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OFC 124: Parker vs Castro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Davies!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freeman avoids it really well and circles away.
Freeman tests Davies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freeman leaves Davies with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davies tries to move into range but Freeman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alan Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Freeman scores with a counter punch that sends Davies to the canvas! Freeman smells blood - he's punishing Davies with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Davies has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Freeman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Wispe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wispe has chosen Me Against The World as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chico Lockdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Wispe!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockdown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wispe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lockdown somewhat.
Lockdown ducks under a wild hook from Wispe.
Wispe looks to throw the jab but Lockdown is out of range.
Wispe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lockdown.
Lockdown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wispe. No joy for Lockdown on that attempt.
Chico Lockdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockdown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lockdown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wispe swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wispe misses with a right hand
and Lockdown counters with a takedown into side control.
Lockdown decides to stand back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockdown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wispe swivels and escapes.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wispe as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lockdown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown looks for a takedown but Wispe sprawls well.
Lockdown lands a leg kick that knocks Wispe off balance momentarily.
Lockdown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lockdown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wispe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lockdown clinches with his opponent.
Lockdown tries to pull guard but Wispe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lockdown successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wispe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wispe stands and steps away. Lockdown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wispe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lockdown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lockdown shoots in but no luck this time.
Lockdown shoots in and drives through. Wispe sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wispe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lockdown's head.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wispe as he jumps to the side.
Wispe throws a head kick that misses.
Wispe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lockdown!
Wispe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wispe missing with a left hand there. Lockdown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lockdown dives in and grabs Wispe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wispe pushes down on Lockdown's head and hops out.
Matthew Wispe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wispe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lockdown fails with the takedown
and Wispe counters with a straight right hand.
Lockdown throws a looping overhand right but Wispe ducks down to avoid it.
Wispe stuns Lockdown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lockdown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wispe.
Wispe stuffs the takedown attempt from Lockdown. Lockdown gets slowly back to his feet.
Lockdown has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wispe throws out a loose jab but Lockdown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wispe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lockdown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wispe.
Lockdown scores with a hook.
Lockdown throws a body punch but Wispe moves out of range.
Lockdown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wispe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lockdown pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wispe is trying to get back to full guard.
Lockdown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wispe sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Lockdown 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.
Lockdown closes the distance and clinches up with Wispe, looking for a takedown. Lockdown pushes Wispe against the cage but Wispe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wispe looks to land a left hand but Lockdown moved out of range nicely.
Lockdown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wispe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wispe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wispe tries to land a leg kick but Lockdown saw it coming and moves away.
Lockdown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wispe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wispe works the jab nicely.
Wispe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lockdown misses with a takedown attempt - Wispe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wispe connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wispe throws a head kick that misses
and Lockdown counters by moving into the clinch.
Wispe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lockdown's elbow.
Wispe tries to break the clinch but Lockdown is controlling the position.
Wispe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lockdown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wispe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lockdown has him pressed against the cage.
Wispe lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Wispe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown misses with an elbow over the top.
Lockdown lands a nice elbow.
Lockdown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wispe smiles and moves away.
Lockdown looks for a takedown but Wispe sprawls well.
Lockdown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lockdown shoots and misses
and Wispe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lockdown misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wispe to counter with a crisp jab.
Wispe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wispe throws a sloppy head kick
and Lockdown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Lockdown blocks the leg kick.
Lockdown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wispe.
Lockdown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wispe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lockdown moves away from the strike by Wispe.
Lockdown tries for a takedown but Wispe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Wispe.
No luck for Lockdown with that takedown attempt.
Wispe swings widly with a right hand
and Lockdown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wispe walks into a left hand.
Lockdown wants to clinch up but Wispe keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lockdown.
Lockdown scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wispe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Lockdown gets his hands free as Wispe looks to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockdown is trying to stick to Wispe's back but Wispe is turning into Lockdown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lockdown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wispe.
Wispe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lockdown looking for a sweep. Not yet Lockdown, not yet.
Wispe won't allow Lockdown to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockdown has control of Wispe's left arm, preventing Wispe from doing any damage.
Wispe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lockdown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wispe has managed to get both his arms back between Lockdown's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Wispe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lockdown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wispe blocks a head kick by Lockdown.
Wispe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lockdown manages to avoid it.
Lockdown has a takedown stuffed.
