the position but Roundius is very close to passing his half guard. Roundius wants to pass to mount but Bonsant is defending the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roundius thows a huge punch but Bonsant dodges it nicely.
Roundius trying to control the action but Bonsant is working from the bottom. Bonsant is looking to control Roundius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonsant avoid being mounted? Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Bonsant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonsant. Roundius slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roundius is trying to control. Bonsant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Nice strikes from Roundius there. Bonsant is looking to improve his position.
Roundius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Bonsant looking for submissions off his back. Bonsant is looking to escape. Roundius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonsant defends it well. Roundius frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Roundius with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bonsant is trying desperately to improve position. Roundius is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bonsant is surviving well by controlling Roundius's body position as best he can. Roundius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Roundius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roundius looking to control but Bonsant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bonsant is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Roundius with shots to the head and body - Bonsant looks very uncomfortable down there. Bonsant in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Jasmin Bonsant has been cut. Roundius lands a big shot there that rocks Bonsant but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incredius Roundius dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jasmin Bonsant's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roundius lands a nice looking body kick. Roundius moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonsant misses with a body punch.
Bonsant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roundius. Roundius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bonsant can't fight it off and eventually Roundius manages to take the fight to the floor. Bonsant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Roundius wants to control from the top but Bonsant keeps moving. Roundius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roundius is stalling in the full guard. Roundius 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. Roundius trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonsant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonsant working a defensive guard here.
Roundius trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonsant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Roundius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Incredius Roundius has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Bonsant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roundius. Roundius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonsant. Roundius throws a series of punches but Bonsant avoids them all with ease. Roundius has managed to clinch.
Roundius has clasped his hands together around Bonsant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Bonsant wants to control but Roundius postures up. Bonsant is looking to regain half guard here but Roundius keeps moving and retains side control. Bonsant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Roundius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Roundius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Roundius misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bonsant tries to buck Roundius off but Roundius is having none of it. Roundius is looking to take a break and control but Bonsant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bonsant prevents Roundius from moving into mount. Roundius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Bonsant manages to get back to half guard. Bonsant is trying to get back to full guard. Roundius seems to be working for a kimura but Bonsant defends the submission attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bonsant manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roundius wants to pass the guard but Bonsant is keeping the position. Bonsant wants to sweep here but Roundius controlling him for the moment. Roundius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonsant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roundius has managed to get both his arms back between Bonsant's legs - danger averted. Bonsant has momentary wrist control but Roundius slips an elbow through the middle. Roundius trying to control but Bonsant is working from the bottom. Roundius throws a strike but Bonsant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Bonsant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roundius controlling the position. Bonsant trying to control the position from guard on top but Roundius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Roundius has his hands on Bonsant's head, controlling the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bonsant postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bonsant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Incredius Roundius just wasn't active enough. Bonsant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roundius counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bonsant! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Roundius prevents Bonsant from getting the reversal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incredius Roundius dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jasmin Bonsant's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Roundius closes the distance and clinches. Bonsant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Roundius scores with a takedown into Bonsant's guard. Roundius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Incredius Roundius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Roundius looking to sit in guard and control but Bonsant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Bonsant trying to control the position from guard on top but Roundius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Roundius wants to sweep but no luck. Bonsant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bonsant wants to control from the top but Roundius keeps moving. Roundius 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. Bonsant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonsant wants to control from the top but Roundius keeps moving. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Bonsant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Roundius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bonsant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roundius swivels though and keeps the full guard. Roundius is trying to control the position but Bonsant postures up.
Jasmin Bonsant has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Bonsant is looking to score with low kicks. Bonsant lands a nice shot that snaps Roundius's head back.
Bonsant misses with a low kick.
Roundius dives in and scores a takedown into Bonsant's guard. Bonsant keeping moving, preventing Roundius from controlling successfully. Incredius Roundius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roundius sitting in guard, not really doing much. Bonsant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Roundius wants to control from the top but Bonsant keeps moving. 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! Roundius stays in close to Bonsant's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Incredius Roundius. Roundius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bonsant scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bonsant jumps guard.
Bonsant wants to sweep but no luck. Roundius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bonsant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roundius manages to get himself to full guard.
