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BCL 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Jaxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilsson comes into the arena with Zukyun Love by Mini Moni blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jaxon's choice of entrance music: X Goin' Give iIt To Ya-DMX. 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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Good wrestling
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
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Jaxon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxon misses with a straight right.
Nilsson scores with a nice strike.
Jaxon connects with a body shot that sends Nilsson's belly button to the back.
Jaxon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nilsson!
Jaxon looking to ground and pound but Nilsson is blocking nicely.
Nilsson is in a horrible position here. Jaxon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nilsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsson gets full guard.
Nilsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaxon defends well.
Jaxon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaxon defends well.
Nilsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jaxon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaxon throwing strikes from guard but Nilsson blocks nicely.
Nilsson looking for a guillotine here but Jaxon defends easily.
Jaxon wants to control from the top but Nilsson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nilsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nilsson looking to control but Jaxon passes into half guard.
Nilsson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jaxon manages to pass to mount!
Jaxon working Nilsson over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon prevents Nilsson from getting the reversal.
Jaxon with a couple of short strikes.
Nilsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nilsson wants to hold on but Jaxon pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jaxon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jaxon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jaxon throws a body punch but Nilsson moves out of range.
Jaxon stuffs the takedown.
Nilsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jaxon motions for Nilsson to come forward. Jaxon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaxon digs a good hook to Nilsson's body.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon drops Nilsson with a left and a right! Oh, Nilsson is hurt - Jaxon dives into side control looking to finish!
Nilsson is rocked!
It looks like Dennis Nilsson has been cut.
Jaxon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Oh Nilsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilsson is looking for a sweep.
Jaxon trying to control the action but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
Nilsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaxon scoring with punches and elbows.
Jaxon trying to control the position but Nilsson is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaxon working the ground and pound.
Jaxon scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Jaxon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jaxon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nilsson counters with a shoot takedown. Jaxon fights it but they end up in guard.
Jaxon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nilsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaxon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsson throws an elbow that misses. Jaxon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nilsson's guard. Nice move by Jaxon!
Nilsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaxon is one step ahead there.
Nilsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaxon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon postures up and lands a big shot to Nilsson's brow.
Tyrone Jaxon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nilsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jaxon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nilsson.
Jaxon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jaxon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nilsson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nilsson avoids the attempt from Jaxon to control.
Nilsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Jaxon turns into him and now he's in Nilsson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jaxon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jaxon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jaxon connects with a nice short shot to Nilsson's temple.
Nilsson is looking to control Jaxon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nilsson avoid being mounted?
Jaxon moves into full mount! Nilsson won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon cracks Nilsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jaxon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jaxon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jaxon looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nilsson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Jaxon!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Jaxon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fail Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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241 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Bernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Fail Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Bernie moves away and avoids it.
Bernie staying out of range there.
Bernie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bernie.
Bernie blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Bernie throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Bernie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bernie can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bernie. That's going to slow Sonnen down.
Bernie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bernie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bernie passes to full mount!
Bernie thowing shots but they're missing.
Bernie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bernie 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.
BOOM! Bernie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bernie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bernie breaks from Sonnen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernie misses with some ground and pound and Sonnen recovers position to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernie thows a huge punch but Sonnen dodges it nicely.
Bernie is pressing down on Sonnen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sonnen is holding on for now.
Bernie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sonnen!
Bernie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bernie scoring with strikes but Sonnen is staying in there.
Bernie is landing with some decent strikes but Sonnen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bernie landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Sonnen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bernie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sonnen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bernie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sonnen taking shots to the head.
Bernie looking to control but Sonnen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sonnen wants to hold on but Bernie pushes him away.
Bernie with shots to the head and body - Sonnen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bernie working Sonnen over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bernie working Sonnen over with strikes here.
Bernie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bernie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sonnen has worked his arm free - good work by Sonnen!
Bernie trying to control the position but Sonnen is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sonnen wants to control but Bernie postures up.
Sonnen taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bernie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bernie counters by moving into the clinch.
Bernie jumps guard and drags Sonnen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bernie wants to sweep here but Sonnen controlling him for the moment.
Bernie is looking to sinch up a triangle. Sonnen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bernie's body to avoid the submission. Bernie has instead reached around Sonnen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bernie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bryan Bernie!
A victorious Bryan Bernie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and QL Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard comes to the cage accompanied by do it. 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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186 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, QL Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Maynard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard gets a double leg takedown into Hicks's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maynard preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard looking to pass the guard.
