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MLC 56: Ivanov vs Thomas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cockburner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Cockburner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rony Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockburner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
Harry Cockburner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cockburner misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cockburner wants to get back to full guard.
Cockburner controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller prevents Cockburner from standing back up.
Cockburner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cockburner wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller won't allow Cockburner to sweep him here.
Miller postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to stand up but Cockburner won't let him.
Cockburner has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Miller doesn't defend quickly enough and Cockburner has managed to lock this one up! Can Miller escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cockburner on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Cockburner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stu Gotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotts comes to the cage accompanied by Godfather Theme. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Gotts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotts rushes Valentine and presses him up against the cage.
Valentine blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Gotts is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gotts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Valentine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gotts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine dodges an elbow strike from Gotts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gotts to keep the fight standing.
Stu Gotts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Valentine.
Gotts lands with a left to the head.
Gotts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gotts swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine jumps guard but Gotts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valentine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gotts walks away with a smile on his face. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valentine lands the left hand.
Valentine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gotts connects with a nice looking jab.
Gotts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gotts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gotts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gotts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gotts instigates a clinch.
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!
Valentine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gotts smiles and moves away.
Gotts tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gotts!
Valentine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gotts throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Gotts clinches with his opponent.
Gotts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gotts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gotts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gotts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Gotts lands an uppercut.
Valentine jumps guard but Gotts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gotts misses with some punches.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but Gotts has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gotts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but Gotts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valentine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gotts walks away with a smile on his face. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stu Gotts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gotts.
Gotts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gotts throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Gotts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Valentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gotts cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valentine slips a jab from Gotts.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotts throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Gotts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Gotts misses.
Gotts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valentines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gotts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotts has Valentine pushed against the cage.
Valentine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gotts smiles and moves away.
Gotts throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine misses with a double jab.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Gotts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Gotts dominated that round.
That's time! Gotts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gotts misses with a few strikes there.
Gotts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gotts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gotts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine lands with an uppercut that bounces Gotts off the cage and back into range.
Gotts takes the fight into the clinch.
Gotts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gotts.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Gotts holds him up against the cage and eventually Valentine drops back down to his feet.
Gotts lands an elbow just above Valentine 's eye.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gotts.
Valentine jumps guard but Gotts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gotts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gotts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Gotts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gotts swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gotts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Vincent Valentine has been cut.
Gotts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gotts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gotts lands an elbow that stopped Valentine in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine jumps guard but Gotts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stu Gotts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Valentine.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gotts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gotts lands a right hand.
Gotts scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Gotts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gotts is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valentine managing to block the knees to the body from Gotts.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Gotts won't allow it.
Gotts leaning against his opponent.
Gotts misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotts avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Gotts.
Valentine blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Valentine in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gotts throws an elbow but misses.
Gotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine avoids a wild elbow strike from Gotts.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gotts to keep the fight standing.
Gotts lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gotts.
Gotts lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gotts.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gotts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotts lands a nice uppercut.
Gotts scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gotts.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gotts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Gotts holds him up against the cage and eventually Valentine drops back down to his feet.
Gotts content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine avoids the elbow strike from Gotts, against the cage.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gotts to keep the fight standing.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Gotts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Valentine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Gotts.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotts throws out the jab.
Valentine throws a series of punches but Gotts moves out of range.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stu Gotts is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gotts doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Gotts swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotts misses the target.
Gotts slips a jab and a cross from Valentine.
A combination from Gotts does no damage.
Gotts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
A punch combination from Gotts misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotts connects with a crisp jab.
Gotts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentine.
Gotts moves into the clinch.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Gotts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gotts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gotts throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gotts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gotts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but Gotts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valentine fails to pull guard.
Stu Gotts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine being controlled against the cage.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but Gotts has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gotts lands with a left to the head.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Gotts won't allow it.
Gotts tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gotts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valentine jumps guard but Gotts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valentine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gotts smiles and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotts throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotts.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Gotts misses with a looping right.
Gotts throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine slips a jab from Gotts.
Gotts misses with a straight right.
Gotts misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Gotts.
Stu Gotts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotts doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Valentine slips a jab from Gotts.
Gotts tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Gotts has Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Gotts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vincent Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gotts lands a shoulder strike.