Roundius 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. Bonsant trying to control but Roundius is working from the bottom. Roundius looking for a sweep. Not yet Roundius, not yet. Roundius looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roundius wants to sweep here but Bonsant controlling him for the moment. Roundius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Roundius shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonsant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Jasmin Bonsant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bonsant lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roundius! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bonsant lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Bonsant cracks Roundius with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Roundius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Bonsant lands with some strikes. Bonsant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Roundius is on top in guard.
Bonsant keeping moving, preventing Roundius from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jasmin Bonsant. I think Roundius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Incredius Roundius! In his post fight interview, Incredius Roundius started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Beaulieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Beaulieu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anonymus - Prosternez-vous. Hoy has chosen - as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 cm
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205 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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190 cm
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199 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Beaulieu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dane Hoy! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beaulieu misses with a straight right. Pat Beaulieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beaulieu is looking to chop away at Hoy's legs. Hoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Beaulieu throws a shot from downtown. Hoy moves away and avoids it. Hoy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beaulieu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. 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. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Hoy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beaulieu, who protects the arm well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hoy trying to control the position but Beaulieu is working away. Beaulieu parries the strikes from Hoy easily there. Hoy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beaulieu to escape.
Hoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Beaulieu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beaulieu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoy. Beaulieu is looking for a sweep. Hoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoy lands a nice short elbow. Beaulieu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoy. Hoy is trying for a kimura here. Beaulieu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hoy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dane Hoy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Bolitho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark has chosen Iron Man-Black Sabbath as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jaime Bolitho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Stark's chin.
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176 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaime Bolitho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Stark! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Bolitho shows good takedown defense. Stark throws a hook but Bolitho avoids it easily. Bolitho moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off. Bolitho throws a head kick that Stark semi-blocks.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolitho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stark momentarily.
Bolitho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolitho. Stark swings widly with a right hand
and Bolitho counters with a straight right hand. Stark moves into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolitho. Stark tries to throw a body punch but Bolitho avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage. Bolitho lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards. Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolitho's elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Stark.
Bolitho misses with a body punch.
Bolitho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards. Bolitho gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stark is rocked! Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Bolitho sprawls well. Anthony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stark lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolitho's head. Bolitho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Stark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolitho finish him? Stark throws the left hand but Bolitho avoids the punch easily. Bolitho misses the jab. Bolitho connects with a nice looking jab.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark slips a jab from Bolitho. Stark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolitho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Stark seems to have recovered his senses. Bolitho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaime Bolitho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bolitho swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Bolitho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Bolitho counters with a head kick. That will keep Stark thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bolitho thows a left - swing and a miss! Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stark misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bolitho counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice shot lands for Stark. Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stark throws the left hand but Bolitho avoids the punch easily. Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolitho was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark. Bolitho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolitho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jab by Stark. Bolitho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolitho scores with a hook to the body. Stark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bolitho tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot. Stark throws a hook to the side of Bolitho's head but Bolitho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bolitho defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand. Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolitho.
Bolitho misses with a straight right. Bolitho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bolitho misses with a looping right. Stark tries to clinch but Bolitho is having none of it. Bolitho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stark in his tracks. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolitho. Bolitho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark. Stark moves in looking to clinch but Bolitho pushes him off. Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab. Stark tries to clinch up but Bolitho circles away and keeps his distance. Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolitho.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Bolitho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolitho scores with a hook. Stark thows a left - swing and a miss! BOOM! Bolitho lands a beautiful left hook that drops Stark. Stark tries to recover but Bolitho is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Stark lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaime Bolitho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kafka comes into the arena with Heartbeats blaring out of the sound system. Mcgrath has chosen 50 cent feat. Akon - I'll still kill as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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180 cm
30
240 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Kafka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Mcgrath! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcgrath is looking to score with low kicks. Kafka closes the distance and clinches. Kafka lands an elbow inside that Mcgrath shrugs off.
It looks like Frank Mcgrath has been cut. Kafka can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgrath controls the action.
Kafka lands a body punch. Mcgrath looking to throw knees to the head but Kafka is blocking nicely.
Mcgrath prevents a body shot from Kafka. Mcgrath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kafka takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Franz Kafka has been cut. Knees in the clinch landing for Mcgrath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Kafka. Kafka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgrath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Knees in the clinch landing for Mcgrath.
