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VFC 220: Paris vs. Benoit PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Monstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Monstra has chosen Slayer - Hate Worldwide as his entrance music. Marcus Monstra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Monstra!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monstra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monstra.
It looks like Russell Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs catches Monstra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Jacobs misses.
Monstra misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but Monstra avoids it.
Jacobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monstra.
Monstra misses with a double jab.
Jacobs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monstra avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monstra slips a straight right by Jacobs.
Russell Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monstra loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
Monstra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Jacobs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jacobs is trying to control the action in half guard but Monstra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacobs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jacobs prevents Monstra from improving his position.
Monstra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jacobs throws some wild stikes that Monstra manages to avoid easily.
Jacobs trying to control but Monstra is having none of it.
Monstra wants to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.
Jacobs throws a wild left hand from mount and Monstra manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monstra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monstra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobs.
Monstra trying to control from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to control but Monstra is keeping him busy.
Jacobs moves into full mount! Monstra won't be happy about that!
Jacobs thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Monstra is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jacobs prevents Monstra from getting the reversal.
Jacobs throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Monstra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jacobs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jacobs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Jacobs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monstra moves away from the strike by Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monstra was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a left hand
and Monstra counters with a one-two to the body.
Jacobs throws a lazy head kick
letting Monstra counter with a right hand.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monstra moves away.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Monstra sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Monstra.
Marcus Monstra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monstra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Monstra sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
Jacobs is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Monstra's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jacobs swings for the body but Monstra moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Monstra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt - Monstra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monstra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
Jacobs throws a right hand that Monstra ducks under and follows up with a left that Monstra also avoids with ease.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jacobs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monstra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacobs scrambles back to his feet.
Monstra jabs Jacobs right on the nose. Jacobs blinks but takes it well.
Marcus Monstra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Monstra counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Monstra.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacobs.
Monstra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacobss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monstra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs lands a nice hook to Monstra's body. Monstra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monstra slips a jab from Jacobs.
Monstra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jacobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monstra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monstra misses with a hook.
Monstra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Monstra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobs. Jacobs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monstra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking hook.
Monstra avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
Monstra connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monstra manages to avoid it.
Monstra throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Monstra swinging wildly here.
Monstra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacobs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monstra but Monstra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacobs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Monstra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs looks for a takedown but Monstra sprawls well.
Monstra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jacobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monstra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monstra.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Monstra.
Jacobs throws a hook but Monstra avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Monstra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russell Jacobs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jacobs throws a body punch but Monstra moves out of range.
Jacobs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacobs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monstra at a distance.
Monstra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Monstra. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Monstra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Monstra.
Monstra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monstra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobs doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Jacobs misses.
Monstra throws a lazy right hand but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monstra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacobs scrambles back to his feet.
Jacobs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy right hand. Monstra should have avoided that one.
Monstra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Monstra. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a swing at Monstra's ribcage but misses.
Monstra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs connects with a looping right hand.
Monstra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Monstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus Monstra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monstra.
Monstra throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Monstra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monstra scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monstra moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monstra tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monstra to the ground. Monstra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Monstra as Jacobs shoots in.
Jacobs looks for a takedown but Monstra sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monstra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jacobs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jacobs shoots in but Monstra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Monstra. No joy for Jacobs on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Monstra misses the target.
Monstra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Monstra misses.
Monstra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobs scores with a jab. Monstra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jacobs.
Monstra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Monstra moved out of range nicely.
Monstra misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Monstra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Monstra catches Jacobs right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs throws a hook but Monstra avoids it easily.
Monstra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Monstra lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.
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 Russell Jacobs.
I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jacobs!
Russell Jacobs decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandelay sizes up Zedong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zedong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vandelay momentarily.
Zedong blocks a head kick by Vandelay.
Vandelay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vandelay throws an overhand right that lands on Zedong's shoulder, as Zedong tries to avoid the shot.
Zedong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vandelay misses with a two punch combination.
Vandelay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zedong checks it well.
The crowd cheers as Zedong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vandelay doesn't seem phased though.
Zedong checks a leg kick nicely.
Zedong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandelay swings for the body but Zedong moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vandelay 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 Zedong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zedong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zedong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zedong moves away.
Zedong lands a glancing blow to the side of Vandelay's head.
