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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spider Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong has chosen Lollipop - BIGBANG and 2NE1 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spider Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong misses with a straight left.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Dong tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dong blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Dong throws a leg kick
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machida lands a front kick.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong at a distance.
Dong closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
Machida tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong has Machida pressed against the cage.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Dong.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machida is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dong tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spider Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Dong.
Dong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dong has Machida pressed against the cage.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Dong tries for a takedown but Machida manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machida.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Dong prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Machida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Dong blocks a body shot from Machida.
Dong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machida wants to control but Dong is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Spider Machida wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Dong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dong thows a body shot but no joy.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.
Dong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Dong pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida scores with a head kick.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Dong throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dong looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Machida clinches.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Machida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida sizes up Dong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
Dong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spider Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Machida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Machida catches Dong right on the button with a cross.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Machida connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
Spider Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida scores with a jab. Dong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dong shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida scores with a hook.
Machida connects with a right hand. Dong shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Machida scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Machida.
Dong is looking to clinch.
Dong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dong lands in his opponent's guard.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Machida manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Machida content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong can't escape the position.
Dong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Machida tries to control but Dong wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dong can't escape the position.
Machida wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Spider Machida wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida works Dong's body with a nice hook.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Dong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dong tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Machida dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Machida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machida lands a body shot.
Dong throws a head kick that misses.
Dong misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Dong backing up. Dong nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Machida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida jabs Dong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machida lands a jab to Dong's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dong.
Dong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a solid leg kick but Dong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machida.
Machida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Machida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dong's head.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Machida sees coming a mile off.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Dong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machida wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Dong is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Dong's head back.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong's hands.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Machida coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Machida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Machida does it's job there.
Machida punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
Dong 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.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
Machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dong's head backwards.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dong doesn't seem bothered though.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong. That did some damage!
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Dong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machida lands with a hook. Dong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Dong tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
Dong tries to stall but Machida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Dong looking to slow down the pace here.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Dong.
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
Machida prevents the takedown attempt.
Spider Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Dong.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
Dong tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dong prevents a body shot from Machida.
Spider Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Dong blocks with his arms.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Dong crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Machida!
Spider Machida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Block Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen Slayer - Raining Blood as his entrance music. Mal Reynolds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Block Liddell's chin.
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280 lbs
27 - 19 - 1 |
BJJ Blue 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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mal Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Block Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Liddell tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Liddell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Block Liddell has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell lands with a nice body punch.
Liddell throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Reynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liddell lands a high kick!
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Liddell tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Liddell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liddell is rocked!
Reynolds moves out of range as Liddell strikes.
Liddell is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds thumps Liddell with a low kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Reynolds! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mal Reynolds!
Mal Reynolds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns comes to the cage accompanied by By the Sword - Slash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leo Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Johns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johns misses with a hook.
Donk. Johns catches Clarke right on the button with a cross.
Johns throws a big shot that misses.
Johns jabs Clarke right on the nose. Clarke blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Leo Clarke has been cut.
Johns throws a hook but Clarke avoids it easily.
Johns throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range.
Johns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarke.
Johns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clarke slips a straight right by Johns.
Clarke drops his hands momentarily and Johns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clarke checks a low kick from Johns.
Johns gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johns throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns misses with a punch on the inside.
Clarke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Johns.
Johns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clarke stalling in the clinch but Johns improves position.
Clarke throws a punch but it's blocked by Johns.
Clarke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clarke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johns throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke takes one on the button.
Clarke scores with a hook to the body. Johns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Clarke.
Johns lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Johns.
Johns throws a big shot that misses.
Clarke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range.
Johns connects with a body shot.
Johns scores with a nice head shot.
Clarke throws a looping overhand right but Johns ducks down to avoid it.
Shane Johns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johns takes a swing at Clarke's ribcage but misses.
Johns doesn't manage to clinch there - Clarke circles away.
Clarke lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clarke.
Clarke fails with a takedown attempt.
Leo Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Clarke throws a shot from downtown. Johns moves away and avoids it.
Clarke throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johns's half guard.
Clarke wants to pass to mount but Johns is defending the position.
Clarke thows a huge punch but Johns dodges it nicely.
Johns tries to roll over but Clarke keeps him under control.
Clarke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clarke is nestled in close to Johns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johns defending well though.
