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MLC 110: LePew vs McGillicutty PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Thug!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders avoids the head kick by Thug.
Saunders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thug scoring well with a low kick there.
Thug cracks the inside of Saunders's front leg.
Thug throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saunders's head.
It looks like Ben Saunders has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Thug.
Thug scores with a spinning back kick!
Thug connects with a solid leg kick.
Saunders tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saunders walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thug.
Saunders shoots in for a double leg but Thug sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andy Thug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thug thuds his shin into the meat of Saunders's side.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Thug! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Thug!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Young Il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Il has chosen RATM - Renegades of Funk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Young Il!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D misses with the combination.
Il tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Il scores with a shot to the body.
Il tries to clinch but D is having none of it.
Il misses the shot to the body.
Il closes the distance and clinches.
Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Il lands a right hand.
Il throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ds head.
D tries to circle away but Il has him pinned against the cage.
D drags the fight down to the ground.
Il sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Il advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
D takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Il moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Il trying to control the position but D is working away.
D takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
D regains half guard there - taking advantage of Il's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D won't allow Il to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D blocking the ground and pound attempt from Il.
Well, if Il is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Il passes to full mount!
Il pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Il content just to control the position here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Il! D is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kim Young Il!
Kim Young Il decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Socha (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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197 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Socha!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Socha's waist but Socha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammer off to one side.
Hammer cracks Socha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Socha stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammer. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Socha misses with a straight left.
Socha moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Socha has control of Hammer's left arm, preventing Hammer from doing any damage.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Socha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer postures up in Socha's guard and throws a big left but Socha blocks it.
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammer 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.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Socha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer is fighting to break Socha's control of his arms but Socha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammer misses with a hook
enabling Socha to counter with a crisp jab.
Socha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Hammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Socha counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hammer misses.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Socha.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Socha.
Hammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Socha counters with an outside leg kick.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Socha counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Socha. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Socha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from Socha misses.
Hammer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Socha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socha tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Socha.
Andy Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Socha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Socha lands a jab-cross combination.
Socha tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Socha throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer shoots in but Socha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socha.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Socha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Socha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Socha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Socha misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Socha, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes Socha against the cage but Socha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Socha misses with a straight left.
Hammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karl Socha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Socha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socha connects with the punch.
Hammer is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Socha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Socha.
Socha is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Socha shuts the power down on Hammer. Lights out, game over! Socha is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Socha!
Our winner, Karl Socha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Schwetty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by The Mars Volta - . Pete Schwetty will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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119 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Schwetty!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwetty swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li has managed to clinch.
Li wants a takedown.
Li is trying to pull guard but Schwetty has him pressed against the cage.
Schwetty manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Schwetty catches Li right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Hong Li has been cut.
Schwetty throws a big shot that misses.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li throws a head kick but Schwetty moves out of range.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schwetty's sensitive parts.
Schwetty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schwetty's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwetty swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schwetty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Li takes one to the side of the head.
Schwetty throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Li's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Schwetty dives in looking to finish as Li flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Schwetty's strikes! Schwetty is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Li's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Li was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Schwetty!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pete Schwetty made sure he mentioned Empire Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augostino Peitexeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Augostino Peitexeira was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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240 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Cylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augostino Peitexeira!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cylo swinging wildly here.
Peitexeira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peitexeira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cylo's head backwards.
Peitexeira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peitexeira lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peitexeira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peitexeira closes the distance and clinches.
Peitexeira is leaning against Cylo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cylo is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Peitexeira.
Peitexeira breaks from the clinch.
Cylo tries to move into range but Peitexeira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peitexeira moves into the clinch.
Peitexeira presses Cylo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peitexeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peitexeira leaves Cylo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Peitexeira - just one landing.
Cylo is rocked!
Cylo slips a jab from Peitexeira.
Oh Cylo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peitexeira loads up on a big right hand but Cylo slips the punch.
Peitexeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peitexeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Peitexeira misses its intended target.
Cylo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peitexeira.
Cylo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peitexeira.
Cylo blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Peitexeira.
Peitexeira misses with a looping left.
Peitexeira loads up on a big right hand but Cylo slips the punch.
Cylo is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cylo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peitexeira.
Peitexeira throws a hook but Cylo avoids it easily.
Peitexeira misses with an uppercut.
Peitexeira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Peitexeira looks to land a right hand but Cylo moved out of range.
Cylo slips under a jab from Peitexeira.