Mcgrath is trying to maintain a safe position but Kafka gets an underhook and turns Mcgrath into the cage. Mcgrath lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mcgrath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mcgrath with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Mcgrath lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcgrath crunches a lovely knee into Kafka's ribcage. Kafka is breathing heavily. Mcgrath blocks an elbow strike from Kafka.
Kafka taking a breather. Mcgrath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kafka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcgrath is keeping busy. Mcgrath managing to block the knees to the body from Kafka.
Mcgrath unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kafka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Mcgrath lands a shot to the body. Mcgrath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kafka backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgrath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mcgrath can't find room to land a body shot as Kafka controls the action.
Mcgrath misses with a knee to the head. Mcgrath can't find room to land a body shot as Kafka controls the action.
Mcgrath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgrath lands with a right to the head. Mcgrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcgrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mcgrath gets through Kafka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mcgrath lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kafka takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mcgrath scores with a knee to the head.
Kafka avoiding damage as Mcgrath throws knees to the body.
Kafka looking to stall.
Mcgrath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcgrath tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Mcgrath. Mcgrath creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kafka's defenses. Mcgrath lands an elbow inside. Kafka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mcgrath throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcgrath connects with a knee to the head.
Kafka is rocked! Mcgrath has Kafka pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kafka is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mcgrath - that's hurt Kafka badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kafka is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kafka doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Frank Mcgrath!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Baloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
184 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Baloney! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Benoit! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baloney misses with a straight left. Benoit avoids the body shot from Baloney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Baloney does a little dance to reset his feet. Baloney works the jab nicely. Benoit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baloney sees it coming and avoids it easily. Baloney scores with a nice head shot. Tony Baloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baloney takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses. Baloney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Baloney. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet. Baloney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Benoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Benoit. Baloney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Baloney misses with an uppercut. Benoit saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baloney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Baloney throws a jab but it's blocked by Benoit. Benoit defending well as Baloney loads up on a big left hand. Baloney lands an overhand right. Baloney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baloney takes one to the chin there. Baloney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Baloney misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Benoit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benoit. Benoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benoit tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lazy left from Benoit finds it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Benoit wants to land a leg kick but Baloney is out of range. Baloney throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Baloney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benoit doesn't seem bothered though. Baloney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benoit counters with a two punch combo. A nice inside leg kick there by Benoit. That's going to slow Baloney down. Baloney cracks a nice hook into Benoit's ribs. Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baloney. Benoit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. An inside leg kick from Benoit misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benoit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Baloney connects with a jab. Benoit tries to clinch up. Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Baloney misses. Baloney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Baloney takes a shot right to the bread basket. Baloney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Baloney blocks the leg kick.
Benoit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baloney.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Benoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baloney is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Benoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baloney. Baloney's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benoit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baloney scrambles back to his feet. Benoit misses the shot to the body. Benoit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baloney is out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Benoit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baloney avoids the head kick by Benoit.
Baloney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Benoit dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Benoit misses the target. Baloney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Benoit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benoit lands with a shot to the body. Benoit jabbing away but nothing is landing. Baloney misses with a looping left. Sean Benoit seems to be getting the better of the standup. Benoit lunges at Baloney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baloney's hand. Benoit throws a looping overhand right but Baloney ducks down to avoid it. Baloney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benoit moves out of range as Baloney strikes. Baloney misses with a left hand and Benoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice jab there from Benoit. Baloney cracks Benoit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Baloney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baloney slips a jab from Benoit. Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Baloney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Baloney scores with a shot to the body.
Benoit lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baloney. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baloney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Baloney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Baloney moves in looking to clinch but Benoit pushes him off. Benoit slips a straight right by Baloney. Benoit swings for the body but Baloney moves out of range.
Baloney avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Benoit misses with a wild body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baloney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benoit.
Benoit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benoit throws a leg kick that misses. Baloney slips under a jab. Baloney takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baloney misses the shot to the body. Baloney tries to keep at a distance but Benoit has taken the fight into the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Benoit. Benoit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baloney is trying to maintain a safe position but Benoit gets an underhook and turns Baloney into the cage. Baloney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Benoit scores with a nice short uppercut. Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baloney swings wildly with an uppercut but Benoit uses good head movement to avoid it. Benoit misses with a punch on the inside.
Baloney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benoit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baloney is rocked! Benoit effectively controlling the action here. Oh Baloney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baloney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baloney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Baloney seems to have got his legs back now. Baloney lands a jab-cross combination. Baloney swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benoit. Benoit lands a lovely overhand right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baloney manages to avoid it. Benoit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baloney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benoit.
