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MFN: Night 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Nack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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Great elbows
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Nack!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a leg kick but Nack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nack has managed to clinch.
Nack lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands an elbow just above Nack 's eye.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nack's defenses.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nack.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Nack moves his leg out of the way.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nack.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Nack's leg but Nack calmly moves out of range.
Nack checks a low kick from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nack. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nack blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nack. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Nack blocks the low kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Nack.
Nack moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nack if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Nack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nack moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dave Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nack blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nack is able to avoid easily.
Smith throws a leg kick but Nack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith looks for the body kick but Nack saw that one coming.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nack. Those never looked like landing.
Nack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Nack moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Nack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Nack drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Nack has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Nack blocks an elbow strike.
Nack is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nack lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands an elbow just above Nack 's eye.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Nack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nack.
Smith motions for Nack to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to work over Nack's front leg with a kick but Nack checks it.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nack throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Nack tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Nack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith slips under a jab.
Nack looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Nack sees coming a mile off.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nack if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nack misses with a punch to the body.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Nack misses with the head strike.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Nack misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Nack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Nack.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Nack's torso.
Nack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Nack managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Nack's leg but Nack calmly moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Nack moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nack ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nack moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Nack throws a head punch that misses.
Nack is struggling to control the position.
Nack throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Nack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Nack avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Nack pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nack avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but Nack pushes him back against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nack's defenses.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nack misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nack 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.
Nack throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nack is struggling to control the position.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Nack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Nack lands a nice uppercut.
Nack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Nack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Nack avoids it.
Nack checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Nack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nack blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nack throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Nack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nack if he has to take too many more of those.
Dave Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Nack throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Nack moves out of range easily.
Nack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith 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.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith is looking to slow Nack down with leg kicks.
Nack swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Nack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Nack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nack has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nack and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nack steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Nack's leg but Nack calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Nack checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Nack off balance momentarily.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Nack looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nack tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Nack's torso.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Nack's front leg but catches the back leg as Nack tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Nack checks a leg kick.
Nack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a leg kick but Nack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nack checks a leg kick nicely.
Nack avoids a kick to the body.
Smith tries to work over Nack's front leg with a kick but Nack checks it.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a low kick but Nack moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Nack avoids a kick to the body.
Nack tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Nack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nack checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Nack counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nack's brow.
A short right from Nack on the inside.
Nack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nack.
Nack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nack.
Nick Nack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nack leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nack has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Nack dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Nack misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Nack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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!
Nice body punch from Nack.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nack swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nack dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nack throws a head punch that misses.
Nack tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nick Nack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Nack avoids the damage to the body.
Nack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nack can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Dave Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nack misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nack fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nack fails to land.
Nack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nack.
Nack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nack is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Nack struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Dave Smith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wes Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maphew RiddlesTwo Point O (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes into the arena with HYFR blaring out of the sound system. Maphew RiddlesTwo Point O has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wes Fox's chin.
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wes Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maphew RiddlesTwo Point O!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Fox tenderised RiddlesTwo Point O's leg. RiddlesTwo Point O is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for RiddlesTwo Point O, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox throws a sloppy head kick and RiddlesTwo Point O moves out of range easily.
Wes Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
RiddlesTwo Point O throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
RiddlesTwo Point O shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
RiddlesTwo Point O controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
RiddlesTwo Point O stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RiddlesTwo Point O stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fox trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RiddlesTwo Point O trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fox tries to get out of the position.
RiddlesTwo Point O tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
RiddlesTwo Point O is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
RiddlesTwo Point O lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RiddlesTwo Point O stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
Fox being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fox fakes the leg kick and cracks RiddlesTwo Point O in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
RiddlesTwo Point O throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
RiddlesTwo Point O takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fox.
Fox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fox is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is looking to land body kicks.
RiddlesTwo Point O avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Fox.
RiddlesTwo Point O moves out of range of the body kick from Fox.
Fox throws a leg kick but RiddlesTwo Point O sees it coming and moves out of range.
RiddlesTwo Point O moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RiddlesTwo Point O sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RiddlesTwo Point O moves out of range of the leg kick from Fox.
RiddlesTwo Point O closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - RiddlesTwo Point O lands in his opponent's guard.