Cylo seems to have got his legs back now.
Peitexeira drops Cylo with a big left hand! Cylo is injured, injured bad! Peitexeira jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augostino Peitexeira!
A relieved looking Augostino Peitexeira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuharu Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maiden comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Maiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitsuharu Misawa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Misawa.
Maiden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maiden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Maiden misses.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Misawa sprawls well. Misawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maiden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Misawa tries to clinch but Maiden moves out of range.
Misawa tries to clinch but Maiden is having none of it.
Misawa tries to clinch there but Maiden circles away.
Maiden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misawa manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Misawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maiden takes a swing at Misawa's ribcage but misses.
Maiden looks to land a combination but Misawa avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maiden avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Maiden has Misawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Misawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Maiden tries to break the clinch but Misawa is controlling the position.
Maiden lands a nice uppercut.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Maiden.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Maiden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Maiden avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Misawa prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maiden blocks the elbow strike.
Maiden blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maiden tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maiden looking for a takedown.
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!
Maiden blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Maiden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maiden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maiden dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Maiden blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maiden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden takes an elbow to the temple.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Maiden struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
Maiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maiden tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maiden can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
Maiden misses with the head strike.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Maiden scores with a shot to the side of Misawa's head.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maiden blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Maiden on the inside.
Maiden blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Maiden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Maiden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Maiden looking to stall.
Misawa blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maiden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maiden blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misawa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maiden is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Misawa to the mat. Misawa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Misawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maiden is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mitsuharu Misawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maiden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maiden keeps the fight on the outside.
Misawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maiden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maiden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maiden throws a head kick but Misawa moves out of range.
Misawa is looking to clinch but Maiden is avoiding it.
Misawa closes the distance but Maiden moves to the side
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
letting Maiden counter with a right hand.
Misawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maiden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Maiden circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa moves in looking to clinch but Maiden pushes him off.
Misawa is looking to clinch but Maiden is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Maiden.
Maiden misses with a body shot.
Misawa slips a jab and a cross from Maiden.
Misawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Misawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maiden.
Maiden throws a right hand that Misawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Misawa also avoids with ease.
Misawa darts in trying to clinch
and Misawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Misawa tries to clinch but Maiden moves away
and Maiden counters with an inside leg kick.
Misawa looks to clinch
and Maiden counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misawa stuffs the takedown.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maiden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maiden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Misawa takes one to the chin there.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maiden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maiden swings for the body but Misawa moves out of range.
Misawa tries to clinch up but Maiden circles away and keeps his distance.
Maiden scores with a jab to the body.
Misawa slips under a jab.
Mitsuharu Misawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misawa moves away from the strike by Maiden.
Eddy Maiden is winning the standup battle so far.
Misawa moves in looking to clinch but Maiden pushes him off.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Misawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa moves to clinch but Maiden breaks away
and Maiden counters with a straight right hand.
Maiden fails with the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Misawa blocks the leg kick.
Misawa tries to clinch but Maiden moves away
letting Maiden counter with a right hand.
Maiden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maiden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maiden lands a nice shot that snaps Misawa's head back.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maiden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Misawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maiden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maiden lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maiden misses with a kick to the body.
Misawa slips a straight right by Maiden.
Maiden swings widly with a right hand
and Misawa counters by moving into the clinch.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Maiden shrugs off.
Maiden avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Maiden misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maiden's brow.
Maiden avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Maiden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maiden misses with a punch on the inside.
Maiden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maiden avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa takes a shot to the head.
Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maiden blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Misawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Misawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maiden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maiden thows a body shot but no joy.
Maiden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Maiden misses the target.
Maiden shoots in and drives through. Misawa sprawls well.
Misawa tries to clinch but Maiden moves away
and Maiden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Misawa slips under a jab.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maiden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maiden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Misawa moves out of range as Maiden strikes.
Maiden throws a hook to the side of Misawa's head but Misawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maiden throws a lazy right hand but Misawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden motions for Misawa to come forward. Maiden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden lands with an overhand left.
Misawa tries to clinch up but Maiden circles away and keeps his distance.
Misawa wants to clinch up but Maiden keeps it at a distance.
Maiden misses with a series of wild punches.
Misawa closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Maiden lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Maiden tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maiden avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maiden's brow.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maiden avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Maiden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maiden blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Maiden manages to break the clinch.
Misawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped Maiden in his tracks for a moment.
