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GCF 28 - Daniels vs Obust II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Amplified (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Burgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Amplified could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lionel Burgan's chin.
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195 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Amplified!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Burgan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amplified throws a right hand that Burgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Burgan also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Amplified misses.
Burgan misses with a takedown attempt - Amplified sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amplified paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amplified tries to clinch but Burgan moves away
and Burgan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burgan.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burgan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lionel Burgan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No joy there for Amplified, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amplified misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amplified tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Amplified lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burgan doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Lionel Burgan has been cut.
Burgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amplified circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgan moves in looking to clinch but Amplified pushes him off.
Amplified tries to sprawl but Burgan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burgan stands up out of the half guard.
Burgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Amplified.
Burgan tries to clinch there but Amplified circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burgan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burgan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Amplified cracks Burgan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgan fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burgan.
Brandon Amplified has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lionel Burgan.
Burgan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burgan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amplified has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burgan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgan advances to full mount.
Burgan controlling his opponent.
Burgan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgan stands up from mount. Strange move.
Amplified swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amplified fails to land with a series of punches.
Burgan darts in and clinches Amplified up against the cage.
Amplified gets underhooks to prevent Burgan's takedown attempt.
Amplified breaks from the clinch.
Burgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brandon Amplified is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgan wants to clinch.
Burgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amplified doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgan circles away.
Amplified misses with the combination.
Burgan misses with a takedown attempt - Amplified sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Burgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lionel Burgan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Amplified as Burgan shoots in.
Amplified misses with a double jab.
Brandon Amplified is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Burgan with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Amplified does no damage.
No joy there for Amplified, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amplified tries to clinch but Burgan is having none of it.
Amplified moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burgan shoots in for a takedown but Amplified shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandon Amplified has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lionel Burgan.
Amplified fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandon Amplified seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amplified tries to bum rush Burgan with a series of wild strikes but Burgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amplified tries to clinch up but Burgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Amplified scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amplified rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Amplified swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amplified misses with a few strikes there.
Amplified misses with a double jab.
Amplified slaps away a takedown attempt from Burgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amplified lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burgan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amplified to the mat! Amplified manages to get full guard.
Amplified wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Burgan shoots in and gets a takedown into Amplified's guard.
Amplified knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burgan on the ground.
Burgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burgan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amplified keeping moving, preventing Burgan from controlling successfully.
Burgan won't allow Amplified to get back to his feet.
Lionel Burgan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Amplified lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Amplified pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burgan back to the cage. Amplified follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgan moves in looking to clinch but Amplified pushes him off.
Amplified goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Amplified avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amplified takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amplified throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amplified throws a series of punches but Burgan moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amplified misses with the combination.
Burgan shoots in and bounces Amplified off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burgan passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amplified defending well though.
Amplified is trying to escape back to his feet but Burgan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Burgan controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lionel Burgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lionel Burgan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Amplified misses with a double jab.
Amplified tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burgan misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Amplified.
Amplified fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burgan gets a double leg takedown into Amplified's guard.
Burgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burgan stands and throws Amplified's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burgan trying to control the action but Amplified is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgan tries to move to mount but Amplified blocks the move with his legs.
Burgan working the ground and pound but Amplified is defending the strikes.
Amplified is letting Burgan control him for a moment.
Amplified dodges the ground and pound from Burgan.
Brandon Amplified has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Amplified is avoiding damage well.
Burgan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Amplified's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lionel Burgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burgan is working to tighten is grip on Amplified's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Amplified has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Burgan is really squeezing tight and eventually Amplified passes out! Burgan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lionel Burgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Skraper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Killer Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Skraper!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skraper connects with a jab.
Skraper throws a series of punches but Bee moves out of range.
Skraper swinging wildly here.
Bee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skraper but Skraper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skraper thows a leg kick but Bee checks it
and Bee counters with a body kick.
Skraper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bee circles away quickly and effectively.
Skraper misses with a few strikes there.
Skraper looks gassed!
Bee misses with a takedown
and Skraper counters with a left and a right that stings Bee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skraper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bee somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killer Bee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bee fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Skraper. No joy for Bee on that attempt.
Skraper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skraper tries a low kick but Bee avoids it.
Chris Skraper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Skraper misses.
Bee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skraper is fending him off so far but Bee persists. Nope, Skraper circles away and we're back to standing.
Skraper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skraper as he jumps to the side.
Skraper is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skraper circles away.
Skraper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Skraper.
Skraper misses with a straight left.
Skraper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bee has a takedown stuffed.
Skraper throws a head kick that misses
and Bee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skraper wants to slow Bee down by chopping away at his legs.