A low kick from Vandelay is predictable there
and Zedong counters with a leg kick.
Vandelay throws a head kick but Zedong moves out of range.
Zedong shoots in and gets a takedown into Vandelay's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zedongis looking to pass into half guard but Vandelay pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vandelay is in guard.
Vandelay wanted to stand there but Zedong had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay stopping the sweep attempt from Zedong.
Vandelay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zedong moves in looking to clinch but Vandelay pushes him off.
Zedong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zedong lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Vandelay.
Zedong slips a jab from Vandelay.
Zedong slips a jab and a cross from Vandelay.
Vandelay avoids the body shot from Zedong.
Zedong moves out of range of the leg kick from Vandelay.
Zedong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vandelay avoids the head kick by Zedong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zedong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vandelay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zedong.
Vandelay throws a head kick but Zedong moves out of range.
Zedong rushes Vandelay and presses him up against the cage.
Vandelay tries to land a knee to the head but Zedong blocks with his arms.
Zedong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zedong swinging wildly here.
Zedong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zedong throws a front kick aimed at Vandelay's knee but Vandelay avoids it well.
Zedong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Zedong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zedong.
Vandelay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zedong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vandelay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vandelay throws a leg kick but Zedong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zedong gets a clinch.
Vandelay gets underhooks to prevent Zedong's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay wants to get back to striking at distance but Zedong won't allow it.
Zedong manages to break the clinch.
Vandelay throws a head kick but Zedong moves out of range.
Zedong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zedong duly obliges.
Zedong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vandelay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Zedong. That snapped Vandelay's head back.
Vandelay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zedong checks it well.
A low kick from Vandelay misses
and Zedong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vandelay won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vandelay pushes Zedong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zedong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zedong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vandelay down.
Zedong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zedong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vandelay keeps working.
Vandelay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zedong has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vandelay!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong tries to control but Vandelay wriggling away.
Zedong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vandelay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zedong lands a big shot there that rocks Vandelay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vandelay tries to hold on but Zedong pushes him away.
Zedong controlling from mount.
Zedong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vandelay manages to control the position for a moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zedong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vandelay looks a forlorn figure.
Vandelay is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong 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.
Vandelay avoids the head kick by Zedong.
Vandelay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vandelay tries a low kick but Zedong avoids it.
Zedong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vandelay.
Zedong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vandelay moves away.
Zedong scores with the left hand. Vandelay knows he should have avoided that one.
Zedong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vandelay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vandelay misses with a series of wild punches.
Mao Zedong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zedong checks a low kick from Vandelay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
Zedong is looking to land body kicks.
Vandelay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zedong is out of range.
Vandelay wants to slow Zedong down by chopping away at his legs.
Zedong stalks Vandelay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vandelay's face. Vandelay staggers backwards, shaken.
Vandelay misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zedong 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 Vandelay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vandelay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
Zedong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vandelay.
Vandelay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zedong.
Art Vandelay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vandelay lands a leg kick that knocks Zedong off balance momentarily.
Vandelay throws a low kick, looking for Zedong's leg but Zedong calmly moves out of range.
Zedong connects with a nice looking jab.
Vandelay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zedong lands a jab to Vandelay's midsection.
Zedong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zedong looks for a takedown but Vandelay sprawls well.
Zedong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a leg kick
and Zedong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vandelay thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vandelay moves out of range of the body kick from Zedong.
Zedong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vandelay backs up against the cage.
Vandelay is looking to score with low kicks.
Vandelay throws a nice looking combination but Zedong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zedong cracks Vandelay with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zedong is defended easily by Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zedong.
Vandelay misses with an uppercut. Zedong saw that one coming.
Zedong takes one to the side of the head.
Vandelay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vandelay connects with a right hand. Zedong shakes it off.
Zedong clinches.
Zedong has picked Vandelay up - he's going for a ride! Zedong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vandelay is trying to control but can't.
Vandelay tries to roll over but Zedong keeps him under control.
Vandelay looking for submissions off his back.
Vandelay is breathing heavily.
Zedong prevents Vandelay from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay is trying to stand.
Vandelay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zedong is keen to just control but Vandelay is a slippery customer.
Zedong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zedong slows the pace down in half guard.