Lockdown has his takedown stuffed
and Wispe counters with a straight right hand.
Lockdown throws a body punch but Wispe moves out of range.
Wispe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wispe lands a head kick!
Wispe misses with a lunging right hand
and Lockdown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wispe!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockdown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown wants to finish this one by submission but Wispe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lockdown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockdown looking to secure an arm triangle but Wispe defends it well.
Wispe can't escape the position.
Lockdown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wispe is looking to improve his position but Lockdown isn't that keen on the idea.
Wispe is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lockdown tries to control but Wispe wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wispe wants to control but Lockdown is having none of it.
Wispe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wispe wants to hold on but Lockdown pushes him away.
Wispe is trying desperately to improve position.
Lockdown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wispe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wispe is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown has control of Wispe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wispe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lockdown dominating with strikes here.
Lockdown has hold of Wispe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wispe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lockdown working for a submission but Wispe is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wispe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wispe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lockdown misses with a body shot.
Wispe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockdown misses with a takedown attempt
and Wispe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockdown shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wispe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lockdown on the side of the head.
Lockdown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wispe avoids it really well and circles away.
Lockdown misses with a takedown attempt - Wispe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chico Lockdown.
I think Lockdown 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Lockdown!
After the big win, Chico Lockdown made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CWXMCS Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Del Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rey comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb deep - Shook ones. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manu Del Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Beauvais!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauvais lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Manu Del Rey has been cut.
Beauvais tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Del Rey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beauvais lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Del Rey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manu Del Rey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rey checks a leg kick nicely.
Beauvais fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Rey avoids it really well and circles away.
Beauvais shoots in but no luck this time.
Beauvais gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Del Rey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manu Del Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Beauvais.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Rey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Del Rey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beauvais wants to control but Del Rey is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rey controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauvais really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beauvais tries to lock up and control but Del Rey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Del Rey controlling from the full mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Del Rey blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown by Del Rey or perhaps it was just good defense by Beauvais which made him look bad.
Del Rey stuffs the takedown.
Beauvais tries to clinch up but Del Rey circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Rey closes the distance and clinches.
Beauvais is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Del Rey to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais wants to take the fight to the mat but Del Rey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Del Rey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Rey misses with a two punch combination.
Del Rey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beauvais dives in and grabs Del Rey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Rey pushes down on Beauvais's head and hops out.
Beauvais looks to land a combination but Del Rey avoids it well.
Beauvais looks to throw the jab but Del Rey is out of range.
Beauvais checks a leg kick nicely.
Beauvais slips a jab and a cross from Del Rey.
Del Rey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beauvais is trying to defend but Del Rey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beauvais looks gassed!
Del Rey decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Del Rey misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Rey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Rey drives through with a takedown into Beauvais's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beauvais wants to stand up but Del Rey is controlling him.
Beauvais looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Del Rey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manu Del Rey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Del Rey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beauvais goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Rey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beauvais gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Del Rey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beauvais working for a triangle but Del Rey defends it easily.
Del Rey stands and steps away. Beauvais gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rey misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Rey looks to land a body kick but Beauvais moved away.
Beauvais tries to clinch there but Del Rey circles away.
Scott Beauvais seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beauvais tries to clinch up
and Del Rey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beauvais closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Del Rey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beauvais wants to control from the top but Del Rey keeps moving.
Beauvais pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Rey is keeping the position for now.
Beauvais sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Del Rey's guard.
Beauvais is working for a kimura but Del Rey is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Del Rey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beauvais tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Del Rey.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Rey is not content to let Beauvais control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Del Rey wants to get back to his feet.
Beauvais wants to free his trapped foot but Del Rey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scott Beauvais has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Beauvais is trying hard to land a takedown here. Del Rey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beauvais throws a push kick but Del Rey slaps the foot to one side.
Del Rey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beauvais tries for a takedown but Del Rey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Beauvais will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manu Del Rey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Del Rey lands with a right hand.
Beauvais gets caught napping as Del Rey dives in and scores a takedown. Beauvais manages to retain guard.
Beauvais pulls Del Rey in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Del Rey wants to land a leg kick but Beauvais is out of range.
Beauvais stuffs the takedown.
Del Rey avoids the head kick by Beauvais.
Beauvais closes the distance but Del Rey moves to the side
enabling Del Rey to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Rey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beauvais's head backwards.