Skraper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bee.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skraper!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skraper is fending him off so far but Bee persists. Nope, Skraper circles away and we're back to standing.
Bee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skraper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bee scrambles back to his feet.
Skraper dips to his left and cracks Bee with an uppercut!
Bee doesn't manage to clinch there - Skraper circles away.
Bee looks for a takedown but Skraper sprawls well.
Skraper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skraper lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Skraper. No joy for Bee on that attempt.
No luck for Bee with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skraper throws a head kick that misses.
Skraper scores with a shot to the body.
Skraper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skraper looks to land a combination but Bee avoids it well.
Skraper lands a jab-cross combination.
Skraper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A bone on bone clash there as Bee blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bee checks a low kick from Skraper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Skraper 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.
Bee misses with a takedown attempt - Skraper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bee. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Skraper connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bee to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Skraper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Skraper!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chris Skraper made sure he mentioned Anti-Tapout Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tibor Nagy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Camren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Randy Camren enters the cage!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tibor Nagy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Camren!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagy.
Nagy moves to clinch but Camren breaks away
and Camren counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagy!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Camren looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Camren was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Camren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Camren has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Camren controlling from mount.
Camren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Let's hope that Camren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy Camren has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nagy wants to clinch
and Camren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Camren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Camren advances to mount.
Camren looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Camren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nagy is surviving well by controlling Camren's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Camren dominated that round.
That's time! Nagy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Camren shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nagy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Camren throws an elbow but Nagy slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camren controlling from side mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy Camren has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Camren scores with a nice right hand.
Nagy wants to clinch but Camren slips to the side
and Camren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nagy's guard.
Camren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camren chips away with some ground and pound.
Camren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Randy Camren has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nagy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Camren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagy tries to clinch but Camren moves away
and Camren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Camren.
Camren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camren passes Nagy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camren is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camren works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Camren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Camren controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Camren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Camren shoots in for a double leg but Nagy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagy swinging wildly here.
Nagy wants to clinch but Camren slips to the side
and Camren counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagy!
Camren controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randy Camren wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nagy wants to clinch but Camren slips to the side
and Camren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Camren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Randy Camren has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randy Camren wasn't active enough on the ground.
Camren fails with a takedown attempt.
Camren takes a swing at Nagy's ribcage but misses.
Tibor Nagy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Camren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camren passes into half guard.
Camren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camren uses his free foot to push down on Nagy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nagy.
Camren controlling his opponent.
Randy Camren 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Camren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Camren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daren Coulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Starbuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Starbuck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daren Coulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Starbuck!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coulter shoots in and drives through. Starbuck sprawls well.
Starbuck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coulter swivels and escapes.
Coulter fails with the takedown.
Starbuck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coulter to the ground. Starbuck is now in Coulter's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Starbuck looking to pass the guard.
Starbuck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Starbuck stands and throws Coulter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Starbuck is trying to get an arm triangle but Coulter is defending well.
Starbuck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coulter, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starbuck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulter parries the strikes from Starbuck easily there. Starbuck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Coulter to escape.
Starbuck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Starbuck tries for a kimura but Coulter is defending well.
Starbuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Starbuck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Starbuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coulter keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starbuck throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Starbuck has knee on belly momentarily but Coulter bucks him off and regains half guard.
Coulter trying to hold on to Starbuck's head to control him but Starbuck postures up.
Starbuck is keen to just control but Coulter is a slippery customer.
Starbuck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Starbuck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coulter is looking to control Starbuck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coulter avoid being mounted?
Coulter is trying is best to control the position here.
Starbuck wants to free his trapped foot but Coulter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coulter is looking to improve his position.
Starbuck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coulter sees it coming and defends easily.
Starbuck moves into full mount! Coulter won't be happy about that!
Coulter is breathing heavily.
Starbuck takes Coulter's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starbuck patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starbuck is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Coulter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Starbuck has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Coulter! Can he survive? No! He's out! Starbuck gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Starbuck!
A victorious Mike Starbuck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Merceli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Merceli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent McNeil!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNeil tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Merceli there.
The fighters circling - Merceli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McNeil shoots in for a takedown but Merceli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Merceli looking to score a takedown here. McNeil is defending well but Merceli drives through and ends up in McNeil's guard.
Merceli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNeil is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Merceli has his hands clasped together but McNeil extends an breaks Merceli's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McNeil.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brent McNeil!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Mufflin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Mufflin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ONeil slaps away a takedown attempt from Mufflin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mufflin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeil throws out the jab.
ONeil misses with a two punch combination.
ONeil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
ONeil misses with a combination
and Mufflin counters with a nice double leg into side control. ONeil won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mufflin working away.