Clarke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clarke wants to free his trapped foot but Johns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clarke trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns is looking for a sweep. Clarke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johns is just riding it out for now. Clarke eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane Johns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Clarke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clarke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johns connects with a looping right hand.
Johns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clarke swats away the attempt to clinch by Johns.
Johns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clarke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Clarke misses.
Johns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clarke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Johns.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Johns.
Johns throws a head kick that Clarke semi-blocks.
That has opened up Leo Clarke's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns lands a slapping body shot.
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johns is looking to slow Clarke down with leg kicks.
Johns moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Clarke goes down! Can Johns finish him!?
Clarke is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johns loads up on a big left hand. Clarke felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Johns looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Clarke can't hide his disappointment, as Johns celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Johns!
Our winner, Shane Johns, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Duke NukemTheme. Sanchez has chosen Sublime - Santaria as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Xavier Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Douglas Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Santana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Santana with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santana wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is pulling down on Santana's head. It's preventing any offense from Santana, at least for the moment.
Santana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santana being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Santana didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez jabs at Santana's body.
Santana has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Santana throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Santana was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Santana throws a lazy body kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Santana avoids it well.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Santana has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Santana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Santana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santana can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Santana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez pushes Santana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Santana controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Santana.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santana gets back to full guard.
Santana is controlling Sanchez's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Santana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Santana looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Santana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Santana has managed to clinch.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santana pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Santana really felt that one!
Santana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Santana.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santana throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Santana.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santana stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Sanchez just leaning against Santana, taking a breather.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Santana.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santana.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Douglas Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sanchez.
Santana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez is leaning against Santana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Santana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santana darts in trying to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Santana.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Santana misses with a low kick.
Santana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santana misses with a hook.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Santana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santana drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Santana digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santana lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is working Santana over against the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santana is rocked!
Santana tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Oh Santana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Santana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Santana seems to have got his legs back now.
Santana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santana throws out the jab.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santana is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Santana does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez cracks Santana with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Santana falls to his knees and Sanchez doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Sanchez!
Xavier Sanchez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between QL Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen do it as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, QL Hicks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Maynard shoots in and bounces Hicks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Maynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hicks looking to control.
Maynard chips away with some ground and pound.
Hicks looking for subs off his back but Maynard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maynard seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hicks to regain full guard.
Hicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maynard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maynard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard has gone for a leg lock! Hicks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maynard's guard.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Maynard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hicks keeping control of the position.
Maynard is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
Maynard uses his free foot to push down on Hicks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hicks.
Hicks regains half guard.
Hicks is looking to escape.
Hicks is staying active underneath Maynard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to hold on to Maynard's head to control him but Maynard postures up.
Hicks wants to get back to full guard.
Hicks is trying to maintain the position but Maynard is very close to passing his half guard.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maynard is thwarting Hicks's attempts to control the position.
Maynard looks to land a strike but Hicks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maynard 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 Hicks.
Maynard cracks Hicks with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mathew Maynard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maynard dips to his left and cracks Hicks with an uppercut!
Maynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maynard's waist but Maynard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hicks off to one side.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maynard scores with a one two! Hicks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hicks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Maynard counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
A slow jab from Maynard misses its intended target.
Maynard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maynard wants it to stay on the feet.
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maynard throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
QL Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Maynard.
Hicks walks into a jab.
Maynard thuds his right hand into Hicks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maynard loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Hicks swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.
Maynard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maynard lands a right hook to the body.
Maynard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hicks defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks slips a straight right by Maynard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hicks's guard.
Hicks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maynard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hicks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Hicks there.
Maynard is looking to control Hicks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maynard avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is stalling here. Maynard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hicks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maynard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
Hicks tries to improve position but can't.
Maynard scoring with punches and elbows.
Hicks is trying to control Maynard's posture but Maynard avoids it.
Hicks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mathew Maynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard.
Maynard takes a little break here. Hicks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hicks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard trying to mount his opponent but Hicks defends it.
Maynard is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maynard moves into full mount! Hicks won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard prevents Hicks from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hicks's face.
Hicks is desperately trying to improve his position but Maynard has a good base and remains in mount.
Maynard wants to control but instead Hicks manages to regain half guard.
Maynard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Maynard misses.
Hicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hicks connects with a leg kick. Maynard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks is looking to wear down Maynard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maynard misses with a lunging right hand
and Hicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Hicks.
