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CFC 267: Gunslinger PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Leclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napalm Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leclair comes to the cage accompanied by king crimson - 21st century schizoid man . Jean Leclair is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Leclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Napalm Chief!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leclair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chief lands a leg kick that knocks Leclair off balance momentarily.
Chief throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chief is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leclair.
Leclair tries to clinch but Chief is having none of it.
Chief misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A combination from Chief does no damage.
Leclair tries to clinch but Chief moves out of range.
Chief scores with a body shot.
Chief throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leclair just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chief misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chief throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leclair tries to clinch but Chief moves out of range.
Jean Leclair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leclair misses with a low kick.
Leclair misses with a shot to the body
and Chief counters with a stiff right hand.
Leclair is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chief connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leclair momentarily.
That kick from Leclair tenderised Chief's leg. Chief is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leclair tries to close the distance and clinch but Chief swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chief misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chief scores with a kick to the body.
Chief lands with a straight right. Leclair didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chief.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chief throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leclair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leclair scores with a leg kick.
Leclair pushes Chief up against the cage in a clinch.
Leclair gets underhooks to prevent Chief's takedown attempt.
Leclair landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leclair is trying to stall.
Leclair lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leclair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chief is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leclair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jean Leclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napalm Chief.
Chief drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leclair pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leclair pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chief is out of range and Leclair settles back down.
That kick from Chief tenderised Leclair's leg. Leclair is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leclair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leclair lands a leg kick that knocks Chief off balance momentarily.
Leclair blocks a jab.
Leclair is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leclair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chief misses with a body kick.
Leclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chief manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Leclair.
Sloppy strikes from Chief. Those never looked like landing.
Leclair will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chief misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leclair.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leclair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chief. Chief circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jean Leclair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Leclair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good work by Leclair as he checks the leg kick.
It looks like Napalm Chief has been cut.
Chief swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leclair is looking to clinch but Chief is avoiding it.
Jean Leclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leclair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leclair connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Leclair as he checks the leg kick.
Chief misses with a head kick.
Leclair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leclair thows a body shot but no joy.
Leclair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chief.
Chief throws a head kick that misses
and Leclair makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chief really felt that one!
Leclair connects with a solid leg kick.
Leclair takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chief throws a leg kick that misses.
Chief with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leclair gets caught napping as Chief dives in and scores a takedown. Leclair manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leclair 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.
Chief postures up in Leclair's guard and throws a big left but Leclair blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chief looking to sit in guard and control but Leclair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chief kicks Leclair off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leclair misses with a kick to the body
and Chief counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chief throws a right hand that Leclair ducks under and follows up with a left that Leclair also avoids with ease.
Leclair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Napalm Chief seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leclair throws the kick towards the body but Chief avoids it.
Leclair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chief paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leclair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chief connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leclair is looking to clinch.
Chief has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chief is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leclair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leclair lands a damaging elbow.
Chief tries for a takedown but Leclair manages to get underhooks.
Jean Leclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napalm Chief.
Chief changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leclair fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chief swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chief misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Leclair scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Leclair. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leclair throws a leg kick but Chief sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Chief blocks a leg kick.
Chief looks to score with a jab to the body but Leclair is just out of range.
Chief clobbers Leclair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leclair punishes Chief's body with a nice straight punch.
Chief clobbers Leclair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leclair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chief manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Napalm Chief will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Napalm Chief'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. 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.
Leclair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Chief. Beautiful body shot.
Leclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Chief swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chief displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leclair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leclair tries to clinch but Chief is having none of it.
Napalm Chief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leclair lands a head kick. Chief smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leclair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chief thuds his right hand into Leclair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leclair is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leclair takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leclair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Chief.
Leclair looks to land a body kick but Chief moved away.
Chief lands a two punch combo.
Leclair tries to score with a low kick but Chief moves his leg out of the way.
Chief is looking to clinch.
Leclair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chief lunges at Leclair with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leclair's hand.
Leclair throws a right and a left that Chief avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leclair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chief paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leclair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Leclair.
Leclair misses with a wild body shot.
Leclair misses with a straight left.
Leclair is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chief moves forwards but Leclair connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leclair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leclair throws a chopping leg kick but Chief manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chief throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leclair counters with a nice body shot.
Chief takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chief has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leclair.
A swing and a miss from Chief.
Leclair throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chief checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leclair fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chief checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chief scores with a jab. Leclair acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leclair takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chief takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chief throws a hook but Leclair avoids it easily.