Mufflin is looking to take a break and control but ONeil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ONeil is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil stops Mufflin from passing to mount.
Mufflin wants to control but ONeil is keeping him busy.
ONeil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
ONeil is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil is not content to let Mufflin control the position.
Mufflin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mufflin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, ONeil has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mufflin working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil is not content to let Mufflin control the position.
ONeil tries to buck Mufflin off but Mufflin is having none of it.
Mufflin is looking to take a break and control but ONeil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ONeil tries to buck Mufflin off but Mufflin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeil is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mufflin wants to free his trapped foot but ONeil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
ONeil looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mufflin tries to pass the half guard into mount. ONeil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
ONeil has a hand on Mufflin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mufflin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mufflin prevents ONeil from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derek Mufflin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mufflin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mufflin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
ONeil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mufflin.
ONeil throws a jab when Mufflin was well out of range.
ONeil sizes up Mufflin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mufflin shoots and misses
letting ONeil counter with a right hand.
Mufflin shoots in and drives through. ONeil sprawls well.
Mufflin walks into a straight right hand from ONeil.
ONeil tests Mufflin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for ONeil.
Mufflin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mufflin switches off momentarily and ONeil cracks him with a monster right hand! Mufflin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as ONeil dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by ONeil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey ONeil!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey ONeil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Skorzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skorzewski comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping. Luther Price has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Skorzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luther Price!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Price misses.
Skorzewski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Price throws a hook to the side of Skorzewski's head but Skorzewski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Price lunges at Skorzewski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skorzewski's hand.
Luther Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Price cracks Skorzewski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Price closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Price connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skorzewski. Skorzewski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price looks to clinch
and Skorzewski counters with a left and a right that stings Price.
Skorzewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price tests Skorzewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Price. Beautiful body shot.
Skorzewski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Price is predictable there
and Skorzewski counters with a two punch combo.
Skorzewski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Price connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Price lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skorzewski misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Skorzewski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skorzewski tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price lands a left and a right that send Skorzewski crashing to the mat, dazed. Price thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Skorzewski is rocked!
Price digs a good hook to Skorzewski's body.
Oh Skorzewski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skorzewski is breathing heavily.
Skorzewski staying out of range there.
Price misses with a looping left.
Skorzewski seems to have got his legs back now.
Skorzewski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skorzewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skorzewski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Price lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Price.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Skorzewski misses with a combination
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Price scores with a jab to the body.
Skorzewski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skorzewski staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skorzewski drops his hands momentarily and Price takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Price tests Skorzewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Price feints with a jab and clips Skorzewski right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Skorzewski is sent crashing into the canvas and Price leaps in for the kill! Skorzewski tries to get to his feet but Price is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Skorzewski is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Price!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cut Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Hit me with your Best Shot 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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21
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cut Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard misses with a takedown attempt
and Tavares counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tavares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Richard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavares.
Tavares prevents Richard from improving his position.
Tavares controlling the action here.
Tavares looks to land a strike but Richard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Richard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tavares escapes and throws Richard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Richard is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard is trying desperately to improve position.
Tavares content just to control the position here.
Tavares prevents Richard from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares avoids the attempt from Richard to control.
Richard is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Richard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tavares is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Richard is surviving well by controlling Tavares's body position as best he can.
Tavares connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares is working for a guillotine from mount but Richard frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richard is trying desperately to improve position.
Tavares controlling from the full mount.
Richard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares looking to secure an arm triangle but Richard defends it well.
Richard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tavares lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavares controlling from mount.
Tavares is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Richard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Tavares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richard shoots for a takedown but Tavares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tavares leaves Richard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares closes the distance and pushes Richard back into the cage.
Richard jumps guard but Tavares stands there with Richard around his waist. Richard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cut Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares is trying to control the action in half guard but Richard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tavares passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Richard!
Tavares sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Richard wants to hold on but Tavares pushes him away.
Richard is desperately trying to improve his position but Tavares has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Richard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tavares controlling the pace for now.
Tavares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richard is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Tavares there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Richard is in a horrible position here. Tavares smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tavares is landing with some decent strikes but Richard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tavares looking to finish with strikes here!
Richard is trying to escape the mount.
Tavares raining down hammerfists from mount.
Richard is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares looking to ground and pound but Richard is blocking nicely.
Richard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tavares scoring with strikes but Richard is staying in there.
Tavares controlling the pace for now.
Richard is in a horrible position here. Tavares smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Richard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tavares to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tavares is aware though and is defending well.
Tavares landing some decent shots from guard.
