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Gold Standard Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Cuevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuevas comes to the cage accompanied by Leave Us Alone/ Dead By Gun. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by When Will They Shoot. This should be fireworks!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Cuevas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuevas shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Cuevas. Cuevas gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuevas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Cuevas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Cuevas misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cuevas shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Cuevas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith tries to clinch but Cuevas moves out of range.
Smith scores with a head kick.
It looks like Tony Cuevas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuevas gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Cuevas manages to retain guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Cuevas from getting back to his feet.
Cuevas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cuevas dives on top into guard.
Cuevas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Cuevas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cuevas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cuevas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is trying to control Cuevas's posture but Cuevas avoids it.
Cuevas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Cuevas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cuevas scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control Cuevas's posture but Cuevas avoids it.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Cuevas keeps moving and retains side control.
Cuevas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cuevas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cuevas is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Cuevas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Cuevas'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.
Cuevas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cuevas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cuevas.
Cuevas jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cuevas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Cuevas in his guard.
Tony Cuevas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cuevas stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cuevas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cuevas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cuevas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cuevas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cuevas has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Cuevas manages to pass to side control!
Smith wants to control but Cuevas postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cuevas's best efforts.
Cuevas lands with a punch from half guard.
Cuevas trying to control the pace.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Cuevas is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cuevas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuevas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuevas defends well.
Cuevas is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cuevas is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Cuevas from controlling successfully.
Cuevas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cuevas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cuevas has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Cuevas postures up.
Cuevas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cuevas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith.
Cuevas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cuevas scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuevas in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Cuevas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Cuevas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuevas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Cuevas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cuevas pushes past his half guard into mount!
Cuevas lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cuevas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cuevas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cuevas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuevas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuevas is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cuevas's head.
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!
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cuevas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cuevas has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cuevas uses it to pass to side control.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cuevas working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Cuevas stalls from top position.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cuevas tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cuevas's head.
Cuevas is looking to escape.
Cuevas wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Cuevas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Cuevas from improving his position.
Cuevas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control!
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cuevas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Cuevas is defending well.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Smith.
I think Smith 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexton Furnival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sweet might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Knock Out. Sexton Furnival has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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255 lbs
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267 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Butter Sweet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sexton Furnival!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet thows a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sweet checks a leg kick.
Furnival fails in his attempt to clinch.
Furnival is looking to clinch.
Sweet throws a body kick that misses.
Furnival is looking to clinch.
Furnival moves in looking to clinch but Sweet pushes him off.
Sexton Furnival seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Sexton Furnival has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Sweet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furnival closes the distance and clinches.
Sweet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Furnival.
Furnival lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Furnival keeps control of Sweet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sweet working hard to break the clinch.
Furnival keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sweet's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Furnival.
Sweet wants to get back to striking at distance but Furnival won't allow it.
Furnival tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sweet avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Furnival.
Sweet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sweet tries to break the clinch but Furnival is controlling the position.
Furnival lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sweet backwards.
Furnival trying to land knees to the body.
Furnival misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Sweet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Furnival has Sweet pressed against the cage, preventing Sweet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Furnival tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sweet can't break the clinch.
Furnival lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Butter Sweet has been cut.
Furnival lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sweet is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furnival scores with a shot to the side of Sweet's head.
Furnival using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Furnival scores a nice knee to the body.
Furnival connects with a knee to the head.
Furnival with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furnival working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Furnival lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Furnival makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sweet is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Furnival.
Oh Sweet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Furnival lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sweet seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in the clinch, Furnival scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Furnival.
Sweet wants to break free but Furnival has control.
Furnival lands a body punch.
Furnival with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Furnival utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Furnival.
Furnival unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Furnival presses Sweet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Furnival lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sweet backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furnival lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Furnival.
A short right from Furnival.
Furnival unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sweet! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Furnival is unloading with more strikes now! Sweet drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sexton Furnival!
After winning the bout, Sexton Furnival thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killings has chosen Cypress Hill-I Ain't Going Out Like That as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
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250 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Repe Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Killings!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killings misses with a straight right.
Killings connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killings!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killings checks a leg kick.
Killings throws a combination that misses
and Sorsa counters with a straight right hand.
Sorsa throws a head kick but Killings moves out of range.
Killings throws a combination that misses
and Sorsa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sorsa.
A combination from Killings does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa misses with a looping left.
Killings walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sorsa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Killings lunges at Sorsa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sorsa's hand.
Sorsa dodges the punch combination from Killings.
