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CFC 236: Montana vs Hardly PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wade's choice of entrance music: System of a down - This cocaine make me feel like I'm on this song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kane Wade!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desperado swinging wildly here.
Wade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wade scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wade won't allow Desperado to get back to his feet.
Desperado controls Wade momentarily but Wade frees himself.
Desperado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wade is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Desperado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wade chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Desperado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade won't allow Desperado to get back to his feet.
Desperado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wade throwing strikes but missing.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Desperado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wade trying to control but Desperado is working from the bottom.
Wade lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Desperado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Desperado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wade keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desperado's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desperado keeping full guard, as Wade tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desperado is trying to control the position but Wade postures up.
Desperado is looking for a triangle but Wade pushes his legs off easily.
Wade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wade sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands a couple of elbows.
Wade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desperado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wade wants to control from the top but Desperado keeps moving.
Desperado has an active guard here but Wade has managed to pass into half guard.
Wade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wade working the head and body with strikes.
Desperado wants to improve his position but Wade is controlling well.
Desperado taking some punishment here, with Wade in his half guard.
Wade is thwarting Desperado's attempts to control the position.
Wade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade prevents Desperado from standing back up.
Wade drops an elbow to the side of Desperado'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!
Wade lands strikes from half guard.
Wade working over Desperado with some ground and pound. Desperado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Desperado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wade working some strikes from top position.
Wade postures up and lands a big shot to Desperado's brow.
Desperado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Desperado is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wade with a nice head shot there.
Wade controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Desperado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Wade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Desperado tries to escape but Wade is in control.
Wade in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wade is chipping away with strikes.
Wade is chipping away with strikes.
Wade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desperado keeps working.
Desperado tries to escape but Wade is in control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade lands a few punches from side control.
Desperado regains half guard.
Wade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Desperado is rocked!
Wade working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Desperado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wade lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Desperado quite badly. Desperado pulls Wade in close trying to recover. Wade postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Desperado on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Desperado doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Wade!
Kane Wade tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Antunes Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Deupreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antunes Coimbra comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Arthur Antunes Coimbra has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Antunes Coimbra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes Coimbra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deupreaux, pushing him back against the cage.
Antunes Coimbra lands an uppercut.
Antunes Coimbra pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deupreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deupreaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antunes Coimbra lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jacques Deupreaux has been cut.
Antunes Coimbra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deupreaux's elbow.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deupreaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deupreaux looking to score a takedown here. Antunes Coimbra is defending well but Deupreaux drives through and ends up in Antunes Coimbra's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Antunes Coimbra wants to sweep but no luck.
Antunes Coimbra is pulling down on Deupreaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Deupreaux, at least for the moment.
Deupreaux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Antunes Coimbra seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deupreaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deupreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Antunes Coimbra is retaining full guard.
Antunes Coimbra controls Deupreaux momentarily but Deupreaux frees himself.
Deupreaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deupreaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deupreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Antunes Coimbra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deupreaux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Antunes Coimbra doesn't manage to clinch there - Deupreaux circles away.
Antunes Coimbra throws a nice looking combination but Deupreaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Deupreaux does no damage.
A cross from Antunes Coimbra lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Antunes Coimbra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antunes Coimbra wants to clinch up but Deupreaux keeps it at a distance.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a body shot that sends Deupreaux's belly button to the back.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deupreaux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antunes Coimbra circles away.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a hook
and Deupreaux counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Antunes Coimbra's guard now.
Deupreaux throwing strikes from guard but Antunes Coimbra blocks nicely.
Antunes Coimbra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deupreaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antunes Coimbra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Antunes Coimbra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deupreaux defends it easily.
Antunes Coimbra has Deupreaux pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Antunes Coimbra controls Deupreaux momentarily but Deupreaux frees himself.
Deupreaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deupreaux trying to control but Antunes Coimbra is working from the bottom.
Antunes Coimbra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deupreaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deupreaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra pulls Deupreaux in close to prevent any damage.
Antunes Coimbra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deupreaux.
Antunes Coimbra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Antunes Coimbra controls Deupreaux momentarily but Deupreaux frees himself.
Deupreaux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Antunes Coimbra's head.
Deupreaux throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antunes Coimbra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Antunes Coimbra has a closed guard, preventing Deupreaux from standing up.
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 Arthur Antunes Coimbra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Deupreaux's cut.
That's time! Antunes Coimbra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Deupreaux with that takedown attempt.
Deupreaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra doesn't manage to clinch there - Deupreaux circles away.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a jab.
Deupreaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Antunes Coimbra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Antunes Coimbra tries to score with a low kick but Deupreaux moves his leg out of the way.
Antunes Coimbra is looking to slow Deupreaux down with leg kicks.