Beauvais shoots in and drives through. Del Rey sprawls well.
Beauvais takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauvais throws a low kick but it's checked well by Del Rey.
Del Rey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Del Rey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Del Rey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Rey shoots in for a double leg but Beauvais sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beauvais will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beauvais fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Del Rey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beauvais sprawls well initially but Del Rey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Del Rey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Del Rey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beauvais counters with a series of strikes. Del Rey will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey shoots in and drives through. Beauvais sprawls well.
Del Rey misses with a takedown attempt - Beauvais sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beauvais is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Rey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beauvais fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beauvais tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Rey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beauvais is defended easily by Del Rey.
Beauvais closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beauvais napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beauvais tries to control but Del Rey manages to take his back.
Beauvais trying to control the hands but Del Rey breaks the grip.
Beauvais is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Del Rey is staying active.
Del Rey stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beauvais tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Rey swinging wildly here.
Del Rey throws a push kick but Beauvais slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Del Rey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Del Rey misses with an uppercut
and Beauvais counters with a right hand to the body.
Beauvais swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Rey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Del Rey dives in and grabs Beauvais's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beauvais pushes down on Del Rey's head and hops out.
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!
Beauvais fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Del Rey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Del Rey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Del Rey 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Del Rey!
During a confident post fight interview, Manu Del Rey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaharu Homma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan comes to the cage accompanied by All Day n Night. Justus Sheehan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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Excellent 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, Justus Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Masaharu Homma!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homma stuffs the takedown.
Sheehan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Homma back to the cage. Sheehan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Masaharu Homma has been cut.
Homma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sheehan.
Homma stuffs the takedown attempt from Sheehan. Sheehan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justus Sheehan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Justus Sheehan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homma leaves Sheehan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Homma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheehan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Homma tries to avoid it but Sheehan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Homma to the ground. Homma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sheehan shoots in but Homma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masaharu Homma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan shoots in looking for a takedown. Homma tries to sprawl out of it but Sheehan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Homma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Sheehan does no damage.
Sheehan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheehan closes the distance and clinches up with Homma, looking for a takedown. Sheehan pushes Homma against the cage but Homma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Homma throws a head kick that misses.
Sheehan looks for a takedown but Homma sprawls well.
Sheehan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Homma's waist but Homma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheehan off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Homma wants it to stay on the feet.
Homma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheehan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Homma's waist but Homma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheehan off to one side.
Homma moves in looking to clinch but Sheehan pushes him off.
Homma tries to land a body kick
and Sheehan counters with a series of strikes. Homma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sheehan throws a body punch but Homma moves out of range.
Homma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Homma.
Sheehan fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sheehan is defended easily by Homma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma is looking to score with low kicks.
Homma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sheehan.
Sheehan shoots for a double leg takedown but Homma sprawls well. He's pushed Sheehan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sheehan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown but Homma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Homma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homma rushes Sheehan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sheehan avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
Homma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Homma tries to land a knee to the head but Sheehan blocks with his arms.
Sheehan blocks an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Homma missing with knees to the body.
Sheehan avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the cage.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan blocks an elbow strike.
Sheehan wants to take the fight to the mat but Homma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sheehan looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masaharu Homma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masaharu Homma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sheehan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Homma swivels and escapes.
Sheehan fails to land the takedown.
Sheehan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justus Sheehan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheehan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheehan lands a body shot.
Sheehan shoots in looking for a takedown. Homma tries to sprawl out of it but Sheehan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Homma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheehan throws a series of punches but Homma moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Homma avoids it really well and circles away.
Homma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheehan.
Sheehan tries to bum rush Homma with a series of wild strikes but Homma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheehan moves out of range as Homma throws a body kick.
Sheehan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Sheehan scores with a four punch combination!
Sheehan shoots in but Homma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheehan throws a right and a left that Homma avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sheehan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Homma's waist but Homma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheehan off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Homma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheehan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Homma misses with a leg kick
and Sheehan counters with a straight right hand.
Justus Sheehan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Homma throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehan moves out of range easily.
Homma slips under a jab from Sheehan.
Homma tries to clinch but Sheehan moves out of range.
Homma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheehan. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sheehan.
Sheehan dives in and grabs Homma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Homma pushes down on Sheehan's head and hops out.
