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CFC 243: Deja Vu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Deupreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen East Bound And Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deupreaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jacques Deupreaux has been cut.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a push kick but Deupreaux slaps the foot to one side.
Deupreaux blocks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Deupreaux was well out of range.
Deupreaux misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Deupreaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
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!
Johnson throws a jab when Deupreaux was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Deupreaux checks a leg kick.
Deupreaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Deupreaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Deupreaux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Deupreaux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Deupreaux in side control lands a decent elbow.
It looks like Randall Johnson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deupreaux is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Deupreaux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Deupreaux tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deupreaux misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Deupreaux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Deupreaux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Deupreaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacques Deupreaux!
Jacques Deupreaux was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Wade has chosen System of a down - This cocaine make me feel like I'm on this song as his entrance music. Kane Wade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kane Wade!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ryan Smith has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Wade sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wade closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Wade pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a jab.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wade quickly recovers to half guard.
Wade has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wade misses with a looping left.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wade's guard.
Smith postures up in Wade's guard and throws a big left but Wade blocks it.
Wade trying to control the position.
Smith trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Wade's legs - danger averted.
Wade wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control the action but Wade is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control. Wade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wade wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wade is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wade tries to control the position but Smith now has his back.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Wade.
Smith working for the choke.
Wade is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to break Wade's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wade remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Wade holding both Smith 's hands and preventing any damage.
Smith is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wade knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wade for a finish.
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Smith misses with an elbow to the head.
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Smith manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Wade is controlling Smith 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Wade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Wade looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith stops Wade from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith passes Wade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is working for a kimura but Wade is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Wade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Wade fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looks to land a combination. Wade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith throws a right and a left that Wade avoids nicely.
Wade misses with a two punch combination.
Smith scores with a one two! Wade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
Ryan Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Wade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Wade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wade.
Ryan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Wade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wade throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Wade's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith tries for a kimura but Wade is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wade keeps working.
Wade holds on to Smith's head and controls the position momentarily.
Smith working away.
Wade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Wade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith controls the position.
Smith wants to control but Wade is keeping him busy.
Wade tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wade rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Wade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wade.
Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a right hand that Wade ducks under and follows up with a left that Wade also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wade misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Wade.
Wade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Wade.
Wade comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wade.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Smith has hold of Wade's hands but Wade slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wade.
Wade looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wade has managed to clinch.
Wade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Wade. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Wade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wade misses the jab.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Wade throws a combination that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Smith misses.
Kane Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuns Wade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wade's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wade keeps working.
Wade trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries to control but Wade wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kane Wade.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Smith!
Ryan Smith very nearly forgot to thank Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronin Fujimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kweli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2Pac - Hit em up . Fujimoto has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Ronin Fujimoto will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Talib Kweli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronin Fujimoto!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kweli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fujimoto tries to clinch up.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Kweli moves out of range easily.
Fujimoto tries to clinch there but Kweli circles away.
Kweli works over Fujimoto's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ronin Fujimoto has been cut.
Kweli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fujimoto with a poor takedown
and Kweli counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto is rocked!
Fujimoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Fujimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Kweli finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Kweli avoids the damage to the body.
Fujimoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Kweli tries to break the clinch but Fujimoto is controlling the position.
Kweli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fujimoto jumps guard but Kweli stands there with Fujimoto around his waist. Fujimoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kweli is trying to maintain a safe position but Fujimoto gets an underhook and turns Kweli into the cage.
Fujimoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fujimoto prevents Kweli from breaking the clinch.
Fujimoto lands an elbow inside that Kweli shrugs off.
Fujimoto tries to pull guard but Kweli won't allow it.
Talib Kweli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronin Fujimoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto missing with knees to the body.
Fujimoto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kweli up against the cage.
Kweli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kweli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kweli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kweli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kweli lands in his opponent's guard.
Fujimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujimoto, not yet.
Kweli trying to control but Fujimoto is working from the bottom.
Kweli preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto keeping moving, preventing Kweli from controlling successfully.
