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WP 5 - The New Beginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rizzy Kock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (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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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rizzy Kock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Grimes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kock moves into the clinch.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kock tries to pull guard but Grimes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Kock is controlling the position.
Kock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimes is trying to break free.
Kock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grimes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kock breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rizzy Kock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Grimes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grimes tries to break free but Kock pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes is trying to push Kock away but Kock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.
Kock tries to pull guard but Grimes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kock drops back down to his feet.
Kock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Grimes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grimes is trying to break free.
Kock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kock tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
Kock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimes walks away with a smile on his face. Kock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kock moves into range and clinches up with Grimes.
Kock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grimes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grimes scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kock shoots in but no luck this time.
Kock is breathing heavily.
Grimes sends Kock crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grimes is motioning to the referee to let Kock up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Grimes wobbles Kock with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Grimes dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Kock to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Grimes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Proskhurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitaly Proskhurin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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Decent elbows
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitaly Proskhurin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proskhurin tries to keep at a distance but Rivers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Proskhurin can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Proskhurin has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers landing knees to the body.
Proskhurin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers lands an elbow that stopped Proskhurin in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Vitaly Proskhurin has been cut.
Rivers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Proskhurin's defenses.
Nice elbow from Rivers.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rivers.
A short left from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a knee to the head.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rivers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rivers lands an elbow inside that Proskhurin shrugs off.
Rivers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Proskhurin's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Rivers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rivers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Proskhurin takes a shot to the head.
Rivers pushes Proskhurin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Vitaly Proskhurin's cut even more.
Proskhurin wants a takedown.
Proskhurin jumps guard and drags Rivers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Proskhurin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivers wants to get up but he can't break Proskhurin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proskhurin is looking for a triangle but Rivers pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers wanted to stand there but Proskhurin had control of the position.
Proskhurin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rivers is looking to stand up but Proskhurin won't let him.
Proskhurin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Proskhurin's guard.
Proskhurin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivers defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Proskhurin's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Proskhurin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivers wants to stand but Proskhurin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rivers is sitting in close to Proskhurin's body. Proskhurin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rivers is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rivers is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Proskhurin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vitaly Proskhurin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barristan The Bold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Doran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Doran will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barristan The Bold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Doran!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doran sprawls well. Doran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Bold gets slowly back to his feet.
Doran looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Doran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Bold as he avoids it easily.
Doran has a takedown stuffed.
The Bold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Bold lands in his opponent's guard.
The Bold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Barristan The Bold just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Bold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bold shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doran is trying to defend but The Bold finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Bold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doran!
The Bold is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doran can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doran has given up his back here. Will The Bold look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The Bold just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Doran wants to escape the position.
The Bold is punishing Doran with strikes - can he finish him?!
The Bold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bold working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Doran is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and The Bold has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Doran taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barristan The Bold!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tywin Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tywin Lannister has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tywin Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Montana!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montana.
Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montana looking for a takedown.
Lannister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tywin Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Montana.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Montana tries to score a body lock takedown but Lannister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lannister lands a good knee to the midsection. Montana won't want to take too many of those.
Montana looking for a takedown.
Lannister lands a damaging elbow.
Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montana is working for takedown but Lannister is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lannister lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Montana has Lannister pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lannister manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Lannister throws an elbow but misses.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lannister lands an elbow inside that Montana shrugs off.
Montana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Montana tries a knee to the head but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister lands a damaging elbow.
Lannister lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Montana managing to block the knees to the body from Lannister.
Lannister landing knees to the head.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lannister gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lannister is working Montana over against the cage.
Montana wants to take the fight to the mat but Lannister manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lannister misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana wants to take the fight to the mat but Lannister manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Montana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lannister is defending well.
Lannister is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lannister lands an elbow inside.
Lannister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lannister stalling the fight.
Lannister throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lannister is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montana is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Lannister scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lannister lands an elbow inside.
Lannister gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lannister lands a knee to the body.
Montana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lannister prevents the takedown attempt.
Montana looks winded!
Lannister tries to land a knee to the head but Montana blocks with his arms.
Lannister landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lannister landing knees to the body.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Montana goes for a takedown attempt but Lannister pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montana throws a looping overhand right but Lannister ducks down to avoid it.
Montana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lannister lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Lannister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Montana can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lannister.