Killings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorsa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Killings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorsa counters with a head kick that drops Killings to the mat! Killings scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killings misses with a double jab
and Sorsa counters with a crisp one two that drops Killings! Sorsa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Killings to his feet! Killings is in big trouble!
Killings is rocked!
Sorsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killings misses with a right hand
and Sorsa counters with a solid body kick.
Sorsa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Killings shoots in for a takedown but Sorsa shows good takedown defense.
Killings fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sorsa.
Sorsa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killings circles away quickly and effectively.
Killings walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sorsa.
Killings works over Sorsa's head and body with a nice combination.
Kevin Killings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorsa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killings misses with a takedown attempt
and Sorsa counters with a good low kick that Killings was not able to check.
Killings looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killings looks to land a combination but Sorsa avoids it well.
A big left from Killings misses.
Sorsa dodges the punch combination from Killings.
Sorsa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Killings's half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sorsa seems to be working for a kimura but Killings defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repe Sorsa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Killings throws a right hand that Sorsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorsa also avoids with ease.
Sorsa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killings.
Repe Sorsa is winning the standup battle so far.
Killings keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Killings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killings wants to land a leg kick but Sorsa is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sorsa somewhat.
Kevin Killings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killings missing with a left hand there. Sorsa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killings moves out of range of the body kick from Sorsa.
Killings with a poor takedown
and Sorsa counters with a three punch combo that has Killings backing up. Killings nods at Sorsa to acknowledge the strikes.
Sorsa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killings is trying to defend but Sorsa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sorsa pulls his head out easily.
Sorsa controlling the action here.
Killings wants to control but Sorsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killings wants to get back to full guard.
Sorsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Sorsa.
Sorsa winds up and cracks Killings with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Killings looking for submissions off his back.
Sorsa seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings taking some punishment here, with Sorsa in his half guard.
Killings taking some punishment here, with Sorsa in his half guard.
Sorsa working Killings over with strikes.
Sorsa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sorsa wants to finish this one by submission but Killings is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sorsa.
Killings sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killings looking for submissions off his back.
Sorsa is keen to just control but Killings is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killings trying to control from the bottom.
Killings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sorsa pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Killings is breathing heavily.
Killings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa passes to full mount!
Killings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorsa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Killings has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sorsa lands a big shot there that rocks Killings but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sorsa with the ground and pound from mount.
Sorsa controlling from mount.
Sorsa tries to control but Killings wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killings is bucking up trying to escape but Sorsa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Killings is still in real trouble! Can Sorsa finish him?
Sorsa is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Killings goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Sorsa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Repe Sorsa!
An out of breath Repe Sorsa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dempsey's choice of entrance music: On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. John Rambo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21 - 16 - 0 |
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218 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dempsey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Dempsey sprawls well.
Dempsey is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Rambo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey has Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rambo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dempsey is keeping busy.
Dempsey gets through Rambo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey presses Rambo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rambo blocks an elbow strike from Dempsey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dempsey.
Dempsey throws an elbow but it misses.
Rambo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dempsey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dempsey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rambo tries to break the clinch but Dempsey is controlling the position.
Dempsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rambo's elbow.
Dempsey pushes Rambo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rambos head.
A nice left hand lands by Dempsey.
Rambo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dempsey uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dempsey wants to stand but Rambo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dempsey wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rambo pushes a forearm under Dempsey's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dempsey is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Rambo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Taio Cruz - Dynamite. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Mules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza tries for a takedown but Mules sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mules stuffs the takedown.
Mules closes the distance and clinches.
Mules breaks from the clinch.
Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mules finds it's way round the side to connect with Souza's head.
Ronaldo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mules as he avoids it easily.
Robert Mules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mules throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mules lands a leg kick that knocks Souza off balance momentarily.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mules makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Souza really felt that one!
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Mules tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mules manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Mules misses the target.
Souza shoots in but Mules avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mules lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mules throws a leg kick which misses Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as Souza tries to avoid it.
Mules throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Mules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Mules sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mules fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mules throws a front kick aimed at Souza's knee but Souza avoids it well.
Mules throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Mules, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Mules against the cage but Mules circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mules misses with a leg kick
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Souza prevents Mules from getting back to his feet.
Mules knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mules utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza 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.
Mules looking to control.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mules can't keep his opponent in guard - Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Souza moves nicely into side control.
Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mules is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza with the ground and pound but Mules regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mules has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Souza 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.
Mules looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to control but Mules is keeping him busy.
Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mules wants to control but Souza is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza is landing with some decent strikes but Mules is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Souza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Mules which made him look bad.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Mules counters with a right hand to the body.
Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Mules shows good takedown defense.
Robert Mules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Mules misses with a low kick.
Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mules does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mules stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mules wants it to stay on the feet.
Souza shoots in but Mules avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mules throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mules. Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mules throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mules enables Souza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mules manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mules trying to control the position.
Souza trying to control but Mules is working from the bottom.
Mules wants to sweep here but Souza controlling him for the moment.
Souza won't allow Mules to get back to his feet.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Mules is keeping the position.
Souza passes Mules's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Souza moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mules is trying to escape and Souza transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mules is forced to tap! Nice work there by Souza! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Souza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzija kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bos ili Hadžija. Benjo Hadzija could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dorian Gay's chin.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjo Hadzija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Gay!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hadzija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hadzija wants to clinch but Gay slips to the side
and Gay counters with a stiff right hand.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch but Gay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hadzija momentarily.
Hadzija tries to clinch
and Gay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hadzija fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadzija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hadzija avoids the body shot from Gay.
Gay throws a lazy right hand but Hadzija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gay throws a lazy uppercut
and Hadzija counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hadzija wants to clinch.
Hadzija slips a jab and a cross from Gay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay missing with a left hand there. Hadzija was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gay misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadzija counters by clinching up.
Hadzija swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gay is trying to break the clinch but Hadzija has him pressed against the cage.
Gay avoids a wild elbow strike from Hadzija.
Hadzija lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hadzija wants to control from the top but Gay keeps moving.
Hadzija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gay is trying to control the position but Hadzija postures up.
Gay wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay is on top in guard.
Gay trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hadzija manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hadzija has passed into side control.
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!
Hadzija is staying tight to Gay's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hadzija trying to control the position but Gay is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay is looking to reverse the position.
Hadzija decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gay to his feet.
Hadzija tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gay counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hadzija as Gay shoots in.
Hadzija tries to clinch but Gay moves away
and Gay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gay just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjo Hadzija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hadzija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hadzija manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gay throws a strike but Hadzija rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hadzija!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay scoring with strikes but Hadzija is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Gay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hadzija avoids the body shot from Gay.
Hadzija tries to clinch but Gay is having none of it.
Hadzija tries to clinch but Gay moves away
letting Gay counter with a right hand.
Gay shoots in and drives through. Hadzija sprawls well.
Gay swings widly with a right hand
and Hadzija counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch but Gay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hadzija tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gay looks to land a right hand but Hadzija moved out of range.
Hadzija wants to clinch but Gay slips to the side
and Gay counters with a stiff right hand.
Gay throws a hook but Hadzija blocks it.
Hadzija darts in trying to clinch
and Gay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dorian Gay has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadzija pushes Gay off looking to stand but Gay dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay not doing much here.
Gay seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hadzija has recovered full guard.
Gay drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hadzija dives on top into guard.
Gay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hadzija passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay is trying to maintain the position but Hadzija is very close to passing his half guard.
Gay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hadzija stalling.
Gay tries to roll over but Hadzija keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gay.
Gay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hadzija has passed into side control.
Gay is looking to regain half guard here but Hadzija keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija controlling the position from side mount.
A control attempt from Gay but he's now mounted!
Gay is looking to improve his position but Hadzija isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay is squirming around, avoiding Hadzija's attempts to control the action.
Hadzija wants to finish this one by submission but Gay is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hadzija.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Gay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gay looks to score with a jab to the body but Hadzija is just out of range.
Hadzija wants to clinch
and Gay counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hadzija!
Gay landing shots from mount.
Hadzija's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadzija holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gay tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hadzija avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay wants to control the pace but Hadzija is squirming around nicely.
Gay looking to finish Hadzija with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hadzija!
Gay jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hadzija is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hadzija and Gay has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gay swings around for an armbar but Hadzija sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gay's guard.
Gay wants to sweep here but Hadzija controlling him for the moment.
Benjo Hadzija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija is looking to stand up but Gay won't let him.
Gay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hadzija defends it easily.
Hadzija trying to control but Gay is working from the bottom.
Gay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gay wants to sweep here but Hadzija controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay is trying to control the position but Hadzija postures up.
Hadzija wanted to stand there but Gay had control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hadzija moves in looking to clinch but Gay pushes him off.
Gay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gay prevents Hadzija from escaping the position.
Gay wants to control but Hadzija is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hadzija, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija is pushing Gay's head away, looking to escape. Gay manages to hold on to the position though.
Dorian Gay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gay happy to just control the position for now.
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!
Dorian Gay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Gay!