Antunes Coimbra gets a clinch.
Antunes Coimbra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Antunes Coimbra throws a punch but it's blocked by Deupreaux.
Deupreaux tries to circle away but Antunes Coimbra has him pinned against the cage.
Deupreaux blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deupreaux missing with knees to the body.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Antunes Coimbra.
Deupreaux blocking some punches.
Deupreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deupreaux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antunes Coimbra's waist but Antunes Coimbra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deupreaux off to one side.
Antunes Coimbra closes the distance and clinches.
Deupreaux manages to break the clinch.
Antunes Coimbra cracks Deupreaux with an open hand slap.
Deupreaux slips a jab from Antunes Coimbra.
Deupreaux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Deupreaux showed some decent athleticism there.
Deupreaux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Antunes Coimbra tries to reverse the position but Deupreaux maintains control.
Antunes Coimbra tries to lock up and control but Deupreaux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes Coimbra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux avoids the attempt from Antunes Coimbra to control.
Deupreaux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deupreaux working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deupreaux lands a big elbow.
It looks like Arthur Antunes Coimbra has been cut.
Jacques Deupreaux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deupreaux unloading with bombs!
Arthur Antunes Coimbra's cut is getting worse.
Deupreaux is working for a guillotine from mount but Antunes Coimbra frees his head quite easily.
Deupreaux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deupreaux is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Antunes Coimbra enables Deupreaux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Antunes Coimbra manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antunes Coimbra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Antunes Coimbra keeping moving, preventing Deupreaux from controlling successfully.
Deupreaux looking to pass the guard.
Deupreaux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Antunes Coimbra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antunes Coimbra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deupreaux is one step ahead there.
Deupreaux throws a strike but Antunes Coimbra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Antunes Coimbra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deupreaux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Antunes Coimbra has picked Deupreaux up and slammed him! Deupreaux can't keep hold of the triangle and Antunes Coimbra manages to pass to side control!
Antunes Coimbra throws a strike aimed at the side of Deupreaux's head but Deupreaux avoids it well.
Deupreaux prevents Antunes Coimbra from moving into mount.
Antunes Coimbra blocks the strikes from Deupreaux.
Antunes Coimbra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deupreaux tries to bench press Antunes Coimbra off him but Antunes Coimbra keeps the position.
Antunes Coimbra taking a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antunes Coimbra wants to control but Deupreaux is keeping him busy.
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!
Deupreaux is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Deupreaux 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Deupreaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Antunes Coimbra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a wild body shot.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a hook. Deupreaux ducked under it nicely.
Antunes Coimbra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Deupreaux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deupreaux lands in his opponent's guard.
Deupreaux trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Antunes Coimbra manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Antunes Coimbra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deupreaux working for submissions but it's allowed Antunes Coimbra to get to half guard.
Deupreaux is staying active underneath Antunes Coimbra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deupreaux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deupreaux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Deupreaux is looking for a sweep. Antunes Coimbra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Antunes Coimbra trying to control the pace.
Deupreaux tries to get to full guard but Antunes Coimbra has control of the leg.
Deupreaux actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux tries to get to full guard but Antunes Coimbra has control of the leg.
Deupreaux wants to control but Antunes Coimbra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Antunes Coimbra wants to take a breather but Deupreaux is having none of it.
Deupreaux with the active half guard here but Antunes Coimbra passes nicely into side control.
Antunes Coimbra taking a breather here.
Deupreaux prevents Antunes Coimbra from improving position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deupreaux trying to control but Antunes Coimbra flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Deupreaux manages to reverse the position and now he's in Antunes Coimbra's guard. Nice work there by Deupreaux.
Deupreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Antunes Coimbra is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra is trying to control the position but Deupreaux postures up.
Antunes Coimbra is pulling down on Deupreaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Deupreaux, at least for the moment.
Deupreaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deupreaux postures up in Antunes Coimbra's guard and throws a big left but Antunes Coimbra blocks it.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a body shot.
Antunes Coimbra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacques Deupreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antunes Coimbra darts in and clinches Deupreaux up against the cage.
Deupreaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Antunes Coimbra misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deupreaux blocks an uppercut.
Antunes Coimbra working aggressively here.
Antunes Coimbra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deupreaux blocks an uppercut.
Antunes Coimbra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antunes Coimbra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deupreaux backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antunes Coimbra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deupreauxs head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deupreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick but Deupreaux moves out of range.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a wild body shot.
Antunes Coimbra throws a hook to the side of Deupreaux's head but Deupreaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Antunes Coimbra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Antunes Coimbra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arthur Antunes Coimbra!
Arthur Antunes Coimbra took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Woleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Woleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Woleman does it's job there.
Woleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borgne moves in looking to clinch but Woleman pushes him off.