Maiden blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maiden's brow.
Maiden blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Maiden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maiden blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maiden.
Misawa gets underhooks to prevent Maiden's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maiden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maiden avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Maiden is looking to break free of the clinch but Misawa has double underhooks.
Maiden can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
Maiden avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Maiden misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
Eddy Maiden's cut is getting worse.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maiden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maiden dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Maiden misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Maiden shrugs off.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maiden takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misawa tries to clinch up but Maiden circles away and keeps his distance.
Maiden misses the jab.
Misawa ducks under a wild hook from Maiden.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maiden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Maiden circles away.
Maiden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maiden gets tackled into the cage by Misawa. Misawa maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maiden tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maiden blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuharu Misawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Misawa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuharu Misawa!
After the big win, Mitsuharu Misawa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Empire Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Colon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham slips under a jab from Colon.
Cunningham wants to land a leg kick but Colon is out of range.
Cunningham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Colon looks to throw the jab but Cunningham is out of range.
Cunningham scores with a leg kick.
Cunningham tries to clinch there but Colon circles away.
Colon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunningham.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Colon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Colon is looking to score with low kicks.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Cunningham ducks under a wild hook from Colon.
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!
Colon misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham darts in trying to clinch
and Colon counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunningham feints and then cracks Colon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Colon down.
Cunningham thuds a left hand into Colon's body.
Cunningham rushes Colon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cunningham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham misses with an elbow over the top.
Cunningham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cunningham missing with knees to the body.
Cunningham is struggling to control the position.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colon stalling in the clinch.
Cunningham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cunningham as Colon tries to tie him up.
Colon taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Colon.
Colon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Colon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Colon.
Cunningham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colon is defending well for now.
Cunningham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
Colon avoiding damage as Cunningham throws knees to the body.
Colon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colon avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cunningham or not.
Cunningham tries to land knees in the clinch but Colon avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Colon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cunningham pushes Colon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colon looking to slow down the pace here.
Cunningham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cunningham tries a knee to the head but Colon blocks it.
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cunningham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cunningham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Colon to score with a decent uppercut.
Colon lands with an overhand left.
Cunningham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.
Cunningham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colon misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Colon.
Cunningham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cunningham counters with a nice leg kick.
Cunningham looks to land a body kick but Colon moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Colon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cunningham doesn't seem phased though.
Cunningham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Colon backs up against the cage.
Colon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunningham in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Colon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cunningham rushes Colon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunningham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santiago Colon is winning the standup battle so far.
Colon misses with a double jab.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch but Colon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colon blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
Colon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cunningham wants to clinch.
Cunningham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colon is out of range and Cunningham settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon misses with an uppercut.
Cunningham ducks under a wild hook from Colon.
Colon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cunningham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Colon.
Cunningham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cunningham misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cunningham just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham lands a nice looking body shot.
Colon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cunningham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Colon throws a body punch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Cunningham misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Colon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cunningham moves out of range of the strikes.
Colon throws a hook but Cunningham blocks it.
Colon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Colon misses with a body shot.
Cunningham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Colon rather than just go for the knockout.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch but Colon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colon keeps the fight on the outside.
Cunningham lands a nice looking body kick.
Colon stuns Cunningham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colon misses with an uppercut. Cunningham saw that one coming.
Colon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunningham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to move into range but Colon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Colon misses with a wild combination.
Colon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cunningham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cunningham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colon misses with a hook
and Cunningham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch but Colon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cunningham lands a head kick. Colon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Colon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Colon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cunningham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Cunningham. Those never looked like landing.
Colon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cunningham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cunningham cracks the inside of Colon's front leg.
Colon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Colon moves out of range as Cunningham throws a body kick.
Cunningham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Colon throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colon.
Colon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunningham.
Cunningham moves into the clinch successfully.
Randall Cunningham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cunningham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cunningham misses with a knee strike.
Cunningham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Colon is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colon manages to break the clinch.
Cunningham throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Colon checks a leg kick.
Cunningham moves in looking to clinch but Colon pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cunningham, right into the meat.
Colon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Colon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colon misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cunningham.
Colon misses with a body shot.
Cunningham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Colon counters with a left to the body.
Colon misses with a low kick.
Colon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham wants to clinch up but Colon keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Cunningham.
Cunningham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colon.
Cunningham dodges the punch combination from Colon.
Cunningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Colon.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham takes a swing at Colon's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to clinch there but Colon circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Colon. That snapped Cunningham's head back.