Leclair fakes the leg kick and cracks Chief in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leclair is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chief misses with a looping right.
Leclair looks to clinch
and Chief counters with a straight right hand.
Chief chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Jean Leclair.
I think Leclair 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jean Leclair!
After winning the bout, Jean Leclair 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parfait PrudHomme has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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198 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Mehoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PrudHomme clinches up against the cage.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the head but Mehoff blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PrudHomme.
It looks like Jacques Mehoff has been cut.
Mehoff is trying to break the clinch but PrudHomme has him pressed against the cage.
PrudHomme misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, PrudHomme just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mehoff's brow.
Mehoff lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Parfait PrudHomme has been cut.
PrudHomme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehoff's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mehoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but PrudHomme has him pressed against the cage.
Mehoff using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mehoff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mehoff tries a knee to the head but PrudHomme blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, PrudHomme just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mehoff's brow.
PrudHomme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mehoff is pressed up against the cage. PrudHomme has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mehoff down to the mat. Mehoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
PrudHomme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mehoff swivels and escapes.
PrudHomme tries to clinch but Mehoff is having none of it.
PrudHomme wants to clinch up but Mehoff keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehoff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mehoff throws a push kick but PrudHomme slaps the foot to one side.
Mehoff darts in and clinches PrudHomme up against the cage.
Mehoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mehoff avoids a wild elbow strike from PrudHomme.
Mehoff working hard to break the clinch.
PrudHomme drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacques Mehoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait PrudHomme.
Mehoff avoids the elbow strike from PrudHomme, against the cage.
PrudHomme tries a knee to the head but Mehoff blocks it.
PrudHomme can't get the takedown.
Mehoff stops a takedown attempt from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme has Mehoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mehoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mehoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
PrudHomme throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme throws an elbow that misses.
PrudHomme lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mehoff breaks the clinch.
Mehoff throws a body punch but PrudHomme moves out of range.
PrudHomme fails to land the takedown.
PrudHomme fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PrudHomme takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Mehoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mehoff throws a sloppy head kick and PrudHomme moves out of range easily.
Mehoff throws a right and a left that PrudHomme avoids nicely.
Mehoff tries to sprawl but PrudHomme drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme trying to control the action but Mehoff is working from the bottom.
PrudHomme landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mehoff is looking to escape.
Well, if PrudHomme is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
PrudHomme wants to stand up but Mehoff is controlling the position.
PrudHomme is keen to just control but Mehoff is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme throwing shots but Mehoff is blocking nicely.
Mehoff is looking to escape.
PrudHomme is looking to stall here but Mehoff recovers full guard.
Mehoff has his feet on PrudHomme's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
PrudHomme moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by PrudHomme.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PrudHomme has Mehoff pressed against the cage, preventing Mehoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Parfait PrudHomme will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mehoff throws the kick towards the body but PrudHomme avoids it.
Mehoff rushes PrudHomme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PrudHomme.
Mehoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
PrudHomme takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
PrudHomme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mehoff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
PrudHomme tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mehoff counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Mehoff throws a sloppy head kick and PrudHomme moves out of range easily.
PrudHomme doesn't manage to clinch there - Mehoff circles away.
PrudHomme gets a clinch.
Mehoff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but PrudHomme blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from PrudHomme.
Jacques Mehoff's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by PrudHomme as Mehoff tries to tie him up.
Mehoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
PrudHomme scores a nice knee to the body.
PrudHomme gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jacques Mehoff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
PrudHomme looks to throw an elbow but misses.
PrudHomme wants a takedown.
Mehoff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
PrudHomme gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mehoff blocks an elbow strike.
Mehoff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
PrudHomme creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mehoff's defenses.
Mehoff trying to land knees to the body.
Mehoff wants to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PrudHomme scores with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Jacques Mehoff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
PrudHomme lands an elbow just above Mehoff 's eye.
Mehoff is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacques Mehoff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Parfait PrudHomme!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilcox comes to the cage accompanied by Danger: Wildman. Jacoby Wilcox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stromile Farseer's chin.
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222 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
18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jacoby Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farseer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilcox scores with a takedown into Farseer's guard.
Farseer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wilcox is working to get back to half guard.
Wilcox wants to hold on but Farseer pushes him away.
Farseer wants to control the pace but Wilcox is squirming around nicely.
Wilcox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farseer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wilcox has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wilcox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Farseer raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Jacoby Wilcox has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farseer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wilcox has worked his arm free - good work by Wilcox!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farseer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Farseer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilcox is looking to regain half guard here but Farseer keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Farseer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Farseer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Farseer working the ground and pound but Wilcox is defending the strikes.