Baloney's corner calls for a 1-2. Baloney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Benoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baloney loads up on a big right hand but Benoit slips the punch. Benoit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Benoit slips a straight right by Baloney. Benoit darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Benoit throws a hook to the side of Baloney's head but Baloney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Baloney does a little dance to reset his feet. Baloney throws a lazy right hand but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Benoit lands with a nice body punch. Benoit thows a body shot but no joy. Benoit staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit scores with a head kick.
Baloney looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range. Baloney throws a shot to the body.
Baloney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Benoit punishes Baloney's body with a nice straight punch. Baloney misses with a hook
and Benoit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baloney's knee momentarily. Baloney looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range. Baloney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benoit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Benoit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baloney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baloney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Benoit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baloneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Baloney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Baloney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benoit counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baloney looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely. Benoit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baloney counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baloney manages to avoid it. Baloney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Baloney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Good exchange - Benoit coming out on top. Baloney misses with a body shot
and Benoit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Baloney 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. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baloney, as that shot connected.
Baloney dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tony Baloney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Baloney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benoit. A swing and a miss from Baloney. Benoit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big right from Baloney misses. Baloney throws out a token jab with nothing on it. That kick from Benoit tenderised Baloney's leg. Baloney is trying to keep his angry face on. Benoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A good leg kick by Benoit. Benoit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baloney throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand. Baloney on the wrong end of a nice jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. That kick from Benoit tenderised Baloney's leg. Baloney is trying to keep his angry face on. Benoit connects with a body shot. Benoit misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Sean Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Benoit 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 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Benoit!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Aetius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
155 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Parts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Flavius Aetius! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Aetius is looking to take this one to the mat. Aetius pulls Parts into guard.
Parts's corner is telling him to maintain position. Parts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Parts postures up.
Parts content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Parts just wasn't active enough. Parts moves in looking to clinch but Aetius pushes him off. Parts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Parts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Parts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aetius circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Aetius.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aetius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan Parts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Parts throws a one two combo.
Aetius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parts throws a right and a left that both miss. Parts takes a swing at Aetius's ribcage but misses. Parts is looking to clinch but Aetius is avoiding it.
Parts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Parts as he connects with a hook. Aetius blocks a low kick nicely. Aetius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Aetius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parts checks it well. Aetius moves out of range as Parts strikes. Aetius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parts connects with the punch. Ryan Parts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parts lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Parts moves into the clinch. Parts breaks the clinch.
Parts throws a head kick that misses. Aetius throws a head kick that misses. Nice defenses there by Aetius. Parts throws a chopping leg kick but Aetius manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Parts is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Aetius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parts is out of range and Aetius settles back down. Aetius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parts's waist but Parts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aetius off to one side. Aetius shoots in for a double leg but Parts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ryan Parts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavius Aetius. Aetius checks the leg kick. Aetius ducks under a wild hook from Parts. Aetius throws a solid leg kick but Parts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aetius. Aetius tries to keep at a distance but Parts has taken the fight into the clinch. Parts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aetius backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parts breaks from the clinch.
Parts is looking to clinch. Aetius tries to land a front kick but Parts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aetius.
Parts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aetius throws a solid leg kick but Parts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aetius. Aetius is looking to chop away at Parts's legs. Parts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aetius moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Aetius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Parts tries to clinch but Aetius moves out of range. Parts misses with a double jab.
Aetius throws a nice inside leg kick. Parts moves in looking to clinch but Aetius pushes him off. Parts tries to sprawl but Aetius drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Parts is trying to get back to full guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aetius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Parts is looking to control Aetius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parts avoid being mounted? Aetius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Parts gets back to full guard.
Parts wants to get back to his feet but Aetius is in a dominant position and won't allow it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Aetius trying to control but Parts is working from the bottom. Parts looking for a sweep. Not yet Parts, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Parts dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aetius, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parts. Aetius does a little dance to reset his feet. Aetius delivers a nice body kick. Aetius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aetius swats away the attempt to clinch by Parts. Aetius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Aetius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aetius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parts throws out the jab. Aetius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Parts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Parts takes a swing at Aetius's ribcage but misses. Parts throws a right and a left that both miss. A kick lands to the mid section there for Aetius. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aetius feints and then cracks Parts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parts down. Parts checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aetius throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Aetius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parts.