Lannister lands a damaging elbow.
Montana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lannister trying to control the position but instead, Montana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lannister into the cage.
Lannister gets underhooks to prevent Montana's takedown attempt.
Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lannister is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lannister prevents the takedown attempt.
Lannister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tywin Lannister dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lannister gets a clinch.
Montana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lannister gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lannister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montana blocks it with crossed arms.
Montana taking a breather.
Lannister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
A knee to the head by Lannister.
Montana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lannister using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lannister.
Nice elbow from Lannister.
A short right from Lannister.
Lannister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Montana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lannister lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister lands a nice knee to the body.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Lannister utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lannister lands an elbow just above Montana 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Montana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montana is trying to force a seperation but Lannister has the dominant position.
Lannister's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lannister landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lannister utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lannister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montana's face.
Montana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lannister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montana's face.
Nice body punch from Lannister - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands a knee to the body.
Lannister gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lannister has Montana pressed against the cage, preventing Montana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lannister connects with a knee to the head.
Montana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tywin Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Montana.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lannister lands a nice knee to the body.
Lannister using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lannister connects with a knee to the head.
Lannister is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lannister takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lannister has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lannister lands an elbow that stopped Montana in his tracks for a moment.
Montana turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lannister on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lannister tries to get out of the position.
Montana prevents Lannister from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lannister is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Montana is trying to get an arm triangle but Lannister is defending well.
Lannister wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana working the ground and pound but Lannister is defending the strikes.
Montana laying and praying for a moment but Lannister takes advantage and regains half guard.
Montana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Montana is controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana throwing shots but Lannister is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tywin Lannister dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Montana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lannister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Montana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lannister as he avoids it easily.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
Montana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lannister but Lannister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tywin Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Montana.
Oooooh!!! Lannister has knocked Montana down with a huge combo! Lannister steps away and waves a wobbly Montana back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Montana is rocked!
Lannister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana misses with a body shot.
Tony Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana moves forwards but Lannister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Lannister finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Montana.
Montana backs away from a small jab... but Lannister lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Montana crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Lannister with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tywin Lannister!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhaegar Targaryen (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 Rhaegar Targaryen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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161 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Esposito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rhaegar Targaryen !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito misses with a two punch combination.
Targaryen misses with a hook
and Esposito counters by clinching up.
Esposito tries to score a body lock takedown but Targaryen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Esposito wants a takedown.
Esposito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Targaryen 's efforts to push away.
Esposito is fighting off a takedown attempt but Targaryen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Esposito to the mat. Esposito regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Esposito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Targaryen is controlling him.
Esposito working for a triangle but Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen drops back looking for a leg! Esposito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esposito manages to kick Targaryen off! Targaryen jumps back into Esposito's guard.
Esposito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Targaryen controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
Targaryen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Esposito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Targaryen is controlling him.
Targaryen wants to stand but Esposito is controlling his posture from full guard.
Targaryen stopping the sweep attempt from Esposito.
Targaryen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Esposito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Esposito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Esposito!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Esposito asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Targaryen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Esposito's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position.
Esposito trying to control the action but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Targaryen pushes Esposito off looking to stand but Esposito dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito wants to stand up but Targaryen is controlling the position.
Esposito wants to control but Targaryen is keeping him busy.
Esposito is really struggling to control Targaryen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Esposito just wasn't active enough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Targaryen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito looking to score a takedown here. Targaryen is defending well but Esposito drives through and ends up in Targaryen 's guard.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Espositois looking to pass into half guard but Targaryen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Targaryen is in guard.
Esposito has his foot on Targaryen 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Targaryen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Esposito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Targaryen defends it easily.
Esposito is breathing heavily.
Targaryen postures up.
Targaryen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esposito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Targaryen has Esposito in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito passes Targaryen 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Esposito dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Targaryen throws a big shot that misses.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Targaryen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Esposito's head backwards.
Esposito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Esposito looking to pass the guard.
Targaryen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Esposito escapes and throws Targaryen 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Esposito stands up and beckons Targaryen to his feet.
Targaryen leaves Esposito with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a shot to the body.
Esposito blocks a jab.
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Esposito is pressing down on Targaryen 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Targaryen is holding on for now.
Esposito prevents Targaryen from standing back up.
Esposito trying to control the action but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Esposito lands with a punch from half guard.