Farseer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer cracks Wilcox with a big elbow.
Farseer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilcox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Farseer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox is trying to control Farseer's posture but Farseer avoids it.
Wilcox manages to get back to half guard.
Farseer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farseer is keen to just control but Wilcox is a slippery customer.
Farseer wants to pass to mount but Wilcox is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farseer is trying to work for a kimura but Wilcox is defending well.
Wilcox looking for submissions off his back.
Farseer thows a huge punch but Wilcox dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilcox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilcox is trying to control but can't.
Wilcox has his hands clasped together around Farseer's back. He's all about the action.
Farseer seems to be working for a kimura but Wilcox defends the submission attempt.
Wilcox wants to get back to full guard.
Wilcox is defending against the submission attempts here by Farseer.
Wilcox missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farseer throwing shots but Wilcox is blocking nicely.
Wilcox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farseer.
Farseer is looking to advance position but Wilcox won't allow it.
Farseer is looking to take a break and control but Wilcox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farseer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilcox sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Farseer there.
Jacoby Wilcox's cut is getting worse.
Wilcox tries to kick Farseer off but Farseer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilcox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilcox.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilcox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farseer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farseer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farseer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stromile Farseer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacoby Wilcox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Farseer misses with a wild body shot.
Farseer scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilcox should have avoided that one.
Farseer shoots and misses
and Wilcox moves into the clinch.
Farseer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilcox tries to throw a body punch but Farseer avoids it by throwing Wilcox back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilcox jumps into guard, dragging Farseer to the mat.
Wilcox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farseer.
Wilcox trying to keep a closed guard but Farseer is proving a slippery customer.
Farseer wants to pass the guard but Wilcox is keeping the position.
Wilcox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stromile Farseer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farseer wants to pass the guard but Wilcox is keeping the position.
Farseer trying to control but Wilcox is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farseer works over Wilcox with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilcox working for a triangle but Farseer defends it easily.
Farseer pushes down on Wilcox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilcox wants to get back to full guard.
Farseer is working for a kimura but Wilcox is defending it quite comfortably.
Farseer seems to be working for a kimura but Wilcox defends the submission attempt.
Farseer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilcox sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox is trying to maintain the position but Farseer is very close to passing his half guard.
Farseer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilcox flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Farseer is controlling well.
Wilcox wants to control but Farseer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farseer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilcox!
Farseer prevents Wilcox from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farseer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jacoby Wilcox's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilcox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farseer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wilcox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wilcox shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer looking to finish Wilcox with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wilcox!
Farseer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilcox is looking to escape.
Wilcox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Farseer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wilcox is trying to escape the mount.
Farseer landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacoby Wilcox's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stromile Farseer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
177 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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32
178 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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 Montreal, Philip Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Phillips's side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phillips.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Phillips.
Philip Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas digs a good hook to Phillips's body.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Phillips sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Phillips misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Phillips displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phillips checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Phillips's leg. Phillips is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phillips counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phillips's guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Thomas won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Phillips trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ash Thomas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Phillips checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillips chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a hook. Phillips tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phillips scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phillips.
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas misses the jab.
Phillips throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Phillips sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips 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.
Phillips with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ash Thomas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phillips misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a good, hard body kick but Phillips shrugs it off.
Phillips takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thomas motions for Phillips to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Phillips blocks the body kick.
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips throws a combination that misses
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phillips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Phillips lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Phillips steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Phillips uses his free foot to push down on Thomas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips.
Phillips avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phillips trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phillips throws some wild stikes that Thomas manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Phillips working for a submission but Thomas is keeping him at bay.
Phillips is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thomas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Phillips wants to finish this one by submission but Thomas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Phillips.
Thomas 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.
Phillips swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thomas is now in Phillips's guard. A big mistake from Phillips there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Phillips dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Phillips counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Philip Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phillips counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Phillips takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Phillips's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Phillips counters with a head kick.
Thomas feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Phillips tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phillips will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thomas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas scores with a jab. Phillips acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phillips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Phillips tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas drives through and clinches with Phillips against the cage.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
Phillips throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Thomas lands with a slapping head kick.
Phillips on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Phillips saw that one coming.
Thomas lunges at Phillips with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phillips's hand.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Phillips.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phillips.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Phillips as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Nice body kick there by Thomas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas keeps Phillips at a distance using the push kick.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Phillips closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phillips blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Thomas!