Vandelay is trying to maintain the position but Zedong is very close to passing his half guard.
Vandelay taking some punishment here, with Zedong in his half guard.
Vandelay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zedong is working away from the top position though.
Zedong lands with a punch from half guard.
Vandelay wants to improve his position but Zedong is controlling well.
Vandelay has hold of Zedong's hands but Zedong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zedong.
Zedong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vandelay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vandelay is trying to escape back to his feet but Zedong uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandelay sneaks out the side door and pushes Zedong away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mao Zedong is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Vandelay looks to land a right hand but Zedong moved out of range.
Zedong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vandelay gets tackled into the cage by Zedong. Zedong maintains the clinch.
Zedong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vandelay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mao Zedong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandelay misses with a hook. Zedong ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vandelay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vandelay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vandelay throws a series of punches but Zedong avoids them all with ease.
Zedong checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mao Zedong will probably get the nod.
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!
Vandelay lands with an overhand left.
Zedong throws a right and a left that Vandelay avoids nicely.
Zedong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vandelay to the mat! Vandelay manages to get full guard.
Zedong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vandelay controlling Zedong's posture.
Zedong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zedong trying to control but Vandelay is working from the bottom.
Vandelay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zedong!
Zedong is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong is working hard here to advance position.
Zedong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vandelay tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Zedong is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vandelay is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zedong has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zedong!
Vandelay has momentary wrist control but Zedong slips an elbow through the middle.
Vandelay 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.
Zedong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zedong escapes and throws Vandelay's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vandelay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zedong trying to control the position but Vandelay is working away.
Art Vandelay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vandelay is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zedong cracks Vandelay with a big right hand but Vandelay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mao Zedong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zedong scoring with punches and elbows.
Zedong prevents Vandelay from escaping the position.
Vandelay throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Zedong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong scoring with punches and elbows.
Zedong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zedong is chipping away with strikes.
Zedong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vandelay keeps working.
Zedong working the body and head with strikes.
Vandelay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zedong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vandelay keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zedong working away.
Vandelay is not content to let Zedong control the position.
Vandelay is trying to escape the position but Zedong is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Vandelay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vandelay wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay taking a bit of punishment here - Zedong scoring with strikes.
Zedong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zedong prevents Vandelay from escaping the position.
Vandelay tries to improve position but can't.
Vandelay is trying to get back to his feet.
Vandelay takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zedong landing strikes.
Zedong working the head with strikes.
Vandelay misses with a strike from the bottom.
Zedong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong cracks Vandelay with a big elbow.
Zedong blocks the strikes from Vandelay.
Vandelay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zedong trying to control the position but Vandelay is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mao Zedong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zedong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mao Zedong!
Mao Zedong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kusimuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes to the cage accompanied by Back in the USSR. Kusimuki has chosen National Anthem Of Japan as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Kusimuki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusimuki checks a leg kick.
Kusimuki throws a shot from downtown. Kozlov moves away and avoids it.
Kusimuki cracks Kozlov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Kusimuki misses.
Kusimuki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kozlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kusimuki at a distance.
Kusimuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kusimuki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kozlov.
Kusimuki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kusimuki slips a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov closes the distance but Kusimuki moves to the side
and Kusimuki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusimuki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozlov blocks a head kick by Kusimuki.
Kusimuki throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kusimuki blocks the leg kick.
Takeshi Kusimuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kusimuki throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takeshi Kusimuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusimuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kusimuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kozlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a push kick but Kusimuki slaps the foot to one side.
Kusimuki misses with a low kick.
Kozlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kusimuki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Drago Kozlov has been cut.
Kusimuki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kozlov on the side of the head.
Kozlov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kozlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kusimuki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kozlov scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kusimuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kozlov.
An inside leg kick from Kozlov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kusimuki's hands.
Kusimuki misses with an uppercut.
Kusimuki throws a head kick that misses.
Kozlov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kusimuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kusimuki scores with a decent looking hook.
Kozlov is rocked!
Kusimuki plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Kozlov to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Kozlov just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeshi Kusimuki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Meeoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to bawitaba. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeoff throws a head kick that half lands.
MacReady misses with an uppercut
and Meeoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Meeoff turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Meeoff manages to end up in side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MacReady tries to improve position but can't.