Kweli postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Talib Kweli wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fujimoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kweli swings for the body but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Kweli takes a swing at Fujimoto's ribcage but misses.
Kweli misses with a looping left.
Fujimoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Fujimoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kweli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Fujimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kweli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fujimoto tries to clinch up but Kweli circles away and keeps his distance.
Kweli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fujimoto quickly recovers to half guard.
Fujimoto tries to roll over but Kweli keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fujimoto.
Fujimoto is adopting a defensive guard.
Kweli won't allow Fujimoto to get back to his feet.
Kweli wants to control from the top but Fujimoto keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kweli looking to sit in guard and control but Fujimoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fujimoto stopping the sweep attempt from Kweli.
Kweli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kweli pushes Fujimoto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fujimoto shoots in but Kweli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kweli tries to keep at a distance but Fujimoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kweli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujimoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the 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!
Fujimoto has Kweli pressed against the cage, preventing Kweli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kweli is leaning against Fujimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronin Fujimoto's cut.
That's time! Kweli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fujimoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kweli.
Fujimoto looks to clinch
and Kweli counters with a left to the body.
Fujimoto tries to clinch but Kweli moves out of range.
Fujimoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kweli counters with a nice body shot.
Fujimoto tries to clinch but Kweli moves out of range.
Fujimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kweli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ronin Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kweli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fujimoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fujimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kweli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kweli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kweli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fujimoto tries to bench press Kweli off him but Kweli keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fujimoto regains half guard.
Fujimoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fujimoto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kweli wants to pass the guard but Fujimoto is keeping the position.
Fujimoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fujimoto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kweli!
Kweli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kweli is looking to control Fujimoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kweli avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto is looking to take a break and control but Kweli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujimoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kweli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fujimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kweli controls Fujimoto momentarily but Fujimoto frees himself.
Kweli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kweli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Talib Kweli wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kweli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujimoto moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fujimoto sprawls well. Fujimoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kweli gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Talib Kweli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Fujimoto does it's job there.
Fujimoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fujimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kweli.
Kweli lands the left hand.
Kweli gets the takedown into side control.
Fujimoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kweli wants to control but Fujimoto is keeping him busy.
Fujimoto trying to control but Kweli postures up.
Kweli is looking to stall here but Fujimoto recovers full guard.
Kweli wants to control from the top but Fujimoto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kweli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kweli trying to control but Fujimoto is working from the bottom.
Fujimoto looking to control.
Kweli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ronin Fujimoto.
Fujimoto misses with a body shot
and Kweli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kweli.
Fujimoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kweli trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronin Fujimoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fujimoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kweli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kweli postures up.
Kweli is pushing down on Fujimoto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fujimoto is fighting to maintain full guard but Kweli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fujimoto trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kweli manages to pass to mount!
Kweli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kweli lands a nice shot to the head.
Fujimoto tries to reverse the position but Kweli maintains control.
Fujimoto tries to improve his position but Kweli has taken his back! Kweli has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fujimoto tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kweli pushes Fujimoto away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Talib Kweli!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siegel comes to the cage accompanied by No Ceiling. Jack Siegel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorge Riviera's chin.
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33
152 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Siegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Riviera!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riviera.
Siegel misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riviera, right into the meat.
Siegel throws a big shot that misses.
Siegel misses with a series of wild punches.
Siegel loads up on a big right hand but Riviera slips the punch.
Siegel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters circling a little - Riviera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Riviera works Siegel's body with a nice hook.
Siegel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siegel misses with a low kick.
Riviera lands a leg kick that knocks Siegel off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siegel. Riviera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riviera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riviera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Siegel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riviera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Siegel.
Riviera missing with a left hand there. Siegel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Riviera.
Siegel is rocked!
Siegel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riviera counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Siegel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riviera throws a hook but Siegel avoids it easily.
Siegel feints and then cracks Riviera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riviera down.
Siegel seems to have got his legs back now.
Riviera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jack Siegel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Riviera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riviera.