A less than humble Ash Thomas misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes to the cage accompanied by Muddy Waters- Hoochie Coochie Man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smyth's choice of entrance music: Painkiller - Pendulum feat. Freestylers. Ray Charles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kris Smyth's chin.
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30
215 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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221 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smyth throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Charles missing with a left hand there. Smyth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Smyth
and Charles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smyth.
Charles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smyth misses with a series of wild punches.
Charles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Charles lands a right hand.
Smyth digs a right hand into Charles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Charles's gas tank.
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!
Smyth blocking some punches.
Smyth missing with knees to the body.
Smyth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Charles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smyth swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smyth blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles tries a body shot but Smyth blocks it.
Smyth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charless head.
Smyth trying to stall but Charles improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Charles.
Smyth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smyth misses with a knee to the head.
Charles prevents a body shot from Smyth.
Charles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smyth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smyth blocks an uppercut.
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smyth blocks an uppercut.
Charles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smyth's elbow.
Smyth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Charles is defending well for now.
Charles throws a punch but it's blocked by Smyth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smyth trying to land knees to the body.
Charles misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to stall but Smyth improves his position.
Smyth lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ray Charles has been cut.
Charles is trying to drag Smyth to the mat but Smyth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smyth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Charles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smyth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smyth tries to throw a body punch but Charles avoids it by throwing Smyth back against the cage.
Smyth lands a body punch.
Smyth lands a knee to the body.
Smyth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charles.
Smyth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smyth with a knee to the head.
Smyth looking to throw knees to the head but Charles is blocking nicely.
Smyth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Charles is breathing heavily.
Smyth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Charles blocks it with crossed arms.
Charles working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles throws a head punch that misses.
Smyth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smyth tries to land knees in the clinch but Charles avoids the damage to the body.
Smyth landing knees to the head.
Smyth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smyth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charles throws a head punch that misses.
Smyth struggles to land a body shot inside as Charles controls his hands.
Smyth blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charles.
Smyth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Charles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charles has a couple of punches blocked by Smyth.
Charles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smyth up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smyth obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smyth scores a nice knee to the body.
Smyth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Charles's face.
Smyth lands a good knee to the midsection. Charles won't want to take too many of those.
Smyth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smyth obliges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smyth.
Smyth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ray Charles's cut is getting worse.
Knees to the body from Smyth.
Smyth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Charles misses with some punches.
Charles is looking to control Smyth's arms but Smyth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Charles has his back to the cage.
Smyth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Smyth.
Smyth trying to land knees to the body.
Charles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smyth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Charles or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Smyth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Charles'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.
Smyth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smyth scores with a hook.
Smyth walks into a stiff left hand from Charles.
An inside leg kick lands from Smyth.
Smyth jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charles is rocked!
Smyth moves out of range as Charles strikes.
Smyth lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smyth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smyth can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
A knee to the head by Smyth.
Ray Charles's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Charles throws a head punch that misses.
Charles avoiding damage as Smyth throws knees to the body.
Smyth blocks an uppercut.
Charles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smyth misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles shoots in but no luck this time.
Smyth throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
Smyth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles throws a body punch but Smyth moves out of range.
Charles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smyth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smyth.
Smyth scores with a shoulder strike.
Smyth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Charles misses with a punch on the inside.
Charles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charles looking for a takedown.
Smyth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smyth lands a left hand.
Charles has a couple of punches blocked by Smyth.
Smyth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charles's elbow.
Smyth throws a punch but it's blocked by Charles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charles.
Charles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kris Smyth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Charles misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smyth lands with a short shot to the head.
Smyth scores with a shot to the side of Charles's head.
Smyth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Charles fails to land.
Smyth lands with a light punch inside.
Charles misses with some punches.
Smyth tries a knee to the head but Charles blocks it.
Smyth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Charles blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smyth.
Smyth tries to land knees in the clinch but Charles avoids the damage to the body.
Charles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smyth is pushing Charles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Charles working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Charles tries to stall but Smyth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smyth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smyth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charles's elbow.
Charles has a couple of punches blocked by Smyth.
Smyth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charles avoids it.
Smyth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charles misses with a punch on the inside.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smyth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Charles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charles working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Charles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smyth tries to land a knee to the head but Charles blocks with his arms.
Smyth blocking some punches.
Smyth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smyth.
Charles has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smyth regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Smyth.
Smyth controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smyth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smyth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Smyth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Charles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smyth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smyth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charles tries to clinch but Smyth is having none of it.
Smyth pushes Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Charles.
Smyth lands with a right to the head.