A very excited looking Dorian Gay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Sladkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leshley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Step into a World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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240 lbs
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265 lbs
18 - 13 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasa Sladkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leshley!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sladkov throws a hook to the side of Leshley's head but Leshley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sladkov blocks a head kick by Leshley.
Leshley scores with a spinning back kick!
Sladkov cracks Leshley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Bobby Leshley has been cut.
Leshley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leshley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sladkov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leshley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leshley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sladkov tries to sprawl but Leshley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leshley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sladkov tries to get to full guard but Leshley has control of the leg.
Leshley is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sladkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leshley.
Leshley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leshley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leshley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobby Leshley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A punch combination from Sladkov misses.
Leshley throws a hook to the side of Sladkov's head but Sladkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leshley throws a shot to the body.
Leshley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leshley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leshley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bobby Leshley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Leshley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Leshley.
Leshley works Sladkov's body with a nice hook.
Leshley connects with a crisp jab.
Sladkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leshley.
No joy there for Leshley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leshley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Leshley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leshley prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leshley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Leshley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sladkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leshley throws a left that rocks Sladkov and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Leshley dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sladkov regain composure!
It looks like Sasa Sladkov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leshley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sladkov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Leshley 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bobby Leshley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Leshley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leshley shoots in and bounces Sladkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leshley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sladkov keeping moving, preventing Leshley from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Leshley has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leshley, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Leshley.
Sladkov is looking to clinch but Leshley is avoiding it.
Leshley loads up on a big right hand but Sladkov slips the punch.
Leshley scores with a hook to the body. Sladkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leshley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sladkov is fending him off so far but Leshley persists. Nope, Sladkov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sladkov is fending him off so far but Leshley persists. Nope, Sladkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Leshley throws a hook to the side of Sladkov's head but Sladkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sladkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Leshley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leshley wants to control from the top but Sladkov keeps moving.
Leshley won't allow Sladkov to sweep him here.
Leshley sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bobby Leshley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sladkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leshley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leshley cracks Sladkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sladkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leshley connects with a body shot that sends Sladkov's belly button to the back.
Leshley punishes Sladkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Leshley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sladkov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leshley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sladkov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Leshley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leshley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Leshley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sladkov manages to avoid it.
Leshley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sladkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Leshley throws an overhand right that lands on Sladkov's shoulder, as Sladkov tries to avoid the shot.
Leshley slips a straight right by Sladkov.
Leshley ducks under a wild hook from Sladkov.
Leshley throws a big shot that misses.
Leshley looks to land a left hand but Sladkov moved out of range nicely.
Leshley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sladkov looks to land a body kick but Leshley moved away.
Leshley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sladkov on the side of the head.
Sladkov throws out a loose jab but Leshley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Sladkov misses
and Leshley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leshley misses with a low kick as Sladkov jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leshley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sladkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Leshley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sladkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sladkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Leshley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leshley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leshley looks for a takedown but Sladkov sprawls well.
Leshley punishes Sladkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Leshley lands with a hook. Sladkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leshley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sladkov counters with a leg kick.
Bobby Leshley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leshley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leshley trying to control the action but Sladkov is working from the bottom.
Leshley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobby Leshley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Leshley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sladkov sprawls well initially but Leshley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley is taking a breather. Sladkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Leshley.
Sladkov throws out a leg kick but Leshley moves out of range and Sladkov only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov throws a leg kick but Leshley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sladkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leshley is out of range.
Leshley fails with a takedown attempt.
Sasa Sladkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Leshley.
Sladkov misses with an uppercut
and Leshley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sladkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sladkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leshley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sasa Sladkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leshley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bobby Leshley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leshley moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Leshley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leshley 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Leshley!
Our winner, Bobby Leshley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Clothesoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elwood Buckknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elwood Buckknuckle told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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198 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
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Clothesoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwood Buckknuckle!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckknuckle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff lands a jab.
Clothesoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clothesoff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buckknuckle on his heels. He'll look to pass Buckknuckle's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Buckknuckle is looking for a triangle but Clothesoff pushes his legs off easily.
Clothesoff looking to pass the guard.
Clothesoff wants to control from the top but Buckknuckle keeps moving.
Buckknuckle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clothesoff wants to control from the top but Buckknuckle keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Oliver Clothesoff just wasn't active enough.
Clothesoff connects with a jab.
Buckknuckle misses with a straight right.
Buckknuckle misses with a head kick.
Clothesoff misses with a hook
and Buckknuckle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clothesoff lunges at Buckknuckle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buckknuckle's hand.