Riviera throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Siegel crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Riviera!
Jorge Riviera 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Conrad's choice of entrance music: Rider Part II. 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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242 lbs
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274 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantegna avoids the body shot from Conrad.
Mantegna throws a push kick but Conrad slaps the foot to one side.
Conrad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conrad slips a jab and a cross from Mantegna.
Mantegna misses the shot to the body.
Conrad is looking to clinch but Mantegna is avoiding it.
Conrad walks into a jab.
It looks like Jack Conrad has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mantegna misses the target.
Mantegna just misses with a punch to the body.
Conrad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mantegna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conrad slips a jab and a cross from Mantegna.
Mantegna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conrad manages to avoid it.
Mantegna is looking to wear down Conrad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mantegna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantegna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conrad slips a jab and a cross from Mantegna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantegna throws a hook but Conrad blocks it.
Mantegna connects with a looping right hand.
Mantegna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conrad throws out the jab.
No luck for Conrad with that takedown attempt.
Conrad digs a good hook to Mantegna's body.
Mantegna throws the left hand but Conrad avoids the punch easily.
Mantegna connects with a right hand. Conrad shakes it off.
Mantegna cracks Conrad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantegna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mantegna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantegna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conrad.
Conrad throws a low kick but Mantegna avoids it.
Mantegna looks to land a combination. Conrad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That has opened up Jack Conrad's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mantegna looks to land a combination but Conrad avoids it well.
Conrad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mantegna's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Conrad throwing strikes but missing.
Conrad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conrad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mantegna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conrad is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mantegna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conrad trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantegna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantegna wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Conrad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conrad motions for Mantegna to come forward. Conrad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conrad avoids the body shot from Mantegna.
Mantegna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conrad fails with the takedown.
Conrad cracks Mantegna with a good jab.
Conrad throws a looping overhand right but Mantegna ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Mantegna.
Conrad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tony Mantegna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Conrad.
Mantegna looks to throw the jab but Conrad is out of range.
Conrad connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Conrad misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conrad blocks a head kick by Mantegna.
Conrad is looking to clinch but Mantegna is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Mantegna scores with a four punch combination!
Jack Conrad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Conrad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Mantegna!
Tony Mantegna gave a mention to Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cha Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Diaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaby is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trying'da hold me down. Cha Cha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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28
198 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Cha Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toby Diaby!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaby throws a looping overhand right but Cha ducks down to avoid it.
Cha misses with a wild combination.
Diaby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cha.
Cha looks to throw the jab but Diaby is out of range.
Diaby tries to clinch but Cha is having none of it.
Cha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toby Diaby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaby misses with a body shot.
Diaby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaby just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaby scores with a jab. Cha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Cha Cha has been cut.
Cha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaby.
Cha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Diaby.
Diaby throws the left hand but Cha avoids the punch easily.
Cha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cha shoots in and drives through. Diaby sprawls well.
Diaby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cha.
Diaby misses the shot to the body.
Diaby throws a jab but it's blocked by Cha.
Cha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cha wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaby drops Cha with a beautiful combination! Cha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Diaby is looking for the KO!
Cha is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaby cracks Cha with a hook to the temple - Cha is on wobbly legs here! Diaby swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cha falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Diaby wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toby Diaby!
Toby Diaby thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollywood comes to the cage accompanied by Deadbolt. James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Want The Funk by George Clinton & the P-Funk Allstars kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
196 lbs
31 - 13 - 0 |
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33
193 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy James!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from James misses.
Hollywood lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Freddy James has been cut.
Freddy James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James has Hollywood up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollywood blocks a body shot from James.
Hollywood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James manages to break the clinch.
Hollywood tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
James swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Hollywood misses the jab.
James misses with an uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hollywood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood checks a leg kick.
James tries to clinch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood's corner calls for a 1-2. Hollywood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
A jab from Hollywood misses.
James misses with a hook. Hollywood ducked under it nicely.
Hollywood slips a straight right by James.
James sizes up Hollywood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James scores with a leg kick.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hollywood. That did some damage!