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charles working aggressively here.
Charles lands with a short shot to the head.
Charles managing to block the knees to the body from Smyth.
Charles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smyth can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Charles misses with a body punch.
Charles throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles swings wildly with an uppercut but Smyth uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Smyth.
A head punch on the inside from Charles fails to land.
Charles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smyth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charles misses with a punch on the inside.
Smyth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smyth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smyth is working Charles over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles blocks an elbow strike from Smyth.
Charles prevents a body shot from Smyth.
Smyth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Charles throws a head punch that misses.
Smyth lands a nice shot to the body.
Smyth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Charles blocks it with crossed arms.
Smyth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Charles is defending well for now.
Ray Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position but instead, Smyth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Charles into the cage.
Smyth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smyth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Charles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smyth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smyth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charles misses with the head strike.
Smyth is pressed up against the cage. Charles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smyth down to the mat. Smyth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body kick from Smyth.
Smyth lands a nice looking body shot.
Smyth lands a right hook to the body.
Smyth lands an overhand right.
Charles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Charles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Ray Charles's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kris Smyth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smyth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ray Charles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kris Smyth!
A victorious Kris Smyth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuhkasaari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Proteus - Full Metal Jacket. Homer Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teppo Tuhkasaari's chin.
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156 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a left hand
and Tuhkasaari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teppo Tuhkasaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuhkasaari misses the jab.
Simpson misses with a jab to the body
and Tuhkasaari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Simpson misses.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson cracks Tuhkasaari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tuhkasaari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simpson is out of range and Tuhkasaari settles back down.
Tuhkasaari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Tuhkasaari misses with a jab to the body
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tuhkasaari wants to clinch.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Tuhkasaari uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tuhkasaari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Tuhkasaari sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuhkasaari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simpson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tuhkasaari's head.
Tuhkasaari walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson .
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuhkasaari.
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Tuhkasaari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Tuhkasaari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson 's calf.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tuhkasaari lands a nice shot that snaps Simpson 's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Tuhkasaari.
Simpson is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Simpson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuhkasaari blocks a jab.
Tuhkasaari looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. Tuhkasaari obviously looking to wear him down.
Tuhkasaari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tuhkasaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson .
Tuhkasaari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tuhkasaari slips under a jab from Simpson .
Tuhkasaari missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuhkasaari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson .
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tuhkasaari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari jabs at Simpson 's body.
Tuhkasaari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson 's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuhkasaari off to one side.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tuhkasaari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuhkasaari blocks a leg kick.
Simpson tries to score with a low kick but Tuhkasaari moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Tuhkasaari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuhkasaari scoring well with a low kick there.
Simpson misses with a low kick as Tuhkasaari jumps back.
Tuhkasaari connects with an inside leg kick.
Simpson slips under a jab from Tuhkasaari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson .
Tuhkasaari misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tuhkasaari's knee momentarily.
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Tuhkasaari's front leg but catches the back leg as Tuhkasaari tries to avoid it.
Tuhkasaari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson 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 Tuhkasaari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tuhkasaari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tuhkasaari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Tuhkasaari misses.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuhkasaari misses with a low kick as Simpson jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tuhkasaari lands a jab to the head.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Tuhkasaari scores with a punch to the head.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tuhkasaari slips a jab from Simpson .
A left lands for Simpson .
Tuhkasaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuhkasaari.
Simpson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tuhkasaari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tuhkasaari slips under a jab from Simpson .
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Simpson motions for Tuhkasaari to come forward. Simpson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuhkasaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari connects with a single shot there.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuhkasaari manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuhkasaari is just out of range.
Tuhkasaari is looking to chop away at Simpson 's legs.
Tuhkasaari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simpson .
Simpson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simpson enables Tuhkasaari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simpson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simpson controlling Tuhkasaari's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.
Tuhkasaari controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tuhkasaari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tuhkasaari is proving hard to escape from.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the position.
Tuhkasaari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson wants to improve his position but Tuhkasaari is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Simpson trying to control here.
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.
Tuhkasaari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tuhkasaari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simpson is just riding it out for now. Tuhkasaari eventually gives up the hold.
Tuhkasaari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson won't allow Tuhkasaari to pass to mount.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari prevents Simpson from standing back up.
Tuhkasaari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simpson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teppo Tuhkasaari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Tuhkasaari moves away and avoids it.
Tuhkasaari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson .
Homer Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari throws a big shot that misses.
Simpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. Tuhkasaari obviously looking to wear him down.
Tuhkasaari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simpson .
Simpson lands with a nice body kick.