Buckknuckle defending well as Clothesoff loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle drops his hands momentarily and Clothesoff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clothesoff wants to land a leg kick but Buckknuckle is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckknuckle misses the target.
Buckknuckle throws a shot from downtown. Clothesoff moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckknuckle lands with a cross.
Buckknuckle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buckknuckle misses with a looping left.
Clothesoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clothesoff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buckknuckle.
Clothesoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clothesoff connects with a single shot there.
Clothesoff gets caught flat footed, as Buckknuckle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buckknuckle won't allow Clothesoff to sweep him here.
Buckknuckle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clothesoff has his foot on Buckknuckle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buckknuckle works his way back into a safe position though.
Clothesoff keeping full guard, as Buckknuckle tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clothesoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buckknuckle defends well.
Buckknuckle works over Clothesoff with some ground and pound from guard.
Clothesoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckknuckle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckknuckle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckknuckle scoring with some ground and pound.
Buckknuckle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clothesoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckknuckle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckknuckle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckknuckle throwing strikes from guard but Clothesoff blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle throws a big elbow that misses.
Buckknuckle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clothesoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckknuckle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clothesoff is trying to keep Buckknuckle in close.
Clothesoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckknuckle is one step ahead there.
Buckknuckle throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buckknuckle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clothesoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Clothesoff 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.
Buckknuckle slips a jab from Clothesoff.
Buckknuckle misses with a hook.
Oliver Clothesoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckknuckle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clothesoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clothesoff throws a nice looking combination but Buckknuckle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clothesoff throws a hook to the side of Buckknuckle's head but Buckknuckle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clothesoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buckknuckle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buckknuckle is nestled in close to Clothesoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clothesoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buckknuckle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckknuckle working over Clothesoff with some ground and pound. Clothesoff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckknuckle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clothesoff is trying to maintain the position but Buckknuckle is very close to passing his half guard.
Buckknuckle lands strikes from half guard.
Clothesoff trying to hold on to Buckknuckle's head to control him but Buckknuckle postures up.
Clothesoff actively working from the bottom here.
Buckknuckle is working for a submission of some sort.
Buckknuckle seems to be working for a kimura but Clothesoff defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clothesoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buckknuckle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clothesoff is looking for a triangle here but Buckknuckle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Buckknuckle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clothesoff is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff is working hard here to advance position.
Buckknuckle cracks Clothesoff with a big right hand but Clothesoff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Buckknuckle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clothesoff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buckknuckle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clothesoff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clothesoff's back!
Clothesoff turns into Buckknuckle and is now in his guard.
Clothesoff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Elwood Buckknuckle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clothesoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckknuckle is keeping the position for now.
Buckknuckle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Clothesoff is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clothesoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clothesoff staying calm.
Buckknuckle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buckknuckle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buckknuckle working for submissions but it's allowed Clothesoff to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clothesoff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elwood Buckknuckle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clothesoff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Buckknuckle throws an elbow but Clothesoff slips to the side and avoids it well.
Clothesoff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Buckknuckle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buckknuckle tries to pass to full mount but Clothesoff defends it.
Clothesoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckknuckle.
Clothesoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clothesoff.
Clothesoff is adopting a defensive guard.
Buckknuckle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckknuckle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clothesoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buckknuckle advances position into side control!
Buckknuckle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Buckknuckle scores with punches from side control.
Clothesoff wants to control but Buckknuckle postures up.
Buckknuckle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clothesoff sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckknuckle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clothesoff trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle prevents Clothesoff from improving his position.
Buckknuckle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clothesoff defending well though.
Clothesoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clothesoff.
Clothesoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckknuckle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clothesoff looking to control.
Buckknuckle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clothesoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckknuckle has managed to get both his arms back between Clothesoff's legs - danger averted.
Clothesoff keeping full guard, as Buckknuckle tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buckknuckle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clothesoff's head.
Buckknuckle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clothesoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buckknuckle works over Clothesoff with some ground and pound from guard.
Buckknuckle connects with a couple of short punches.
Buckknuckle wants to pass the guard but Clothesoff is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Buckknuckle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clothesoff looking for a triangle here. Buckknuckle is fighting it but it looks tight! Clothesoff pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Buckknuckle is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oliver Clothesoff!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Develen Elvington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Develen Elvington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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147 lbs
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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
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Develen Elvington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elvington.
Elvington throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Leonard throws a lazy uppercut
and Elvington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leonard lands with a straight right. Elvington didn't see that one coming.
Elvington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
Leonard connects with a body shot that sends Elvington's belly button to the back.