Gotts lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Gotts.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gotts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Gotts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gotts 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Gotts!
Stu Gotts made sure to mention his sponsor, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Caudill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caudill comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin- Breath. Valentine has chosen I Buy the Drugs 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Caudill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caudill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Valentine.
That kick from Valentine tenderised Caudill's leg. Caudill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caudill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valentine somewhat.
Valentine lands with a cross.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Caudill moves out of range easily.
Caudill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valentine swings for the body but Caudill moves out of range.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses.
Caudill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caudill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kenny Caudill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Caudill's ribs.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Caudill.
Valentine moves into the clinch.
Caudill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caudill has Valentine pressed against the cage, preventing Valentine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caudill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caudill prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentine's corner calls for a 1-2. Valentine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valentine cracks Caudill with an open hand slap.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Caudill is just out of range.
Valentine lands with a nice body kick.
Caudill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caudill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Caudill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Caudill throws a lazy head kick
and Valentine counters with a head kick. That will keep Caudill thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Caudill throws a sloppy head kick
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caudill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses.
Caudill is breathing heavily.
Valentine rushes Caudill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Caudill.
Valentine digs a good hook to Caudill's body.
A head kick misses from Caudill.
Nice body kick from Valentine.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Caudill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caudill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caudill throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Caudill tries to move into range but Valentine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Caudill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caudill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valentine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Caudill throws a sloppy head kick
and Valentine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Caudill's corner calls for a 1-2. Caudill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valentine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valentine lands a head kick!
Caudill throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caudill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caudill throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Valentine.
Valentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valentine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine rushes Caudill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
Valentine scores with a hook.
Caudill walks into a straight right hand from Valentine.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caudill wants to clinch
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Caudill.
Caudill wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caudill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Valentine lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentine. That snapped Caudill's head back.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caudill drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentine lands with a right hand.
Caudill avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Kenny Caudill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caudill throws a head kick that Valentine semi-blocks.
Caudill throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine avoids the head kick by Caudill.
Caudill throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Caudill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
Caudill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Valentine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick by Caudill misses
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caudill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caudill throws a lazy head kick
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
Valentine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caudill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Caudill eats them both and turns towards Valentine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Valentine cracks the inside of Caudill's front leg.
Valentine lands with an uppercut that bounces Caudill off the cage and back into range.
Valentine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentine.
Caudill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine is looking to land body kicks.
Caudill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentine, right into the meat.
Caudill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Caudill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caudill throws a head kick that Valentine semi-blocks.
Valentine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caudill.
Valentine is looking to slow Caudill down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Valentine finds it's target.
Caudill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caudill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caudill misses with a straight right.
Valentine scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valentine, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Valentine does no damage.
Caudill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Caudill fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caudill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valentine with a nice cross.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Caudill misses with a head kick.
Caudill tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Caudill throws a lazy head kick
and Valentine counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Caudill is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Caudill.
A head kick from Valentine lands but Caudill takes it in his stride.
Caudill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caudill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valentine.
Valentine shoots in and bounces Caudill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Caudill is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine working some strikes from top position.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine stands and steps away. Caudill gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Caudill tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caudill misses with a head kick.
Valentine connects with a body shot that sends Caudill's belly button to the back.
Valentine is looking to slow Caudill down with leg kicks.
Dick Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caudill tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Caudill throws a lazy head kick
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine gets the takedown into side control.
Valentine landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine working the head with strikes.
Valentine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valentine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Valentine crashes against the mat.
Caudill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Valentine grinds an elbow into Caudill's temple.
Valentine throws an elbow but Caudill slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Caudill down.
Valentine working the ground and pound but Caudill is defending the strikes.
Valentine tries to score with some ground and pound. Caudill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Caudill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valentine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Caudill wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
Caudill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick
and Caudill counters with a big head kick but Valentine shrugs it off.
Caudill tries a head kick but it misses.
Caudill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Caudill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caudill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Caudill.
Valentine managing to block the knees to the body from Caudill.
Valentine is trying to break free.
Caudill tries a knee to the head but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caudill tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine stalks Caudill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caudill's face. Caudill staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Caudill misses
and Valentine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Valentine.
Valentine catches Caudill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Caudill throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caudill's head backwards.