Simpson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tuhkasaari's head.
Tuhkasaari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuhkasaari misses with a hook to the body
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuhkasaari drops his hands momentarily and Simpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Tuhkasaari.
Simpson blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tuhkasaari.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tuhkasaari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tuhkasaari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Tuhkasaari staying out of range there.
Tuhkasaari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tuhkasaari slips under a jab from Simpson .
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tuhkasaari looking to score a takedown here. Simpson is defending well but Tuhkasaari drives through and ends up in Simpson 's guard.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson , not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simpson holds on and takes a little breather.
Tuhkasaari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simpson dives on top into guard.
Simpson prevents Tuhkasaari from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Tuhkasaari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tuhkasaari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tuhkasaari trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson won't allow Tuhkasaari to sweep him here.
Tuhkasaari looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simpson passes into side control.
Tuhkasaari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simpson 's best efforts.
Simpson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Simpson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tuhkasaari to get to his feet.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuhkasaari is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson lunges at Tuhkasaari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tuhkasaari's hand.
Simpson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson .
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tuhkasaari's head backwards.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tuhkasaari slips a straight right by Simpson .
Tuhkasaari lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simpson takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuhkasaari throws the kick towards the body but Simpson avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Homer Simpson .
I think Simpson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Simpson !
Homer Simpson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McKinley (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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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cavalera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike McKinley!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Cavalera. That snapped McKinley's head back.
A low kick from McKinley is predictable there
and Cavalera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Cavalera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, jab by McKinley - just one landing.
McKinley throws a chopping leg kick but Cavalera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cavalera lands with a shot to the body.
McKinley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by McKinley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cavalera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McKinley is trying to force a seperation but Cavalera has the dominant position.
Cavalera misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKinley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cavalera has him pressed against the cage.
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!
McKinley breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera shoots in but McKinley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cavalera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKinley throws the kick towards the body but Cavalera avoids it.
McKinley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McKinley feints and then cracks Cavalera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cavalera down.
McKinley throws a hook but Cavalera blocks it.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cavalera has control of McKinley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McKinley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cavalera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McKinley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McKinley and Cavalera has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McKinley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cavalera.
McKinley is trying to buck Cavalera off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalera fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cavalera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinley is looking for a sweep.
McKinley defending against the ground and pound.
McKinley is trying to buck Cavalera off.
McKinley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cavalera trying to mount his opponent but McKinley defends it.
Cavalera lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavalera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McKinley defends it well.
McKinley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera misses with a straight left.
Mike McKinley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cavalera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cavalera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKinley manages to avoid it.
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!
Cavalera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McKinley misses the shot to the body.
McKinley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavalera manages to avoid it.
McKinley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera digs a good hook to McKinley's body.
Cavalera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKinley was well out of range. Poor timing from Cavalera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Cavalera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cavalera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKinley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mike McKinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKinley tries a head kick but it misses.
Cavalera misses with a wild body shot.
McKinley just misses with a punch to the body.
McKinley cracks Cavalera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cavalera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McKinley throws a low kick, looking for Cavalera's leg but Cavalera calmly moves out of range.
McKinley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavalera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKinley walks into a jab.
Cavalera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKinley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cavalera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cavalera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKinley is looking to stand up but Cavalera isn't so interested in that idea.
Cavalera trying to control but McKinley is working from the bottom.
Cavalera prevents McKinley from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavalera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cavalera wants to pass the guard but McKinley is keeping the position.
Cavalera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cavalera postures up in McKinley's guard and throws a big left but McKinley blocks it.
Cavalera pushing down on McKinley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cavalera tries to pass to full mount but McKinley defends it.
Cavalera 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKinley is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McKinley is defending against the submission attempts here by Cavalera.
McKinley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cavalera.
Cavalera is looking for a kimura but McKinley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cavalera to get the leverage.
McKinley has one foot on Cavalera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Cavalera blocks the low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McKinley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McKinley misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McKinley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cavalera throws a hook to the side of McKinley's head but McKinley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKinley cracks Cavalera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McKinley misses with a looping right.
Cavalera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cavalera lands a head shot.
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!
McKinley fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McKinley counters with a nice body kick.
Cavalera lands an overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Cavalera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike McKinley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McKinley misses with a left hand
and Cavalera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McKinley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKinley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavalera moves away.
McKinley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cavalera.
McKinley misses with a body kick.
McKinley misses with a body kick.
Cavalera misses with an uppercut. McKinley saw that one coming.
Cavalera misses with a wild body shot.