Meeoff stands up and beckons MacReady to his feet.
MacReady takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacReady leaves Meeoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacReady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meeoff shoots for a takedown but MacReady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacReady moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meeoff misses with a few strikes there.
Jack Meeoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacReady throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meeoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacReady.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown but MacReady shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by MacReady. Beautiful body shot.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacReady as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Meeoff. Those never looked like landing.
MacReady scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meeoff moves away from the strike by MacReady.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacReady.
R J MacReady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meeoff throws the left hand but MacReady avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from MacReady.
Meeoff gets a double leg takedown into MacReady's guard.
MacReady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meeoff trying to control but MacReady is working from the bottom.
Meeoff chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeoff postures up and lands a big shot to MacReady's brow.
Meeoff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacReady wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff looking to pass the guard.
Meeoff advances position into side control!
An elbow from Meeoff crashes against the mat.
Meeoff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacReady manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MacReady gets full guard.
Meeoff connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady keeping moving, preventing Meeoff from controlling successfully.
MacReady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacReady working a defensive guard here.
Meeoff looking to sit in guard and control but MacReady gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meeoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacReady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacReady throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meeoff has his foot on MacReady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacReady works his way back into a safe position though.
MacReady works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Meeoff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meeoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Meeoff looking for a submission but MacReady manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Meeoff looking to sit in guard and control but MacReady gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meeoff trying to strike off his back.
Meeoff pushes MacReady off and gets back to his feet.
Meeoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacReady.
MacReady circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff looks to land a combination but MacReady avoids it well.
MacReady throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacReady looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeoff is just out of range.
Meeoff feints and as MacReady raises his hands in defense, Meeoff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meeoff is looking to work some ground and pound but MacReady has wrist control.
Meeoff looking to sit in guard and control but MacReady gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jack Meeoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meeoff has an active guard here but MacReady has managed to pass into half guard.
MacReady thows a huge punch but Meeoff dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from MacReady there.
Meeoff wants to improve his position but MacReady is controlling well.
MacReady trying to control from half guard but Meeoff is working away.
Meeoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacReady.
MacReady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meeoff keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacReady escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meeoff lands a jab to the head.
Meeoff moves out of range of the strikes.
MacReady thows a body shot but no joy.
MacReady is looking to land body kicks.
MacReady slips a jab and a cross from Meeoff.
No joy there for MacReady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meeoff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. MacReady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacReady looks to land a body kick but Meeoff moved away.
Meeoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacReady to the mat! MacReady manages to get full guard.
Meeoff preventing the sweep.
Meeoff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacReady manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meeoff has MacReady in his guard.
MacReady seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff has his foot on MacReady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacReady works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Meeoff will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
MacReady avoids the head kick by Meeoff.
Meeoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meeoff fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Meeoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meeoff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meeoff lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacReady is on top in guard.
MacReady working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meeoff's head.
Meeoff is striking off his back. MacReady thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Meeoff is not content to let MacReady control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady is just content to waste time from the top position. Meeoff takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
MacReady makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Meeoff thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
MacReady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meeoff is looking for a triangle but MacReady pushes his legs off easily.
Meeoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacReady defends well.
Jack Meeoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady wants to control from the top but Meeoff keeps moving.
MacReady throwing strikes from guard but Meeoff blocks nicely.
MacReady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meeoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacReady trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady throws a big right hand that misses.
MacReady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
R J MacReady has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
MacReady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meeoff circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacReady throws out the jab.
MacReady keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meeoff.
MacReady throws a body punch but Meeoff moves out of range.
Meeoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meeoff tries for a takedown but MacReady sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meeoff looks for a takedown but MacReady sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meeoff lands with a hook. MacReady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meeoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacReady misses with a body kick.
MacReady lands a nice shot that snaps Meeoff's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meeoff ducks right into an uppercut from MacReady.
A leg kick checked by Meeoff.
Meeoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacReady pinned against the cage. MacReady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacReady feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meeoffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meeoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meeoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
R J MacReady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Meeoff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Meeoff!
Jack Meeoff made sure to mention his sponsor, 5th Round Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, in your face. Power has chosen Brädi - Kato Mun Käteen as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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33
218 lbs
24 - 16 - 2 |
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30
221 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diesel Power!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Diesel Power has been cut.
