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TMMA Contenders 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Armor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Armor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armor dives in and scores a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Armor throwing strikes from guard but Crawford blocks nicely.
Crawford is looking to stand up but Armor isn't so interested in that idea.
Armor throwing strikes but missing.
Armor trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Crawford trying to keep a closed guard but Armor is proving a slippery customer.
Armor throwing strikes from guard but Crawford blocks nicely.
Crawford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crawford has momentary wrist control but Armor slips an elbow through the middle.
Armor is in close to Crawford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crawford's guard.
Armor prevents Crawford from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crawford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crawford.
Armor wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Armor throwing strikes but missing.
Armor wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Crawford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crawford keeping full guard, as Armor tries to pass.
Crawford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armor trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyrone Armor just wasn't active enough.
Armor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crawford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armor moves into full mount!
Armor moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crawford has worked his arm free - good work by Crawford!
Armor working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armor lands some shots froms side control.
Crawford is being controlled here.
Armor trying to control the action but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Armor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Armor trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Crawford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crawford is trying to control Armor's posture but Armor avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Armor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armor moves into full mount!
Armor working Crawford over with strikes here.
Crawford is rocked!
Crawford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armor wants to control the pace but Crawford is squirming around nicely.
Armor unloading with bombs!
Crawford is still in real trouble! Can Armor finish him?
Crawford looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armor trying to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawford tries to reverse the position but Armor maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Armor 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.
Armor shoots in but Crawford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Armor 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.
Armor advances position into side control!
Armor looks up at the clock and then as Crawford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Armor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Armor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crawford avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Armor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford is trying to control Armor's posture but Armor avoids it.
Crawford might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Armor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Crawford is trying to improve his position.
Crawford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Armor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Armor trying to control the action but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Crawford is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tyrone Armor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Armor trying to control the action but Crawford is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crawford, who protects the arm well.
Crawford throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Armor is trying to get an arm triangle but Crawford is defending well.
Armor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Armor grinds an elbow into Crawford's temple.
Crawford is not content to let Armor control the position.
Armor is putting a hurting on Crawford here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armor cracks Crawford with a big elbow.
Armor trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Armor in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Crawford is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrone Armor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Tamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes into the arena with Here Comes the Pain by Slayer blaring out of the sound system. Dragon Tamer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bishop Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dragon Tamer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tamer counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bishop Kane has been cut.
Tamer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tamer counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Tamer looks at the referee who does nothing so Tamer lands a crushing right that sends Kane to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragon Tamer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Farofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alen Milosevic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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205 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alen Milosevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Farofa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milosevic tries to move into range but Farofa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Milosevic moves out of range as Farofa strikes.
Milosevic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Milosevic dives in and grabs Farofa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farofa pushes down on Milosevic's head and hops out.
Farofa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Milosevic throws a right hand that Farofa ducks under and follows up with a left that Farofa also avoids with ease.
Farofa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Milosevic on the side of the head.
Milosevic shoots in and bounces Farofa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milosevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milosevic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farofa keeping moving, preventing Milosevic from controlling successfully.
Milosevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Farofa has wrist control.
Farofa working for a triangle but Milosevic defends it easily.
Milosevic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farofa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milosevic defends it easily.
Milosevic wants to pass the guard but Farofa is keeping the position.
Milosevic won't allow Farofa to get back to his feet.
Milosevic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Milosevic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milosevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milosevic won't allow Farofa to get back to his feet.
Milosevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farofa keeping moving, preventing Milosevic from controlling successfully.
Farofa working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farofa keeping moving, preventing Milosevic from controlling successfully.
Milosevic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Milosevic throwing strikes but missing.
Farofa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Milosevic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milosevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farofa keeping moving, preventing Milosevic from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic advances to half guard.
Milosevic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Milosevic is trying to control the action in half guard but Farofa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Farofa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milosevic.
Milosevic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farofa's head.
Milosevic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Milosevic is looking to advance position but Farofa won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milosevic is breathing heavily.
Milosevic working the head and body with strikes.
Farofa pushes Milosevic off looking to stand but Milosevic dives back in and keeps control.