Colon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cunningham on the side of the head.
Colon misses with a body kick.
Colon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randall Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cunningham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Colon does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Santiago Colon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Colon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
Colon fakes the leg kick and cracks Cunningham in the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cunningham in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cunningham avoids the body shot from Colon.
Colon looks to land a combination but Cunningham avoids it well.
Cunningham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Colon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cunningham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cunningham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Colon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunningham.
Colon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Colon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
Colon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Colon counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Colon. That snapped Cunningham's head back.
Nice body kick from Cunningham.
Colon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cunningham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Colon's knee momentarily.
Cunningham scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colon checks the leg kick.
Colon slips a jab and a cross from Cunningham.
Cunningham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cunningham scrambles back to his feet.
Colon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Colon.
Cunningham misses with a head kick.
Cunningham wants to clinch but Colon slips to the side
and Colon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colon lands a jab to Cunningham's midsection.
Cunningham is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cunningham tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a front kick aimed at Colon's knee but Colon avoids it well.
Cunningham just misses with a punch to the body.
Colon throws a shot from downtown. Cunningham moves away and avoids it.
Colon avoids the head kick by Cunningham.
Colon avoids the body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Colon momentarily.
A big right from Colon misses.
A lazy body kick from Colon
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colon throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Colon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cunningham.
Colon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cunningham misses with a kick to the body.
Cunningham moves into range and clinches up with Colon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cunningham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Colon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Santiago Colon 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!
Colon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colon avoids the body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colon manages to avoid it.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cunningham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cunningham tries to clinch up but Colon circles away and keeps his distance.
Colon avoids the body shot from Cunningham.
Colon throws a wild body kick that Cunningham sees coming a mile off.
Colon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Colon duly obliges.
A jab from Colon does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Cunningham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colon with a hook.
Cunningham is rocked!
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
Colon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cunningham is still on wobbly legs! Can Colon finish him?
Cunningham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Colon swats away the attempt to clinch by Cunningham.
Cunningham seems to have recovered his senses.
Cunningham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colon stalks Cunningham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cunningham's face. Cunningham staggers backwards, shaken.
Cunningham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Randall Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cunningham moves out of range as Colon strikes.
Colon misses with a body shot.
Colon looks for the body kick but Cunningham saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Colon does no damage.
Colon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cunningham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colon tests Cunningham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cunningham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Colon moves out of range easily.
Cunningham just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cunningham. That's going to slow Colon down.
Colon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
Colon works the jab nicely.
Colon cracks a nice hook into Cunningham's ribs.
Cunningham looks to land a body kick but Colon moved away.
Cunningham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Colon lands with a straight right. Cunningham didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon digs a good body shot into Cunningham's ribs.
Cunningham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colon.
Santiago Colon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunningham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Colon is out of range.
Cunningham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cunningham is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cunningham dodges the punch combination from Colon.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Colon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Colon!
Santiago Colon is the new middleweight champion!
Santiago Colon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thomas's choice of entrance music: Get Off On The Pain - Gary Allan . Gideon Gabriel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tucker Thomas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Gabriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Gabriel.
Gabriel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabriel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gabriel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thomas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gabriel, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabriel is retaining full guard.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Gabriel is keeping the position.
Gabriel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gabriel fails with the takedown.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gabriel counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Gideon Gabriel has been cut.
Tucker Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gabriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gabriel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Gabriel preventing the sweep.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabriel manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Gabriel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
Gabriel looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Gabriel shoots in.
Gabriel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thomas was covering up waiting for the punch and Gabriel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gabriel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Gabriel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Gabriel's cut.
That's time! Gabriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gabriel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Gabriel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gabriel fails to land the takedown.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gideon Gabriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Thomas has hold of Gabriel's hands but Gabriel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas is doing well to control the position and prevent Gabriel from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to roll over but Gabriel keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel 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.
Thomas trying to hold on to Gabriel's head to control him but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gabriel.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Gabriel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gabriel shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Gabriel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gabriel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Gabriel persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gabriel.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Thomas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gabriel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gabriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel lands a nice shot to the head.
Gabriel wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
Gabriel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thomas because Gabriel loaded up on that one.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabriel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gabriel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gabriel avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Gabriel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Gabriel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas looks to land a combination but Gabriel avoids it well.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gabriel.
Gabriel shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas clinches.
Gabriel throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel wants a takedown but no success here.
Gabriel wants a takedown.
Gabriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gabriel doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas drops Gabriel with a beautiful combination! Gabriel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thomas is looking for the KO!
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Gabriel's leg. Gabriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Gabriel avoids it well.
Thomas cracks Gabriel with a good jab.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas jabs Gabriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Gabriel checks the leg kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Gabriel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tucker Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas misses with a hook. Gabriel ducked under it nicely.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Gabriel keeps it at a distance.
Gabriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gabriel's calf.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Gabriel is out of range.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Gabriel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gabriel is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Gabriel jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tucker Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gabriel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Gabriel!
Our winner, Gideon Gabriel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagler Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger Ramos has chosen Gui Boratto - Azzurra as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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206 lbs
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205 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hagler Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger Ramos slips under a jab from Hearns.
Hearns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kruger Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hearns cracks the inside of Kruger Ramos's front leg.
Nice shot by Hearns.
Hearns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hearns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hearns wants it to stay on the feet.
Kruger Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearns is just out of range.
Hearns thows a body shot but no joy.
Kruger Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearns.
Hearns throws a looping overhand right but Kruger Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
Hagler Hearns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruger Ramos throws a hook but Hearns avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Hearns.
Hearns lands a leg kick that knocks Kruger Ramos off balance momentarily.
Hearns dips to his left and cracks Kruger Ramos with an uppercut!
Kruger Ramos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruger Ramos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruger Ramos connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hearns. Hearns obviously looking to wear him down.
Hearns connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruger Ramos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Hearns. That snapped Kruger Ramos's head back.
Hearns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kruger Ramos lands a left and a right that sends Hearns crashing to the canvas! Kruger Ramos dives into mount looking to finish!
Hearns is rocked!
It looks like Hagler Hearns has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kruger Ramos wants to finish this one by submission but Hearns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kruger Ramos.
Oh Hearns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger Ramos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hearns is surviving well by controlling Kruger Ramos's body position as best he can.
Kruger Ramos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hearns turns into him and now he's in Kruger Ramos's guard.
Hearns seems to have got his legs back now.
Kruger Ramos 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos is trying to keep Hearns in close.
Hearns wants to control from the top but Kruger Ramos keeps moving.
Hearns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger Ramos on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hearns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruger Ramos under the eye.
Kruger Ramos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kruger Ramos showed some decent athleticism there.
Kruger Ramos wants to take a breather but Hearns is having none of it.
Hearns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruger Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hearns wants to control but Kruger Ramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hearns is staying active underneath Kruger Ramos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hearns won't allow Kruger Ramos to pass to mount.
Kruger Ramos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hearns sees it coming and defends easily.
Kruger Ramos works his way into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger Ramos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kruger Ramos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruger Ramos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hearns has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kruger Ramos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hagler Hearns's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kruger Ramos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kruger Ramos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hearns looks to land a left hand but Kruger Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Hearns throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger Ramos's shoulder, as Kruger Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruger Ramos. That snapped Hearns's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Kruger Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
Kruger Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hearns slips under a jab.
Kruger Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hearns defends it nicely.
Hearns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger Ramos's head backwards.
Kruger Ramos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hearns on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger Ramos. Hearns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruger Ramos moves out of range as Hearns strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kruger Ramos.
Hagler Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Kruger Ramos.
Hearns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hearns misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearns misses with a looping left.
Hearns swings for the body but Kruger Ramos moves out of range.
Kruger Ramos misses the jab.
Kruger Ramos misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kruger Ramos.
Hearns digs a good hook to Kruger Ramos's body.
Hearns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruger Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearns throws a hook but Kruger Ramos avoids it easily.
Kruger Ramos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruger Ramos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hearns slips under a jab.
Hearns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruger Ramos at a distance.
Hearns lands with a straight right. Kruger Ramos didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Hearns misses.
Hearns slips a straight right by Kruger Ramos.
Hearns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruger Ramos momentarily.
Hearns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hearns misses with the combination.
That kick from Hearns tenderised Kruger Ramos's leg. Kruger Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruger Ramos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hearns misses with a body shot.
Hearns scores with a jab to the head.
Kruger Ramos lands with a good body shot.
Kruger Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearns.
Hearns defending well as Kruger Ramos loads up on a big left hand.
Hearns avoids the body shot from Kruger Ramos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns loads up on a big right hand but Kruger Ramos slips the punch.
Hearns misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hearns but Hearns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hearns throws a body punch but Kruger Ramos moves out of range.
