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CFC 268: Raw PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pantero Athrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kevorkian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pantero Athrox had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pantero Athrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Kevorkian!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athrox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kevorkian counters with an outside leg kick.
Kevorkian with a nice cross.
Kevorkian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Athrox shoots in for a takedown but Kevorkian shows good takedown defense.
Athrox tries for a takedown but Kevorkian circles away easily
and Kevorkian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Athrox is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pantero Athrox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Athrox shoots for a takedown but Kevorkian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Athrox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kevorkian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kevorkian throws a good cross that connects.
Athrox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kevorkian scores with a counter punch that sends Athrox to the canvas! Kevorkian smells blood - he's punishing Athrox with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Athrox has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Kevorkian!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Star Spangled Banner. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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162 lbs
15 - 16 - 2 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedom scores with a head kick. Vamma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Horrible takedown by Vamma or perhaps it was just good defense by Freedom which made him look bad.
Vamma misses the shot to the body.
Freedom misses with the combination.
Freedom throws a jab but it's blocked by Vamma.
Freedom lands a jab to the head.
Vamma has a takedown stuffed.
Freedom lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Freedom catches Vamma right on the button with a cross.
Freedom lands a big head kick that sends Vamma tumbling to the mat! Freedom takes a step backwards and waves Vamma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vamma is rocked!
Freedom scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Vamma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freedom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vamma is breathing heavily.
Freedom throws an overhand right that drops Vamma like a sack of potatoes! Freedom dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Freedom!
A very excited looking Chip Freedom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid has chosen Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Douglas Quaid was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chico Lockdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Douglas Quaid!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockdown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quaid throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lockdown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Quaid is in Lockdown's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lockdown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lockdown wants to stand and escape but Quaid is having none of it.
Lockdown keeping moving, preventing Quaid from controlling successfully.
Lockdown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quaid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lockdown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quaid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown wants to sweep here but Quaid controlling him for the moment.
Lockdown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Quaid puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Quaid wants to pass to mount but Lockdown is defending the position.
Lockdown is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid wants to pass the guard but Lockdown is defending well.
Quaid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lockdown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Quaid has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Quaid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockdown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Quaid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quaid content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid wants to control but Lockdown is keeping him busy.
Lockdown tries to kick Quaid off but Quaid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lockdown trying to control here.
Quaid prevents Lockdown from improving his position.
Quaid throws a strike but Lockdown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Quaid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lockdown looking for a guillotine here but Quaid defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockdown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quaid advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quaid in side control lands a decent elbow.
Quaid landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Quaid dives in and scores a takedown into Lockdown's guard.
Quaid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lockdown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quaid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lockdown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quaid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lockdown working for a triangle but Quaid defends it easily.
Quaid is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid is working Lockdown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quaid is sitting in close to Lockdown's body. Lockdown has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Quaid is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Quaid is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lockdown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chico Lockdown!
Chico Lockdown took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke McKendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen 16 FEVER as his entrance music. Lance St Pierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke McKendrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre misses with a hook.
McKendrick avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre throws a nice looking combination but McKendrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKendrick scores a takedown into full mount!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McKendrick throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McKendrick is trying to take his opponent's back.
McKendrick is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKendrick goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKendrick wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McKendrick striking off his back but it's not causing St Pierre any problems.
McKendrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McKendrick wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from McKendrick misses.
McKendrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McKendrick misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from McKendrick.
St Pierre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St Pierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKendrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick throws a half hearted mid kick.
McKendrick with a lazy takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Pierre throws a push kick but McKendrick slaps the foot to one side.
McKendrick throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
St Pierre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McKendrick misses with a straight left.
St Pierre thuds a left hand into McKendrick's body.
Nice uppercut there from St Pierre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for McKendrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Pierre throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick throws a poor cross that misses
and St Pierre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from St Pierre misses its intended target.
St Pierre throws a lazy right hand but McKendrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKendrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKendrick.
Nice uppercut there from St Pierre.
St Pierre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKendrick blocks a head kick by St Pierre.
McKendrick misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKendrick connects with a high kick.
St Pierre misses with a head kick.
St Pierre throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance St Pierre 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.
St Pierre swings for the body but McKendrick moves out of range.
A left lands for St Pierre.
A jab lands there for St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a good cross that connects.
St Pierre slips a jab and a cross from McKendrick.
St Pierre misses with a body kick.
A big left from McKendrick misses.
McKendrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKendrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
McKendrick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McKendrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKendrick finds it's way round the side to connect with St Pierre's head.
McKendrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Lance St Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKendrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKendrick throws a jab when St Pierre was well out of range.
McKendrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Pierre moves away.
McKendrick avoids the body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Pierre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on McKendrick's shoulder, as McKendrick tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKendrick manages to avoid it.
McKendrick looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
McKendrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Pierre pinned against the cage. St Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKendrick manages to avoid it.
McKendrick scores with a one two! St Pierre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McKendrick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming St Pierre to the mat! St Pierre manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKendrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick won't allow St Pierre to get back to his feet.
McKendrick passes St Pierre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McKendrick moves nicely into side control.
McKendrick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St Pierre, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from McKendrick crashes against the mat.
McKendrick landing strikes.
McKendrick tries for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
Luke McKendrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McKendrick kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKendrick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke McKendrick dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McKendrick shoots in but no luck this time.
McKendrick throws out a loose jab but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Pierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by St Pierre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McKendrick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKendrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
McKendrick moves out of range as St Pierre throws a body kick.
McKendrick defending well as St Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre connects with a leg kick. McKendrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKendrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by St Pierre.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
McKendrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKendrick scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the body from St Pierre misses
and McKendrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McKendrick misses with a leg kick.
St Pierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKendrick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Pierre checks it well.
St Pierre delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
St Pierre lands a big head kick that sends McKendrick tumbling to the mat! St Pierre takes a step backwards and waves McKendrick back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McKendrick is rocked!
St Pierre checks a leg kick nicely.
Oh McKendrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKendrick throws a wild hook but St Pierre just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! McKendrick gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - St Pierre raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance St Pierre!
Our winner, Lance St Pierre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tragically Hip- Thugs. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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157 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Walker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a low kick but Fizzlebeef avoids it.
Fizzlebeef missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fizzlebeef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Fizzlebeef misses.
Stevie Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fizzlebeef lands with a cross.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crunch! Walker slams his shin into Fizzlebeef's torso.
Fizzlebeef misses with a wild combination.
Fizzlebeef throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fizzlebeef scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walker doesn't seem bothered though.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Fizzlebeef.
Walker throws a lazy head kick
enabling Fizzlebeef to counter with a crisp jab.
Fizzlebeef fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walker under the eye.
Fizzlebeef blocks the body kick.
Stevie Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fizzlebeef shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fizzlebeef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker tries to clinch there but Fizzlebeef circles away.
Fizzlebeef tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Fizzlebeef.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fizzlebeef throws out the jab.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fizzlebeef.
Walker looks to land a combination but Fizzlebeef avoids it well.
Walker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fizzlebeef moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fizzlebeef thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Fizzlebeef.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Fizzlebeef misses the jab.
Fizzlebeef misses with a looping left.
Walker wants to clinch up but Fizzlebeef keeps it at a distance.
Fizzlebeef throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walker on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fizzlebeef checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fizzlebeef is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fizzlebeef momentarily.
Walker moves out of range as Fizzlebeef strikes.
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Fizzlebeef.
A jab from Fizzlebeef misses.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Fizzlebeef goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fizzlebeef lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
A big left from Fizzlebeef misses.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Fizzlebeef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fizzlebeef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Fizzlebeef slips a jab from Walker.
Some bone on bone action there as Fizzlebeef checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Walker walks into a jab.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Fizzlebeef slips a jab from Walker.
A jab from Fizzlebeef misses.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fizzlebeef scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Fizzlebeef misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef misses with a looping left.
Fizzlebeef throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
Fizzlebeef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker scores with a kick to the body.
Fizzlebeef misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker cracks Fizzlebeef with an open hand slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Fizzlebeef uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Fizzlebeef's head.
Fizzlebeef thuds a left hand into Walker's body.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Fizzlebeef throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fizzlebeef has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Walker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fizzlebeef keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fizzlebeef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fizzlebeef looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Walker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fizzlebeef's sensitive parts.
Roll Fizzlebeef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker tries to score with a low kick but Fizzlebeef moves his leg out of the way.
Stevie Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Walker.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Fizzlebeef is out of range.
Walker lands a body shot.
A jab from Fizzlebeef misses.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Fizzlebeef is out of range.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fizzlebeef manages to avoid it.
Fizzlebeef tries to score with a low kick but Walker moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fizzlebeef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Fizzlebeef slips the punch.
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Fizzlebeef's defenses.
Fizzlebeef misses with a double jab.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Fizzlebeef circles away.