Targaryen has one foot on Esposito's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen scores with a sloppy right hand. Esposito should have avoided that one.
Targaryen throws a right hand that misses
and Esposito counters with a takedown into side control.
Esposito trying to control the action but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Esposito lands a few punches from side control.
Esposito is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esposito in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anthony Esposito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Targaryen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Esposito scoring with punches from side control.
Esposito trying to control the action but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Targaryen is looking to reverse the position.
Esposito controlling the position.
Esposito has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looks for a takedown but Targaryen sprawls well.
Targaryen misses with a hook.
Esposito takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Anthony Esposito has been cut.
Esposito fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Targaryen to the ground. Esposito is now in Targaryen 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen working a defensive guard but Esposito manages to pass into side control anyway.
Esposito decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Esposito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Esposito's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Targaryen jabs Esposito right on the nose. Esposito blinks but takes it well.
Targaryen misses with a looping right.
Targaryen misses with a hook
and Esposito counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Targaryen 's guard now.
Targaryen seems keen to control Esposito's posture.
Esposito wants to pass the guard but Targaryen is keeping the position.
Esposito slips nicely into half guard.
Esposito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Targaryen sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esposito uses his free foot to push down on Targaryen 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Targaryen .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito looking to control but Targaryen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esposito wants to take Targaryen 's back here but Targaryen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Esposito is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Targaryen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Targaryen shrugs it off.
Targaryen is trying desperately to improve position.
Targaryen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Targaryen is desperately trying to improve his position but Esposito has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Targaryen is looking to escape.
Targaryen tries to lock up and control but Esposito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esposito pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Targaryen is working to get back to half guard.
Esposito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Targaryen is holding on tight.
Esposito postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Targaryen looks a forlorn figure.
Esposito prevents Targaryen from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Esposito stands up from mount. Strange move.
Esposito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Targaryen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Esposito somewhat.
Targaryen stuffs the takedown.
Targaryen connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown by Esposito or perhaps it was just good defense by Targaryen which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito takes one on the button.
Targaryen connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Targaryen .
Esposito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Targaryen circles away.
Targaryen scores with a one two! Esposito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito shoots in but Targaryen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Targaryen connects with a nice looking jab.
Esposito slips under a jab.
Targaryen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Esposito shoots in for a double leg but Targaryen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Targaryen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Targaryen cracks Esposito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Targaryen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Esposito somewhat.
Targaryen misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Anthony Esposito did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Anthony Esposito's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Targaryen misses with a combination
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet.
Esposito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Targaryen is just riding it out for now. Esposito eventually gives up the hold.
Esposito stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Esposito fails with the takedown.
Targaryen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen scores with a nice head shot.
Targaryen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rhaegar Targaryen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.
Esposito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Targaryen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Esposito manages to pass to side control.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position.
Esposito is keen to just control but Targaryen is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Targaryen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Targaryen wants to control but Esposito passes into side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targaryen is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esposito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Targaryen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to improve position but can't.
Esposito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Targaryen keeps working.
Targaryen tries to bench press Esposito off him but Esposito keeps the position.
Esposito prevents Targaryen from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Targaryen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Esposito trying to control the action but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep.
Esposito trying to control the action but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Esposito had his way with Rhaegar Targaryen in that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Esposito's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab by Targaryen .
Esposito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Targaryen as he jumps to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Targaryen .
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Targaryen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Targaryen lands a jab to Esposito's midsection.
Nice body punch from Targaryen .
Targaryen stalks Esposito and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Esposito's face. Esposito staggers backwards, shaken.
Esposito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Targaryen connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Targaryen .
Targaryen throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Targaryen cracks Esposito with an open hand slap.
Esposito shoots in but Targaryen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Targaryen throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Targaryen as Esposito shoots in.
Esposito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Targaryen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Esposito stacks Targaryen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Esposito!
Targaryen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito trying to control the action but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Targaryen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Targaryen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Targaryen seems to be working for a kimura but Esposito defends the submission attempt.
Targaryen prevents Esposito from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Esposito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Targaryen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Esposito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esposito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rhaegar Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esposito is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Anthony Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Targaryen gets caught flat footed, as Esposito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Targaryen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targaryen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esposito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito stands up and waves to Targaryen to follow him.