Aetius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parts tries to close the distance and clinch but Aetius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Parts throws a looping overhand right but Aetius ducks down to avoid it. Parts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aetius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Aetius lands a front kick. Flavius Aetius seems to be getting the better of the standup. Aetius lands a brutal head kick. Parts looks out on his feet and Aetius throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Flavius Aetius! A very excited looking Flavius Aetius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuf Reuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Human Sacrifice. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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267 lbs
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278 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Reuf Reuf! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reuf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva swings for the body but Reuf moves out of range.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Reuf moved away. Silva tries to score with a low kick but Reuf moves his leg out of the way. Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reuf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Reuf misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body. Nice cross by Reuf. Silva tried to score with a low kick but Reuf checks it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reuf 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. Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Reuf. Reuf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Reuf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily. Reuf dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Reuf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Reuf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reuf scores with a jab to the jaw. Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva lands a front kick. Silva drives through with a takedown into Reuf's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Silva wants to control from the top but Reuf keeps moving. Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reuf works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Reuf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva throwing strikes from guard but Reuf blocks nicely. Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Reuf keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva throws a big right hand that misses. Reuf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Silva postures up in Reuf's guard and throws a big left but Reuf blocks it. Silva wants to control from the top but Reuf keeps moving. Silva is in close to Reuf's body, working some short punches and elbows. Silva 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. Silva wants to control from the top but Reuf keeps moving. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Reuf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reuf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reuf throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot. Reuf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva misses with a body kick. Silva cracks a nice hook into Reuf's ribs. Silva is looking to wear down Reuf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Reuf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Silva tries to land a front kick but Reuf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Reuf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. 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! Silva checks a leg kick nicely. Reuf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Reuf blocks the low kick. Reuf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away. A slapping body kick lands there for Silva. Silva shoots for a takedown but Reuf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Reuf thows a body shot but no joy. Reuf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva. Silva clobbers Reuf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Rich Silva is winning the standup battle so far. Reuf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reuf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Silva trying to control but Reuf is working from the bottom. Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Silva trying to control but Reuf is working from the bottom. Reuf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reuf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva wants to control from the top but Reuf keeps moving. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reuf works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Silva wants to control from the top but Reuf keeps moving. Reuf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Silva trying to control but Reuf is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reuf is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea. Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva trying to control but Reuf is working from the bottom. Silva 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. Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Silva chips away with some ground and pound. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Reuf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva closes the distance but Reuf moves to the side and Reuf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva catches Reuf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice sprawl there from Reuf as Silva shoots in. Reuf has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva. Reuf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Reuf misses with a right hand and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A decent looking cross lands there for Silva. Reuf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reuf. Silva wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva misses with a body kick. Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reuf sprawls well. Reuf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet. A low kick from Silva is predictable there and Reuf counters with a body kick that stops Silva in his tracks momentarily. Rich Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Reuf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reuf takes a step back to recover. Silva looks for the body kick but Reuf saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reuf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Reuf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva gets the takedown into side control. Rich Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reuf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. This has been an exciting period of action! Silva throws an elbow but Reuf slips to the side and avoids it well. Reuf is not content to let Silva control the position. Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Reuf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva tries for a kimura but Reuf is defending well. Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva lands an elbow. Sloppy strikes there by Silva. Silva working the head with strikes. Silva looks up at the clock and then as Reuf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva just content to control the position. Reuf defending against the ground and pound. Reuf pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Reuf Reuf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reuf is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Rich Silva showed his dominance in that final round. Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Silva! After the fight, Rich Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Mirasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pramuk has chosen Inferno Veil as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Mirasty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buakaw Pramuk! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Mirasty misses. A lazy left from Mirasty finds it's target. Mirasty lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Mirasty lands. Mirasty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pramuk counter with a right hand. Pramuk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Mirasty misses with a lunging right hand
and Pramuk counters with a good, hard body kick but Mirasty shrugs it off. Mirasty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mirasty misses with an uppercut. Pramuk throws a leg kick but Mirasty sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mirasty throws a series of punches but Pramuk avoids them all with ease. Pramuk walks into a straight right hand from Mirasty. Mirasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Pramuk is just out of range. Mirasty misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mirasty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mirasty shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pramuk eats them both and turns towards Mirasty to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Pramuk tried to score with a low kick but Mirasty checks it. Pramuk connects with a leg kick. Mirasty looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Pramuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirasty checks it well. Mirasty throws an off balance right hand
and Pramuk counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mirasty on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mirasty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pramuk. Pramuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Pramuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mirasty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pramuk.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pramuk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mirasty misses with a right hand and Pramuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mirasty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pramuk. Mirasty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Pramuk scores with a decent looking hook. Mirasty throws a shot from downtown. Pramuk moves away and avoids it. Jon Mirasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pramuk connects with a crisp jab. Pramuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mirasty blocks a head kick by Pramuk.