Maynard slips under a jab from Hicks.
Maynard throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maynard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hicks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard manages to get to full guard.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Hicks tries to pass.
Hicks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hicks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maynard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maynard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
QL Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maynard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Maynard.
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hicks is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks won't allow Maynard to sweep him here.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.
Maynard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Maynard.
Hicks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard seems keen to control Hicks's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maynard misses the jab.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Mathew Maynard has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hicks, right into the meat.
Hicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard.
Maynard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maynard scores with a jab.
Maynard misses the jab.
Maynard cracks Hicks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maynard but Maynard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
Maynard connects with a crisp jab.
Maynard gets the takedown into side control.
Maynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
Hicks tries to buck Maynard off but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard scoring with punches and elbows.
Hicks is looking to regain half guard here but Maynard keeps moving and retains side control.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maynard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Maynard seems content to control.
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathew Maynard.
Well Maynard 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Maynard!
Mathew Maynard is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Mathew Maynard 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Boondocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenthal has chosen Rick Derringer - I Am a Real American as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Boondocks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Rosenthal!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boondocks slips a jab and a cross from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rosenthal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boondocks slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosenthal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rosenthal throws a head kick that misses.
Rosenthal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boondocks but Boondocks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boondocks works Rosenthal's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boondocks. Rosenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boondocks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boondocks misses with a two punch combination.
Rosenthal wants to slow Boondocks down by chopping away at his legs.
Rosenthal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boondocks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boondocks.
Rosenthal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boondocks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosenthal motions for Boondocks to come forward. Rosenthal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Rosenthal. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Boondocks misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rosenthal 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 Boondocks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boondocks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rosenthal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Rosenthal misses
and Boondocks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rosenthal throws a hook to the side of Boondocks's head but Boondocks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boondocks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rosenthal looks gassed!
Rosenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boondocks manages to avoid it.
Rosenthal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boondocks misses with a wild body shot.
Boondocks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boondocks tries a head kick but it misses.
Rosenthal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boondocks finds it's way round the side to connect with Rosenthal's head.
Rosenthal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boondocks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boondocks takes a swing at Rosenthal's ribcage but misses.
Boondocks tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal tries to score with a low kick but Boondocks moves his leg out of the way.
Boondocks is looking to wear down Rosenthal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice straight punches there by Boondocks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boondocks.
Boondocks throws a body punch but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boondocks, right into the meat.
Boondocks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boondocks.
Rosenthal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boondocks throws a looping overhand right but Rosenthal ducks down to avoid it.
Boondocks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boondocks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boondocks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenthal manages to avoid it.
Rosenthal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boondocks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rosenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boondocks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenthal manages to avoid it.
Boondocks misses with a body shot.
Boondocks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boondocks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal throws a series of punches but Boondocks moves out of range.
Rosenthal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boondocks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rosenthal is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Billy Boondocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Rosenthal.
Boondocks slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosenthal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Billy Boondocks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosenthal checks a low kick from Boondocks.
Boondocks moves out of range of the body kick.
Rosenthal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rosenthal misses with a head kick.
Rosenthal throws out a loose jab but Boondocks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boondocks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Rosenthal misses
and Boondocks counters with a left to the body.
Boondocks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boondocks scores with a body shot.
Boondocks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rosenthal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boondocks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rosenthal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rosenthal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boondocks tries to clinch up.
Rosenthal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rosenthal is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boondocks is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rosenthal.
Boondocks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal blocks a head kick by Boondocks.
Boondocks thuds his right hand into Rosenthal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boondocks misses with the combination.
Boondocks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oooooh!!! Boondocks has knocked Rosenthal down with a huge combo! Boondocks steps away and waves a wobbly Rosenthal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rosenthal is rocked!
Boondocks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rosenthal can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rosenthal.
Boondocks circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rosenthal drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Boondocks follows Rosenthal to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Boondocks!
Billy Boondocks retains his heavyweight title!
Billy Boondocks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kinkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Kinkeri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kalle Kinkeri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkeri lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzgibbon misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fitzgibbon looks to land a right hand but Kinkeri moved out of range.
Fitzgibbon slips a jab and a cross from Kinkeri.
Fitzgibbon fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgibbon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kinkeri swings for the body but Fitzgibbon moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgibbon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinkeri.
Fitzgibbon ducks under a wild hook from Kinkeri.