Billet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Power - just one landing.
Billet jabs Power right on the nose. Power blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Power tries to score a power double leg takedown but Billet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Power somewhat.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billet.
Billet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billet misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power checks a leg kick.
Power misses with a kick to the body.
Billet connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
A solid body kick from Billet.
Billet missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billet wobbles Power with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Billet dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Power to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Belin Billet!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by Avril Lavigne - Hot. Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dirty Hous'. Anthony Ellis looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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17 - 5 - 2 |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva thows a leg kick but Ellis checks it
enabling Ellis to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ellis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ellis scores with a punch to the head.
Silva is looking to slow Ellis down with leg kicks.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Ellis takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Ellis throws a head punch that misses.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva lands the left hand.
Ellis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva jabs Ellis right on the nose. Ellis blinks but takes it well.
Mauricio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva feints and then cracks Ellis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ellis down.
Ellis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ellis's sensitive parts.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Ellis checks it.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva lands a head kick!
Ellis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ellis takes a step back to recover.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ellis's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva rushes Ellis and presses him up against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Ellis shrugs off.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Ellis avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Ellis blocks the elbow strike.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ellis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva tries to clinch there but Ellis circles away.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws a head kick that Ellis semi-blocks.
Ellis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Ellis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!
Silva drops Ellis with a straight right hand, right on the button! Silva follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Silva!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mauricio Silva thanked 5th Round Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Blood of Cu Chulainn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Woods!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods scores with a nice head shot.
Woods dives in and grabs Chulainn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chulainn pushes down on Woods's head and hops out.
Chulainn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chulainn slips a straight right by Woods.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chulainn checks a leg kick.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Chulainn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods throws out a loose jab but Chulainn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chulainn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woods takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chulainn stuffs the takedown.
Cu Chulainn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Woods.
Woods decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chulainn is trying to stand up here but Woods is controlling him well.
Woods not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woods is pressing down on Chulainn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chulainn is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn pushes Woods off and gets back to his feet.
Woods misses with a series of wild punches.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chulainn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods throws a right and a left that Chulainn avoids nicely.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
Woods throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chulainn counters with a right hand to the body.
Woods throws out a leg kick but Chulainn moves out of range and Woods only half commits.
Cu Chulainn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat.
Chulainn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chulainn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chulainn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woods.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woods is defended easily by Chulainn.
Woods misses with a leg kick.
Chulainn ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Woods throws a low kick but Chulainn moves out of range easily.
Woods throws a leg kick
and Chulainn counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like James Woods has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulainn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Woods jabs Chulainn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chulainn is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, Chulainn circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods lands with an uppercut that bounces Chulainn off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn lands with a right hand.
Chulainn misses with a hook.
James Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods shoots in but Chulainn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Woods.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat.
A jab from Woods misses.
Chulainn tries to clinch but Woods moves away
and Woods counters with a thumping low kick.
Woods finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chulainn misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses with a body shot.
Chulainn throws a series of punches but Woods moves out of range.
Woods throws a solid leg kick but Chulainn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woods.
Chulainn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Woodss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Woods scores with a decent looking hook.
Chulainn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Woods's head.
Woods misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Woods as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chulainn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a shoot takedown. Chulainn fights it but they end up in guard.
Woods prevents Chulainn from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Woods dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Woods's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chulainn moves out of range of the leg kick from Woods.
Woods fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chulainn is out of range.
Woods looks for a takedown but Chulainn sprawls well.
Chulainn loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Chulainn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chulainn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Woods throws a low kick but Chulainn moves out of range easily.
Woods misses with a series of wild punches.
Chulainn checks a leg kick nicely.
Chulainn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods slips a straight right by Chulainn.
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chulainn throws a series of punches but Woods moves out of range.
Chulainn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woods at a distance.
Chulainn slips a jab and a cross from Woods.
Woods thows a body shot but no joy.
Woods tries to work over Chulainn's front leg with a kick but Chulainn checks it.
Woods throws a jab when Chulainn was well out of range.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Chulainn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woods throws a front kick aimed at Chulainn's knee but Chulainn avoids it well.