Hicks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maynard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
Maynard working some strikes from top position.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hicks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hicks trying to control the position.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Hicks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maynard!
Maynard is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to hold on but Hicks postures up.
Hicks working for a guillotine from mount but Maynard is in no mood to give up.
Maynard is looking to get to half guard.
Maynard wants to control but Hicks is having none of it.
Maynard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hicks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maynard's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks stalling away here and it's allowed Maynard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Maynard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Hicks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hicks passes Maynard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hicks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maynard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks is looking to stall here but Maynard recovers full guard.
Hicks scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but QL Hicks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maynard misses with an uppercut.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Hicks. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet.
Mathew Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of QL Hicks.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Maynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Hicks with that takedown attempt.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Maynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maynard lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Maynard.
Maynard misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Hicks shoots in and drives through. Maynard sprawls well.
Maynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maynard wants to sweep but no luck.
Maynard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.
Maynard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Hicks tries to pass.
Maynard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maynard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hicks's guard.
Hicks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maynard manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Maynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Maynard blocks nicely.
Maynard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maynard is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hicks tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
Hicks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maynard works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks can't escape the position.
Hicks regains half guard.
QL Hicks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maynard wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Maynard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Hicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mathew Maynard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt - Maynard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maynard looks to land a combination but Hicks avoids it well.
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown but Hicks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maynard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard.
Maynard leaves Hicks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Maynard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hicks doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hicks's half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Maynard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hicks shoots in and drives through. Maynard sprawls well.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maynard throws out the jab.
QL Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks looks for a takedown but Maynard sprawls well.
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Maynard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maynard wants it to stay on the feet.
Mathew Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of QL Hicks.
Maynard throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks slips a jab and a cross from Maynard.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hicks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maynard counters with a nice uppercut.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maynard connects with a looping right hand.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks fails with the takedown
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
Hicks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
Maynard throws a series of strikes that have Hicks backpedaling.
Maynard scores with a body shot.
Maynard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maynard digs a good hook to Hicks's body.
Maynard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hicks on the side of the head.
Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maynard looks to land a combination. Hicks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donk. Maynard catches Hicks right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Maynard does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
Maynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mathew Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hicks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maynard's waist but Maynard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hicks off to one side.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up with Maynard, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes Maynard against the cage but Maynard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maynard throws a good cross that connects.
Maynard works the jab nicely.
Maynard throws a shot to the body.
Maynard stuffs the takedown.
Maynard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maynard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hicks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maynard.
Hicks shoots in for a double leg but Maynard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maynard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maynard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maynard swivels and escapes.
Hicks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hicks avoids the head kick by Maynard.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hicks.
Hicks ducks right into an uppercut from Maynard.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hicks enables Maynard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hicks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maynard defends it easily.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maynard is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hicks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard postures up.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maynard 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Maynard!
Our winner, Mathew Maynard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuyo Hayate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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282 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatsuyo Hayate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anders Robson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayate throws a body kick that misses.
Robson throws a right hand that Hayate ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayate also avoids with ease.
Hayate tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hayate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson looks gassed!
Robson blocks the body kick.
Tatsuyo Hayate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayate misses with a head kick.
Hayate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hayate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Anders Robson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robson moves out of range as Hayate throws a body kick.
Robson avoids the head kick by Hayate.
A head kick from Hayate lands but Robson takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Hayate finds it's way through Robson's defenses.
Hayate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Hayate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robson blocks a head kick by Hayate.
Hayate is looking to slow Robson down with leg kicks.
Hayate throws a head kick that misses.
Hayate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayate throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tatsuyo Hayate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayate lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hayate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayate throws a head kick that misses.
Hayate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hayate jabs Robson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hayate scores with a nice head shot.
Hayate throws a head kick but Robson moves out of range.
Robson blocks the body kick.
Hayate scores with a push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hayate.
Hayate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayate thumps Robson with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Robson blocks the low kick.
Hayate thuds his right hand into Robson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hayate lands with a slapping head kick.
Hayate lands with a kick to the temple. Robson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hayate throws a push kick but Robson slaps the foot to one side.
Hayate connects with a high kick.
Robson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayate misses with a head kick.
Robson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayate finish him?
Hayate tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robson ducks right into an uppercut from Hayate.
Hayate scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hayate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayate lands a nice shot to the body.
Hayate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hayate connects with a high kick.
Hayate scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hayate.