Hearns leaves Kruger Ramos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruger Ramos throws the left hand but Hearns avoids the punch easily.
Kruger Ramos connects with a single shot there.
Hearns throws the left hand but Kruger Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Vinicius Kruger Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hearns takes a swing at Kruger Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Hearns wants to slow Kruger Ramos down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruger Ramos misses with a looping right.
Kruger Ramos misses with a hook. Hearns ducked under it nicely.
Kruger Ramos misses the jab.
A big right from Kruger Ramos misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos lands a left and a right that sends Hearns crashing to the canvas! Kruger Ramos dives into mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hearns wants to control but Kruger Ramos is having none of it.
Kruger Ramos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hearns is looking to escape.
Hearns is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruger Ramos has control of Hearns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hearns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kruger Ramos quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kruger Ramos but it's paid off an Hearns is forced to tap! Nice work by Kruger Ramos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
After winning the bout, Vinicius Kruger Ramos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smoke Serpent- . McGillicutty has chosen Kiss My Irish Ass as his entrance music. Mickey McGillicutty told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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152 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGillicutty lands with a slapping head kick.
McGillicutty connects with a solid leg kick.
McGillicutty misses with a head kick.
McGillicutty pivots, looking for a leg kick but LePew is out of range and McGillicutty settles back down.
McGillicutty misses with a head kick.
McGillicutty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGillicutty throws a sloppy head kick and LePew moves out of range easily.
McGillicutty throws a leg kick but LePew sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGillicutty lands a front kick.
LePew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGillicutty swivels and escapes.
LePew shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LePew showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
LePew is working for a kimura but McGillicutty is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGillicutty wants to control but LePew is keeping busy.
McGillicutty won't allow LePew to pass to mount.
LePew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGillicutty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGillicutty is positioning himself well to prevent LePew advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LePew wants to free his trapped foot but McGillicutty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LePew trying to control from McGillicutty's half guard. McGillicutty has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGillicutty keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGillicutty 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.
McGillicutty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LePew tries to free his leg and advance position but McGillicutty is retaining full guard.
LePew pushing down on McGillicutty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGillicutty is not content to let LePew control the position.
McGillicutty is trying to maintain the position but LePew is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty keeping control of the position.
LePew wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGillicutty keeps working.
LePew is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGillicutty is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pepe LePew just wasn't active enough.
LePew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey McGillicutty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGillicutty tries to keep at a distance but LePew has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a nice knee to the body.
McGillicutty connects with a nasty looking knee right to LePew's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LePew fails to pull guard.
McGillicutty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LePew is defending well for now.
LePew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LePew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LePew wants to take the fight to the mat but McGillicutty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
LePew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
McGillicutty scores with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on McGillicutty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
LePew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGillicutty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
LePew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGillicutty throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty throws a leg kick but LePew checks it.
McGillicutty connects with a leg kick. LePew looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LePew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGillicutty avoids it really well and circles away.
Good work by LePew as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty tries to score with a low kick but LePew moves his leg out of the way.
McGillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGillicutty. LePew does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGillicutty throws a low kick but LePew avoids it.
Pepe LePew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGillicutty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LePew throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from McGillicutty. Those never looked like landing.
McGillicutty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mickey McGillicutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LePew tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGillicutty, right into the meat.
McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGillicutty.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LePew is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
McGillicutty connects with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty lands an elbow that stopped LePew in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with LePew around his waist. LePew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty landing knees to the head.
McGillicutty using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGillicutty obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LePew takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGillicutty slowing the pace effectively.
McGillicutty tries to land knees in the clinch but LePew avoids the damage to the body.
LePew is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePew goes for a takedown attempt but McGillicutty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mickey McGillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGillicutty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McGillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
McGillicutty throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGillicutty.
LePew throws a chopping leg kick but McGillicutty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LePew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGillicutty swivels and escapes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! LePew crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGillicutty - the referee stops the clock and LePew gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGillicutty. LePew manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mickey McGillicutty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGillicutty. That's going to slow LePew down.
McGillicutty lands with an uppercut that bounces LePew off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up but LePew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGillicutty throws a front kick aimed at LePew's knee but LePew avoids it well.
McGillicutty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGillicutty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGillicutty scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGillicutty gets a clinch.
LePew is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGillicutty misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with LePew around his waist. LePew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty landing knees to the head.