Woleman cracks Borgne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borgne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woleman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Woleman throws a leg kick but Borgne checks it.
Woleman is looking to chop away at Borgne's legs.
Good exchange - Woleman coming out on top.
Borgne shoots in looking for a takedown. Woleman tries to sprawl out of it but Borgne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Woleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borgne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borgne tries to clinch but Woleman moves out of range.
Borgne slaps away a takedown attempt from Woleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borgne tries to clinch up but Woleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Borgne throws a sloppy head kick
and Woleman counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Woleman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman trying to control the position but Borgne is working away.
Woleman scoring with punches and elbows.
Woleman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Borgne's legs.
Woleman throws an elbow but Borgne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Woleman prevents Borgne from escaping the position.
Woleman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Woleman moves into full mount!
Woleman lands a big shot there that rocks Borgne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Woleman with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Woleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Woleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Woleman controlling the pace for now.
Woleman landing strikes from the mount.
Woleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Woleman looking to finish Borgne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Borgne!
Woleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borgne taking shots to the head.
Borgne wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Woleman content just to control the position here.
Woleman lands a big shot there that rocks Borgne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Borgne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Borgne wants to try and get back to his feet.
Woleman landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Woleman working the ground and pound effectively.
Woleman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Woleman lands a big shot there that rocks Borgne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Borgne is rocked!
Woleman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Borgne's face.
Borgne is still in real trouble! Can Woleman finish him?
Borgne is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Woleman landing strikes from the mount.
Borgne is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Woleman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woleman is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Borgne goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Woleman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Woleman!
After the fight, Mark Woleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gee Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brujeria by La Coka Nostra. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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158 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gee Damn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar.
Damn takes one on the button.
Escobar with a hook.
It looks like Gee Damn has been cut.
Escobar takes one on the button.
Damn slips under a jab from Escobar.
Damn misses with the body kick
and Escobar counters with a shoot takedown. Damn fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Damn pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar scoring with some ground and pound.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Damn keeps moving.
Escobar won't allow Damn to sweep him here.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Damn keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Damn is on top in guard.
Damn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Damn passes into half guard.
Damn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Damn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Damn from controlling successfully.
Escobar 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.
Escobar is looking to sweep but instead, Damn has passed into half guard.
Damn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Damn. Oh but Escobar has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Damn goes limp - he's gone! Escobar jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Escobar!
Juan Escobar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, . 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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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ip Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayhem, pushing him back against the cage.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mayhem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Man pushes Mayhem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a shoulder strike.
Mayhem tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mayhem lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mayhem is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Mayhem blocks a body shot from Man.
Mayhem lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
Man misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Man.
Mayhem is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Mayhem blocks a body shot from Man.
Stalling in the clinch from Mayhem.
Mayhem tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man tries for a takedown but Mayhem manages to get underhooks.
Mayhem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Man pushes Mayhem up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayhem lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem blocks a body shot from Man.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a body punch.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Man.
Man stalling in the clinch but Mayhem improves position.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Man.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayhem has his back to the cage.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Mayhem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A body shot lands from Mayhem.
Mayhem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Mayhem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mayhem swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands a nice shot to the body.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man pushes Mayhem up against the cage in a clinch.
Man tries to pull guard but Mayhem holds him up against the cage and eventually Man drops back down to his feet.
Mayhem works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Mayhem.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem has Man pushed against the cage.
Man blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Mayhem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem blocks a body shot from Man.
The referee calls for Mayhem to work.
Still in the clinch, Mayhem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
Mayhem looking to stall.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayhem scores with a hook to the body.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ip Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayhem but Mayhem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man tries to keep at a distance but Mayhem has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Man.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayhem.
Man blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Man scores with a hook to the body.
Mayhem scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a body punch.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayhem as Man tries to tie him up.
Mayhem lands a nice uppercut.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mayhem looking to stall.
Mayhem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Mayhem prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayhem pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ip Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Mayhem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayhem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Man taking punishment in the form of punches.
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem looks up at the clock and then as Man takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayhem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mayhem looks up at the clock and then as Man takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayhem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mayhem in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Mayhem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayhem scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mayhem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man wants to control but Mayhem is keeping busy.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Mayhem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Man.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mayhem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mayhem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man lunges at Mayhem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mayhem's hand.
Mayhem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Mayhem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Man - that will leave a mark!
Man misses with a hook. Mayhem ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man rather than just go for the knockout.
Mayhem throws a sloppy body shot
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayhem misses with a double jab.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Mayhem walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayhem digs a good hook to Man's body.
Man feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man postures up.
Mayhem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mayhem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Mayhem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Mayhem!
Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayhem manages to get himself to full guard.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Mayhem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Mayhem!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mayhem with a nice head shot there.