Hayate lands a nice hook to Robson's body. Robson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayate lands a nice looking body kick.
Hayate thumps Robson with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robson avoids the head kick by Hayate.
Hayate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuyo Hayate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anders Robson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hayate scores with a kick to the midsection.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Hayate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robson blocks a head kick by Hayate.
Robson avoids a kick to the body.
Hayate throws the kick towards the body but Robson avoids it.
Robson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Hayate.
Robson is breathing heavily.
Robson avoids the head kick by Hayate.
Robson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayate circles away.
Hayate throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayate thuds a left hand into Robson's body.
Robson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hayate.
Robson blocks the body kick.
Hayate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hayate scores with a punch to the head.
Hayate lands a head kick. Robson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hayate's corner calls for a 1-2. Hayate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hayate lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayate misses with a head kick.
Hayate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayate works Robson's body with a nice hook.
Robson blocks a head kick by Hayate.
A shot to the liver by Hayate. Beautiful body shot.
Robson avoids the head kick by Hayate.
Hayate lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Hayate.
Hayate throws a nice head kick!
Hayate lands a right hook to the body.
Hayate lands with a slapping head kick.
Robson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hayate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hayate. Beautiful body shot.
Robson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hayate keeping hold of Robson's head, controlling as best he can.
Robson is looking to advance position but Hayate won't allow it.
Hayate keeping hold of Robson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayate trying to control but Robson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tatsuyo Hayate wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hayate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hayate throws a push kick but Robson slaps the foot to one side.
Hayate throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayate cracks Robson with a good jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Hayate lands but Robson takes it in his stride.
Hayate throws a head kick that Robson semi-blocks.
Robson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuyo Hayate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anders Robson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hayate lands a head shot.
Hayate lands a high kick to the side of Robson's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Hayate dives into guard, looking to finish.
Hayate postures up in Robson's guard and throws a big left but Robson blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hayate cracks Robson with a solid left hand.
Hayate trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayate passes Robson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson tries to get to full guard but Hayate has control of the leg.
Hayate wants to control but Robson is keeping him busy.
Hayate working over Robson with some ground and pound. Robson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hayate trying to control the action but Robson is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Hayate.
Hayate slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hayate lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayate is nestled in close to Robson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Robson is refusing to be controlled, as Hayate sits in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayate lands strikes from half guard.
Hayate works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayate looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hayate is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Robson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Hayate!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tatsuyo Hayate!
A very excited looking Tatsuyo Hayate 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 Bob Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottie Terrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Down with the Sickness. Scottie Terrier acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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27
291 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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28
291 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scottie Terrier!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker takes a swing at Terrier's ribcage but misses.
Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Terrier did well to prevent Parker getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Terrier wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
Parker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Terrier is in a horrible position here. Parker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Terrier wants to control but Parker is having none of it.
Parker dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throwing strikes here but Terrier is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Parker avoids the attempt from Terrier to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker cracks Terrier with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Parker!
Bob Parker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheals comes to the cage accompanied by Whoa is Me. Zappatista has chosen Kanye West - Runaway as his entrance music. Zeburdiah Zappatista struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
219 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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188 cm
27
227 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Micheals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheals throws a sloppy head kick and Zappatista moves out of range easily.
Micheals thuds his shin into the meat of Zappatista's side.
Zappatista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Micheals as he jumps to the side.
Micheals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Zappatista lands but Micheals takes it in his stride.
Micheals cracks Zappatista with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Micheals stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Micheals wants it to stay on the feet.
Zappatista slips under a jab from Micheals.
Zappatista shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank Micheals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeburdiah Zappatista.
Zappatista looks gassed!
Micheals slaps away a takedown attempt from Zappatista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Micheals lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zappatista will feel that in the morning.
Micheals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Micheals lands a big head kick that sends Zappatista tumbling to the mat! Micheals takes a step backwards and waves Zappatista back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zappatista is rocked!
Micheals connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Zappatista covering up! Micheals comes in with a big uppercut and Zappatista goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Micheals!
Frank Micheals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kinkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Kinkeri has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon's chin.
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189 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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203 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kalle Kinkeri!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgibbon moves into range and clinches up with Kinkeri.
Kinkeri misses with a punch to the body.
Kinkeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kinkeri lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon has been cut.
Fitzgibbon avoiding damage as Kinkeri throws knees to the body.
Kinkeri misses with a knee to the head.