Nice shot lands for Mirasty. Pramuk slips a jab from Mirasty. Mirasty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pramuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pramuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mirasty's head backwards. Pramuk throws a front kick aimed at Mirasty's knee but Mirasty avoids it well. Pramuk throws a leg kick but Mirasty moved away. Mirasty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mirasty misses with a right hand and Pramuk counters with an outside leg kick.
Mirasty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pramuk. That one must have hurt. Mirasty jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mirasty misses with an uppercut. Mirasty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirasty.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mirasty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A jab from Mirasty misses. Pramuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mirasty blocks a leg kick. A swing and a miss from Pramuk. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mirasty scores with a nice strike. Pramuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mirasty misses the shot to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Pramuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Mirasty tries to land a front kick but Pramuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mirasty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buakaw Pramuk will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Mirasty as he connects with a hook. Pramuk avoids the body shot from Mirasty.
Mirasty throws a hook but Pramuk blocks it. Pramuk misses with a looping right. A slow jab from Mirasty misses its intended target. Mirasty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pramuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirasty. Mirasty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pramuk can pounce on him.
Pramuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Pramuk looks to land a body kick but Mirasty moved away. Some wild striking there from Mirasty.
Mirasty tests Pramuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mirasty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pramuk sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mirasty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mirasty darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Mirasty blocks a leg kick. Pramuk throws a head kick that misses. Buakaw Pramuk seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pramuk misses with a low kick.
Mirasty misses with a hook. Pramuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A lazy left from Pramuk finds it's target. Mirasty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pramuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mirasty throws an off balance right hand
and Pramuk counters with an inside leg kick. Mirasty throws a looping overhand right but Pramuk ducks down to avoid it. Mirasty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mirasty cracks Pramuk with a right hand to the side of the head. Pramuk swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mirasty swings for the body but Pramuk moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pramuk!
Mirasty sizes up Pramuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mirasty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pramuk moves out of range as Mirasty throws a body kick.
Pramuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mirasty walks into a jab. Pramuk throws a front kick that sends Mirasty stumbling back into the cage. A right-left combo lands from Mirasty. Mirasty throws a body punch but Pramuk moves out of range. Mirasty misses with a hook. Pramuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirasty's sensitive parts. Mirasty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pramuk. Pramuk throws a right hand that misses
and Pramuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A punch lands to the side of Pramuk 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mirasty will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Pramuk misses with a hook. A clash of legs there as Pramuk blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mirasty throws a jab when Pramuk was well out of range. Mirasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pramuk. Mirasty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirasty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A cross from Mirasty lands. The fighters circling - Pramuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mirasty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mirasty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pramuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pramuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pramuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mirasty's head backwards. Pramuk tries to work over Mirasty's front leg with a kick but Mirasty checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Mirasty dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pramuk swings away with a leg kick that misses. Pramuk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The fighters circling - Mirasty throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pramuk slips a straight right by Mirasty. Pramuk scores with a push kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirasty, as that shot connected.
Mirasty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pramuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirasty. Pramuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pramuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice body punch from Pramuk.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pramuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirasty's calf. Mirasty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Mirasty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pramuk counters with a flying knee. Nice. Pramuk throws a body kick that misses. Mirasty swings and misses with a shot to the body and Pramuk counters with an inside leg kick. Pramuk misses with the combination.
Mirasty misses with a kick to the body.