Cavalera scores with a hook to the body. McKinley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKinley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavalera is looking to wear down McKinley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cavalera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cavalera misses with a body punch
letting McKinley counter with a right hand.
Cavalera throws a right hand that McKinley ducks under and follows up with a left that McKinley also avoids with ease.
Cavalera looks to land a right hand but McKinley moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cavalera. McKinley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKinley.
Cavalera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McKinley's guard.
McKinley wants to stand up but Cavalera is controlling him.
Cavalera tries to free his leg and advance position but McKinley is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cavalera manages to get himself to full guard.
Cavalera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKinley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cavalera tries to move into range but McKinley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKinley avoids the body shot from Cavalera.
Cavalera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McKinley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKinley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cavalera slips under a jab from McKinley.
McKinley looks to land a left hand but Cavalera moved out of range nicely.
McKinley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavalera.
McKinley misses with a low kick.
Cavalera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKinley pinned against the cage. McKinley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McKinley lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cavalera. That did some damage!
Cavalera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKinley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from McKinley.
Cavalera lands a jab to the nose.
McKinley throws a push kick but Cavalera slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Cavalera. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cavalera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McKinley.
I think McKinley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike McKinley!
An out of breath Mike McKinley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kronburger comes into the arena with Turn up blaring out of the sound system. Shawn Kronburger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vitor Gracie's chin.
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronburger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kronburger misses with a looping right.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kronburger.
Kronburger misses with a leg kick.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie clinches.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Kronburger to work.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kronburger is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Kronburger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Kronburger gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronburger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kronburger prevents it.
Shawn Kronburger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Gracie.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Kronburger's head.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronburger.
A body shot lands from Kronburger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronburger wants to break free but Gracie has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronburger working aggressively here.
Gracie tries to work over Kronburger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Kronburger avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie is working for takedown but Kronburger is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronburger.
Kronburger misses with the head strike.
Kronburger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronburger breaks from the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Kronburger shows good takedown defense.
Kronburger throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Kronburger.
Kronburger misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronburger wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Kronburger misses with a hook.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kronburger throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kronburger lands a jab to the head.
Vitor Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kronburger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Kronburger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronburger tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Kronburger lands with a nice body kick.
Kronburger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Kronburger didn't see that one coming.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronburger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kronburger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kronburger lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronburger moves away.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kronburger lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie throws a hook but Kronburger avoids it easily.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kronburger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kronburger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shawn Kronburger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
Kronburger slips under a jab.
Kronburger misses with an uppercut.
Kronburger moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kronburger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronburger throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Kronburger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kronburger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie swings for the body but Kronburger moves out of range.
Kronburger lands with a good body shot.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Kronburger. Kronburger maintains the clinch.
Kronburger looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kronburger.
Gracie is stalling here.
Kronburger lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronburger stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Nice elbow from Kronburger.
It looks like Vitor Gracie has been cut.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Kronburger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Gracie'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.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kronburger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shawn Kronburger is winning the standup battle so far.
Kronburger lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Kronburger.
Kronburger swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Kronburger pushes him off.
Kronburger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronburger lands with a cross.
Kronburger misses the jab.
Kronburger digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Kronburger counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Kronburger.
Kronburger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Kronburger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Kronburger takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Kronburger slips a jab from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kronburger 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 Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kronburger tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kronburger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Kronburger connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kronburger throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Kronburger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kronburger works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kronburger gets a clinch.
Kronburger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Kronburger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Kronburger avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Kronburger prevents a body shot from Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kronburger regains guard.
Kronburger pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pushes down on Kronburger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Kronburger doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kronburger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kronburger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kronburger!
Kronburger advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kronburger controlling the position easily from mount.
Kronburger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Kronburger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Kronburger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Gracie'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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Kronburger loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Kronburger misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Kronburger lands with an overhand left.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Kronburger moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Kronburger finds it's target.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kronburger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kronburger misses with a straight right.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kronburger looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kronburger takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kronburger manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kronburger.
Kronburger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kronburger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Kronburger effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Kronburger.
Kronburger lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie is working for takedown but Kronburger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kronburger lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Kronburger.
Kronburger lands a left hand.
Kronburger misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronburger's elbow.
Kronburger tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Kronburger back against the cage.
Kronburger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Kronburger manages to break the clinch.
Kronburger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Kronburger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Kronburger wants to clinch.
Kronburger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kronburger is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Kronburger.
Gracie moves out of range as Kronburger throws a body kick.
Kronburger clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Kronburger.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie is rocked!