Fox trying to keep a closed guard but RiddlesTwo Point O is proving a slippery customer.
RiddlesTwo Point O controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RiddlesTwo Point O postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.
RiddlesTwo Point O wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fox wants to sweep here but RiddlesTwo Point O controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wes Fox will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fox misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Fox.
Fox tried to score with a low kick but RiddlesTwo Point O checks it.
RiddlesTwo Point O blocks a head kick by Fox.
RiddlesTwo Point O checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fox is looking to clinch but RiddlesTwo Point O is avoiding it.
Fox misses with an uppercut.
Fox misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RiddlesTwo Point O shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fox but Fox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fox throws a head kick but RiddlesTwo Point O moves out of range.
RiddlesTwo Point O is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fox.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fox.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Fox blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox instigates a clinch.
Fox breaks the clinch.
RiddlesTwo Point O will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
RiddlesTwo Point O throws a hook but Fox blocks it.
Wes Fox is winning the standup battle so far.
RiddlesTwo Point O avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fox tries to clinch but RiddlesTwo Point O is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fox.
Wes Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox rushes RiddlesTwo Point O and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fox breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by RiddlesTwo Point O or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox which made him look bad.
Wes Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maphew RiddlesTwo Point O.
RiddlesTwo Point O moves out of range of the body kick from Fox.
Fox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fox throws a sloppy head kick and RiddlesTwo Point O moves out of range easily.
Fox misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox throws a body kick that misses.
Fox tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
RiddlesTwo Point O blocks the body kick.
Fox throws a low kick but RiddlesTwo Point O avoids it.
RiddlesTwo Point O takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Fox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
RiddlesTwo Point O throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
RiddlesTwo Point O fails to land the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Fox.
Fox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
RiddlesTwo Point O changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but RiddlesTwo Point O manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
RiddlesTwo Point O checks the leg kick.
RiddlesTwo Point O circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fox delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from RiddlesTwo Point O. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
RiddlesTwo Point O fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Wes Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maphew RiddlesTwo Point O.
Fox connects with an inside leg kick.
Fox throws a poor cross that misses
and RiddlesTwo Point O counters with a nice double leg into guard.
RiddlesTwo Point O has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
RiddlesTwo Point O controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RiddlesTwo Point O working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fox's head.
Fox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for RiddlesTwo Point O on the ground.
Fox can't keep his opponent in guard - RiddlesTwo Point O advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox is looking to improve his position.
RiddlesTwo Point O thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fox is trying to stand.
RiddlesTwo Point O performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
RiddlesTwo Point O's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
RiddlesTwo Point O takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
RiddlesTwo Point O wants to pass the guard but Fox is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RiddlesTwo Point O trying to control the pace.
Fox is looking for a sweep. RiddlesTwo Point O is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fox taking some punishment here, with RiddlesTwo Point O in his half guard.
Nice strikes from RiddlesTwo Point O there.
Fox is trying to control but can't.
Maphew RiddlesTwo Point O has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fox is looking for a sweep. RiddlesTwo Point O is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.
RiddlesTwo Point O performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
RiddlesTwo Point O landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RiddlesTwo Point O lands with a punch from half guard.
RiddlesTwo Point O controlling the pace.
RiddlesTwo Point O working Fox over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. RiddlesTwo Point O lands a nice short elbow.
RiddlesTwo Point O content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
RiddlesTwo Point O in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fox tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from RiddlesTwo Point O!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maphew RiddlesTwo Point O!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lord Takedown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Arenas (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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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lord Takedown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Arenas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arenas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takedown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arenas drives through and clinches with Takedown against the cage.
Arenas working Takedown over with knees to the body.
Arenas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takedown tries to clinch up but Arenas circles away and keeps his distance.
Arenas tries to close the distance and clinch but Takedown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arenas tries to clinch but Takedown moves out of range.
Arenas moves in looking to clinch but Takedown pushes him off.
Takedown doesn't manage to clinch there - Arenas circles away.
Arenas wants to clinch.
Takedown 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.
Takedown throws a strike but Arenas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Takedown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takedown is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takedown slips nicely into half guard.
Takedown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takedown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arenas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takedown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arenas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takedown connects with a nice short shot to Arenas's temple.