Leonard lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Elvington.
Elvington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonard. Elvington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonard moves out of range as Elvington strikes.
Elvington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonard throws a jab but it's blocked by Elvington.
Nice jab there from Leonard.
Elvington lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Elvington.
A big right from Leonard misses.
Nuriel Leonard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonard missing with a left hand there. Elvington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonard looks to land a right hand but Elvington moved out of range.
Elvington shoots for a takedown but Leonard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elvington is looking to score with low kicks.
Leonard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonard feints and then cracks Elvington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elvington down.
Leonard throws a right hand that misses
and Elvington counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Elvington.
Leonard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonard checks a low kick from Elvington.
Elvington tries to clinch but Leonard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throws a big shot that misses.
Elvington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonard throws a hook but Elvington blocks it.
Leonard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elvington throws out the jab.
A big left from Elvington misses.
Leonard throws a lazy right hand but Elvington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elvington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Leonard. Those never looked like landing.
Leonard clobbers Elvington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elvington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonard misses with a looping right.
Leonard misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elvington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leonard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leonard thuds his right hand into Elvington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elvington.
Leonard cracks Elvington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Leonard - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elvington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leonard connects with a body shot that sends Elvington's belly button to the back.
Leonard connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a lunging right hand
and Elvington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elvington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard lunges at Elvington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elvington's hand.
Horrible takedown by Elvington or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonard which made him look bad.
Elvington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elvington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leonard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elvington.
Leonard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elvington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elvington circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Leonard misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leonard lands a glancing blow to the side of Elvington's head.
Leonard misses with a straight left.
Leonard misses with a hook. Elvington ducked under it nicely.
Leonard throws a shot from downtown. Elvington moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Leonard.
Elvington misses with a takedown attempt - Leonard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leonard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonard swings widly with a right hand
and Elvington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab by Leonard.
Leonard misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Leonard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elvington misses with a leg kick
and Leonard counters with a three punch combo that has Elvington backing up. Elvington nods at Leonard to acknowledge the strikes.
Elvington fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
Leonard throws a looping overhand right but Elvington ducks down to avoid it.
Elvington misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Elvington - that will leave a mark!
Leonard's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Elvington moves away from the strike by Leonard.
Leonard throws a big shot that misses.
Leonard throws a hook to the side of Elvington's head but Elvington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elvington connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leonard misses with a low kick.
Leonard stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Develen Elvington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elvington is defended easily by Leonard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard takes a swing at Elvington's ribcage but misses.
Elvington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard misses with a hook.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elvington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Elvington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leonard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvington's back!
Leonard controlling well, preventing Elvington from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington is working hard here to advance position.
Elvington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard misses with an elbow to the head.
I would not like to be Elvington right now.
Leonard is landing with strikes. Elvington can't take much more of this.
Elvington rolls, trying to escape but Leonard keeps control of the position.
Elvington prevents Leonard from getting a body triangle.
Elvington tries to escape but Leonard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvington trying to control the hands but Leonard breaks the grip.
Leonard is hanging on to Elvington's back as he tries to escape.
Elvington covers up after that shot from Leonard.
Leonard controlling the position well here. Elvington rolled but Leonard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Leonard connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Elvington to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard trying to control momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard keeps control of the position as Elvington tries to break free.
Elvington trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Elvington avoids the body shot from Leonard.
Elvington tries for a takedown but Leonard circles away easily
and Leonard counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Leonard misses.
Elvington lands a jab to Leonard's midsection.
Elvington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elvington moves away from the strike by Leonard.
Leonard throws a hook to the side of Elvington's head but Elvington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Leonard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonard misses the body punch
and Elvington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elvington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Elvington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard loads up on a big right hand but Elvington slips the punch.
Elvington misses with a kick to the body.
Elvington misses with a hook. Leonard ducked under it nicely.
Elvington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonard throws a lazy right hand but Elvington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elvington shoots in for a double leg but Leonard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Develen Elvington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Leonard.
Leonard swings widly with a right hand
and Elvington counters with a body kick that stops Leonard in his tracks momentarily.
Elvington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elvington rushes Leonard and presses him up against the cage.
Develen Elvington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington can't find room to land a body shot as Leonard controls the action.
Elvington misses with a body punch.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Elvington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonard is trying to force a seperation but Elvington has the dominant position.
Leonard tries to land knees in the clinch but Elvington avoids the damage to the body.
Leonard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elvington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonard looking to slow down the pace here.
Elvington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leonard tries to kick Elvington off but Elvington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Elvington.