Caudill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Caudill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caudill or not.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine connects with a body shot.
Caudill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caudill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caudill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caudill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Caudill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caudill throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine scores with a decent looking hook.
Caudill tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caudill at a distance.
Valentine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Caudill.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caudill was covering up waiting for the punch and Valentine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caudill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caudill has momentary wrist control but Valentine slips an elbow through the middle.
Caudill keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Caudill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valentine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valentine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caudill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valentine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Valentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dick Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses.
Caudill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valentine.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Caudill has wrist control.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caudill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kenny Caudill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dick Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valentine taking a break here but Caudill is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Valentine!
Dick Valentine made sure to mention his sponsor, Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augostino Peitexeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augostino Peitexeira!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peitexeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Peitexeira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peitexeira.
It looks like Cory Rice has been cut.
Peitexeira scores with a nice right hand.
Rice wants to clinch up but Peitexeira keeps it at a distance.
Rice defending well as Peitexeira loads up on a big left hand.
Peitexeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peitexeira misses with a looping right.
A combination from Rice does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peitexeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peitexeira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rice is defended easily by Peitexeira.
Peitexeira moves into range and clinches up with Rice.
Peitexeira digs a right hand underneath Rice's ribcage. Rice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Peitexeira.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Peitexeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peitexeira misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Peitexeira coming out on top.
Peitexeira has closed the distance and engaged Rice in a clinch.
A short left from Peitexeira.
Rice manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rice is looking for a triangle here but Peitexeira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Peitexeira staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peitexeira wants to stand but Rice has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Peitexeira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Augostino Peitexeira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Peitexeira rushes Rice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peitexeira.
Peitexeira digs a right hand into Rice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rice's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peitexeira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peitexeira drops Rice with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rice looks back up at him and smiles so Peitexeira waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Peitexeira fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Rice out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Augostino Peitexeira!
A very excited looking Augostino Peitexeira rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuco Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendoza comes to the cage accompanied by We Flexin'. George has chosen Lamb of God - Descending as his entrance music. Tuco Mendoza 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuco Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Furious George!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but George manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from George.
George jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George checks a low kick from Mendoza.
Mendoza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but George keeps working.
George is looking for a sweep.
George manages to get back to half guard.
Mendoza is thwarting George's attempts to control the position.
Mendoza throwing shots but George is blocking nicely.
George slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendoza postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza forces his way into half guard.
George looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza throwing shots but George is blocking nicely.
Mendoza trying to control from half guard but George is working away.
Mendoza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza tries to pass to full mount but George defends it.
Mendoza is keen to just control but George is a slippery customer.
Mendoza not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tuco Mendoza wasn't doing enough on the ground.
George shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing George's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendoza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a straight right.
George shoots in but no luck this time.
George pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George blocks a low kick nicely.
George throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George throws a series of punches but Mendoza avoids them all with ease.
George misses with the combination.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for George!
This has been an exciting period of action!
George is trying desperately to improve position.
Mendoza landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mendoza looking to secure an arm triangle but George defends it well.
Mendoza looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to improve his position but Mendoza isn't that keen on the idea.
George is bucking up trying to escape but Mendoza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
George wants to control but Mendoza is having none of it.
George manages to regain half guard. Good work.
George is looking for a sweep. Mendoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendoza thows a huge punch but George dodges it nicely.
George works his way to full guard. Good work.
George is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendoza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
George is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but George does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendoza thows a huge punch but George dodges it nicely.
Mendoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendoza wants to free his trapped foot but George is holding on for dear life with his legs.
George wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. George knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
George looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Mendoza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
George shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by George.
Tuco Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
George looking to control but Mendoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
George unloads with some shots from mount but Mendoza bucks and avoids them well.
Mendoza working to try and regain half guard.
George looking for a guillotine from mount but Mendoza is having none of it.
George moves to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mendoza is defending well though. George let's go of the attempt for now.
George punches the canvas rather than the man.
George lands punches and elbows.
Mendoza is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mendoza looking very determined here, making life difficult for George.
Mendoza manages to reverse the position and now he's in George's guard. Nice work there by Mendoza.
Mendoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but George manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendoza has George in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
George's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from George.
George wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
George not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
George is fighting to break Mendoza's control of his arms but Mendoza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendoza is on top in guard.