Homma walks into a stiff left hand from Sheehan.
Homma lands a head kick. Sheehan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Homma throws a low kick, looking for Sheehan's leg but Sheehan calmly moves out of range.
Homma slaps away a takedown attempt from Sheehan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Homma throws a leg kick but Sheehan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Homma throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan misses with a wild body shot.
Sheehan has his takedown stuffed
and Homma counters with an outside leg kick.
Homma lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Homma.
Homma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Homma doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheehan circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Homma tries to score with a low kick but Sheehan moves his leg out of the way.
Sheehan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Homma avoids it really well and circles away.
Homma drives through and clinches with Sheehan against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Masaharu Homma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Masaharu Homma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sheehan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Homma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheehan keeps the fight on the outside.
Sheehan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sheehan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Homma quickly recovers to half guard.
Sheehan wants to advance to full mount but Homma doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sheehan tries to free his leg and advance position but Homma is retaining full guard.
Sheehan trying to control but Homma is working from the bottom.
Sheehan wants to pass the guard but Homma is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheehan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sheehan postures up in Homma's guard and throws a big left but Homma blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sheehan tries to free his leg and advance position but Homma is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Homma scores with a nice body kick.
Homma tries to clinch there but Sheehan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan dives in and grabs Homma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Homma pushes down on Sheehan's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Homma dodges the punch combination from Sheehan.
Sheehan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Homma moves into the clinch.
Homma is pressed up against the cage. Sheehan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Homma down to the mat. Homma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justus Sheehan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Homma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Homma tenderised Sheehan's leg. Sheehan is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma wants to clinch
and Sheehan counters with a series of strikes. Homma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Homma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheehan throws a right hand that Homma ducks under and follows up with a left that Homma also avoids with ease.
Homma tries to land a front kick but Sheehan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Homma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Homma slips a jab from Sheehan.
Homma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan dives in and grabs Homma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Homma pushes down on Sheehan's head and hops out.
Homma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masaharu Homma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homma stuffs the takedown.
Homma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Homma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masaharu Homma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Homma throws a body kick that misses.
Sheehan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Homma throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Justus Sheehan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheehan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justus Sheehan.
I think Homma 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Sheehan!
Justus Sheehan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Souto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souto comes to the cage accompanied by Jorge Quintero - 300 violin orchestra. Akiyama has chosen Fallen Army - GRV Music as his entrance music. Masato Akiyama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
188 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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190 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rolando Souto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Souto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akiyama's guard.
Akiyama keeping full guard, as Souto tries to pass.
Souto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akiyama dives on top into guard.
Souto looking for a guillotine here but Akiyama defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama wants to stand but Souto is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akiyama is posturing up here but Souto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Akiyama tries to roll out but it's too tight and Akiyama has to tap! Slick submission there by Souto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolando Souto!
Rolando Souto took some time post fight to say the following; 'It was my last fight in BAC and i know that i could fight better but nothing gonna be change now.It was f good time.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damme comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to Survive. Clarke has chosen Seven Nation Army 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendall Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damme moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Damme.
Damme misses with a body punch.
Damme tries to throw a body punch but Clarke avoids it by throwing Damme back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Damme.
Damme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clarke's elbow.
Clarke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Damme tries to work over Clarke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Damme presses Clarke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Damme is leaning against Clarke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Damme fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Damme as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damme throws a punch but it's blocked by Clarke.
Damme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Damme avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Clarke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clarke working hard to break the clinch.
Clarke can't break the clinch.
Damme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clarke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Damme misses with some punches.
Clarke working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Damme.
Damme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clarke's elbow.
Damme throws a punch but it's blocked by Clarke.
Damme misses with some punches.
Clarke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme tries to work over Clarke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Damme working aggressively here.
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damme scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damme connects with a crisp jab.
Clarke tries to land a leg kick but Damme saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Damme.
Damme feints and then cracks Clarke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clarke down.
Damme checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clarke throws out a loose jab but Damme uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Damme tenderised Clarke's leg. Clarke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clarke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damme misses with a hook
and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarke throws a body punch but Damme moves out of range.
Damme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Damme clinches.
Clarke wants to break free but Damme has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damme misses with a punch on the inside.
Damme lands a hook that snaps the head of Clarke backwards.