Woods throws a leg kick but Chulainn checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses with a shot to the body
and Chulainn counters with a crisp one two that drops Woods! Chulainn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Woods to his feet! Woods is in big trouble!
Woods is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Woods misses
and Chulainn counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Top (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Top comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name . Brick Top has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Top!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benedict Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Top throws a nice head kick!
Cruz pushes Top up against the cage in a clinch.
Top wants the takedown. Cruz is fighting it off but Top persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cruz's guard against the cage.
Top looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Top is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Top works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Top misses with a head shot. Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Top trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Top throwing strikes but missing.
Top trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Top.
Cruz moves out of range as Top throws a body kick.
Brick Top seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Top thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz stuns Top with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Top wants to clinch.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Top.
Top shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but Top finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Top is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Top throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Top missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Top stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Top looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Top wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Top looks to land a strike but Cruz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Top is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Top has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Top looks to land a strike but Cruz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Top might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Top wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Top advances to half guard.
Top passes to side control.
Cruz parries the strikes from Top easily there. Top is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cruz to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Top is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz wants to control but Top postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Top dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Top throws a wild body kick that Cruz sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Top.
Top misses the shot to the body.
Cruz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Top's calf.
Top tries to work over Cruz's front leg with a kick but Cruz checks it.
Top feints and as Cruz raises his hands in defense, Top changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Top with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but Top is having none of it.
Top trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Top throws a big elbow that misses.
Top loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Top accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Top postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Top wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Top looking to pass the guard.
Top throws a big elbow that misses.
Top drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz!
Top tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz controls the position.
Top has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Top tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Top looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Top 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Top shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Top.
Brick Top is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Top finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Top throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Top with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Top's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Top duly obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Top fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Cruz is predictable there
and Top counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Top throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Top scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Cruz misses.
Top throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Top misses the target.
Top throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Top looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz clobbers Top with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Top off balance momentarily.
Cruz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Top throws a head kick that half lands.
Top lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Top feints and as Cruz raises his hands in defense, Top changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Top lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Top drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Top has Cruz in his guard.
Cruz stands and steps away. Top gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brick Top will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruz feints and then cracks Top's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Top down.
Top moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Top misses with a punch to the body.
Top is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cruz tries to work over Top's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Top misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Top is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Top tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Top moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Top fails to land the takedown.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Top.
Cruz is looking to slow Top down with leg kicks.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Top knows he should have avoided that one.
Top tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedict Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Top keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cruz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Top closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Top shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Top avoids them all with ease.
Top takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Top will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Top. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Top fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Benedict Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Top ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Top throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Top takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Top can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brick Top is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Top tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Top blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz working Top over with knees to the body.
Top throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Top backwards.
Cruz pushes Top back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Top avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Top.
Top takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz tries a body shot but Top blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Top.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Top.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Top controls his hands.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Top.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz gets through Top's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benedict Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Top has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brick Top!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ossi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Omen. Minard has chosen Walk as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ossi Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Minard!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minard throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Minard throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minard.
Minard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
A right-left combo lands from Minard.
Minard cracks Jokinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minard.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Minard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minard staying out of range there.
Minard misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minard was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Minard moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Minard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Minard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liam Minard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minard misses with a head kick.
Minard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Minard misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Minard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard connects with an inside leg kick.
Minard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minard.
Minard shoots in and bounces Jokinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Minard won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Minard stops Jokinen from standing up.
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Minard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jokinen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen kicks off Minard and gets to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Minard checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Minard.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Minard throws a right and a left that Jokinen avoids nicely.
Minard connects with a right hand. Jokinen shakes it off.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minard scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minard cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Minard throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
and Minard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jokinen's guard now.
Minard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minard trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard throws a big right hand that misses.
Minard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Minard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minard wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Minard throws a big elbow that misses.
Minard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Minard looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Minard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard looking to control.
Minard wants to sweep but no luck.
Minard is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Minard wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jokinen stacks Minard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jokinen!
You can see the frustration on Minard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jokinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Minard 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.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Minard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Minard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
Minard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen defending well as Minard loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Minard slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Minard fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Minard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard misses with a head kick.