George has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mendoza should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, George has tightened it up now! Mendoza should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Furious George!
Furious George managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Rashid Naji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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242 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greissi Jiorgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Rashid Naji!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiorgite shoots in looking for a takedown but Naji manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jiorgite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jiorgite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naji.
Naji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naji looks to land a right hand but Jiorgite moved out of range.
Jiorgite misses with a wild combination.
Jiorgite avoids the body shot from Naji.
Naji misses with a looping right.
Jiorgite lands a jab to the nose.
Naji looks to throw the jab but Jiorgite is out of range.
Naji shoots in looking for a takedown. Jiorgite tries to sprawl out of it but Naji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jiorgite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Naji scores with the left hand. Jiorgite knows he should have avoided that one.
Naji lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jiorgite backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naji misses the shot to the body.
Naji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jiorgite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiorgite wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiorgite won't allow Naji to pass to mount.
Naji wants to control but Jiorgite is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Abdul Rashid Naji.
Naji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiorgite.
Naji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiorgite throws out a loose jab but Naji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiorgite misses with a hook. Naji ducked under it nicely.
Jiorgite gets caught napping as Naji dives in and scores a takedown. Jiorgite manages to retain guard.
Naji passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naji advances nicely into full mount.
Naji lands a big shot there that rocks Jiorgite but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Greissi Jiorgite has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiorgite is looking to improve his position but Naji isn't that keen on the idea.
Jiorgite is working hard here to advance position.
Naji working Jiorgite over with strikes here.
Greissi Jiorgite's cut is getting worse.
Jiorgite can't escape the position.
Jiorgite takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Naji is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Naji lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jiorgite is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naji lands a big shot to the head and Jiorgite winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abdul Rashid Naji!
Our winner, Abdul Rashid Naji, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skylewalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Skylewalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutus Landry!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Landry lands a slapping body shot.
Landry lands a slapping body shot.
Landry digs a good body shot into Skylewalker's ribs.
Landry takes a swing at Skylewalker's ribcage but misses.
Landry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Skylewalker lands but Landry takes it in his stride.
Landry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skylewalker throws a right hand that misses
and Landry counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skylewalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skylewalker's sensitive parts.
Landry scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Luke Skylewalker has been cut.
Landry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skylewalker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Landry.
Skylewalker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab, jab by Landry - just one landing.
Landry avoids the head kick by Skylewalker.
Good leg kick by Landry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from Landry.
Skylewalker is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry throws a shot to the body.
Skylewalker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skylewalker blocks a head kick by Landry.
A head kick from Landry lands but Skylewalker takes it in his stride.
Landry connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Landry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Landry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skylewalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Landry. Landry obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Landry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Landry punishes Skylewalker's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Landry throws a push kick but Skylewalker slaps the foot to one side.
Landry scores with a sloppy right hand. Skylewalker should have avoided that one.
Landry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skylewalker rather than just go for the knockout.
Skylewalker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skylewalker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skylewalker moves out of range of the body kick.
Landry scores with a nice strike.
Skylewalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skylewalker misses with a wild combination.
Skylewalker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skylewalker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skylewalker avoids the head kick by Landry.
Landry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Landry lands a right hook to the body.
Landry throws a series of punches but Skylewalker avoids them all with ease.
Skylewalker's corner calls for a 1-2. Skylewalker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skylewalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skylewalker throws a head kick that Landry semi-blocks.
Skylewalker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Landry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Landry throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Landry.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skylewalker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Landry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Landry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Landry lands a high kick!
A low kick from Landry is predictable there
and Skylewalker counters with a head kick. That will keep Landry thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Skylewalker throws a sloppy head kick and Landry moves out of range easily.
Skylewalker cracks Landry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landry connects with a single shot there.
Skylewalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Landry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Skylewalker's cut.
That's time! Skylewalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skylewalker needs to keep his hands up - Landry had a free shot at his head there.
Skylewalker throws a sloppy head kick and Landry moves out of range easily.
Skylewalker throws a right hand that Landry ducks under and follows up with a left that Landry also avoids with ease.
Landry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Skylewalker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Landry. Skylewalker shrugs it off though.
Landry lands a left and a right that send Skylewalker crashing to the mat, dazed. Landry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Skylewalker is rocked!