Tavares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tavares trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richard's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares controlling from the top position.
Richard working for a triangle but Tavares defends it easily.
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tavares escapes and throws Richard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Richard some visible discomfort.
Tavares decides to stand up, so the ref orders Richard to his feet.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares has managed to clinch.
Richard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavares smiles and moves away.
Tavares takes a swing at Richard's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tavares throws a combination. Richard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cut Richard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richard.
Tavares moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares breaks the clinch.
Richard shoots and misses
and Tavares counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cut Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooh!!! Tavares has knocked Richard down with a huge combo! Tavares steps away and waves a wobbly Richard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Richard is rocked!
It looks like Cut Richard has been cut.
Tavares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Richard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavares shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Richard takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Tavares sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Richard bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Tavares!
Ricky Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blayne Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Knot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawke comes to the cage accompanied by Send the Pain Below. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blayne Hawke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Knot!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knot throws a sloppy head kick and Hawke moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawke as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick from Knot.
Knot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawke, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawke blocks an elbow strike from Knot.
Hawke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawke misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawke avoids the elbow strike from Knot, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knot is looking to control Hawke's arms but Hawke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knot has his back to the cage.
Knot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawke blocks the elbow strike.
Knot can't break the clinch.
Hawke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knot misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawke just leaning against Knot, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke stalling.
Knot taking a breather.
Knot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawke blocks the elbow strike.
Hawke misses with the head strike.
Hawke is struggling to control the position.
Knot throws an elbow that misses.
Hawke avoids a wild elbow strike from Knot.
Hawke misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Knot.
It looks like Blayne Hawke has been cut.
Knot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawke throws a punch but it's blocked by Knot.
Hawke throws a head punch that misses.
Hawke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knot blocks a body shot from Hawke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knot fakes the leg kick and cracks Hawke in the body.
Knot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hawke.
A left lands for Hawke.
Knot clinches with his opponent.
Hawke lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knot.
Knot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knot misses with a double jab
and Hawke counters with a series of strikes. Knot will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Knot does no damage.
Knot misses with a few strikes there.
Knot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knot lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Knot throws a strike but Hawke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hawke advances position into side control!
Hawke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knot is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawke is trying to get an arm triangle but Knot is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knot dodges the ground and pound from Hawke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hawke wants to control but Knot is keeping him busy.
Knot is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gordon Knot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blayne Hawke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hawke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knot throws a sloppy head kick and Hawke moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Hawke.
Knot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawke avoids the head kick by Knot.
Knot doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawke circles away.
A head kick misses from Knot.
Hawke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knot at a distance.
Hawke shoots in looking for a takedown but Knot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blayne Hawke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knot is rocked!
Hawke works to advance to full mount. Knot defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Knot is still in real trouble! Can Hawke finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawke swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blayne Hawke!
Blayne Hawke retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Blayne Hawke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Obsut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bridge Burning. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Obsut!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obsut missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obsut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Obsut misses with a looping right.
Obsut defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Obsut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Obsut slips the punch.
Obsut throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obsut works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Obsut misses with a looping left.
Obsut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Daniels misses
and Obsut counters with a right hand to the body.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Daniels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Obsut slips the punch.
Obsut misses the body punch
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daniels.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obsut tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Obsut controls his hands.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obsut is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obsut is looking for a takedown.
Obsut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obsut.
Pete Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Obsut.
Obsut throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels effectively controlling the action here.
Daniels tries a body shot but Obsut blocks it.
Obsut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Obsut is out of range.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsut lands a right hook to the body.
Obsut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Daniels.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Obsut's shoulder, as Obsut tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obsut looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Obsut just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daniels lands a jab to the head.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obsut.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obsut is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daniels rather than just go for the knockout.
Obsut misses with a body shot.
Daniels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obsut finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniels's head.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Obsut drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsut moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Obsut throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Daniels works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Obsut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obsut is just content to waste time from the top position. Daniels takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Obsut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obsut trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obsut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniels is pulling down on Obsut's head to control his posture.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obsut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obsut is stalling in the full guard.
Obsut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obsut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obsut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Obsut dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniels misses with a left hand
and Obsut counters with a two punch combo.
Obsut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Obsut misses its intended target.
Obsut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obsut misses with a wild body shot.
Obsut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fedor Obsut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obsut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obsut lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Obsut changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daniels.
Obsut throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Obsut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obsut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsut defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Obsut lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pete Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obsut looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obsut misses with an uppercut
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Obsut throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Obsut pushes him off.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Obsut bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniels's head backwards.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Obsut throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Obsut misses the jab.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Obsut walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obsut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Obsut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels throws a jab when Obsut was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obsut. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Obsut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daniels thinking.