Damme keeps control of Clarke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Damme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damme struggles to land a body shot inside as Clarke controls his hands.
Damme tries to work over Clarke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Damme pushes Clarke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clarke is trying to break free.
Damme swings wildly with an uppercut but Clarke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clarke's elbow.
Clarke is working for takedown but Damme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Clarke.
Damme throws a punch but it's blocked by Clarke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Damme.
Damme scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke has had enough of the clinch but Damme keeps him there for the moment.
Damme throws a head punch that misses.
Clarke successfully pulls guard.
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.
Clarke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Damme defends well.
Damme decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clarke, up you get!
Clarke throws a shot from downtown. Damme moves away and avoids it.
Clarke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Damme. Damme obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Clarke looks gassed!
Clarke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Damme holds of for dear life.
Damme wants to hold on but Clarke pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Damme dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Damme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clarke. That did some damage!
Clarke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Damme cracks the inside of Clarke's front leg.
Damme moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clarke thows a body shot but no joy.
Clarke keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damme misses with a double jab.
Clarke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Damme lands a leg kick that knocks Clarke off balance momentarily.
Clarke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clarke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Damme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarke dodges the punch combination from Damme.
Clarke drops his hands momentarily and Damme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damme.
Damme lands with a straight right. Clarke didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Damme.
Van Damme is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Clarke circles away.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damme.
Clarke lands an overhand right.
Damme tries to clinch but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke gets tackled into the cage by Damme. Damme maintains the clinch.
Damme is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clarke breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Damme.
Clarke shoots for a takedown but Damme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
Clarke scores with a leg kick.
Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damme connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clarke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clarke keeps the fight on the outside.
Clarke keeps the fight on the outside.
Clarke misses with a wild combination.
Clarke throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Damme coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Damme lands a jab-cross combination.
Damme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Damme throws a series of punches but Clarke avoids them all with ease.
Damme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarke can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clarke looks to land a combination but Damme avoids it well.
A punch combination from Damme misses.
Damme feints and then cracks Clarke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clarke down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damme.
Clarke tries to break the clinch but Damme is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Damme.
Damme lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke manages to break the clinch.
Damme throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clarke.
Clarke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damme.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clarke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Damme misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Damme is looking to land body kicks.
Clarke checks a leg kick.
Damme has closed the distance and engaged Clarke in a clinch.
Damme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clarke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Damme is trying to keep an underhook but Clarke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Clarke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damme does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clarke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Damme might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damme wants to control but Clarke is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Damme is looking to improve his position but Clarke isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarke content just to control the position here.
Clarke with a couple of short strikes.
Clarke looking to ground and pound but Damme is blocking nicely.
Clarke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Damme's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarke breaks from Damme's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Clarke cracks Damme with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Clarke unloads with some shots from mount but Damme bucks and avoids them well.
Kendall Clarke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Damme working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Damme dominated that second round.
That's time! Damme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clarke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clarke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Damme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarke somewhat.
A big left from Damme misses.
Clarke throws the left hand but Damme avoids the punch easily.
Clarke moves out of range of the body kick from Damme.
Damme throws a leg kick which misses Clarke's front leg but catches the back leg as Clarke tries to avoid it.
Clarke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damme avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Damme, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Damme.
Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Clarke circles away.
Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarke throws a right hand that Damme ducks under and follows up with a left that Damme also avoids with ease.
Clarke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damme scoring well with a low kick there.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Damme moves out of range.
Clarke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Damme wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Clarke.
Damme darts in and clinches Clarke up against the cage.
Clarke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damme tries to work over Clarke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Damme lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clarke.
Damme gets through Clarke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Damme is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Damme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Damme has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Damme.
Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damme wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke blocks a head kick by Damme.
Clarke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Damme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clarke in his tracks.
Damme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clarke.
Clarke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice 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!
Clarke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Damme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clarke on the ground.
Nice strikes from Clarke there.
Van Damme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clarke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Damme tries to kick Clarke off but Clarke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clarke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Damme gets back to full guard.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Damme keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clarke won't allow Damme to get back to his feet.
Damme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Damme keeping full guard, as Clarke tries to pass.
Damme wants to hit a switch here but Clarke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Damme there!
Clarke looking to secure an arm triangle but Damme defends it well.
Damme reaches up and holds on to Clarke to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Damme because Clarke loaded up on that one.