Pramuk tries to land a front kick but Mirasty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mirasty misses with a hook. Pramuk ducked under it nicely. Pramuk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mirasty throws a lazy right hand but Pramuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pramuk moves into range and connects with a jab. Mirasty misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pramuk. Mirasty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pramuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirasty throws a half hearted mid kick. Pramuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mirasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirasty checks the leg kick. Mirasty scores with a decent looking hook. Mirasty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pramuk scores with a jab. Pramuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pramuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Mirasty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pramuk. Pramuk throws the left hand but Mirasty avoids the punch easily. Pramuk ducks under a wild hook from Mirasty. Pramuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Mirasty in the body. Mirasty misses with a hook. Pramuk throws a nice outside leg kick. Pramuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirasty.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Pramuk misses its intended target. Pramuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A jab lands there for Mirasty. Pramuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mirasty throws a right and a left that both miss. Pramuk thuds his shin into the meat of Mirasty's side. Pramuk throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mirasty throws out a powerful jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pramuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Pramuk defending well as Mirasty loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Buakaw Pramuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pramuk 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakaw Pramuk! Buakaw Pramuk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barich Fendsor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm
31
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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
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Herman Pacquiao! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barich Fendsor! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fendsor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pacquiao. Fendsor connects with an inside leg kick. Fendsor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fendsor has time to react. Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Fendsor.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Fendsor.
A big right from Pacquiao misses. Fendsor throws a quick inside leg kick. Pacquiao forces Fendsor back against the cage and clinches. With the fighters up against the cage, Pacquiao throws an elbow but misses. Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pacquiao misses with an elbow over the top. Fendsor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage. Fendsor struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacquiao controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacquiao. Fendsor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fendsor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pacquiao scores with a nice strike. Fendsor fails to land with a series of punches.
Fendsor scores with a punch to the head. Fendsor misses with a body kick. Fendsor tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Herman Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fendsor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fendsor looks to land a left hand but Pacquiao moved out of range nicely. Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Fendsor moves out of range. Pacquiao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fendsor is out of range and Pacquiao settles back down. Fendsor gets a clinch. Nice body punch from Fendsor - that landed with a thud.
Fendsor lands with a left to the head. Fendsor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fendsor misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pacquiao lands a body shot. Fendsor looks gassed! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A body shot lands from Pacquiao.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pacquiao. Pacquiao pushes Fendsor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Pacquiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Pacquiao. Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pacquiao has closed the distance and engaged Fendsor in a clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fendsor blocking some punches.
Pacquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao lands a body punch in the clinch. Fendsor throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacquiao. Fendsor lands a left hand.
Pacquiao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fendsor avoiding damage as Pacquiao throws knees to the body.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Pacquiao. Pacquiao has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fendsor tries a body shot but Pacquiao blocks it.
Fendsor throws a head punch that misses. Fendsor tries to work over Pacquiao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fendsor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fendsor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fendsor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pacquiao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fendsor wants to get back to striking at distance but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Pacquiao lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pacquiao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pacquiao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Knees in the clinch landing for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
Fendsor is rocked! Fendsor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it. Fendsor is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiao finish him? Fendsor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hook to the body lands for Pacquiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pacquiao lands an elbow that stopped Fendsor in his tracks for a moment. Pacquiao has Fendsor pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Fendsor is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Pacquiao - that's hurt Fendsor badly! Oh, another knee lands and Fendsor is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Fendsor doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Herman Pacquiao! Herman Pacquiao retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Puya -- Sal Pa' Fuera. Hawkins has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Martinez! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good leg kick by Martinez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that both miss. Jesus Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it. Hawkins punishes Martinez's body with a nice straight punch. Martinez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawkins. Hawkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Martinez thows a body shot but no joy. Nice takedown defense from Martinez. No joy for Hawkins on that attempt. Martinez punishes Hawkins's body with a nice straight punch. Hawkins 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. Martinez tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot. An inside leg kick lands from Martinez. 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 misses the shot to the body. Martinez wants to land a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range. Hawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
Hawkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martinez connects with an inside leg kick. Hawkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. An inside leg kick from Martinez misses. Martinez tries to land a leg kick but Hawkins saw it coming and moves away.
Martinez feints and then cracks Hawkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawkins down. Hawkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Martinez swinging wildly here.
Hawkins throws a nice outside leg kick. Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez. Sloppy strikes from Hawkins. Those never looked like landing. Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hawkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinez cracks Hawkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Martinez misses with a wild body shot. Martinez connects with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Martinez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Hawkins. Martinez lands with a cross. Hawkins delivers a nice body kick. Martinez throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease. Hawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hawkins misses with a double jab.