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a lazy head kick
letting Hollywood counter with a right hand.
Hollywood with a jab.
Hollywood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hollywood digs a good hook to James's body.
James tests Hollywood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Hollywood misses its intended target.
Hollywood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses.
James staying out of range there.
Hollywood is looking to chop away at James's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hollywood - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hollywood. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hollywood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hollywood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hollywood tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James breaks the clinch.
Hollywood gets a clinch.
Hollywood lands a body shot.
James scores with a shot to the side of Hollywood's head.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James stalling against the cage.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hollywood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Hollywood controls the action.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
Hollywood misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hollywood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood lands with a good body shot.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by James.
Hollywood wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollywood misses the target.
Hollywood throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hollywood.
Hollywood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollywood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
James avoids the head kick by Hollywood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy James's cut.
That's time! Hollywood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hollywood instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hollywood.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James tries to work over Hollywood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hollywood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Hollywood effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Hollywood.
James misses with some punches.
Hollywood misses with some punches.
James breaks the clinch.
Hollywood keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollywood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollywood is looking to score with low kicks.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollywood throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hollywood misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
James slips under a jab.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Hollywood lands with a good body shot.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollywood dodges the punch combination from James.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollywood looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollywood with a jab.
James throws a nice looking combination but Hollywood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two 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!
James misses with a looping right.
Hollywood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Hollywood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James clinches up with Hollywood and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hollywood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hollywood up against the cage.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hollywood is keeping busy.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from James.
Hollywood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James tries to stall but Hollywood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James blocking some punches.
Hollywood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood has James pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hollywood.
Hollywood trying to stall but James improves his position.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollywood working aggressively here.
Hollywood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hollywood blocks a body shot from James.
Hollywood misses with the head strike.
James blocking some punches.
Hollywood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hollywood tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hollywood prevents James from breaking the clinch.
David Hollywood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hollywood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hollywood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollywood working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James scores with the left hand. Hollywood knows he should have avoided that one.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollywood.
Good shot there by Hollywood.
James misses with a body kick.
Hollywood lands with a thumping leg kick.
James is looking to clinch.
Freddy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hollywood. Hollywood obviously looking to wear him down.
Hollywood slips a straight right by James.
James slips under a jab.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy James's cut.
That's time! Hollywood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hollywood throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollywood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hollywood connects with a looping right hand.
James misses with a straight left.
Hollywood gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hollywood has him pressed against the cage.
Hollywood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from James.
Hollywood stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
James working aggressively here.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hollywood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hollywood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James swinging wildly here.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hollywood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hollywood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws out a leg kick but Hollywood moves out of range and James only half commits.
Hollywood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hollywood misses with a body kick.
A big right from Hollywood misses.
James avoids the head kick by Hollywood.
Hollywood missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James takes one to the side of the head.
Hollywood connects with a high kick.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a straight left.
James lands with a right hand.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James looks to throw the jab but Hollywood is out of range.
James looks to land a body kick but Hollywood moved away.
Hollywood tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollywood scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollywood tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hollywood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James wants to clinch.
David Hollywood is winning the standup battle so far.
Hollywood connects with a solid leg kick.
Freddy James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollywood tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hollywood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollywood throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James missing with a left hand there. Hollywood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James throws a push kick but Hollywood slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James blocks a head kick by Hollywood.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James digs a right hand underneath Hollywood's ribcage. Hollywood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James wants to stall.
Hollywood throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James trying to control the position but instead, Hollywood has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James misses with a punch to the body.
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 David Hollywood.
Well Hollywood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hollywood!
David Hollywood 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mulroney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja has chosen Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Mulroney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turpaansaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turpaansaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turpaansaaja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turpaansaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turpaansaaja stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mulroney has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Turpaansaaja manages to get his head free but now Mulroney has transitioned to an armbar! Turpaansaaja grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mulroney! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Mulroney!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Mulroney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Barbarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Thracian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbarino comes to the cage accompanied by The Barbarino song. Thracian has chosen I am Spartacus!!! I stand alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinnie Barbarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spartacus Thracian!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarino with a poor takedown
and Thracian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Vinnie Barbarino has been cut.