Leonard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvington is one step ahead there.
Elvington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elvington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elvington throws a strike but Leonard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Elvington working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elvington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elvington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Leonard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Elvington.
Nuriel Leonard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Elvington to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nuriel Leonard.
I've got Leonard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuriel Leonard!
Nuriel Leonard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo Ramlho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rannanjarvi comes to the cage accompanied by Stonehenge by Spinal Tap. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramlho's choice of entrance music: Back To The Primitive - Soulfly. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Juan Pablo Ramlho was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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169 lbs
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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Rannanjarvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Pablo Ramlho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rannanjarvi. That's going to slow Ramlho down.
Ramlho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramlho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Ramlho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramlho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rannanjarvi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rannanjarvi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick but Ramlho moves out of range.
Ramlho throws a hook but Rannanjarvi blocks it.
Ramlho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rannanjarvi manages to avoid it.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramlho counters with a stiff right hand.
Rannanjarvi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramlho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramlho throws a body kick that misses.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that Ramlho semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Rannanjarvi misses its intended target.
Rannanjarvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramlho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rannanjarvi misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramlho lands a nice shot to the body.
Rannanjarvi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramlho.
Ramlho connects with a body shot that sends Rannanjarvi's belly button to the back.
Ramlho throws a chopping leg kick but Rannanjarvi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rannanjarvi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramlho throws a hook to the side of Rannanjarvi's head but Rannanjarvi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramlho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramlho throws a front kick that sends Rannanjarvi stumbling back into the cage.
Rannanjarvi lands a head kick!
Ramlho lands a jab to Rannanjarvi's midsection.
Ramlho thuds his right hand into Rannanjarvi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramlho misses with a hook. Rannanjarvi ducked under it nicely.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rannanjarvi tries a low kick but Ramlho avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramlho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rannanjarvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramlho.
Ramlho missing with a left hand there. Rannanjarvi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramlho missing with a left hand there. Rannanjarvi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rannanjarvi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramlho. That did some damage!
Ramlho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rannanjarvi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rannanjarvi lands a nice hook to Ramlho's body. Ramlho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramlho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rannanjarvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi throws a series of punches but Ramlho avoids them all with ease.
Ramlho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramlho throws a lazy head kick
and Rannanjarvi counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ramlho blocks the low kick.
A punch combination from Ramlho misses.
Ramlho misses with a hook
and Rannanjarvi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ramlho is looking to chop away at Rannanjarvi's legs.
Ramlho blocks a low kick nicely.
Rannanjarvi checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramlho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rannanjarvi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramlho checks it well.
Rannanjarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramlho moves away.
Ramlho missing with a left hand there. Rannanjarvi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rannanjarvi takes a swing at Ramlho's ribcage but misses.
Ramlho throws out a loose jab but Rannanjarvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rannanjarvi checks a leg kick.
Rannanjarvi blocks a head kick by Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi feints and then cracks Ramlho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramlho down.
Rannanjarvi misses with a leg kick
and Ramlho counters with a good low kick that Rannanjarvi was not able to check.
Ramlho throws a chopping leg kick but Rannanjarvi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramlho misses with an uppercut
enabling Rannanjarvi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rannanjarvi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juan Pablo Ramlho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Ramlho misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rannanjarvi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramlho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rannanjarvi tries to clinch but Ramlho is having none of it.
Ramlho feints a jab promting Rannanjarvi to slip. Ramlho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rannanjarvi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ramlho connects with the punch.
Rannanjarvi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rannanjarvi is looking to wear down Ramlho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramlho is looking to score with low kicks.
Rannanjarvi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramlho throws a shot to the body.
Rannanjarvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramlho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rannanjarvi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rannanjarvi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramlho checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramlho. That's going to slow Rannanjarvi down.
Ramlho throws a hook but Rannanjarvi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Ramlho dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rannanjarvi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rannanjarvi slips a straight right by Ramlho.
Nice body punch from Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi misses with a left hand
enabling Ramlho to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan Pablo Ramlho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Ramlho finds it's target.
Rannanjarvi takes a swing at Ramlho's ribcage but misses.
Rannanjarvi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramlhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick and Ramlho moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramlho checks a leg kick.
Ramlho blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramlho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rannanjarvi.
Ramlho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Ramlho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rannanjarvi checks a low kick from Ramlho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramlho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick but Ramlho checks it.
Rannanjarvi throws a body kick that misses.
Ramlho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rannanjarvi doesn't seem bothered though.