Hawkins wants to land a leg kick but Martinez is out of range. Hawkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hawkins misses with a leg kick and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawkins is defended easily by Martinez. Hawkins connects with a right hand. Martinez shakes it off. A jab from Martinez does it's job there. Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Martinez is looking to chop away at Hawkins's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hawkins checks a leg kick. Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away. Hawkins tries to sprawl but Martinez drives through with a takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters are battling for position here. Hawkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Martinez advances position into side control! Martinez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hawkins! Martinez with a couple of short strikes. Martinez cracks Hawkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Martinez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Martinez with a couple of short strikes. Martinez with a couple of short strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Martinez dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martinez forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land. Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it. Hawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow. Martinez lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards. Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
Hawkins is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position. Martinez lands an uppercut. Hawkins blocks a body shot from Martinez. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins. Martinez keeps control of Hawkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martinez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hawkins misses with a knee to the head. A body shot lands from Martinez.
Hawkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martinez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage. Martinez lands a nice uppercut. Martinez working aggressively here.
Hawkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hawkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab. Martinez throws a one two combo.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hawkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martinez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawkins scrambles back to his feet. Martinez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Martinez is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Hawkins is working away. Martinez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martinez is keen to just control but Hawkins is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martinez lands with a punch from half guard. Hawkins wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Martinez works his way into side control. You can see the frustration on Hawkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Martinez has control of an arm but Hawkins manages to advance to Martinez's back! Jesus Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hawkins tries to get the hooks in deep but Martinez pushed the leg off. Martinez wants to escape the position.
Martinez showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good control from Hawkins. Hawkins is trying to stick to Martinez's back but Martinez is turning into Hawkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hawkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Martinez. Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hawkins keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass. Martinez preventing the sweep. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Martinez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Martinez trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Martinez dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martinez misses the shot to the body. A punch lands to the side of Martinez 's head but he takes it in his stride. Martinez throws an off balance right hand
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand. Martinez misses with a body shot.
Hawkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jesus Martinez is winning the standup battle so far. Martinez thuds a left hand into Hawkins's body. Hawkins blocks a leg kick. Martinez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A big right from Martinez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martinez throws a big shot that misses. No joy there for Hawkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Martinez throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it. Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkins backs up against the cage.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely. Martinez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martinez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hawkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hawkins misses with a head kick.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hawkins slips under a jab from Martinez. Hawkins throws a low kick but Martinez moves out of range easily. The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawkins doesn't seem phased though. Hawkins lands with a slapping head kick. Martinez throws out a powerful jab. Hawkins doesn't succeed with the takedown and Martinez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez. Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martinez cracks the inside of Hawkins's front leg. Hawkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Martinez lands a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely. Martinez lands a jab to the nose. Hawkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez. Hawkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez lands a jab to Hawkins's midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet. Hawkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy. Martinez looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely. Sandy Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Martinez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawkins momentarily.
Martinez blocks the body kick.
A combination from Martinez does no damage. Hawkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martinez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Martinez throws a combination. Hawkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through. This has been an exciting period of action! Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hawkins misses with an uppercut
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Martinez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkins did well to prevent Martinez getting side control. Hawkins wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Martinez clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hawkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martinez eats them both and turns towards Hawkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Hawkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez. Hawkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes. Hawkins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martinez if he has to take too many more of those.
Hawkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
Hawkins throws a body kick that misses. Hawkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Martinez swinging wildly here.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Martinez misses with a wild combination.
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawkins. Hawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick. Martinez throws a leg kick but Hawkins checks it. Hawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Martinez is looking to slow Hawkins down with leg kicks. Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Martinez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawkins is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martinez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Martinez throws a leg kick but Hawkins moved away. Martinez misses with a low kick. Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around? Martinez throws a low kick but Hawkins avoids it. Martinez looks to throw the jab but Hawkins is out of range. Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Hawkins throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range. Hawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Check out the look on Hawkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hawkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Martinez is working hard here to advance position. Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Martinez wants to control but Hawkins postures up. Hawkins advances to full mount. Hawkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hawkins trying to control but Martinez is having none of it. Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hawkins working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Martinez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hawkins! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sandy Hawkins! Sandy Hawkins is the new lightweight champion!
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