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!
Skylewalker is holding his hands too far apart here. Landry throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Skylewalker is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Landry!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Descharme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hell Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Descharme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hell Rose!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Descharme slips the punch.
Rose throws a right and a left that Descharme avoids nicely.
Descharme throws a body kick that misses.
Descharme throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Descharme checks a leg kick.
Descharme scores with a decent looking hook.
Descharme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Descharme lands an overhand right.
Descharme misses with a low kick.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Descharme blocks a jab.
No luck for Descharme with that takedown attempt.
Descharme swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rose throws a body punch but Descharme moves out of range.
Rose walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Descharme. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Descharme scores with a hook.
Rose fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Descharme pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rose back to the cage. Descharme follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Descharme fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rose to the ground. Descharme is now in Rose's guard.
Rose is looking to stand up but Descharme isn't so interested in that idea.
Descharme drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Descharme jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rose looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Descharme puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Descharme looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rose with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rose is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Descharme lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Descharme lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Descharme thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Descharme winds up and cracks Rose with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Descharme working over Rose with some ground and pound. Rose looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rose pushes Descharme off but Descharme dives into side control.
Descharme looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rose is avoiding damage well.
Rose pushes Descharme away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Descharme gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Descharme lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rose down.
Descharme tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Descharme lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rose taking a bit of punishment here - Descharme scoring with strikes.
Rose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Descharme wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Descharme working the head and body with strikes.
Descharme working the head and body with strikes.
Descharme working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rose on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Descharme scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rose is rocked!
Descharme lands a nice forearm strike.
Rose is still in real trouble! Can Descharme finish him?
Rose tries to improve position but can't.
Rose wants to get back to his feet but Descharme drags him back down.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
Descharme has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rose!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is in a horrible position here. Descharme smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rose is in a horrible position here. Descharme smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Descharme unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Descharme cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rose tries to hold on but Descharme pushes him away.
The referee warns Rose that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Descharme! Rose is hurt baaadly! Descharme is firing away with more strikes - Rose is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Descharme!
A very excited looking Jean Descharme made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diokles Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime's entrance music is Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diokles Bernard !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime misses with a body kick.
Prime scores with a kick to the body.
Bernard is looking to land body kicks.
Prime connects with a body shot.
Bernard swings widly with a right hand
and Prime counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bernard 's knee momentarily.
Bernard looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prime with a nice cross.
It looks like Diokles Bernard has been cut.
Bernard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prime.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Prime is predictable there
and Bernard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bernard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prime lands with a good body shot.
Bernard swings widly with a right hand
enabling Prime to counter with a crisp jab.
Prime lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That has opened up Diokles Bernard 's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bernard sprawling to the canvas! Bernard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Prime finish him?!
Bernard is rocked!
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!
Prime fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bernard out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Optimus Prime, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes into the arena with HINO RUSSO blaring out of the sound system. Thomas has chosen Get Off On The Pain - Gary Allan 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Ivanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Ivanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Thomas catches Ivanov right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Ivanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ivanov throws a combination that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ivanov's head.
Jab from Ivanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Ivanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Ivanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanov ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanov.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Tucker Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas wants to land a leg kick but Ivanov is out of range.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanov is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ivanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanov moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Ivanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Ivanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
Thomas rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the cage.
Thomas is working Ivanov over against the cage.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanov tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Ivanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thomas prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ivanov tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
Thomas gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanov is defending well for now.
Thomas cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Ivanov tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas lands an elbow inside.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Ivanov effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thomas obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ivanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ivanov if he has to take too many more of those.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Ivanov with a nice cross.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanov off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivanov.
Sergei Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Ivanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivanov tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Thomas feints and then cracks Ivanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanov down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas lands a nice looking body kick.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Ivanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ivanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sergei Ivanov's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Ivanov is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
Thomas lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Thomas.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Sergei Ivanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Thomas.
Ivanov is trying to break free.
Thomas is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ivanov can't break the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Ivanov shrugs off.
Ivanov wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Ivanov can't break the clinch.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Thomas is stalling here.
Tucker Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovs head.
Jeez, Sergei Ivanov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Thomas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanov's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergei Ivanov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tucker Thomas! Tucker Thomas retains his welterweight title!
Tucker Thomas 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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