Walker scores with the left hand. Fizzlebeef knows he should have avoided that one.
Walker checks a leg kick nicely.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fizzlebeef takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker misses the jab.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Fizzlebeef misses with a body shot.
Fizzlebeef ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fizzlebeef ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fizzlebeef throws a combination that misses
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fizzlebeef thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walker looks for the body kick but Fizzlebeef saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Fizzlebeef ducks down to avoid it.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fizzlebeef, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Walker as the two fighters clinch.
Fizzlebeef is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef blocks the elbow strike.
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef.
Walker lands an elbow inside that Fizzlebeef shrugs off.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Fizzlebeef controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roll Fizzlebeef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fizzlebeef can't get the takedown.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fizzlebeef drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fizzlebeef throws a solid leg kick but Walker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fizzlebeef.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fizzlebeef moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker moves into the clinch.
Fizzlebeef tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walker smiles and moves away.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fizzlebeef.
Walker tries to clinch but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Fizzlebeef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fizzlebeef moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Fizzlebeef takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Fizzlebeef does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fizzlebeef manages to avoid it.
Fizzlebeef scores with a three punch combo!
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fizzlebeef moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker tries to clinch but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.
Fizzlebeef throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker thuds his right hand into Fizzlebeef's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fizzlebeef misses with a wild combination.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fizzlebeef manages to avoid it.
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fizzlebeef's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fizzlebeef throws out the jab.
Fizzlebeef throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Fizzlebeef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fizzlebeef tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fizzlebeef throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker misses with a hook.
Fizzlebeef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fizzlebeef throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Fizzlebeef.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walker thows a body shot but no joy.
Fizzlebeef drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fizzlebeef.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fizzlebeef manages to avoid it.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Fizzlebeef counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Fizzlebeef to acknowledge the strikes.
Fizzlebeef throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fizzlebeef.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Fizzlebeef does no damage.
Walker pushes Fizzlebeef up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker lands a left hand.
Walker cracks Fizzlebeef with a nice body shot.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fizzlebeef has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fizzlebeef is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walker to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roll Fizzlebeef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker slows down the pace here.
Fizzlebeef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fizzlebeef backwards.
Walker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fizzlebeef in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fizzlebeef or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fizzlebeef drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fizzlebeef's elbow.
Fizzlebeef tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walker slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fizzlebeef as Walker tries to tie him up.
Walker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roll Fizzlebeef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fizzlebeef's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Walker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef.
A short left from Walker.
Walker digs a right hand underneath Fizzlebeef's ribcage. Fizzlebeef let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Fizzlebeef looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Fizzlebeef avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage.
Walker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fizzlebeef up against the cage.
Walker lands an elbow that stopped Fizzlebeef in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker lands an elbow just above Fizzlebeef 's eye.
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Fizzlebeef's takedown attempt.
Walker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walker lands an elbow just above Fizzlebeef 's eye.
Walker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fizzlebeef wants a takedown.
Stevie Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fizzlebeef is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Walker!
Stevie Walker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Peter Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Peter Hall has chosen Predator Apocalypse as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Peter Hall!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peter Hall scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Kale Cruz has been cut.
Peter Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peter Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peter Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cruz's knee momentarily.
Peter Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Cruz throws a jab when Peter Hall was well out of range.
Peter Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peter Hall has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peter Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Peter Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Peter Hall saw that one coming.
Peter Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Peter Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peter Hall but Peter Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Peter Hall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peter Hall on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Peter Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Peter Hall's shoulder, as Peter Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Peter Hall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Peter Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Peter Hall avoids them all with ease.
Peter Hall misses with a body shot.
Cruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peter Hall can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peter Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peter Hall thows a body kick. Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peter Hall.
Peter Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peter Hall.
Peter Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Peter Hall!
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Peter Hall digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Cruz throws a jab when Peter Hall was well out of range.
Peter Hall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peter Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peter Hall - that will leave a mark!
Peter Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peter Hall lands a body shot.
Peter Hall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peter Hall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Peter Hall with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peter Hall is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Peter Hall lands with a good body shot.
Peter Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
Peter Hall throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cruz stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Peter Hall follows into mount!
Cruz is rocked!
Kale Cruz's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter Hall content just to control the position here.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peter Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Peter Hall prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Peter Hall thowing shots but they're missing.
Peter Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Peter Hall throwing strikes here but Cruz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peter Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peter Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Peter Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Peter Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kale Cruz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Peter Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Peter Hall's head but Peter Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Peter Hall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Peter Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Peter Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Peter Hall moves away and avoids it.