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!
Man keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man is controlling Mayhem's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayhem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mayhem darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Mayhem looking to slow down the pace here.
Ip Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mayhem misses with a body punch.
Man lands a right hand.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mayhem blocks a body shot from Man.
Man tries for a takedown but Mayhem manages to get underhooks.
Mayhem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage.
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayhem or not.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayhem takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man has Mayhem up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Still in the clinch, Mayhem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Man pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ip Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Man has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ip Man!
Ip Man 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Croix is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Erasure - A Little Respect. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
158 lbs
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28
152 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques St Croix!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment V lands with a right hand.
Experiment V looks to score with a jab to the body but St Croix is just out of range.
Experiment V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Experiment V.
St Croix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Croix closes the distance and clinches up with Experiment V, looking for a takedown. St Croix pushes Experiment V against the cage but Experiment V circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Croix stuns Experiment V with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jacques St Croix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment V needs to keep his hands up - St Croix had a free shot at his head there.
St Croix throws a body punch but Experiment V moves out of range.
Experiment V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Croix.
Experiment V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Croix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Croix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Croix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Experiment V in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Croix throws a lazy right hand but Experiment V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment V fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Experiment V misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix fails to land the takedown.
St Croix defending well as Experiment V loads up on a big left hand.
St Croix fails with the takedown.
Russian Experiment V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques St Croix.
Experiment V throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St Croix on the side of the head.
St Croix tries for a takedown but Experiment V sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St Croix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Croix misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Croix is defended easily by Experiment V.
Experiment V slips a straight right by St Croix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Experiment V.
St Croix takes a swing at Experiment V's ribcage but misses.
St Croix throws a series of punches but Experiment V moves out of range.
Experiment V throws a lazy right hand but St Croix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Croix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by St Croix.
Experiment V fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Croix manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Experiment V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Experiment V throws a body punch but St Croix moves out of range.
St Croix connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment V misses with a body shot.
Experiment V moves forwards but St Croix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Experiment V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Croix blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment V is out of range and St Croix settles back down.
Experiment V scores with a kick to the body.
Experiment V throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jacques St Croix has been cut.
Experiment V lands with a nice body punch.
St Croix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St Croix throws a lazy right hand but Experiment V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Croix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
St Croix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Experiment V counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Croix's knee momentarily.
Experiment V scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Croix looking to score a takedown here. Experiment V is defending well but St Croix drives through and ends up in Experiment V's guard.
Experiment V looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Croix is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix looking to pass the guard.
Experiment V throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Experiment V tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Experiment V pushes St Croix off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacques St Croix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques St Croix's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
St Croix misses with a hook. Experiment V ducked under it nicely.
Experiment V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Croix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russian Experiment V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Experiment V lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Experiment V tenderised St Croix's leg. St Croix is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Croix moves away from the strike by Experiment V.
Experiment V lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Croix's sensitive parts.
St Croix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Croix misses with a right hand
and Experiment V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment V scores with a nice head shot.
St Croix dodges the punch combination from Experiment V.
St Croix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Experiment V.
Experiment V looks to land a combination but St Croix avoids it well.
St Croix lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment V's head back.
St Croix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment V manages to avoid it.
St Croix shoots for a takedown but Experiment V saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Experiment V 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Experiment V is looking to slow St Croix down with leg kicks.
Experiment V keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Experiment V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Croix.
St Croix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Experiment V but Experiment V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russian Experiment V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Croix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Russian Experiment V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques St Croix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Experiment V.
Experiment V slips a jab from St Croix.
St Croix gets a double leg takedown into Experiment V's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Croix slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment V moves into full guard.
St Croix wants to control from the top but Experiment V keeps moving.
Experiment V pushes St Croix off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Experiment V keeping moving, preventing St Croix from controlling successfully.
St Croix looking to pass the guard.
Experiment V tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V wants to sweep but no luck.
St Croix wants to control from the top but Experiment V keeps moving.
Experiment V manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Experiment V works St Croix's body with a nice hook.
St Croix lands an overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Experiment V wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment V throws a nice looking combination but St Croix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Croix thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Russian Experiment V will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques St Croix's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Experiment V throws a good cross that connects.
Experiment V slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Experiment V scores with a four punch combination!
St Croix misses with an uppercut. Experiment V saw that one coming.
Experiment V 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.
St Croix shoots in for a double leg but Experiment V sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Experiment V throws a series of punches but St Croix avoids them all with ease.
Experiment V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Croix throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment V.
Russian Experiment V is winning the standup battle so far.
St Croix lands a nice shot to the body.
St Croix has a takedown stuffed.
St Croix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Experiment V!