A jab from Fitzgibbon does it's job there.
A big right from Kinkeri misses.
Kinkeri thows a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgibbon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kinkeri connects with a single shot there.
Kinkeri misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon connects with a crisp jab.
Fitzgibbon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgibbon throws a shot to the body.
Kinkeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgibbon moves away.
Fitzgibbon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kinkeri's guard.
Fitzgibbon wants to control from the top but Kinkeri keeps moving.
Fitzgibbon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kinkeri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzgibbon trying to control but Kinkeri is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzgibbon manages to get himself to full guard.
Kinkeri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kinkeri has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fitzgibbon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kinkeri is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fitzgibbon pulls down on the head and he's put Kinkeri to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon! Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Laudrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay comes to the cage accompanied by .. Laudrup has chosen Zoo Station as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby Flay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Laudrup!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laudrup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flay.
Flay misses with a body kick.
Flay misses with an uppercut. Laudrup saw that one coming.
Laudrup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobby Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laudrup fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flay is out of range.
Flay is looking to slow Laudrup down with leg kicks.
Laudrup with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flay to score with a decent uppercut.
Flay throws a sloppy head kick
and Flay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flay misses with a body kick.
Laudrup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flay swings for the body but Laudrup moves out of range.
Laudrup lands with an overhand left.
Laudrup steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flay.
Laudrup throws out a leg kick but Flay moves out of range and Laudrup only half commits.
Flay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flay throws a looping overhand right but Laudrup ducks down to avoid it.
Flay lands with a kick to the ribs.
A shot to the liver by Laudrup. Beautiful body shot.
Flay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laudrup is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay thows a leg kick but Laudrup checks it
and Laudrup counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laudrup slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flay throws a combination. Laudrup tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flay connects with a solid leg kick.
Flay tries to land a leg kick but Laudrup saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Laudrup blocks the low kick.
Laudrup keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laudrup tries to buck Flay off but Flay is having none of it.
Flay throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Laudrup works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Flay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Laudrup to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay throwing strikes from guard but Laudrup blocks nicely.
Flay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laudrup is keeping the position for now.
Flay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laudrup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flay wants to control from the top but Laudrup keeps moving.
Flay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flay throws a big elbow that misses.
Flay throwing strikes from guard but Laudrup blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flay is one step ahead there.
Flay looking to sit in guard and control but Laudrup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laudrup landing with the ground and pound.
Laudrup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laudrup tries to free his leg and advance position but Flay is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay looking to control.
Laudrup trying to control but Flay is working from the bottom.
Laudrup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flay trying to keep a closed guard but Laudrup is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laudrup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flay closes the distance and clinches.
Flay pressing his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flay lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flay blocks a jab.
Flay throws a leg kick but Laudrup sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Flay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flay slips a straight right by Laudrup.
Flay misses with a jab to the body
and Laudrup counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flay dodges the punch combination from Laudrup.
Flay shoots in looking for a takedown but Laudrup manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laudrup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flay.
Flay shoots for a double leg takedown but Laudrup sprawls well. He's pushed Flay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flay is looking to wear down Laudrup with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laudrup. Laudrup obviously looking to wear him down.
Flay misses with a body kick.
Laudrup lands with a nice body punch.
Laudrup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flay.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laudrup is defended easily by Flay.
Laudrup ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay slips under a jab from Laudrup.
Laudrup is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Flay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laudrup checks a low kick from Flay.
Flay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laudrup moves away.
Laudrup loads up on a big right hand but Flay slips the punch.
Laudrup throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laudrup has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laudrup.
Flay slips a jab from Laudrup.
Flay misses with a low kick.
Laudrup thuds his right hand into Flay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laudrup ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laudrup jabs Flay right on the nose. Flay blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay defending well as Laudrup loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Flay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laudrup avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flay cracks Laudrup with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laudrup. Flay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flay throws a jab when Laudrup was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flay.
A slow jab from Laudrup misses its intended target.
Flay defending well as Laudrup loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Flay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laudrup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flay manages to avoid it.
Laudrup misses with a body shot.
Flay misses with a body kick.
Laudrup throws a body kick that misses.
Flay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Flay. Laudrup shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Laudrup.
Flay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laudrup throws a head kick that misses.
Laudrup blocks a head kick by Flay.
Flay thows a body kick. Laudrup tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flay shoots for a double leg takedown but Laudrup sprawls well. He's pushed Flay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laudrup moves away from the strike by Flay.