Takedown content to control rather than advance.
Takedown 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takedown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Takedown there.
Takedown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Takedown lands a big shot there that rocks Arenas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arenas looks winded!
Takedown landing strikes from the mount.
Takedown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arenas is in a horrible position here. Takedown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Takedown dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takedown lands with some strikes.
Arenas is rocked!
Takedown with the ground and pound from mount.
Arenas is still in real trouble! Can Takedown finish him?
Takedown cracks Arenas with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Takedown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clayson McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Thielke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayson McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Thielke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thielke looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy clinches.
McCarthy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCarthy trying to land knees to the body.
McCarthy connects with a knee to the head.
McCarthy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCarthy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCarthy.
Thielke throws an elbow that misses.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCarthy with a knee to the head.
Thielke is rocked!
It looks like Jesse Thielke has been cut.
McCarthy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thielke is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Thielke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCarthy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thielke is trying to stall.
McCarthy connects with a knee to the head.
Thielke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCarthy lands a nice elbow.
McCarthy lands a damaging elbow.
McCarthy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCarthy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thielke looks winded!
McCarthy lands a big knee to the head and Thielke goes down! McCarthy pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clayson McCarthy!
Clayson McCarthy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AJ Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Argiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argiropoulos has chosen Grafh - Knock'em Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Argiropoulos!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winters.
Argiropoulos scores with a takedown into Winters's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Argiropoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winters is looking for a triangle but Argiropoulos pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Winters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Argiropoulos from controlling successfully.
Winters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winters is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Argiropoulos frees his head nicely. Oh but Winters has switched to an armbar! Argiropoulos is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). AJ Winters!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Gavilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Gavilan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kid Gavilan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Harden!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavilan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harden tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavilan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavilan throws a nice looking combination but Harden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gavilan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harden misses with a combination
and Gavilan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gavilan pushes Harden away with a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harden misses the jab.
Gavilan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harden.
Gavilan thumps Harden with a low kick.
Gavilan darts in and clinches Harden up against the cage.
Harden misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gavilan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavilan scores with a nice body kick.
Harden throws a head kick that misses.
Harden throws a head kick but Gavilan moves out of range.
Gavilan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavilan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kid Gavilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavilan can pounce on him.
Harden looks winded!
Gavilan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gavilan scores with a leg kick.
Harden wants to clinch but Gavilan slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavilan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavilan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harden. That did some damage!
Gavilan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gavilan closes the distance and pushes Harden back into the cage.
Gavilan manages to break the clinch.
Gavilan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gavilan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gavilan lands a big head kick that sends Harden tumbling to the mat! Gavilan takes a step backwards and waves Harden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Harden is rocked!
Gavilan connects with a solid leg kick.
Harden is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavilan finish him?
The fighters circle, before Gavilan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Harden's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gavilan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kid Gavilan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Wabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bocek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. Roger Wabbit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Bocek's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Wabbit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Bocek!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocek checks a low kick from Wabbit.
Wabbit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bocek shoots in for a takedown but Wabbit shows good takedown defense.
Wabbit lands with an uppercut that bounces Bocek off the cage and back into range.
Wabbit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bocek swinging wildly here.
Bocek shoots and misses
and Wabbit counters with a stiff right hand.
Bocek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A combination from Wabbit does no damage.
Bocek tries for a takedown but Wabbit circles away easily
and Wabbit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roger Wabbit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Bocek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bocek misses with a double jab.
Wabbit scores with a jab to the head.
Roger Wabbit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wabbit lands a jab to Bocek's midsection.
Wabbit lands with an uppercut that bounces Bocek off the cage and back into range.
Bocek is rocked!
Wabbit misses the jab.
Bocek is still on wobbly legs! Can Wabbit finish him?
Wabbit looks to land a combination but Bocek avoids it well.
Bocek seems to have recovered his senses.
Bocek walks into a stiff left hand from Wabbit.
Bocek ducks under a wild hook from Wabbit.
Wabbit lands a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Wabbit. No joy for Bocek on that attempt.
Bocek tries for a takedown but Wabbit circles away easily
and Wabbit counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Wabbit!
Roger Wabbit is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paco Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayden Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paco Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hayden Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diggler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diggler throws a nice looking combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Diggler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggler thinking.