Kinkeri connects with a knee to the head.
Fitzgibbon managing to block the knees to the body from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri landing knees to the head.
Fitzgibbon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kinkeri landing knees to the body.
Kinkeri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fitzgibbon is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgibbon is trying to force a seperation but Kinkeri has the dominant position.
Kinkeri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kinkeri tries to work over Fitzgibbon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgibbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kinkeri has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kinkeri throws an elbow but it misses.
Kinkeri keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kinkeri misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzgibbon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kinkeri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzgibbon avoids it.
Kinkeri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fitzgibbon avoiding damage as Kinkeri throws knees to the body.
Kinkeri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinkeri avoids the body shot from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon misses with a shot to the body
and Kinkeri counters with an outside leg kick.
Kinkeri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzgibbon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kinkeri throws the left hand but Fitzgibbon avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Fitzgibbon misses its intended target.
Fitzgibbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinkeri is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgibbon moves away.
Kinkeri misses with a head kick.
A big left from Fitzgibbon misses.
Fitzgibbon scores with a shot to the body.
Kinkeri avoids the body shot from Fitzgibbon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgibbon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kinkeri avoids the body shot from Fitzgibbon.
Kinkeri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzgibbon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kinkeri looks to throw the jab but Fitzgibbon is out of range.
Fitzgibbon misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgibbon misses with an uppercut. Kinkeri saw that one coming.
Kinkeri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kinkeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkeri pushes Fitzgibbon away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzgibbon swings for the body but Kinkeri moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgibbon. Kinkeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinkeri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kinkeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzgibbon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kinkeri is fending him off so far but Fitzgibbon persists. Nope, Kinkeri circles away and we're back to standing.
Kinkeri moves away from the strike by Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon thuds a left hand into Kinkeri's body.
Kinkeri slips a straight right by Fitzgibbon.
A slow jab from Fitzgibbon misses its intended target.
Fitzgibbon lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzgibbon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kinkeri wants to clinch up but Fitzgibbon keeps it at a distance.
Kinkeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzgibbon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinkeri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Kinkeri lands but Fitzgibbon takes it in his stride.
Kinkeri ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgibbon.
Kinkeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgibbon looks for a takedown but Kinkeri sprawls well.
A big left from Kinkeri misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinkeri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kinkeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kinkeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgibbon moves away.
Kinkeri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgibbon throws out the jab.
Kinkeri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzgibbon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kinkeri scrambles back to his feet.
Kinkeri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fitzgibbon rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzgibbon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzgibbon throws a big shot that misses.
Kinkeri tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzgibbon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kinkeri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fitzgibbon misses with a straight left.
Fitzgibbon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kinkeri back to the cage. Fitzgibbon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fitzgibbon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kinkeri tries to clinch there but Fitzgibbon circles away.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgibbon scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzgibbon dodges the punch combination from Kinkeri.
A big left from Kinkeri misses.
Kinkeri looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgibbon is just out of range.
Kinkeri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzgibbon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinkeri avoids the body shot from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kinkeris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzgibbon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzgibbon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kinkeris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzgibbon stalks Kinkeri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kinkeri's face. Kinkeri staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri scores with a nice strike.
Kinkeri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kinkeri scores with a head kick.
Kinkeri is breathing heavily.
Fitzgibbon misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkeri. Fitzgibbon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinkeri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kinkeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgibbon works the jab nicely.
Kinkeri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kinkeri lands a jab to Fitzgibbon's midsection.
Kinkeri looks to land a left hand but Fitzgibbon moved out of range nicely.
Kinkeri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzgibbon is able to avoid easily.
Kinkeri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kinkeri misses with a body shot.
Fitzgibbon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kinkeri's waist but Kinkeri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitzgibbon off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgibbon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kinkeri lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Fitzgibbon does no damage.
Kinkeri misses with a straight right.
Fitzgibbon jabs Kinkeri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzgibbon scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgibbon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kinkeri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzgibbon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kinkeri just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgibbon looks for a takedown but Kinkeri sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgibbon misses with a jab to the body
and Kinkeri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgibbon misses with a body punch
and Kinkeri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinkeri throws a right and a left that Fitzgibbon avoids nicely.
Kinkeri slips a straight right by Fitzgibbon.
Kinkeri scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri takes a swing at Fitzgibbon's ribcage but misses.
Kinkeri connects with a crisp jab.
Kinkeri ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgibbon.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that half lands.
Fitzgibbon fails with the takedown.
Kinkeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgibbon manages to avoid it.
Fitzgibbon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgibbon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzgibbon duly obliges.
Fitzgibbon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzgibbon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzgibbon looks to throw the jab but Kinkeri is out of range.
Fitzgibbon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kalle Kinkeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgibbon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgibbon lands with an uppercut that bounces Kinkeri off the cage and back into range.
Kinkeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kinkeri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzgibbon ducks under a wild hook from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzgibbon lands with a cross.
No joy there for Fitzgibbon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kinkeri tries to bum rush Fitzgibbon with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgibbon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgibbon lands a nice hook to Kinkeri's body. Kinkeri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzgibbon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzgibbon blocks a head kick by Kinkeri.
Fitzgibbon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kinkeri momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon'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. This is the final round!
Kinkeri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgibbon.
Kinkeri misses the body punch
and Fitzgibbon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kinkeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgibbon.
Kinkeri stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzgibbon. Fitzgibbon gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kinkeri. No joy for Fitzgibbon on that attempt.
Kinkeri moves into range and clinches up with Fitzgibbon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kinkeri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzgibbon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kinkeri can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgibbon controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kinkeri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinkeri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri with a knee to the head.
Kinkeri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kinkeri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzgibbon's efforts to push away.
Fitzgibbon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kalle Kinkeri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzgibbon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kinkeri landing knees to the head.
Kinkeri crunches a lovely knee into Fitzgibbon's ribcage.
Kinkeri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzgibbon avoids it.
Kinkeri misses with the head strike.
Fitzgibbon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kinkeri misses with a head kick.
Fitzgibbon misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon misses with a hook
and Kinkeri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzgibbon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgibbon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kinkeri at a distance.
Fitzgibbon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinkeri throws out a leg kick but Fitzgibbon moves out of range and Kinkeri only half commits.
Kinkeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgibbon manages to avoid it.
Fitzgibbon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kinkeri tries to clinch there but Fitzgibbon circles away.
Kinkeri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fitzgibbon.
A cross from Fitzgibbon lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzgibbon with a hook.
Fitzgibbon tests Kinkeri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgibbon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kinkeri on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinkeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kinkeri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kinkeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgibbon tests Kinkeri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgibbon connects with a nice looking jab.
Kinkeri ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon blocks a jab.
Fitzgibbon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kinkeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgibbon throws a nice looking combination but Kinkeri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kinkeri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgibbon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzgibbon blocks a head kick by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon throws a shot to the body.
Fitzgibbon misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgibbon throws the left hand but Kinkeri avoids the punch easily.
Kinkeri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzgibbon looks to land a left hand but Kinkeri moved out of range nicely.
Kinkeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgibbon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kinkeri on the side of the head.
Fitzgibbon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinkeri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzgibbon throws the left hand but Kinkeri avoids the punch easily.
Kinkeri misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinkeri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kinkeri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinkeri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzgibbon tries to break free but Kinkeri pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kinkeri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kinkeri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kinkeri!
Our winner, Kalle Kinkeri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Wynd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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15 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Wynd!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wynd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wynd on the side of the head.
Bomb fakes the leg kick and cracks Wynd in the body.
Wynd looks gassed!
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!
Bomb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wynd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bomb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bomb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wynd ducks right into an uppercut from Bomb.
Bomb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wynd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bomb - the referee stops the clock and Wynd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bomb. Wynd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bomb connects with a right hand. Wynd shakes it off.
Adam Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb misses with a two punch combination.
Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Wynd tumbling to the mat! Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Wynd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wynd is rocked!
Bomb cracks a nice hook into Wynd's ribs.
Wynd is still on wobbly legs! Can Bomb finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bomb! Wynd is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Bomb!
A very excited looking Adam Bomb 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli's entrance music is a-ha - Take On Me. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ville Kuukkeli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leo Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukkeli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuukkeli avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Clarke scores with a punch to the head.
Kuukkeli lands a body shot.
Clarke digs a good body shot into Kuukkeli's ribs.
Clarke shoots for a takedown but Kuukkeli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clarke blocks the body kick.
Clarke wants to clinch.
Kuukkeli connects with the punch.
Kuukkeli moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuukkeli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuukkeli scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Kuukkeli catches Clarke right on the button with a cross.
Kuukkeli drives through with a takedown into Clarke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kuukkeli stands and throws Clarke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clarke manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Kuukkeli is controlling well.