St Croix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V is squirming around, avoiding St Croix's attempts to control the action.
Experiment V working to try and regain half guard.
Experiment V is squirming around, avoiding St Croix's attempts to control the action.
Experiment V wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Experiment V tries to escape but St Croix has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
St Croix trying to control momentarily.
St Croix has his opponent's back but Experiment V is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off St Croix.
St Croix throws a head kick but Experiment V moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix shoots in looking for a takedown. Experiment V tries to sprawl out of it but St Croix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Experiment V manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russian Experiment V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques St Croix.
St Croix throws a hook but Experiment V avoids it easily.
Experiment V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Croix.
St Croix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment V sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment V scores with a nice head shot.
St Croix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from St Croix.
Experiment V lands a nice shot to the body.
St Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment V moves away.
St Croix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Experiment V works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment V looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Croix is one step ahead there.
Experiment V is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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 Experiment V is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques St Croix.
I think St Croix 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacques St Croix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz's entrance music is Welcome to the Jungle. A fine choice. Turpaansaaja is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bulls On Parade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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26
164 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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kale Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Turpaansaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turpaansaaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Turpaansaaja.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Turpaansaaja didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turpaansaaja lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turpaansaaja.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turpaansaaja.
Cruz tests Turpaansaaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Turpaansaaja moved out of range.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Turpaansaaja sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turpaansaaja.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turpaansaaja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpaansaaja. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Turpaansaaja saw that one coming.
Turpaansaaja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turpaansaaja scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turpaansaaja. That one must have hurt.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Turpaansaaja seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Turpaansaaja.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turpaansaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Turpaansaaja moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja misses with a head kick.
Turpaansaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Turpaansaaja moves away and avoids it.
Turpaansaaja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Turpaansaaja.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Turpaansaaja tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpaansaaja manages to avoid it.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Turpaansaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turpaansaaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja working the head and body with strikes.
Turpaansaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Turpaansaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turpaansaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turpaansaaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turpaansaaja misses with a head shot. Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turpaansaaja is controlling him.
Cruz looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz pulls Turpaansaaja in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turpaansaaja throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kale Cruz.
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpaansaaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpaansaaja is looking to escape.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turpaansaaja defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Severi Turpaansaaja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Turpaansaaja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Turpaansaaja counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Turpaansaaja is out of range.
A lazy left from Turpaansaaja finds it's target.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Turpaansaaja counters with a thumping low kick.
Turpaansaaja throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Turpaansaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turpaansaaja throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja throws a shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Turpaansaaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turpaansaaja lands with a nice body punch.
Turpaansaaja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turpaansaaja circles away.
Turpaansaaja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Turpaansaaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Turpaansaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Turpaansaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Turpaansaaja connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Turpaansaaja moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Turpaansaaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Turpaansaaja lands a high kick!
It looks like Kale Cruz has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turpaansaaja has time to react.
Turpaansaaja cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Turpaansaaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turpaansaaja scores with a push kick.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turpaansaaja blocks a jab.
Cruz misses the jab.
Turpaansaaja misses with a head kick.
Turpaansaaja scores with a spinning back kick!
Turpaansaaja scores with a jab to the body.
Turpaansaaja connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turpaansaaja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turpaansaaja.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz moves out of range as Turpaansaaja strikes.
Turpaansaaja thows a body shot but no joy.
Turpaansaaja blocks a jab.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Turpaansaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turpaansaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Turpaansaaja, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Turpaansaaja against the cage but Turpaansaaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpaansaaja misses with an uppercut.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Turpaansaaja looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja 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.
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!
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz is trying to control. Turpaansaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Turpaansaaja defending well.
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Turpaansaaja tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the action but Turpaansaaja is working from the bottom.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Turpaansaaja kicks Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
and Turpaansaaja counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Turpaansaaja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz throws the left hand but Turpaansaaja avoids the punch easily.
Cruz leaves Turpaansaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy left from Turpaansaaja finds it's target.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Turpaansaaja saw that one coming.
Severi Turpaansaaja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpaansaaja is just out of range.
Turpaansaaja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turpaansaaja connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Turpaansaaja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turpaansaaja misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Turpaansaaja tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Turpaansaaja shoots in.
Turpaansaaja connects with a body shot.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turpaansaaja backs up against the cage.
Kale Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turpaansaaja ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a jab. Turpaansaaja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turpaansaaja scores with a punch to the head.
Turpaansaaja cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpaansaaja punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Turpaansaaja misses the shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turpaansaaja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Turpaansaaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turpaansaaja defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Turpaansaaja makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cruz really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turpaansaaja counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Turpaansaaja scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turpaansaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Turpaansaaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kale Cruz.