Diggler shoots in for a double leg but Mendoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Diggler's head but Diggler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendoza works Diggler's body with a nice hook.
Mendoza avoids a kick to the body.
Diggler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diggler throws a leg kick but Mendoza checks it.
Mendoza leaves Diggler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hayden Diggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Diggler avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza stuffs the takedown attempt from Diggler. Diggler gets slowly back to his feet.
Paco Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Diggler.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Diggler ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggler also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendoza circles away.
Diggler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diggler momentarily.
Mendoza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diggler eats them both and turns towards Mendoza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diggler looks winded!
Mendoza scores with a three punch combo!
Mendoza scores with a shot to the body.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diggler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mendoza scores with a three punch combo!
Diggler is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses.
Diggler is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendoza finish him?
Mendoza throws a series of strikes that have Diggler backpedaling.
Diggler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggler pinned against the cage. Diggler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diggler seems to have recovered his senses.
Diggler gets caught flat footed, as Mendoza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diggler for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paco Mendoza just wasn't active enough.
Mendoza takes a swing at Diggler's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza cracks a nice hook into Diggler's ribs.
No luck for Mendoza with that takedown attempt.
Diggler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diggler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Mendoza there.
Mendoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch lands to the side of Diggler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Diggler ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggler also avoids with ease.
Mendoza stuns Diggler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendoza connects with a single shot there.
Mendoza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mendoza gets a double leg takedown into Diggler's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.
Diggler is working an open guard so Mendoza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mendoza digs a good hook to Diggler's body.
Diggler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mendoza is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Diggler.
Mendoza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Mendoza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Mendoza dominated that round.
That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diggler misses with a double jab
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diggler.
Diggler shoots in but Mendoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch lands to the side of Diggler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Diggler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diggler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendoza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mendoza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Diggler.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diggler.
A lazy left from Mendoza finds it's target.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Paco Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggler is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggler is just out of range.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mendoza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diggler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mendoza lunges at Diggler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diggler's hand.
Mendoza lands a nice hook to Diggler's body. Diggler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendoza lands a really nice looking cross but Diggler seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendoza, as that shot connected.
Diggler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendoza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendoza scores with a one two! Diggler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diggler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diggler as he jumps to the side.
Mendoza jabs Diggler right on the nose. Diggler blinks but takes it well.
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!
Diggler wants to land a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diggler's half guard.
Mendoza content to control rather than advance.
Mendoza wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza not doing much here.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggler can do to turn this around?
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paco Mendoza just wasn't active enough.
Diggler looks to land a combination but Mendoza avoids it well.
Mendoza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diggler walks into a straight right hand from Mendoza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paco Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice combination there by Mendoza.
Mendoza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendoza lands with a cross.
Good exchange - Mendoza coming out on top.
Diggler walks into a left hand.
Mendoza throws a combination. Diggler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggler slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diggler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mendoza cracks Diggler with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Mendoza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Mendoza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendoza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diggler throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Diggler misses with a takedown attempt - Mendoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Diggler's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendoza.
Diggler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diggler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diggler misses with a double jab
and Mendoza counters with a series of strikes. Diggler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diggler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendoza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diggler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Mendoza. Beautiful body shot.
Diggler takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Mendoza - just one landing.
Mendoza scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diggler.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diggler's head backwards.
Diggler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Mendoza misses.
Paco Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Mendoza.
Mendoza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diggler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mendoza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Mendoza. Those never looked like landing.
Diggler throws a chopping leg kick but Mendoza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mendoza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mendoza scores with a hook.
Diggler slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggler dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Mendoza clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggler or not.
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diggler tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Diggler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendoza lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggler off the cage and back into range.
Mendoza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diggler in his tracks.
Diggler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendoza lands a jab.
Mendoza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
Mendoza catches Diggler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danga de danga de dang - Diggler scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.
Mendoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Mendoza does it's job there.
Diggler misses with a two punch combination.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paco Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Diggler.
Mendoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Mendoza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendoza.
Diggler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A right-left combo lands from Mendoza.
Diggler tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Paco Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendoza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diggler on the side of the head.
Diggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Diggler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a hook but Diggler blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggler misses with a straight left.
Hayden Diggler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendoza.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendoza 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paco Mendoza!
Paco Mendoza 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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