Clarke sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clarke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clarke won't let Damme get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Clarke looking to control but Damme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Damme tries to reverse the position but Clarke maintains control.
Clarke lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarke raining down shots from the mount!
Clarke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kendall Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke is landing with some decent strikes but Damme is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kendall Clarke.
I think Damme 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Damme!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Omaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo's entrance music is After the Smoke is Clear. A fine choice. Omaly has chosen Outside - To Forgive but not Forget as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
279 lbs
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25
240 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Omaly!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo slips a jab from Omaly.
Ghengis Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omaly lands a jab to Congo's midsection.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Congo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Congo throws a body punch but Omaly moves out of range.
Omaly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Congo swivels and escapes.
Congo lands a jab to the head.
Congo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Congo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omaly.
Congo throws a series of punches but Omaly moves out of range.
Omaly looks to score with a jab to the body but Congo is just out of range.
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omaly was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
Congo misses with a double jab
letting Omaly counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omaly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Omaly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Congo defending well though.
Omaly is thwarting Congo's attempts to control the position.
Omaly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Omaly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Congo defending well though.
Omaly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Congo's head.
Omaly wants to control but Congo is keeping him busy.
Omaly working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Congo's thigh. Congo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Omaly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omaly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omaly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omaly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omaly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omaly advances to half guard.
Congo is refusing to be controlled, as Omaly sits in half guard.
Congo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Omaly wants to take a breather but Congo is having none of it.
Congo moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omaly looking to sit in guard and control but Congo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Omaly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Congo's guard.
Omaly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omaly trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Congo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Omaly trying to get back to full guard but Congo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo can't control as he wanted to and Omaly manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Omaly tries to get to full guard but Congo has control of the leg.
Congo content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omaly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Congo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Omaly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Omaly shoots in and drives through. Congo sprawls well.
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omaly lands with a cross.
Omaly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omaly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Congo cracks Omaly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Omaly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omaly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Congo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Omaly thinking.
Omaly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Congo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Congo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Omaly's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Congo slams his shin into Omaly's torso.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omaly moves away.
Omaly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Congo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Omaly is breathing heavily.
Congo rushes Omaly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Omaly managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Mark Omaly has been cut.
Congo lands an elbow just above Omaly 's eye.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Omaly is defending well for now.
Congo taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Congo tries a knee to the head but Omaly blocks it.
Congo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omaly takes a shot to the head.
Omaly is trying to break free.
Congo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Congo lands a shoulder strike.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Omaly taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo lands a nice elbow.
Congo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Omaly takes a knee to the side of the body.
Congo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Omaly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Congo.
Congo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Mark Omaly's cut even more.
Ghengis Congo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Congo cracks Omaly with a nice body shot.
Congo with a knee to the head.
The cut above Mark Omaly's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Congo lands a nice shot to the body.
Congo controlling the action here for a moment.
Congo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Omaly or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omaly takes a shot to the head.
Congo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Congo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Congo.
Congo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Congo lands an elbow inside that Omaly shrugs off.
Congo drops Omaly with a big knee straight up the middle! Omaly is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Omaly is rocked!
Mark Omaly's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Congo fakes the leg kick and cracks Omaly in the body.
Omaly is still on wobbly legs! Can Congo finish him?
Congo closes the distance and pushes Omaly back into the cage.
Congo working the clinch nicely. Omaly is working for position but Congo cracks him with a big knee to the head! Omaly crumples up against the cage and Congo lands two more shots before the ref can save Omaly! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ghengis Congo!
Ghengis Congo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darius Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castro has chosen Carlos Puebla - Y En Eso Llego Fidel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24 - 10 - 0 |
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171 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fidel Castro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming.
Castro has a takedown stuffed.
Castro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castro lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Parker blocks a head kick by Castro.
Castro takes one to the chin there.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Castro's head but Castro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Castro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Castro saw that one coming.
Castro throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker misses with a leg kick.
Castro scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Darius Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Parker.
The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castro shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker moves into the clinch.
A short left from Parker.
A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro lands a shot to the body.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro blocking some punches.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Castro can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
It looks like Fidel Castro has been cut.
Parker trying to stall but Castro improves his position.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Parker stalling in the clinch.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Parker taking a breather.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castro looks gassed!