Rannanjarvi throws a series of punches but Ramlho avoids them all with ease.
Ramlho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramlho looks to throw the jab but Rannanjarvi is out of range.
Rannanjarvi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramlho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rannanjarvi misses with an uppercut. Ramlho saw that one coming.
Ramlho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramlho.
A clash of legs there as Ramlho blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Rannanjarvi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramlho throws a series of punches but Rannanjarvi moves out of range.
Ramlho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rannanjarvi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramlho lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick but Ramlho checks it.
Rannanjarvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramlho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramlho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramlho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rannanjarvi misses with a low kick.
Rannanjarvi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rannanjarvi throws a jab when Ramlho was well out of range.
Rannanjarvi slips a jab from Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi checks a leg kick.
Ramlho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rannanjarvi scores with a decent looking hook.
Rannanjarvi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ramlho clobbers Rannanjarvi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ramlho 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.
A left lands for Rannanjarvi.
Ramlho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramlho counters with an inside leg kick.
Rannanjarvi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramlho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rannanjarvi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rannanjarvi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rannanjarvi misses with a jab to the body
and Ramlho counters with a nice leg kick.
Ramlho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rannanjarvi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramlho throws the kick towards the body but Rannanjarvi avoids it.
Ramlho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramlho throws a hook to the side of Rannanjarvi's head but Rannanjarvi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rannanjarvi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rannanjarvi lands a right hook to the body.
Ramlho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rannanjarvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rannanjarvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramlho checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramlho lands a right hook to the body.
Ramlho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi misses with a low kick.
Rannanjarvi moves out of range as Ramlho throws a body kick.
Ramlho tries to bum rush Rannanjarvi with a series of wild strikes but Rannanjarvi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Ramlho.
Ramlho throws out a loose jab but Rannanjarvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rannanjarvi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rannanjarvi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramlho looks to land a right hand but Rannanjarvi moved out of range.
Ramlho connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rannanjarvi throws a body punch but Ramlho moves out of range.
Ramlho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramlho throws a solid leg kick but Rannanjarvi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi's corner calls for a 1-2. Rannanjarvi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Ramlho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ramlho is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi misses with a low kick as Ramlho jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Rannanjarvi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramlho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rannanjarvi throws out the jab.
Rannanjarvi throws out a powerful jab.
Ramlho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rannanjarvi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramlho lands a body shot.
Rannanjarvi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rannanjarvi throws out a loose jab but Ramlho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramlho scores with a nice strike.
Ramlho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rannanjarvi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramlho scrambles back to his feet.
Ramlho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Ramlho as he checks the leg kick.
Rannanjarvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick but Ramlho moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi avoids the body shot from Ramlho.
Ramlho wants to land a leg kick but Rannanjarvi is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ramlho blocks the low kick.
Rannanjarvi throws a push kick but Ramlho slaps the foot to one side.
Rannanjarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramlho moves away.
Nice body punch from Ramlho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramlho throws out a leg kick but Rannanjarvi moves out of range and Ramlho only half commits.
Rannanjarvi scores with a hook to the body. Ramlho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by Ramlho as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramlho, right into the meat.
Ramlho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rannanjarvi's head.
Ramlho scores with a hook.
Ramlho takes a swing at Rannanjarvi's ribcage but misses.
Ramlho lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Ramlho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antti Rannanjarvi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramlho with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramlho scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramlho. That's going to slow Rannanjarvi down.
Rannanjarvi dips to his left and cracks Ramlho with an uppercut!
Rannanjarvi misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Ramlho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rannanjarvi ducks under a wild hook from Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi moves out of range of the body kick from Ramlho.
Rannanjarvi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramlho throws the left hand but Rannanjarvi avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramlho misses the target.
Ramlho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rannanjarvi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramlho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramlho looks for the body kick but Rannanjarvi saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rannanjarvi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rannanjarvi throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramlho throws a good cross that connects.
Ramlho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rannanjarvi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rannanjarvi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramlho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rannanjarvi staying out of range there.
Ramlho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rannanjarvi lands a high kick!
Ramlho is rocked!
Rannanjarvi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramlho.
Ramlho is still on wobbly legs! Can Rannanjarvi finish him?
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick and Ramlho moves out of range easily.
Ramlho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rannanjarvi misses the jab.
Rannanjarvi connects with a superb combination that knocks Ramlho out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rannanjarvi before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ramlho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antti Rannanjarvi!
Antti Rannanjarvi 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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pop
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