McGillicutty stalling.
LePew is trying to drag McGillicutty to the mat but McGillicutty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGillicutty lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGillicutty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LePew's defenses.
Come on McGillicutty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGillicutty gets underhooks to prevent LePew's takedown attempt.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty lands a good knee to the midsection. LePew won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGillicutty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LePew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGillicutty connects with a knee to the head.
LePew is rocked!
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but LePew blocks with his arms.
McGillicutty stops a takedown attempt from LePew.
McGillicutty throws a knee to the head but misses.
LePew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LePew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGillicutty landing knees to the head.
LePew is trying to drag McGillicutty to the mat but McGillicutty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGillicutty looking to throw knees to the head but LePew is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LePew wants a takedown.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LePew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LePew is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGillicutty connects with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty misses with a knee strike.
McGillicutty misses with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGillicutty lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGillicutty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LePew.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePew takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McGillicutty really dominated that round.
That's time! LePew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGillicutty lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from McGillicutty. Those never looked like landing.
McGillicutty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LePew checks a leg kick nicely.
McGillicutty cracks LePew with an open hand slap.
LePew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGillicutty tries a head kick but it misses.
McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches.
McGillicutty throws a knee to the head but misses.
LePew is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGillicutty is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew tries to score a body lock takedown but McGillicutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LePew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGillicutty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McGillicutty lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a knee to the body.
McGillicutty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGillicutty connects with a nasty looking knee right to LePew's face.
Oh LePew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LePew seems to have got his legs back now.
LePew tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
McGillicutty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGillicutty misses with a knee strike.
McGillicutty stalling the fight.
McGillicutty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LePew blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but LePew blocks it.
LePew takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but LePew blocks with his arms.
LePew tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGillicutty misses with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty prevents the takedown attempt.
McGillicutty lands a damaging elbow.
McGillicutty connects with a nasty looking knee right to LePew's face.
McGillicutty lands a damaging elbow.
McGillicutty misses with a knee strike.
McGillicutty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LePew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGillicutty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGillicutty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGillicutty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
LePew jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with LePew around his waist. LePew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGillicutty lands a nice elbow.
LePew avoiding damage as McGillicutty throws knees to the body.
LePew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGillicutty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGillicutty lands an elbow inside.
McGillicutty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LePew.
McGillicutty misses with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty scores with a knee to the head.
LePew has McGillicutty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGillicutty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGillicutty just misses with a elbow thrown towards LePew's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGillicutty obliges.
LePew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LePew looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGillicutty lands an elbow that stopped LePew in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGillicutty utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LePew tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McGillicutty dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGillicutty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from McGillicutty. No joy for LePew on that attempt.
McGillicutty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from McGillicutty tenderised LePew's leg. LePew is trying to keep his angry face on.
LePew slips under a jab from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty tried to score with a low kick but LePew checks it.
McGillicutty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGillicutty sprawls well. McGillicutty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LePew gets slowly back to his feet.
McGillicutty throws a head kick but LePew moves out of range.
McGillicutty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGillicutty scores with the left hand. LePew knows he should have avoided that one.
McGillicutty misses with a hook. LePew ducked under it nicely.
McGillicutty misses with a low kick.
McGillicutty throws a sloppy head kick and LePew moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty lands with a thumping leg kick.
LePew blocks a leg kick.
McGillicutty tries a head kick but it misses.
McGillicutty throws a head kick that misses.
McGillicutty just misses with a punch to the body.
McGillicutty throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGillicutty throws a solid leg kick but LePew takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGillicutty.
McGillicutty throws a front kick aimed at LePew's knee but LePew avoids it well.
McGillicutty looks to land a body kick but LePew moved away.
Mickey McGillicutty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew swats away the attempt to clinch by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty misses with a head kick.
McGillicutty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LePew checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGillicutty throws a leg kick but LePew sees it coming and checks it nicely.
LePew has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
LePew fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LePew shoots in looking for a takedown but McGillicutty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LePew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGillicutty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LePew checks the leg kick.
LePew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as LePew checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LePew dodges the punch combination from McGillicutty.
Pepe LePew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGillicutty lands a glancing blow to the side of LePew's head.
McGillicutty throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey McGillicutty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGillicutty winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey McGillicutty! Mickey McGillicutty retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Mickey McGillicutty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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