Parker is trying to push Castro away but Castro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Castro tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parker tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Castro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Parker.
Parker lands a body shot.
Castro blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Parker is working Castro over against the cage.
Parker tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castro moves forwards but Parker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker connects with a looping right hand.
Parker closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
Parker pushes Castro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parker gets through Castro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Castro's head.
Parker is leaning against Castro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.
Castro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Parker pushes Castro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Castro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Castro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Castro'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.
Castro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parker delivers a nice body kick.
Castro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker misses the jab.
A slow jab from Castro misses its intended target.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Castro takes one to the side of the head.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker lands a head shot.
Parker tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Castro throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker lands a nice hook to Castro's body. Castro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker jabs Castro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker clinches up with Castro and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castro blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Castro.
Castro being controlled against the cage.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Castro blocks a body shot from Parker.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Parker wants to break free but Castro has control.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castro as Parker tries to tie him up.
Castro letting Parker take a breather here.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Parker prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker avoiding damage.
Castro prevents a body shot from Parker.
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darius Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Parker lands.
Castro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker thows a body shot but no joy.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Castro throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
Castro misses with a straight left.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to chop away at Castro's legs.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Parker scores with a spinning back kick!
Castro misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Parker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parker lands with a cross.
Castro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker misses with a leg kick.
Castro misses with a body kick.
Castro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker thumps Castro with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castro in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Castro'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.
Parker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker scores with a jab.
Castro misses with a head kick.
Parker tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro misses with a kick to the body.
Parker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Castro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker cracks Castro with an open hand slap.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darius Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Castro's shoulder, as Castro tries to avoid the shot.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
Parker tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Castro backpedaling.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Castro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Parker scores with a body shot.
Parker connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Castro saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Parker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Castro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker scores with a nice strike.
Parker jabs Castro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castro's sensitive parts.
Castro throws a poor cross that misses
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Castro with an uppercut!
Parker stuns Castro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Castro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Parker feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Castro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castro takes one to the chin there.
Castro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Parker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parker scores with the left hand. Castro knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Parker blocks a head kick by Castro.
Parker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab from Parker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parker tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Castro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castro scrambles back to his feet.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castro misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker missing with a left hand there. Castro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Castro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Parker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Castro's cut.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parker connects with a body shot that sends Castro's belly button to the back.
Castro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Parker does it's job there.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castro ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.
Castro throws a low kick but Parker moves out of range easily.
Castro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Castro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Castro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker lands a jab to the head.
Castro throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
Castro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Parker throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Parker. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Castro moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Castro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Castro lands an overhand right.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parker.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Castro misses with a head kick.
Castro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Castro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Parker.
Castro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parker tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro throws a head kick that misses
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Castro walks into a stiff left hand from Parker.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Castro moved away.
Nice cross by Parker.
Castro takes one on the button.
Parker avoids the head kick by Castro.
Parker lands a head shot.
Parker lands a jab.
Parker misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Castro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.
Castro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker lands a jab to Castro's midsection.
Castro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castro circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Castro misses the body punch
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker connects with a jab.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Castro moved away.
Castro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Parker.
Parker blocks a head kick by Castro.
Castro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker lands a slapping body shot.
Parker scores with a leg kick.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker scores with the left hand. Castro knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Parker had his way with Fidel Castro in that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Castro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Castro blocks the leg kick.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parker.
Parker swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Castro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castro dodges the punch combination from Parker.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Castro's head but Castro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Parker connects with a body shot that sends Castro's belly button to the back.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Parker swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Castro avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Castro lands.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Castro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Parker throws a sloppy body shot
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castro on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Castro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Castro throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker is looking to slow Castro down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker throws a hook but Castro avoids it easily.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castro throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Parker misses with a hook. Castro ducked under it nicely.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Castro moved out of range.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Castro's head back.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Castro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fidel Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parker lands a head kick. Castro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castro counters with a nice leg kick.
Parker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Castro tried to score with a low kick but Parker checks it.
Castro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darius Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castro misses with a body kick.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Parker duly obliges.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker is looking to slow Castro down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
That kick from Castro tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parker throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker lands a high kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker cracks Castro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker cracks Castro with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Parker!
Darius Parker retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Darius Parker, 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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