Thracian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barbarino is looking for a sweep. Thracian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thracian throwing shots but Barbarino is blocking nicely.
Barbarino gets back to full guard.
Thracian looking to sit in guard and control but Barbarino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbarino wants to control from the top but Thracian keeps moving.
Barbarino preventing the sweep.
Barbarino forces his way into half guard.
Thracian controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbarino preventing the sweep.
Thracian keeping full guard, as Barbarino tries to pass.
Barbarino stopping the sweep attempt from Thracian.
Barbarino is looking to work some ground and pound but Thracian has wrist control.
Barbarino stopping the sweep attempt from Thracian.
Barbarino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thracian is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thracian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbarino wants to control from the top but Thracian keeps moving.
Thracian trying to keep a closed guard but Barbarino is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Barbarino with that takedown attempt.
Thracian slips a straight right by Barbarino.
Barbarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thracian.
Barbarino scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbarino misses with a takedown attempt
and Thracian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thracian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Barbarino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbarino wants to take the fight to the mat but Thracian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thracian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thracian jumps into guard, dragging Barbarino to the mat.
Thracian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barbarino puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barbarino is looking to advance position but Thracian won't allow it.
Barbarino is keen to just control but Thracian is a slippery customer.
Thracian is looking to get back to full guard here but Barbarino has managed to pass to side control instead.
Thracian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thracian manages to get back to half guard.
Thracian has his hands clasped together around Barbarino's back. He's all about the action.
Thracian gets full guard.
Thracian keeping full guard, as Barbarino tries to pass.
Thracian keeping moving, preventing Barbarino from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino drops back looking for a leg! Thracian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thracian manages to kick Barbarino off! Barbarino jumps back into Thracian's guard.
Barbarino won't allow Thracian to sweep him here.
Thracian controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thracian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barbarino manages to get himself to full guard.
Barbarino lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thracian!
Thracian is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbarino working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Thracian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Barbarino'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.
Barbarino rushes Thracian and presses him up against the cage.
Thracian misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbarino has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thracian is trying to keep an underhook but Barbarino manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thracian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thracian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thracian 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.
Thracian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbarino trying to control the position from guard on top but Thracian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbarino lands a couple of digs.
Thracian is looking to sweep but instead, Barbarino has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarino drops an elbow to the side of Thracian's head.
Barbarino wants to control but Thracian is keeping him busy.
Thracian wants to improve his position but Barbarino is controlling well.
Barbarino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barbarino is trying to work for a kimura but Thracian is defending well.
Thracian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbarino trying to control but Thracian is working from the bottom.
Barbarino won't allow Thracian to sweep him here.
Barbarino trying to control the position from guard on top but Thracian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbarino is in close to Thracian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbarino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barbarino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thracian working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thracian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thracian wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barbarino is now in half guard.
Thracian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbarino lands strikes from half guard.
Thracian is looking for a sweep. Barbarino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino seems to be looking for submissions.
Thracian tries to get to full guard but Barbarino has control of the leg.
Thracian is pressing down on Barbarino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thracian looking for a sweep. Not yet Thracian, not yet.
Barbarino lands a couple of elbows.
Barbarino cracks Thracian with a solid left hand.
Thracian wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbarino trying to control the position from guard on top but Thracian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thracian wants to sweep here but Barbarino controlling him for the moment.
Barbarino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino looking to pass the guard.
Thracian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!
Thracian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbarino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thracian has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barbarino has passed into side control.
Barbarino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barbarino in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thracian keeping his opponent close.
Thracian is trying to control Barbarino's posture but Barbarino avoids it.
Barbarino has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbarino trying to control the action but Thracian is working from the bottom.
Thracian is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Barbarino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Barbarino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbarino.
Barbarino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbarino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thracian.
Thracian throws out a loose jab but Barbarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbarino fails with the takedown.
Thracian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbarino momentarily.