Peter Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kevin Peter Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peter Hall 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 Cruz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cruz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cruz checks the leg kick.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peter Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Peter Hall.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz sizes up Peter Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peter Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peter Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peter Hall.
Peter Hall motions for Cruz to come forward. Peter Hall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peter Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peter Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peter Hall.
Good shot there by Cruz.
Peter Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peter Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kevin Peter Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peter Hall lands the left hand.
Kale Cruz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peter Hall thumps Cruz with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a head shot.
Peter Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peter Hall throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peter Hall.
Peter Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Peter Hall.
Peter Hall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peter Hall lands a front kick.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Peter Hall's shoulder, as Peter Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Peter Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Kevin Peter Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peter Hall connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peter Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peter Hall.
Peter Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Peter Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peter Hall scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peter Hall.
Peter Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
Cruz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Peter Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Peter Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Peter Hall tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peter Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peter Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Peter Hall is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Peter Hall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peter Hall instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peter Hall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cruz's brow.
Peter Hall manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peter Hall pinned against the cage. Peter Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peter Hall throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Peter Hall looks to land a body kick but Cruz moved away.
Peter Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Peter Hall connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Peter Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Peter Hall.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peter Hall works the jab nicely.
Peter Hall lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Peter Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kale Cruz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Peter Hall misses with a head kick.
Peter Hall thumps Cruz with a low kick.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Peter Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peter Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peter Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peter Hall misses with a body kick.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peter Hall circles away.
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Peter Hall takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Peter Hall is out of range.
Peter Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peter Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Peter Hall saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some bone on bone action there as Cruz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Peter Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Peter Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peter Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Peter Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peter Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peter Hall.
Peter Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Peter Hall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Peter Hall slips the punch.
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Peter Hall was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peter Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peter Hall is on top in guard.
Peter Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Peter Hall defends easily.
Peter Hall wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Peter Hall being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall looking to pass the guard.
Peter Hall stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Kale Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peter Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peter Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Peter Hall keeps moving.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Peter Hall has wrist control.
Kale Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peter Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peter Hall 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.
Cruz trying to control but Peter Hall is working from the bottom.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz stands up over Peter Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter Hall wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kevin Peter Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peter Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Peter Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peter Hall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Peter Hall!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Peter Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes to the cage accompanied by Payback-Slayer. Rection has chosen Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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256 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kearney McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugh G Rection!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rection throws a shot from downtown. McGarrity moves away and avoids it.
McGarrity throws a head kick but Rection moves out of range.
Rection throws a leg kick which misses McGarrity's front leg but catches the back leg as McGarrity tries to avoid it.
Rection ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Hugh G Rection has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rection lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGarrity shoots in for a takedown but Rection shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rection.
McGarrity shoots in and gets a takedown into Rection's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rection looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGarrity is one step ahead there.
Rection seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity throwing strikes but missing.
Rection manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McGarrity is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGarrity is desperately trying to improve his position but Rection has a good base and remains in mount.
Rection tries to control but McGarrity wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rection looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGarrity tries to lock up and control but Rection gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGarrity is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity wants to hold on but Rection pushes him away.
McGarrity is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rection looking to control but McGarrity is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGarrity is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rection wants to control the pace but McGarrity is squirming around nicely.
Rection is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGarrity tries to hold on but Rection postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugh G Rection will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugh G Rection's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGarrity swings widly with a right hand
and Rection makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGarrity moves away from the strike by Rection.
McGarrity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rection throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rection swings for the body but McGarrity moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rection. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McGarrity throws a lazy right hand but Rection sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGarrity takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rection swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rection tries to land a front kick but McGarrity steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rection scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Rection misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Rection blocks the low kick.
Rection looks to throw the jab but McGarrity is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rection. McGarrity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rection misses with a leg kick
and McGarrity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGarrity shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hugh G Rection is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rection throws out a leg kick but McGarrity moves out of range and Rection only half commits.
Rection swings for the body but McGarrity moves out of range.
McGarrity misses with a combination
and Rection counters with a nice uppercut.
Rection scores with a head kick. McGarrity tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rection scores with a hook to the body. McGarrity takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarrity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rection counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rection feints and then cracks McGarrity's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGarrity down.
Rection scores with a punch to the head.
McGarrity takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGarrity misses with a straight left.
McGarrity misses with a shot to the body
and Rection counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Rection.
A head kick misses from McGarrity.
Rection scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGarrity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rection misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rection turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from McGarrity misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection lands a big uppercut and McGarrity crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGarrity looks OK. Rection waves McGarrity back to his feet!