Obsut thows a body shot but no joy.
Daniels cracks Obsut with a good jab.
No luck for Obsut with that takedown attempt.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obsut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obsut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsut moves out of range as Daniels strikes.
Obsut misses with a body shot.
Obsut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obsut blocks a jab.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obsut.
Obsut misses with a body punch
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obsut dips to his left and cracks Daniels with an uppercut!
Daniels works Obsut's body with a nice hook.
Daniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daniels jabs Obsut right on the nose. Obsut blinks but takes it well.
Obsut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daniels. Obsut shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Obsut.
Obsut looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels scores with a one two! Obsut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obsut on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obsut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Obsut off to one side.
Pete Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Obsut.
Obsut connects with a jab.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obsut.
Daniels scores with a nice right hand.
Daniels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obsut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daniels slips a straight right by Obsut.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Daniels coming out on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Obsut throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Daniels dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Obsut misses the shot to the body.
Daniels slips a straight right by Obsut.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obsut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obsut takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obsut misses with a looping left.
Daniels lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Daniels.
Obsut lands with a shot to the body.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Obsut is just out of range.
Obsut with a jab.
Obsut misses with a hook.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obsut jabs Daniels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obsut moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
Obsut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Obsut's shoulder, as Obsut tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels throws a sloppy body shot
and Obsut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obsut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels throws a jab when Obsut was well out of range.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
Obsut jabs Daniels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obsut swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels cracks Obsut with a good jab.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Obsut.
Daniels scores with the left hand. Obsut knows he should have avoided that one.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obsut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels scores with a nice head shot.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Obsut avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Obsut thuds his right hand into Daniels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obsut cracks Daniels with an open hand slap.
Daniels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obsut fails with the takedown.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Obsut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Obsut.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obsut takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsut takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Obsut.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obsut misses with a body shot.
Obsut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Obsut looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Obsut cracks Daniels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obsut digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
Daniels misses with a right hand
and Obsut counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1-2. Daniels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daniels clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Obsut.
Stalling in the clinch from Obsut.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Obsut has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Daniels misses
and Obsut counters with a stiff right hand.
Obsut scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obsut throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels slips under a jab from Obsut.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Obsut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick
and Obsut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obsut cracks Daniels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Obsut on that attempt.
Pete Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Obsut.
A big right from Obsut misses.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obsut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Fedor Obsut just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
Obsut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obsut.
Obsut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Obsut swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Obsut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Obsut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obsut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Obsut moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obsut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels sizes up Obsut with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obsut. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obsut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daniels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Obsut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obsut.
Obsut scores with a hook.
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obsut misses with a straight right.
Obsut looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Obsut moved out of range nicely.
Obsut misses with a looping left.
Obsut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obsut thinking.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels sizes up Obsut with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obsut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daniels sprawls well initially but Obsut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obsut is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obsut looks to land a strike but Daniels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Obsut from controlling successfully.
Obsut looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Obsut trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obsut is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
Obsut has his foot on Daniels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daniels works his way back into a safe position though.
Obsut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obsut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daniels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Daniels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Obsut.
Daniels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obsut lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Obsut lands with an overhand left.
A head kick by Daniels misses
and Obsut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Obsut dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Obsut misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
A head kick from Daniels lands but Obsut takes it in his stride.
Daniels throws a hook but Obsut avoids it easily.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Daniels throws a hook but Obsut blocks it.
Daniels catches Obsut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obsut on the side of the head.
Daniels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obsut's head.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obsut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Obsut moved out of range.
Obsut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obsut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obsut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obsut manages to avoid it.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Obsut cracks Daniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obsut has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obsut jabs Daniels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obsut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daniels misses with a hook
and Obsut counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels tests Obsut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Obsut.
Pete Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Obsut connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daniels's hands.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels defending well as Obsut loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Obsut in his tracks.
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!
Daniels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obsut's head.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniels throws a hook but Obsut avoids it easily.
Obsut moves out of range of the strikes.
Obsut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Daniels.
Obsut throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Obsut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Daniels.
Obsut just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Obsut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Obsut.
Obsut misses with a kick to the body.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels throws a push kick but Obsut slaps the foot to one side.
Obsut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obsut misses with a body shot
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Obsut blocks the body kick.
Daniels throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels drops Obsut with a beautiful combination! Obsut stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daniels is looking for the KO!
Obsut is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Obsut falls backwards - clearly groggy! Daniels dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Daniels!
Pete Daniels retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pete Daniels waved his t-shirt featuring Anti-Tapout Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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