Thracian moves out of range of the body kick from Barbarino.
No luck for Barbarino with that takedown attempt.
Barbarino misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thracian fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbarino is defended easily by Thracian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Barbarino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbarino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbarino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thracian misses with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbarino looking for a takedown.
Thracian prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thracian prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thracian pushes Barbarino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbarino goes for a takedown attempt but Thracian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thracian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Barbarino.
Thracian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck for Barbarino with that takedown attempt.
Thracian slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbarino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thracian misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thracian moves into the clinch.
Thracian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thracian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbarino goes for a takedown attempt but Thracian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thracian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vinnie Barbarino's cut is getting worse.
Barbarino fails to land the takedown.
Barbarino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thracian throws out the jab.
Spartacus Thracian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbarino with a poor takedown
and Thracian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thracian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbarino is fending him off so far but Thracian persists. Nope, Barbarino circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thracian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thracian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbarino to score with a decent uppercut.
Thracian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbarino to the ground. Thracian is now in Barbarino's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thracian distracts Barbarino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbarino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thracian postures up.
Thracian is looking to advance position but Barbarino has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barbarino lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thracian tries to lock up and control but Barbarino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thracian working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spartacus Thracian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thracian 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 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spartacus Thracian!
After winning the bout, Spartacus Thracian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contemprato's entrance music is This Is How We Do It. A fine choice. Slaughter has chosen The Crown - World Below as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Noel Contemprato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contemprato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slaughter misses with a hook.
Contemprato lands a glancing blow to the side of Slaughter's head.
Slaughter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contemprato checks the leg kick.
Contemprato defending well as Slaughter loads up on a big left hand.
Slaughter slips a jab from Contemprato.
Contemprato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slaughter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contemprato.
Contemprato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slaughter throws a series of punches but Contemprato avoids them all with ease.
Slaughter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaughter misses the target.
Contemprato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slaughter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Contemprato slips a straight right by Slaughter.
Contemprato with a jab.
Slaughter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contemprato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slaughter missing with a left hand there. Contemprato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter throws a right hand that misses
and Contemprato counters with a left to the body.
Contemprato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contemprato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Contemprato lands a nice hook to Slaughter's body. Slaughter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Contemprato staying out of range there.
Slaughter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contemprato thuds his right hand into Slaughter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Contemprato checks a leg kick.
Slaughter lands a leg kick that knocks Contemprato off balance momentarily.
Slaughter misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slaughter takes a swing at Contemprato's ribcage but misses.
Contemprato connects with a single shot there.
Contemprato fails to land with a series of punches.
Contemprato moves out of range as Slaughter throws a body kick.
Slaughter takes one on the button.
Slaughter tries to score with a low kick but Contemprato moves his leg out of the way.
Slaughter lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaughter throws out a powerful jab.
Slaughter checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Contemprato.
Contemprato digs a good hook to Slaughter's body.
Slaughter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Contemprato's hands.
Slaughter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slaughter throws a head kick that misses.
Noel Contemprato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Contemprato scores with a nice right hand.
Contemprato jabs Slaughter right on the nose. Slaughter blinks but takes it well.
Slaughter loads up on a big right hand but Contemprato slips the punch.
Slaughter throws a shot from downtown. Contemprato moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Contemprato finds it's way through Slaughter's defenses.
Slaughter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slaughter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Contemprato is out of range.
Slaughter misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Slaughter.
Contemprato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaughter. Contemprato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contemprato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaughter throws out the jab.
Slaughter misses with a straight right.
Slaughter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaughter fails with a takedown attempt.
Slaughter misses with a hook. Contemprato ducked under it nicely.
Slaughter takes a swing at Contemprato's ribcage but misses.
Contemprato throws out a loose jab but Slaughter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contemprato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaughter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contemprato was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaughter.
Contemprato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slaughter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slaughter instigates a clinch.
Contemprato scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Contemprato.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Contemprato avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the body.
Contemprato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contemprato takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaughter.
Contemprato tries a body shot but Slaughter blocks it.