McGarrity is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rection lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in McGarrity - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rection!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugh G Rection!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Black Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis St Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Louis St Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by St Laurent.
St Laurent misses the shot to the body.
St Laurent misses with a jab to the body
and St Laurent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer scores with a shot to the body.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Laurent moves away.
Hammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
St Laurent takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer fails with the takedown
and St Laurent counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammer thinking.
Hammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St Laurent counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammer misses with a hook. St Laurent ducked under it nicely.
St Laurent wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Laurent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Laurent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a head kick but St Laurent moves out of range.
St Laurent blocks the body kick.
Hammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St Laurent lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Hammer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hammer motions for St Laurent to come forward. Hammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Laurent tries to land a leg kick but Hammer saw it coming and moves away.
St Laurent thows a body shot but no joy.
St Laurent misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer lands a high kick!
Hammer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming St Laurent to the mat! St Laurent manages to get full guard.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Laurent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Laurent keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer throws an elbow that misses. St Laurent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammer's guard. Nice move by St Laurent!
Hammer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
St Laurent wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to sweep here but St Laurent controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Louis St Laurent.
Hammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammer throws a solid leg kick but St Laurent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammer.
Hammer lands a high kick!
It looks like Louis St Laurent has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to land a body kick
and St Laurent moves into the clinch.
Hammer throws a head punch that misses.
St Laurent tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammer breaks the clinch.
St Laurent throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
St Laurent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer scores with a hook.
St Laurent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and St Laurent counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer thows a leg kick but St Laurent checks it
and St Laurent counters with a good low kick that Hammer was not able to check.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from St Laurent.
St Laurent misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis St Laurent's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Laurent.
St Laurent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. St Laurent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hammer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from St Laurent - the referee stops the clock and Hammer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says St Laurent. Hammer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St Laurent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer is looking to wear down St Laurent with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
St Laurent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Laurent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Laurent closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammer did well to prevent St Laurent getting side control.
St Laurent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hammer is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Laurent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Laurent drops an elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
St Laurent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time St Laurent.
Hammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Laurent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Laurent's back!
St Laurent manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Hammer is now in side control.
Hammer is trying to ground and pound but St Laurent uses the momentary lack of control by Hammer to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
St Laurent regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hammer.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammer postures up in St Laurent's guard and throws a big left but St Laurent blocks it.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer stays in close to St Laurent's body and controls the position.
Hammer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Hammer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
St Laurent managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and St Laurent works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hammer is keen to just control but St Laurent is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St Laurent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer trying to control the action but St Laurent is working from the bottom.
St Laurent trying to control from the bottom.
Hammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St Laurent's head.
St Laurent is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Laurent avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Laurent defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Hammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Louis St Laurent's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hammer throws a head kick but St Laurent moves out of range.
St Laurent checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Laurent takes one to the chin there.
St Laurent thows a leg kick but Hammer checks it
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer misses with a hook.
Hammer throws a right hand that St Laurent ducks under and follows up with a left that St Laurent also avoids with ease.
Hammer lands with a nice combination. St Laurent backs away looking to recover.
Hammer avoids the body shot from St Laurent.
St Laurent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Laurent gets the takedown into side control.
St Laurent looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hammer is avoiding damage well.
Hammer tries to bench press St Laurent off him but St Laurent keeps the position.
St Laurent misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hammer's face as St Laurent controls the position.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
St Laurent is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hammer is looking to regain half guard here but St Laurent keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent controlling the position.
St Laurent wants to control for a moment but Hammer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
St Laurent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
St Laurent looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
St Laurent trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Louis St Laurent.
St Laurent scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St Laurent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
St Laurent checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hammer lands a head shot.
Hammer avoids the body shot from St Laurent.
Good work by St Laurent as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but St Laurent is out of range.
St Laurent turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St Laurent wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
St Laurent throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but St Laurent steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer is looking to slow St Laurent down with leg kicks.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but St Laurent is out of range.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by St Laurent. Beautiful body shot.
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.
Hammer dives in and grabs St Laurent's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Laurent pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and St Laurent counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis St Laurent really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis St Laurent'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.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and St Laurent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Laurent doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer blocks a leg kick.
Hammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by St Laurent.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and St Laurent counters with a body kick that stops Hammer in his tracks momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hammer.
Nice cross by Hammer.
St Laurent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Laurent has managed to clinch.
St Laurent blocks an uppercut.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for St Laurent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Hammer tries to break the clinch but St Laurent is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammer.
St Laurent lands with a short shot to the head.