I think Turpaansaaja 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severi Turpaansaaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Isildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isildor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Hobbit Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimble Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Isildor!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isildor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cho throws a chopping leg kick but Isildor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Isildor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cho tries to clinch there but Isildor circles away.
Cho swings for the body but Isildor moves out of range.
Cho gets a clinch.
Cho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cho tries a body shot but Isildor blocks it.
Isildor lands an elbow that stopped Cho in his tracks for a moment.
Isildor missing with knees to the body.
Cho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Cho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cho misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Isildor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cho's brow.
Isildor blocks a body shot from Cho.
Isildor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Isildor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cho is defending well for now.
Cho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Isildor is looking to control Cho's arms but Cho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Isildor has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cho has him pressed against the cage.
Isildor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cho misses with a punch on the inside.
Cho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Isildor takes a shot to the head.
Isildor misses with an elbow over the top.
Isildor controlling the action here for a moment.
Isildor manages to break the clinch.
Isildor blocks a jab.
Isildor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Isildor misses with a body kick.
Isildor lands a front kick.
Isildor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cho.
Cho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Isildor misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Isildor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Isildor throws a sloppy head kick
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Cho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cho misses with a low kick.
Cho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cho is looking to slow Isildor down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Isildor.
Cho scores with a hook to the body. Isildor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Isildor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Isildor scores with a kick to the body.
Isildor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cho does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Isildor. That's going to slow Cho down.
Kimble Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho throws a sloppy head kick and Isildor moves out of range easily.
Isildor throws a leg kick that misses.
Cho blocks the body kick.
Cho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isildor.
Isildor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cho throws a series of punches but Isildor moves out of range.
Cho doesn't manage to clinch there - Isildor circles away.
A clash of legs there as Cho blocks the low kick.
Isildor keeps Cho at a distance using the push kick.
Cho checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Isildor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Isildor misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isildor throws a chopping leg kick but Cho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Isildor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Cho is predictable there
and Isildor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Isildor throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cho moves out of range of the body kick.
Isildor throws out a leg kick but Cho moves out of range and Isildor only half commits.
Cho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Isildor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Isildor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cho.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Isildor 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 Cho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Isildor as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cho.
Cho lands a glancing blow to the side of Isildor's head.
Cho thumps Isildor with a low kick.
Cho swats away the attempt to clinch by Isildor.
Isildor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Isildor lands a nice shot that snaps Cho's head back.
Isildor checks a low kick from Cho.
Cho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Isildor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cho is looking to chop away at Isildor's legs.
Isildor checks a leg kick.
Cho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cho scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Isildor, right into the meat.
Cho wants to slow Isildor down by chopping away at his legs.
Cho tries to close the distance and clinch but Isildor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Isildor misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Isildor.
Isildor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Isildor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Isildor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isildor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cho is able to avoid easily.
Isildor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cho is out of range and Isildor settles back down.
Isildor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cho avoids a kick to the body.
Isildor throws a body kick that misses.
Cho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isildor.
Cho moves out of range of the body kick from Isildor.
That kick from Cho tenderised Isildor's leg. Isildor is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Cho tries a head kick but it misses.
Isildor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cho misses the body punch
and Isildor counters with a head kick. That will keep Cho thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cho is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho throws out a leg kick but Isildor moves out of range and Cho only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Cho.
A slapping leg kick lands for Isildor.
Isildor misses with a leg kick
and Cho counters with a right hand to the body.
Cho scores with the left hand. Isildor knows he should have avoided that one.
Isildor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isildor landing knees to the body.
Cho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cho dodges an elbow strike from Isildor.
A bit of stalling here from Isildor.
Isildor receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cho misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isildor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cho swings wildly with an uppercut but Isildor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cho manages to break the clinch.
Brett Isildor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cho scores with a jab. Isildor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cho misses with a body punch
and Isildor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Cho misses its intended target.
Cho 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.
Cho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Isildor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Isildor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cho is looking to slow Isildor down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cho. Isildor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brett Isildor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cho loads up on a big right hand but Isildor slips the punch.
Cho throws a leg kick but Isildor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cho scores with a hook.
A cross from Cho lands.
Isildor looks to land a body kick but Cho moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cho!
Cho misses with a body shot.
Cho swings widly with a right hand
and Isildor counters with a good low kick that Cho was not able to check.
Isildor scoring well with a low kick there.
Cho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cho.
An inside leg kick from Cho misses.
Cho looks to land a body kick but Isildor moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Isildor.
Nice body kick from Isildor.
Cho walks into a stiff left hand from Isildor.
Cho misses with a low kick.
Isildor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Isildor blocks a low kick nicely.
Cho moves into the clinch.
Cho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Isildor wants to stall.
Isildor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cho.