Farofa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Milosevic pulls his head out easily.
Milosevic is looking to take a break and control but Farofa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic wants to pass the guard but Farofa is defending well.
Milosevic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Milosevic trying to control from half guard but Farofa is working away.
Milosevic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farofa controlling the position for now.
Milosevic thows a huge punch but Farofa dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farofa trying to hold on to Milosevic's head to control him but Milosevic postures up.
Farofa is not content to let Milosevic control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Milosevic 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.
Milosevic shoots in and drives through. Farofa sprawls well.
Milosevic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milosevic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farofa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milosevic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Farofa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farofa fails to land with a series of punches.
Milosevic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Milosevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milosevic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Farofa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Milosevic is looking to take a break and control but Farofa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farofa tries to escape but Milosevic is in control.
Farofa is trying to control Milosevic's posture but Milosevic avoids it.
Milosevic trying to control the position but Farofa is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farofa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Milosevic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Milosevic working away.
Milosevic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Farofa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Farofa is not content to let Milosevic control the position.
Milosevic lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farofa struggling a bit here.
Milosevic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Milosevic tries to advance to mount but can't.
Milosevic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Milosevic is looking to take a break and control but Farofa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Milosevic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Farofa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Farofa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Farofa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farofa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farofa is pulling down on Milosevic's head. It's preventing any offense from Milosevic, at least for the moment.
Milosevic wants to control from the top but Farofa keeps moving.
Milosevic postures up.
Alen Milosevic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milosevic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milosevic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Milosevic 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.
Milosevic tries to free his leg and advance position but Farofa is retaining full guard.
Farofa wants to stand up but Milosevic is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farofa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Milosevic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Farofa's head.
Farofa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milosevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Farofa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farofa has Milosevic pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Farofa keeping full guard, as Milosevic tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farofa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milosevic throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Milosevic dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Farofa throws a right and a left that Milosevic avoids nicely.
Farofa leaves Milosevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Milosevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farofa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milosevic.
Milosevic fails with a takedown attempt.
Milosevic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Milosevic keeps the fight on the outside.
Milosevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Milosevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Milosevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farofa closes the distance and clinches.
Farofa stalling.
Milosevic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farofa has him pressed against the cage.
Farofa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic tries to score a body lock takedown but Farofa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Milosevic tries to break free but Farofa pushes him back against the cage.
Farofa is struggling to control the position.
Farofa manages to break the clinch.
Carlos Farofa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farofa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farofa scores with a one two! Milosevic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Farofa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Milosevic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Farofa wants to clinch up but Milosevic keeps it at a distance.
Farofa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Milosevic.
Farofa pushes Milosevic up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farofa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farofa closes the distance and pushes Milosevic back into the cage.
Milosevic can't get the takedown.
Milosevic letting Farofa take a breather here.
Milosevic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farofa prevents it.
Farofa breaks the clinch.
Farofa misses with a series of wild punches.
Milosevic tries to clinch but Farofa is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Farofa - just one landing.
Farofa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice straight punches there by Farofa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Farofa.
Farofa connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic shoots in for a double leg but Farofa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Milosevic fails with a takedown attempt.
Milosevic slips a jab and a cross from Farofa.
Farofa dips to his left and cracks Milosevic with an uppercut!
Farofa tests Milosevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farofa darts in and clinches Milosevic up against the cage.
Alen Milosevic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farofa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Farofa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milosevic takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farofa lands with a nice combination. Milosevic backs away looking to recover.
Farofa throws a right hand that Milosevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Milosevic also avoids with ease.
Milosevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milosevic shoots in looking for a takedown but Farofa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Milosevic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Farofa lands the left hand.
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!
Milosevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Milosevic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farofa but Farofa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farofa lands a slapping body shot.
Alen Milosevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Farofa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milosevic shoots for a takedown but Farofa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farofa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farofa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Milosevic, pushing him back against the cage.
Farofa taking a breather.
Carlos Farofa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milosevic wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Farofa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Milosevic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Milosevic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepper James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Beniot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beniot has chosen Our Lady in Peace-Whatever as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepper James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Beniot!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James ducks under a wild hook from Beniot.