Flay thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Flay. Laudrup does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laudrup.
Laudrup 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.
Laudrup lands a jab.
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!
Flay moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup 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.
Flay throws out a leg kick but Laudrup moves out of range and Flay only half commits.
Laudrup scores with a jab.
Laudrup takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laudrup swings for the body but Flay moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laudrup checks a leg kick.
Flay tries to land a front kick but Laudrup steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flay lands a leg kick that knocks Laudrup off balance momentarily.
Laudrup ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laudrup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laudrup staying out of range there.
Laudrup throws a one two combo.
Laudrup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laudrup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flay was well out of range. Poor timing from Laudrup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Laudrup moves out of range as Flay strikes.
Laudrup paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laudrup checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laudrup scores with a decent looking hook.
Laudrup throws a right and a left that Flay avoids nicely.
Laudrup scores with a sloppy right hand. Flay should have avoided that one.
Laudrup is looking to slow Flay down with leg kicks.
Bobby Flay is winning the standup battle so far.
Flay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laudrup misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flay.
Flay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flay wants to clinch.
Flay looks for the body kick but Laudrup saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flay. Laudrup does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laudrup dives in and scores a takedown into Flay's guard.
Flay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laudrup wants to pass the guard but Flay is keeping the position.
Laudrup slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay is looking to escape.
Laudrup passes to side control.
Flay trying to remain calm as Laudrup controls from the top position.
Hans Laudrup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Laudrup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laudrup's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flay is trying to get back to full guard.
Laudrup working Flay over with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laudrup is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup trying to control the action but Flay is working from the bottom.
Laudrup is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laudrup is thwarting Flay's attempts to control the position.
Laudrup throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Flay to regain full guard.
Laudrup landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laudrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Flay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laudrup trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laudrup is looking to work some ground and pound but Flay has wrist control.
Flay 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flay is on top in guard.
Flay postures up in Laudrup's guard and throws a big left but Laudrup blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Laudrup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Flay!
Bobby Flay retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Bobby Flay 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starship Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garson DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by Decisive Battle. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Starship Pain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garson DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pain moves away.
Pain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeBramalo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pain wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
Pain postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it.
DeBramalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard.
Pain wants to sweep here but DeBramalo controlling him for the moment.
DeBramalo sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeBramalo trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garson DeBramalo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
DeBramalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pain moves away from the strike by DeBramalo.
Garson DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - DeBramalo circles away.
DeBramalo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Starship Pain has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeBramalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pain avoids the body shot from DeBramalo.
A low kick from DeBramalo is predictable there
and Pain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pain looks to land a body kick but DeBramalo moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pain throws a chopping leg kick but DeBramalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeBramalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo swings widly with a right hand
and Pain counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to clinch but DeBramalo is having none of it.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeBramalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeBramalo checks a leg kick.
Pain cracks DeBramalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pain shoots in and drives through. DeBramalo sprawls well.
DeBramalo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but DeBramalo is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeBramalo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBramalo, not yet.
DeBramalo pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pain stops DeBramalo from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garson DeBramalo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
DeBramalo lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garson DeBramalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Starship Pain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pain checks a leg kick.
DeBramalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
A swing and a miss from DeBramalo.
Pain is looking to clinch but DeBramalo is avoiding it.
Pain staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Pain.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeBramalo blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
Pain lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from DeBramalo misses
letting Pain counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Pain.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pain slips under a jab from DeBramalo.
Pain blocks a jab.
DeBramalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeBramalo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pain. That's going to slow DeBramalo down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeBramalo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Pain misses the target.
DeBramalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeBramalo throws an off balance right hand
and Pain counters with a good low kick that DeBramalo was not able to check.
DeBramalo looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
DeBramalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Pain moved out of range.
A punch combination from DeBramalo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swinging wildly here.
Pain blocks a leg kick.
Garson DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Pain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Pain.
Pain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain landing shots from mount.
Pain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pain lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pain scoring with strikes but DeBramalo is staying in there.
Pain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pain with shots to the head and body - DeBramalo looks very uncomfortable down there.
DeBramalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeBramalo is breathing heavily.
Pain has isolated one of DeBramalo's arms. DeBramalo looking to fight him off but Pain twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Starship Pain!
Starship Pain retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Starship Pain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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