Kuukkeli passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clarke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kuukkeli cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kuukkeli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kuukkeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clarke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Kuukkeli keeps moving.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Kuukkeli is keeping the position.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukkeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuukkeli is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Clarke rolls with it to try and escape but Kuukkeli cranks on the arm and Clarke is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ville Kuukkeli!
Ville Kuukkeli is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ville Kuukkeli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holden Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier De Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenthal comes into the arena with Rick Derringer - I Am a Real American blaring out of the sound system. De Troyer has chosen Jay Z - Run This Town as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Rosenthal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier De Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Troyer avoids the head kick by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal blocks a head kick by De Troyer.
De Troyer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rosenthal was covering up waiting for the punch and De Troyer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rosenthal trying to control the position.
Rosenthal has De Troyer pulled in close to control his posture.
De Troyer stopping the sweep attempt from Rosenthal.
De Troyer trying to control but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Troyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rosenthal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rosenthal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rosenthal!
Rosenthal working away.
De Troyer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rosenthal kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Troyer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rosenthal off and has taken his back!
Rosenthal trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal just looking to survive in the bad position.
De Troyer is striking from the back but Rosenthal escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Rosenthal gets full guard.
Rosenthal is trying to control the position but De Troyer postures up.
De Troyer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rosenthal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer is trying to keep Rosenthal in close.
Rosenthal tries to free his leg and advance position but De Troyer is retaining full guard.
De Troyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Olivier De Troyer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
De Troyer looks to throw the jab but Rosenthal is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer takes one to the side of the head.
De Troyer misses with a left hand
and Rosenthal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rosenthal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rosenthal stuffs the takedown attempt from De Troyer. De Troyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosenthal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Troyer throws a shot from downtown. Rosenthal moves away and avoids it.
Rosenthal cracks De Troyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenthal leaves De Troyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Troyer looks gassed!
Rosenthal shoots in and gets a takedown into De Troyer's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosenthal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rosenthal looking to pass the guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Rosenthal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Troyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosenthal lands a jab.
De Troyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rosenthal.
De Troyer jabs Rosenthal right on the nose. Rosenthal blinks but takes it well.
Rosenthal scores with a spinning back kick!
De Troyer throws a head kick but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Rosenthal lands a nice hook to De Troyer's body. De Troyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
De Troyer throws a lazy head kick
and Rosenthal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rosenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rosenthal wants to control from the top but De Troyer keeps moving.
De Troyer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Holden Rosenthal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rosenthal, as that shot connected.
De Troyer misses with a few strikes there.
De Troyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rosenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rosenthal scores with a nice strike.
De Troyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosenthal. Rosenthal gets slowly back to his feet.
De Troyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Troyer 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.
Holden Rosenthal is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Rosenthal as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenthal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for De Troyer!
Rosenthal breaks from De Troyer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rosenthal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Troyer?
Rosenthal landing shots from mount.
Rosenthal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But De Troyer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from De Troyer!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenthal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Troyer manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rosenthal pushing down on De Troyer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rosenthal is controlling the pace.
De Troyer trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rosenthal working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Rosenthal dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
De Troyer throws a head kick but Rosenthal moves out of range.
De Troyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rosenthal has closed the distance and engaged De Troyer in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rosenthal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rosenthal avoiding damage.
Rosenthal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Troyer or not.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rosenthal here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rosenthal effectively controlling the action here.
De Troyer wants a takedown.
Rosenthal has De Troyer pushed against the cage.
Rosenthal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Troyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosenthal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosenthal.
Rosenthal is working De Troyer over against the cage.
Rosenthal tries to work over De Troyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rosenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Troyer can do to turn this around?
De Troyer stops a takedown attempt from Rosenthal.
De Troyer is trying to drag Rosenthal to the mat but Rosenthal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rosenthal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Troyer.
Holden Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier De Troyer.
Rosenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Olivier De Troyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Troyer or not.
A hook to the body from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Troyer being controlled against the cage.
Rosenthal is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rosenthal gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Troyer regains guard.
De Troyer keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal pushes down on De Troyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal passes to side control.
Rosenthal throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
De Troyer tries to buck Rosenthal off but Rosenthal is having none of it.
Rosenthal wants to control but De Troyer is keeping him busy.
De Troyer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rosenthal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal taking a breather here.
De Troyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosenthal passes to full mount!
Rosenthal content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Rosenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rosenthal 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Rosenthal!
Holden Rosenthal is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Holden Rosenthal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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pop
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