Kronburger lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gracie falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kronburger dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Kronburger!
Shawn Kronburger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Pox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pox comes to the cage accompanied by Same Song - Digital Underground. Silva Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pendulum - Blood Sugar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Pox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderlei Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr throws a body punch but Pox moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva Jr scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Big Pox has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva Jr.
Pox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wanderlei Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Pox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pox lunges at Silva Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva Jr's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pox tries to bum rush Silva Jr with a series of wild strikes but Silva Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva Jr, right into the meat.
Pox ducks under a wild hook from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr misses the jab.
Silva Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Silva Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pox doesn't seem phased though.
Pox staying out of range there.
Silva Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pox counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pox slips under a jab from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr avoids the head kick by Pox.
Pox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva Jr. Silva Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pox was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva Jr.
Pox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pox.
Pox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pox. Pox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva Jr checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pox misses.
Silva Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pox manages to avoid it.
Pox scores with a shot to the body.
Silva Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pox.
Silva Jr throws a shot from downtown. Pox moves away and avoids it.
Pox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva Jr. That's going to slow Pox down.
A punch combination from Pox misses.
Pox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva Jr.
Silva Jr scores with the left hand. Pox knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva Jr looks to land a left hand but Pox moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pox avoids the body shot from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr misses with a straight right.
Silva Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva Jr avoids the body shot from Pox.
Silva Jr jabs Pox right on the nose. Pox blinks but takes it well.
Pox tries to clinch up but Silva Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Pox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pox looks up at the clock. Bad move! Silva Jr lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pox. Silva Jr pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderlei Silva Jr!
Wanderlei Silva Jr 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 Garrick Ballantyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garrick Ballantyne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau takes the fight into the clinch.
LeBeau avoiding damage as Ballantyne throws knees to the body.
LeBeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballantyne trying to land knees to the body.
Ballantyne is trying to break free.
Ballantyne effectively controlling the action here.
Ballantyne tries to land a knee to the head but LeBeau blocks with his arms.
Ballantyne unloads a knee to the mid-section. LeBeau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
LeBeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LeBeau avoids the elbow strike from Ballantyne, against the cage.
Ballantyne throws a knee to the head but misses.
LeBeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
LeBeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ballantyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballantyne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
LeBeau dodges an elbow strike from Ballantyne.
A bit of stalling here from Ballantyne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballantyne wants to stall.
LeBeau pushes Ballantyne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantyne trying to land knees to the body.
Ballantyne lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ballantyne.
Ballantyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LeBeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballantyne misses with a knee to the head.
LeBeau avoiding damage as Ballantyne throws knees to the body.
Ballantyne trying to land knees to the body.
LeBeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballantyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballantyne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballantyne checks a low kick from LeBeau.
Ballantyne tried to score with a low kick but LeBeau checks it.
Ballantyne has closed the distance and engaged LeBeau in a clinch.
LeBeau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LeBeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantyne trying to land knees to the body.
Ballantyne tries to stall but LeBeau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LeBeau misses with some punches.
LeBeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballantyne controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballantyne throws an elbow that misses.
Ballantyne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
LeBeau taking a breather.
Ballantyne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ballantyne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBeau is defending well for now.
LeBeau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ballantyne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeBeau.
LeBeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
LeBeau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LeBeau lands with a right to the head.
Ballantyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballantyne trying to land knees to the body.
LeBeau throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
LeBeau tries to throw a body punch but Ballantyne avoids it by throwing LeBeau back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau can't find room to land a body shot as Ballantyne controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from LeBeau fails to land.
LeBeau avoiding damage as Ballantyne throws knees to the body.
Ballantyne pushes off an throws an elbow but LeBeau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ballantyne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeBeau pushes Ballantyne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LeBeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballantyne scores a nice knee to the body.
LeBeau lands a shot to the body.
LeBeau lands a right hand.
Ballantyne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LeBeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ballantyne missing with knees to the body.
Ballantyne misses with a knee strike.
Ballantyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballantyne blocks a punch 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!
Ballantyne prevents a body shot from LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantyne wants to stall.
LeBeau managing to block the knees to the body from Ballantyne.
LeBeau lands a right hand.
LeBeau is leaning against Ballantyne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LeBeau gets through Ballantyne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballantyne is rocked!
LeBeau pushes Ballantyne against the cage. LeBeau is working some dirty boxing. LeBeau pushes off with a quick right hook! Ballantyne goes down! Ballantyne tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! LeBeau moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy LeBeau! Remy LeBeau retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Remy LeBeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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