Contemprato tries to throw a body punch but Slaughter avoids it by throwing Contemprato back against the cage.
Contemprato throws a head punch that misses.
Contemprato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Slaughter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Contemprato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Contemprato swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaughter uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contemprato gets through Slaughter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Contemprato taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Contemprato controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaughter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Contemprato looks to land a right hand but Slaughter moved out of range.
Slaughter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Contemprato misses.
Noel Contemprato is winning the standup battle so far.
Slaughter misses with a straight left.
Slaughter misses with a hook. Contemprato ducked under it nicely.
Contemprato swings for the body but Slaughter moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Contemprato.
Contemprato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Contemprato loads up on a big right hand but Slaughter slips the punch.
Contemprato thows a body shot but no joy.
Contemprato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaughter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slaughter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Contemprato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slaughter throws a head kick that Contemprato semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Contemprato.
Slaughter throws a hook to the side of Contemprato's head but Contemprato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Contemprato misses.
Slaughter slips a jab from Contemprato.
Slaughter blocks a jab.
Slaughter throws a combination. Contemprato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slaughter cracks Contemprato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Contemprato throws a front kick aimed at Slaughter's knee but Slaughter avoids it well.
Contemprato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body punch from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a glancing blow to the side of Contemprato's head.
Contemprato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaughter can pounce on him.
Contemprato misses with a two punch combination.
Slaughter throws a head kick but Contemprato moves out of range.
Good work by Contemprato as he checks the leg kick.
Contemprato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slaughter misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Contemprato.
Slaughter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato punishes Slaughter's body with a nice straight punch.
Slaughter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Contemprato connects with a leg kick. Slaughter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Contemprato tries to bum rush Slaughter with a series of wild strikes but Slaughter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Contemprato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Contemprato digs a good body shot into Slaughter's ribs.
Contemprato slips under a jab from Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a lazy right hand but Contemprato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaughter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slaughter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slaughter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contemprato was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaughter.
Contemprato instigates a clinch.
Slaughter jumps guard but Contemprato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato throws a head punch that misses.
Contemprato lands an uppercut.
Contemprato taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Contemprato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slaughter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Contemprato after a bit of a struggle.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Slaughter.
Contemprato throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaughter.
Slaughter wants to stall.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the body.
Slaughter digs a right hand underneath Contemprato's ribcage. Contemprato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaughter tries to work over Contemprato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter effectively controlling the action here.
Contemprato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Contemprato avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Contemprato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter blocks a body shot from Contemprato.
Slaughter blocking some punches.
Contemprato throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaughter.
Contemprato misses with some punches.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contemprato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Contemprato avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contemprato throws a head punch that misses.
Contemprato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slaughter lands a shot to the body.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contemprato throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaughter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Slaughter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice jab there from Contemprato.
Contemprato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Contemprato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slaughter eats them both and turns towards Contemprato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slaughter ducks under a wild hook from Contemprato.
Contemprato doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaughter circles away.
Slaughter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slaughter throws a looping overhand right but Contemprato ducks down to avoid it.
Contemprato misses with a straight right.
Slaughter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slaughter throws out a loose jab but Contemprato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contemprato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaughter lands a head shot.
A cross from Contemprato lands.
Contemprato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaughter.
Contemprato fakes the leg kick and cracks Slaughter in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Contemprato scores with the left hand. Slaughter knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
Slaughter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Contemprato.
Contemprato tries to bum rush Slaughter with a series of wild strikes but Slaughter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Contemprato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaughter stuns Contemprato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Contemprato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slaughter circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Contemprato is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Contemprato misses.
Slaughter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Contemprato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Contemprato throws a front kick aimed at Slaughter's knee but Slaughter avoids it well.
Jab from Contemprato.
Contemprato stuffs the takedown attempt from Slaughter. Slaughter gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Contemprato lands.
Slaughter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato throws a head kick but Slaughter moves out of range.
Slaughter avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a series of punches but Slaughter avoids them all with ease.