Esposito darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Esposito.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Esposito, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Esposito!
Anthony Esposito is the new lightweight champion!
Anthony Esposito 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian De Ertu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian De Ertu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles has closed the distance and engaged De Ertu in a clinch.
Miles pulls guard effortlessly.
De Ertu wants to pass the guard but Miles is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miles holds on and takes a little breather.
Miles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Ertu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miles has escaped and now he's on top!
Miles sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ertu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Ertu looking for a guillotine here but Miles defends easily.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Ertu is keeping the position for now.
Miles slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Ertu actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miles winds up and cracks De Ertu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miles.
De Ertu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Ertu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Ertu is refusing to be controlled, as Miles sits in half guard.
De Ertu tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
De Ertu moves into full guard.
Miles sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Ertu keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Ertu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miles has managed to get both his arms back between De Ertu's legs - danger averted.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Ertu is keeping the position for now.
Miles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles wants to control from the top but De Ertu keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Miles dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Ertu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miles is trying to keep De Ertu in close.
Miles controlling the position.
De Ertu stands and throws Miles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles wants to control but De Ertu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles is holding De Ertu down, trying to stall.
Dave Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Ertu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miles is trying to control but can't.
De Ertu wants to pass to mount but Miles is defending the position.
De Ertu is looking for a kimura here.
De Ertu is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miles trying to hold on to De Ertu's head to control him but De Ertu postures up.
De Ertu is trying to work for a kimura but Miles is defending well.
De Ertu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Ertu tries to stand but can't do so whilst Miles controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Ertu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Miles's thigh. Miles counters though and makes it back to full guard.
De Ertu tries to free his leg and advance position but Miles is retaining full guard.
De Ertu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Ertu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Ertu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu swings around for an armbar but Miles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Ertu's guard.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but De Ertu is retaining full guard.
Miles controlling from the top position.
Miles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miles scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian De Ertu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
De Ertu feints and as Miles raises his hands in defense, De Ertu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Ertu defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miles is on top in guard.
De Ertu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but De Ertu is retaining full guard.
Miles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miles forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ertu is trying to get back to full guard.
Miles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Ertu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Ertu is staying active underneath Miles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Miles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Ertu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Ertu is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles tries to move to mount but De Ertu blocks the move with his legs.
Miles working the ground and pound from side control.
Miles remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Miles wants to control but De Ertu is keeping him busy.
De Ertu tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles scoring with punches from side control.
De Ertu prevents Miles from moving into mount.
Miles working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on De Ertu's face as Miles controls the position.
De Ertu tries to improve position but can't.
Miles cracks De Ertu with a big right hand but De Ertu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Ertu tries to buck Miles off but Miles is having none of it.
Miles trying to control the action but De Ertu is working from the bottom.
Miles takes a little break here. De Ertu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Miles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Miles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis scores with a body shot.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Jones misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Lewis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lewis's head.
Jones throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Lewis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andre Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Lewis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Lewis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones lands with a hook. Lewis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis at a distance.
Lewis throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Andre Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Jones.
Lewis lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lewis back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Lewis digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Andre Jones has been cut.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Jones.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Jones staying out of range there.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lewis 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.
Lewis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lewiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Lewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lewis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lewis misses the jab.
Jones connects with a right hand. Lewis shakes it off.
Lewis slips a jab from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Lewis swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lewis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andre Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.
Lewis cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones misses with the combination.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Good leg kick by Lewis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lewis finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones slips under a jab.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Lewis.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Jones.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Lewis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewis. That's going to slow Jones down.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Lewis throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lewis.
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lewis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Lewis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Lewis swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Lewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Lewis scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Lewis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones misses with a double jab
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lewis.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andre Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Jones.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Lewis wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones misses the jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination. Lewis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lewis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones jabs Lewis right on the nose. Lewis blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones cracks Lewis with an open hand slap.
Jones moves away from the strike by Lewis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lewis takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Lewis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andre Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones staying out of range there.
Lewis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Lewis works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis has time to react.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones avoids the head kick by Lewis.
Jones slips under a jab.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Lewis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones thuds a left hand into Lewis's body.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Lewis - just one landing.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis lands with a good body shot.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andre Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones stuns Lewis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lewis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Lewis!
Riley Lewis is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Riley Lewis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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