Cho is trying to force a seperation but Isildor has the dominant position.
Isildor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cho wants to break free but Isildor has control.
Kimble Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cho as Isildor tries to tie him up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cho throws a punch but it's blocked by Isildor.
Cho blocks the elbow strike.
Isildor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cho misses with some punches.
Isildor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cho is defending well for now.
Cho misses with some punches.
Cho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cho throws a head punch that misses.
Isildor wants to get back to striking at distance but Cho won't allow it.
A short right from Cho on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Isildor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho misses with a body punch.
Cho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Isildor blocking some punches.
Cho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Isildor's elbow.
Cho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cho misses with a punch to the body.
Isildor manages to break the clinch.
Cho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Isildor counters with a thumping low kick.
Cho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Isildor misses with a hook.
Crunch! Cho slams his shin into Isildor's torso.
Isildor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cho.
Cho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isildor tries to land a front kick but Cho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Cho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cho throws a leg kick
and Isildor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Isildor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cho connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Isildor scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Isildor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cho.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
Isildor throws a push kick but Cho slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Isildor tenderised Cho's leg. Cho is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brett Isildor.
Well Isildor 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Isildor!
Brett Isildor 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 Manu Okoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okoro's entrance music is Jungle Ugly. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Okoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoro misses the shot to the body.
Okoro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Cavalera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Okoro. No joy for Cavalera on that attempt.
Cavalera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okoro.
Okoro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cavalera slips under a jab from Okoro.
Cavalera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okoro.
Cavalera looks to throw the jab but Okoro is out of range.
Okoro looks to land a right hand but Cavalera moved out of range.
Cavalera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro swinging wildly here.
Okoro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Okoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Cavalera as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Okoro does no damage.
Okoro moves away from the strike by Cavalera.
Okoro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cavalera at a distance.
Manu Okoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cavalera moves forwards but Okoro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cavalera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavalera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cavalera drops his hands momentarily and Okoro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cavalera misses the target.
Okoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cavalera throws out the jab.
Okoro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cavalera.
Cavalera scores with a jab. Okoro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okoro misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro lands a really nice looking cross but Cavalera seems unphased.
Nice cross by Okoro.
Okoro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cavalera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cavalera blocks a head kick by Okoro.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okoro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okoro lands a leg kick that knocks Cavalera off balance momentarily.
Cavalera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okoro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manu Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Cavalera.
Cavalera dives in and grabs Okoro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okoro pushes down on Cavalera's head and hops out.
Manu Okoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavalera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okoro counters with a left to the body.
Okoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Okoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cavalera is out of range and Okoro settles back down.
Okoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavalera connects with a crisp jab.
Okoro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okoro throws out a loose jab but Cavalera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okoro 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 Cavalera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cavalera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cavalera shoots in and bounces Okoro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cavalerais looking to pass into half guard but Okoro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Okoro is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Okoro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Okoro lands a nice hook to Cavalera's body. Cavalera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okoro misses with an uppercut
and Cavalera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cavalera slips under a jab.
Cavalera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okoro's head.
Okoro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cavalera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoro keeps the fight on the outside.
Okoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cavalera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okoro.
Okoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cavalera's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Cavalera. That snapped Okoro's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera tries to score with a low kick but Okoro moves his leg out of the way.
Okoro lands a body shot.
Cavalera lands with a straight right. Okoro didn't see that one coming.
Okoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cavalera.
Nice takedown defense from Okoro. No joy for Cavalera on that attempt.
Okoro is looking to land body kicks.
Cavalera misses with a hook.
Okoro tries to land a front kick but Cavalera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cavalera ducks under a wild hook from Okoro.
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Okoro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Okoro.
Okoro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cavalera shoots for a takedown but Okoro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cavalera. Okoro does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cavalera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Okoro.
Cavalera takes one to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Okoro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okoro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera swings for the body but Okoro moves out of range.
Cavalera misses with a few strikes there.
Cavalera checks a leg kick.
Cavalera tries to clinch up.
Cavalera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoro.
Okoro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okoro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cavalera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoro.
Okoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Okoro.
Okoro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cavalera. That did some damage!
Cavalera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cavalera takes a swing at Okoro's ribcage but misses.
Cavalera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavalera moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okoro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okoro 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Okoro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Okoro.
Cavalera misses with a body shot
and Okoro counters with a thumping low kick.
Cavalera tries for a takedown but Okoro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Okoro misses with an uppercut
and Cavalera counters with a nice body shot.
Cavalera is looking to clinch.
Okoro lands a right hook to the body.
Cavalera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okoro scores with a sloppy right hand. Cavalera should have avoided that one.
Okoro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okoro connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro scores with the left hand. Cavalera knows he should have avoided that one.
Okoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Cavalera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okoro.