St Laurent misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
St Laurent trying to land knees to the body.
Hammer is trying to push St Laurent away but St Laurent has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
St Laurent pushes Hammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Laurent tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
St Laurent struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Hammer wants a takedown but no success here.
St Laurent keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
St Laurent lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Hammer tries to throw a body punch but St Laurent avoids it by throwing Hammer back against the cage.
St Laurent tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammer is trying to push St Laurent away but St Laurent has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
St Laurent doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
A good leg kick by St Laurent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but St Laurent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Laurent with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hammer.
St Laurent throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Laurent blocks a jab.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St Laurent throws out a leg kick but Hammer moves out of range and St Laurent only half commits.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but St Laurent slips the punch.
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St Laurent gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Laurent.
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Laurent moves away from the strike by Hammer.
St Laurent misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
St Laurent chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St Laurent misses with a hook.
St Laurent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
St Laurent throws a low kick but Hammer moves out of range easily.
St Laurent lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
St Laurent blocks a jab.
Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Laurent but St Laurent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent throws the kick towards the body but Hammer avoids it.
St Laurent ducks right into an uppercut from Hammer.
St Laurent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer throws a good cross that connects.
St Laurent lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Laurent swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Laurent lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Laurent tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Laurent to the ground. St Laurent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Laurent.
St Laurent drives through with a takedown into Hammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis St Laurent dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Louis St Laurent's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
St Laurent tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Laurent cracks Hammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by St Laurent.
St Laurent on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
St Laurent tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St Laurent scores with a leg kick.
St Laurent pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into St Laurent's guard.
St Laurent wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control from the top but St Laurent keeps moving.
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but St Laurent is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammer prevents St Laurent from getting back to his feet.
St Laurent keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Hammer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
St Laurent fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammer on the side of the head.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
St Laurent has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St Laurent cracks Hammer with a right hand to the side of the head.
St Laurent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on St Laurent's shoulder, as St Laurent tries to avoid the shot.
St Laurent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Laurent missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Laurent with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammer to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent is looking to score with low kicks.
Hammer thows a leg kick but St Laurent checks it
and St Laurent counters with a two punch combo.
St Laurent moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
St Laurent lands a shot to the body.
St Laurent can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Laurent moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
St Laurent throws a front kick aimed at Hammer's knee but Hammer avoids it well.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
St Laurent ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a hook
and St Laurent counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Laurent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by St Laurent.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Laurent tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on St Laurent's shoulder, as St Laurent tries to avoid the shot.
Louis St Laurent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Laurent scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Laurent lands a leg kick that knocks Hammer off balance momentarily.
St Laurent moves out of range of the body kick.
St Laurent throws a leg kick
and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control.
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 Black Hammer.
I think Hammer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Black Hammer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Black Hammer thanked Real Fighters Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Isildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isildor comes to the cage accompanied by The Hobbit Music. Takashi Katsumoto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brett Isildor'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
26 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Isildor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Takashi Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto closes the distance and clinches.
Katsumoto blocks an elbow strike.
Isildor trying to control the position but instead, Katsumoto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Isildor into the cage.
Nice elbow from Isildor.
It looks like Takashi Katsumoto has been cut.
Isildor leaning against his opponent.
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isildor cracks Katsumoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Isildor checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Isildor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Katsumoto - the referee stops the clock and Isildor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Katsumoto. Isildor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Isildor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Isildor.
Katsumoto checks a leg kick.
Katsumoto checks a leg kick.
Isildor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Isildor avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Isildor misses with a double jab.
Isildor throws a leg kick
and Katsumoto counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor throws out a leg kick but Katsumoto moves out of range and Isildor only half commits.
Katsumoto clinches.
Katsumoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Isildor throws an elbow but misses.
Isildor takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Brett Isildor has been cut.
Isildor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Isildor misses with an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Katsumoto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Isildor.
Isildor blocks an elbow strike from Katsumoto.
Isildor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Katsumoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Isildor tries to circle away but Katsumoto has him pinned against the cage.
Katsumoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Isildor misses with a knee to the head.
Katsumoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katsumoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsumoto blocks an elbow strike from Isildor.
Katsumoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Isildor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Isildor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Katsumoto up against the cage.
Katsumoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Isildor backwards.
Isildor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Katsumoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Isildor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katsumoto takes a shot to the head.
Isildor is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Katsumoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Isildor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsumoto's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Isildor throws an elbow but misses.
Katsumoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Isildor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Katsumoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Katsumoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Isildor.
Katsumoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Isildor wants to stall.
Isildor avoids the elbow strike from Katsumoto, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Katsumoto throws an elbow but misses.
Katsumoto lands a nice uppercut.
Isildor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Isildor throws an elbow but it misses.
Isildor blocks an uppercut.
Katsumoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Isildor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katsumoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Isildor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsumoto looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isildor lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Katsumoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Isildor misses with an elbow strike.
Isildor lands an elbow that stopped Katsumoto in his tracks for a moment.
Katsumoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Isildor.
Isildor manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Katsumoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Isildor misses with a kick to the body.
Isildor throws a lazy head kick
letting Katsumoto counter with a right hand.
Isildor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Katsumoto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsumoto lands a head kick. Isildor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Isildor is rocked!
Katsumoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Isildor throws a low kick but Katsumoto moves out of range easily.
Katsumoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Isildor.
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 Brett Isildor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Isildor throws a body punch but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Isildor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Isildor feints and then cracks Katsumoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Katsumoto down.
Isildor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Isildor connects with a high kick.
Isildor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Isildor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Isildor throws a leg kick
and Katsumoto counters with a low kick, right behind Isildor 's knee.
Katsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brett Isildor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isildor throws the kick towards the body but Katsumoto avoids it.
Katsumoto lands a big head kick that sends Isildor to the canvas! Katsumoto follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Katsumoto!
Takashi Katsumoto 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Larkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Worrell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larkin 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 Worrell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Worrell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Worrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Larkin.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Worrell.
Worrell throws a leg kick which misses Larkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Larkin tries to avoid it.
Larkin wants to slow Worrell down by chopping away at his legs.
Larkin clobbers Worrell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Peter Worrell has been cut.
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Larkin catches Worrell right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin lands an overhand right.
Worrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larkin's calf.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worrell manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin throws a nice looking combination but Worrell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin is looking to clinch but Worrell is avoiding it.
Worrell pushes Larkin away with a front kick.
Worrell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larkin on the side of the head.
Worrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larkin. That did some damage!
Worrell wants to slow Larkin down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Larkin misses.
Larkin takes one to the chin there.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Worrell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Larkin really felt that one!
Larkin walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin tries to clinch but Worrell moves out of range.
Worrell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Larkin keeps Worrell at a distance using the push kick.
Worrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell throws a leg kick
and Larkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Worrell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larkin checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.
Larkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Worrell jabs Larkin right on the nose. Larkin blinks but takes it well.
Larkin misses with a body kick.
Worrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Worrell scores with a push kick.
Larkin swings for the body but Worrell moves out of range.
Worrell moves in looking to clinch but Larkin pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell slips a jab and a cross from Larkin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Larkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Worrell - the referee stops the clock and Larkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Worrell. Larkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Worrell defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin tries to score with a low kick but Worrell moves his leg out of the way.
Worrell lands a jab to the head.
Worrell is looking to land body kicks.
Larkin misses with a right hand
and Worrell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worrell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larkin.
Worrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Larkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Worrell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Worrell ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Worrell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Worrell clinches with his opponent.
Worrell slows down the pace here.
Larkin taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worrell's elbow.
Worrell blocks a body shot from Larkin.
Larkin tries a body shot but Worrell blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Worrell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Worrell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larkin. Larkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Worrell. Worrell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Peter Worrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Worrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
Larkin moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Worrell.
Worrell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Larkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larkin as Worrell tries to tie him up.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larkin tries to throw a body punch but Worrell avoids it by throwing Larkin back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Larkin fails to land.
Larkin blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Larkin.
Larkin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Larkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Worrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Larkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larkin being controlled against the cage.
Larkin misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larkin working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Worrell.
Worrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin trying to stall but Worrell improves his position.
Larkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Worrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worrell missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larkin.
Larkin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Worrell is defending well.
Worrell lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Worrell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Larkin has Worrell pushed against the cage.
Worrell prevents a body shot from Larkin.
Worrell lands with a short shot to the head.
Larkin blocking some punches.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worrell lands an elbow that stopped Larkin in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Worrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worrell blocks a body shot from Larkin.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worrell tries to stall but Larkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Worrell misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin managing to block the knees to the body from Worrell.
Larkin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Worrell blocking some punches.
Worrell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larkin's defenses.
Larkin lands a body shot.
Worrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Larkin fails to land.
A hook to the body from Larkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Worrell.
Worrell is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Worrell controls the action.
Larkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worrell.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Larkin stalling.
Worrell blocks a body shot from Larkin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larkin.
Larkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Larkin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Larkin lands a left hand.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Larkin gets through Worrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Larkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Worrell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
Worrell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Worrell loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Worrell misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larkin slips under a jab.
Larkin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Worrell counters with a nice body shot.
Worrell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Worrell.
Larkin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Worrell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Worrell is looking to chop away at Larkin's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Larkin as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Larkin is predictable there
and Worrell counters with a body kick that stops Larkin in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larkin throws a jab when Worrell was well out of range.
Worrell defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Worrell misses with a body kick.
Worrell misses with a body kick.
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larkin throws a combination. Worrell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Worrell checks a leg kick.
Larkin throws a lazy right hand but Worrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Worrell.
Worrell throws a body kick that misses.
Larkin lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Worrell lands a slapping body shot.
Worrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larkin. That did some damage!
Larkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worrell is out of range.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Worrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larkin is looking to clinch but Worrell is avoiding it.
Larkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Worrell.
Larkin swings for the body but Worrell moves out of range.
Worrell stuns Larkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worrell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Larkin misses with a body shot
and Worrell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Worrell throws a push kick but Larkin slaps the foot to one side.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worrell.
Worrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worrell throws a head kick that Larkin semi-blocks.
Worrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larkin throws a low kick but Worrell avoids it.
Worrell throws a push kick but Larkin slaps the foot to one side.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Worrell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin lands a jab to Worrell's midsection.
An inside leg kick from Larkin misses.
Nice body kick from Worrell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Worrell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Worrell scores with a jab to the body.
Worrell is looking to clinch.
Worrell walks into a stiff left hand from Larkin.
Larkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larkin tries to clinch but Worrell is having none of it.
Worrell throws a front kick that sends Larkin stumbling back into the cage.
Worrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Worrell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Worrell, right into the meat.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worrell misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Worrell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Larkin - the referee stops the clock and Worrell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larkin. Worrell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Worrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larkin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Worrell.
Larkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Worrell ducks right into an uppercut from Larkin.
Worrell avoids a kick to the body.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worrell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Larkin will feel that in the morning.
Worrell blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but Worrell ducks down to avoid it.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Worrell as he jumps to the side.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Larkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Worrell. That one must have hurt.
Worrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Worrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Worrell clinches.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worrell blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Worrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Worrell wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell blocks a body shot from Larkin.
Worrell prevents a body shot from Larkin.
Worrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Larkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Worrell tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin digs a right hand underneath Worrell's ribcage. Worrell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryan Larkin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worrell.
A shot in the inside from Larkin.
Worrell lands with a left to the head.
Larkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Worrell backwards.
Worrell lands with a short shot to the head.
Larkin misses with a body punch.
Larkin tries to work over Worrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worrell prevents a body shot from Larkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worrell.
Larkin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Larkin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Worrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Worrell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larkin.
A right handed body shot lands from Larkin.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Worrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Larkin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worrell or not.
Worrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Worrell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Worrell.
Larkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Worrell working aggressively here.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Worrell.
Worrell stalls.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Larkin had his way with Peter Worrell in that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Worrell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Worrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Worrell there.
Worrell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Worrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larkin has Worrell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Worrell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Larkin.
Worrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Worrell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Worrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Larkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Worrell backwards.
Larkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Worrell takes a shot to the head.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Worrell controls the action.
Worrell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Larkin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Worrell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Worrell blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Worrell fails to land.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worrell prevents a body shot from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Larkin controls his hands.
Larkin blocks an elbow strike.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Worrell.
Nice body punch from Larkin - that landed with a thud.
Worrell misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell lands with a left to the head.
Larkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Worrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larkin taking a breather.
Worrell is working Larkin over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Worrell controls the action.
Larkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Worrell after a bit of a struggle.
Worrell blocking some punches.
Worrell misses with a body punch.
Larkin wants to stall.
Worrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Larkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Worrell controls his hands.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worrell's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Worrell.
Worrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worrell pushes Larkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Larkin fails to land.
Larkin blocks a body shot from Worrell.
Larkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Worrell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larkin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Larkin.
Worrell has Larkin pushed against the cage.
Worrell blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell scores with a shot to the side of Larkin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin looking to stall.
Larkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Worrell.
Worrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Worrell.
Still in the clinch, Larkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Larkin tries for a takedown but Worrell manages to get underhooks.
Worrell works on Larkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Worrell misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Worrell.
Larkin taking a breather.
Worrell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larkin's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Worrell.
I think Worrell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Worrell!
Peter Worrell is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Peter Worrell 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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