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Minard counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.
Minard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Minard is just out of range.
Jokinen scores with a head kick. Minard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minard has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Minard.
Liam Minard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen slips a straight right by Minard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Minard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Minard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Minard does it's job there.
Jokinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Minard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minard ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Minard avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Minard lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Minard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen is looking to wear down Minard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Minard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Minard.
Minard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Minard jabs Jokinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minard moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Minard throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Minard checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Minard.
Minard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Ossi Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
Minard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react.
Nice body punch from Minard.
Minard avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Minard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minard throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Minard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jokinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jokinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Minard throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Minard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Minard throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minard thuds a left hand into Jokinen's body.
Minard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minard misses with a looping right.
Jokinen 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!
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Minard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minard scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Minard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Minard's ribs.
Minard shoots in looking for a takedown but Jokinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minard misses with a low kick.
Minard misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Minard moves out of range easily.
Jokinen tests Minard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Minard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Minard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minard working the ground and pound but Jokinen is defending the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen is looking to regain half guard here but Minard keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is not content to let Minard control the position.
Jokinen wants to control but Minard postures up.
Minard with the ground and pound but Jokinen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Minard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Minard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Minard thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Minard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jokinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ossi Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard seems to be looking for submissions.
Jokinen gets full guard.
Minard throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Minard is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minard throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard works over Jokinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Minard trying to move into half guard but instead Jokinen has managed to sweep!
Minard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Minard controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen stands and throws Minard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Minard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Minard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minard actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Minard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minard 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Minard!
Liam Minard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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266 lbs
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198 lbs
28 - 12 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit with a hook.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paris.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benoit checks a leg kick.
Paris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paris as he jumps to the side.
Benoit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paris doesn't seem bothered though.
Paris checks the leg kick.
Benoit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Matthieu Benoit has been cut.
Benoit scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit throws a series of punches but Paris moves out of range.
Benoit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benoit checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris misses with the body kick
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benoit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benoit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paris circles away.
Benoit sizes up Paris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benoit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benoit throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit dives in and scores a takedown into Paris's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Benoit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benoit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
Paris looking for a sweep. Not yet Paris, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
Paris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benoit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benoit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benoit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Paris.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Benoit!
Benoit is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benoit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paris content just to control the position here.
Benoit tries to reverse the position but Paris maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Benoit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paris is looking to land body kicks.
Benoit throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
Benoit moves out of range of the body kick.
Paris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benoit thuds a left hand into Paris's body.
Paris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benoit counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Paris.
Paris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benoit checks it well.
Benoit shoots in looking for a takedown. Paris tries to sprawl out of it but Benoit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Paris.
Matthieu Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris misses with a low kick.
Benoit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paris scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit is looking to score with low kicks.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benoit walks into a stiff left hand from Paris.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paris manages to avoid it.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paris in his tracks.
Paris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benoitis looking to pass into half guard but Paris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paris is in guard.
Paris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Paris stalls from top position.
Benoit is trying to improve his position.
Matthieu Benoit has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Benoit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Benoit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benoit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Benoit looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Paris pushes past his half guard into mount!
Benoit tries to hold on but Paris postures up.
Paris controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benoit is trying to escape the mount.
Benoit wants to hold on but Paris pushes him away.
Benoit is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Lee Paris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Benoit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Benoit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benoit avoids the body shot from Paris.
Paris throws a leg kick
and Benoit counters with a right hand to the body.
Benoit cracks the inside of Paris's front leg.
Benoit throws a shot to the body.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Benoit.
Benoit jabs at Paris's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
Benoit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paris.
Paris scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paris to the ground. Benoit is now in Paris's guard.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Paris is keeping the position.
Benoit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paris's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benoit postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Paris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benoit, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit looking to control.
Paris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benoit trying to control the position.
Benoit doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benoit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Lee Paris wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benoit thumps Paris with a low kick.
Benoit scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paris dodges the punch combination from Benoit.
Benoit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benoit throws the left hand but Paris avoids the punch easily.
Benoit throws a hook but Paris blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Paris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Lee Paris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthieu Benoit.
Benoit ducks right into an uppercut from Paris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthieu Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benoit 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthieu Benoit!
Matthieu Benoit 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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