Slaughter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter throws a front kick aimed at Contemprato's knee but Contemprato avoids it well.
Slaughter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Contemprato at a distance.
A good leg kick by Contemprato.
Slaughter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Contemprato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Contemprato misses.
Contemprato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slaughter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contemprato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Slaughter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slaughter checks a leg kick.
Slaughter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Contemprato to the ground. Slaughter is now in Contemprato's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slaughter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Contemprato keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Slaughter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Contemprato kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Contemprato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slaughter!
Slaughter regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter gets full guard.
Contemprato would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slaughter controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Noel Contemprato did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slaughter just misses with a punch to the body.
Contemprato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contemprato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaughter throws a leg kick which misses Contemprato's front leg but catches the back leg as Contemprato tries to avoid it.
Contemprato throws out a leg kick but Slaughter moves out of range and Contemprato only half commits.
Slaughter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaughter misses with an uppercut. Contemprato saw that one coming.
Contemprato throws a shot from downtown. Slaughter moves away and avoids it.
Slaughter scores with the left hand. Contemprato knows he should have avoided that one.
Slaughter catches Contemprato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slaughter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Contemprato throws a jab when Slaughter was well out of range.
Contemprato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contemprato connects with a nice looking jab.
Contemprato fails to land with a series of punches.
Contemprato throws a chopping leg kick but Slaughter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter throws out a loose jab but Contemprato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contemprato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slaughter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Noel Contemprato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Contemprato cracks the inside of Slaughter's front leg.
A low kick from Contemprato is predictable there
and Slaughter counters with a straight right hand.
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaughter is just out of range.
Slaughter misses with a hook. Contemprato ducked under it nicely.
Slaughter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contemprato.
Slaughter throws a hook but Contemprato avoids it easily.
Contemprato takes one on the button.
Contemprato tests Slaughter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Contemprato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Contemprato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Contemprato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato swats away the attempt to clinch by Slaughter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contemprato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slaughter tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaughter misses the jab.
Contemprato misses with a body shot.
Contemprato jabs at Slaughter's body.
Contemprato lands a two punch combo.
Contemprato tests Slaughter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaughter moves out of range as Contemprato throws a body kick.
Slaughter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contemprato.
Slaughter throws a head kick that Contemprato semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato blocks a head kick by Slaughter.
Contemprato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Contemprato lands a jab.
Nice shot by Contemprato.
Slaughter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaughter throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Contemprato to counter with a crisp jab.
Contemprato connects with a right hand. Slaughter shakes it off.
Contemprato throws a leg kick
and Slaughter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Contemprato.
Contemprato misses with an uppercut. Slaughter saw that one coming.
Contemprato connects with a jab.
Contemprato misses with a right hand
and Slaughter counters with a right hand to the body.
Contemprato dodges the punch combination from Slaughter.
Contemprato misses with a body shot
and Slaughter counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a body shot.
Contemprato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaughter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Contemprato.
Contemprato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Contemprato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Contemprato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Contemprato stuffs the takedown.
Slaughter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Slaughter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Contemprato misses.
Slaughter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slaughter throws a looping overhand right but Contemprato ducks down to avoid it.
Slaughter moves away from the strike by Contemprato.
Slaughter misses with a low kick as Contemprato jumps back.
Contemprato blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Christian Slaughter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Contemprato lands a jab-cross combination.
Slaughter misses with a hook. Contemprato ducked under it nicely.
Contemprato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slaughter's hands.
Slaughter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Contemprato's half guard.
Contemprato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slaughter is looking to advance position but Contemprato won't allow it.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Contemprato's head.
Slaughter prevents Contemprato from improving his position.
Slaughter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato is looking to improve his position.
Slaughter thows a huge punch but Contemprato dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slaughter lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slaughter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slaughter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Contemprato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slaughter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter trying to control from half guard but Contemprato is working away.
Slaughter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slaughter has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Contemprato defend it? Slaughter steps over the head and cranks it - Contemprato is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Slaughter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Slaughter! Christian Slaughter retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Christian Slaughter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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