Okoro tries a head kick but it misses.
Manu Okoro is winning the standup battle so far.
Okoro throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalera moves out of range easily.
Okoro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cavalera. Cavalera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okoro scoring well with a low kick there.
Okoro throws a lazy right hand but Cavalera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cavalera.
Cavalera looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoro is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoro.
Cavalera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Okoro.
Cavalera slips a jab from Okoro.
Nice body kick there by Okoro.
Cavalera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cavalera.
Okoro takes a swing at Cavalera's ribcage but misses.
Okoro throws a poor cross that misses
and Cavalera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cavalera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera misses with a left hand
and Okoro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okoro throws an overhand right that lands on Cavalera's shoulder, as Cavalera tries to avoid the shot.
Cavalera misses with a takedown attempt - Okoro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Cavalera with that takedown attempt.
Manu Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Cavalera.
Okoro misses with a straight left.
Cavalera misses with a shot to the body
and Okoro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okoro's corner calls for a 1-2. Okoro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoro.
Okoro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cavaleras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okoro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cavalera counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cavalera working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Okoro sneaks out the side door and pushes Cavalera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Max Cavalera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavalera moves away.
Cavalera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okoro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cavalera.
Cavalera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Okoro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okoro, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Okoro!
Manu Okoro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardly comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem- Not Afraid. Montana has chosen Push It To The Limit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Antonio Montana has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Hardly's chin.
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174 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hardly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montana!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana is looking to land body kicks.
Hardly throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hardly.
Hardly lands a head shot.
Hardly moves away from the strike by Montana.
Hardly jabs at Montana's body.
Hardly misses with a straight right.
Montana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardly lands with a cross.
Montana throws a big shot that misses.
Montana misses with a hook. Hardly ducked under it nicely.
Hardly looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Montana moves away from the strike by Hardly.
Hardly throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardly is looking to score with low kicks.
Montana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Montana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana throws a hook but Hardly avoids it easily.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardly.
Dan Hardly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montana connects with a jab.
Hardly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montana avoids the body shot from Hardly.
A leg kick checked by Montana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Hardly.
Hardly dives in and scores a takedown into Montana's guard.
Hardly trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana working for a triangle but Hardly defends it easily.
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!
Montana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hardly has picked Montana up and slammed him! Montana can't keep hold of the triangle and Hardly manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Montana is looking for a sweep.
Hardly lands some shots froms side control.
Hardly working away.
Hardly wants to control but Montana is keeping him busy.
Hardly is working Montana over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardly misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hardly tries to score with some ground and pound. Montana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Montana wants to control but Hardly postures up.
Montana tries to buck Hardly off but Hardly is having none of it.
Hardly cracks Montana with a big elbow.
Montana tries to buck Hardly off but Hardly is having none of it.
Hardly is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Montana will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Montana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montana is looking for a sweep.
Hardly cracks Montana with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Montana is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Montana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hardly trying to control the position but Montana is working away.
Montana is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hardly connects with a decent elbow.
Montana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montana can't do much from the bottom here.
Montana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Montana controlling the position well.
Montana is looking for a sweep. Hardly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardly trying to control the action but Montana is working from the bottom.
Hardly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardly takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses.
Hardly scores with a head kick. Montana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hardly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montana.
Hardly looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardly moves away.
Montana looks to land a left hand but Hardly moved out of range nicely.
Hardly blocks a head kick by Montana.
Montana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardly.
Hardly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Hardly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardly tried to score with a low kick but Montana checks it.
Montana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardly's calf.
Dan Hardly is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montana stuns Hardly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Montana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardly is out of range and Montana settles back down.
Hardly throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Montana with a jab.
Montana gets tackled into the cage by Hardly. Hardly maintains the clinch.
Montana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardly walks away with a smile on his face. Montana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hardly with a nice cross.
Hardly is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Hardly misses with a head kick.
Hardly misses with a head kick.
Hardly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hardly tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
Hardly is looking to wear down Montana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardly throws a lazy head kick
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardly tries to score with a low kick but Montana moves his leg out of the way.
Montana misses with a looping right.
Montana keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Montana.
Hardly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montana circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardly misses with a straight left.
Hardly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Montana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardly tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montana.
Montana is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardly slips under a jab from Montana.
Hardly blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardly avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Montana catches Hardly right on the button with a cross.
Montana thows a body shot but no joy.
Hardly tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana avoids the head kick by Hardly.
Nice shot lands for Montana.
Hardly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardly is rocked!
A good leg kick by Montana.
Oh Hardly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montana can pounce on him.
Are you kidding me?! Montana ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hardly clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Montana!
Our winner, Antonio Montana, 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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