Beniot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Beniot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Beniot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Beniot there.
Beniot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beniot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beniot.
Beniot is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beniot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beniot trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James is trying to stand back up but Beniot is controlling him
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beniot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beniot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James is trying to stand back up but Beniot is controlling him
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beniot scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beniot drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Beniot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beniot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James wants to stand back up but Beniot manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beniot connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
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!
James taking a bit of punishment here - Beniot scoring with strikes.
Beniot is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
Beniot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beniot wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Beniot looking to punish the body of his opponent here but James is avoiding damage well.
Beniot swings around for an armbar but James sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beniot's guard.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beniot has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. James doesn't defend quickly enough and Beniot has managed to lock this one up! Can James escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Beniot on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Beniot!
A relieved looking Chris Beniot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Le Bleu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Le Bleu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tor Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Le Bleu!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Le Bleu.
Le Bleu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Le Bleu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Le Bleu's back!
Hammer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hammer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Le Bleu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Bleu is really stuck here.
Le Bleu trying to control the position but Hammer manages to sink in the hooks.
Hammer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Le Bleu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hammer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Le Bleu is defending well though. Hammer let's go of the attempt for now.
Le Bleu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Le Bleu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Bleu is just riding it out for now. Hammer eventually gives up the hold.
Le Bleu trying to hold on to Hammer's head to control him but Hammer postures up.
Hammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Bleu sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura but Le Bleu is defending well.
Hammer looking for a submission but Le Bleu manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Le Bleu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Le Bleu has escaped and now he's on top!
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Le Bleu passes into side control.
Hammer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Bleu pulls his head out easily.
Le Bleu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hammer!
Le Bleu controlling his opponent.
Le Bleu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hammer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hammer shrugs it off.
Le Bleu looking to finish with strikes here!
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Le Bleu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Bleu wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Le Bleu has a good base and remains in mount.
Le Bleu looking to isolate an arm here. Hammer doesn't see it coming and as Le Bleu extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Le Bleu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Le Bleu!
Our winner, James Le Bleu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Schiraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Schiraz!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rackham.
Rackham clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Rackham.
Schiraz misses with a punch to the body.
Rackham lands an elbow inside that Schiraz shrugs off.
It looks like Franco Schiraz has been cut.
Schiraz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rackham lands an uppercut.
Rackham lands a nice elbow.
Rackham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rackham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rackham landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Franco Schiraz's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rackham lands an elbow just above Schiraz 's eye.
Rackham lands a damaging elbow.
Schiraz is rocked!
Rackham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schiraz's defenses.
Schiraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rackham finish him?
The cut above Franco Schiraz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Franco Schiraz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Rackham!
A victorious Jack Rackham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maple Leaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vyacheslav Fedotov enters the cage!
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137 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maple Leaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leaf.
Fedotov lands with a straight right. Leaf didn't see that one coming.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedotov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leaf.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedotov sprawls well. Fedotov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maple Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedotov thows a body shot but no joy.
Fedotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fedotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Leaf is just out of range.
Fedotov thows a body shot but no joy.
Fedotov misses with a body shot.
Leaf misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a jab to the nose.
Fedotov scores with a hook.
Fedotov lands with a straight right. Leaf didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leaf.
Leaf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fedotov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fedotov connects with a solid leg kick.
Fedotov has Leaf up against the cage in a clinch.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Leaf is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Leaf's ribcage.
Fedotov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fedotov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Fedotov.
Good body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fedotov is leaning against Leaf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fedotov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Fedotov as the two fighters clinch.
Leaf fails to pull guard.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Leaf's ribcage.
Leaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leaf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fedotov has Leaf pushed against the cage.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov just leaning against Leaf, taking a breather.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leaf.
Fedotov presses Leaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leaf is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Fedotov.
Leaf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Fedotov as the two fighters clinch.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Maple Leaf has been cut.
Fedotov is working Leaf over against the cage.
Fedotov slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedotov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fedotov lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Fedotov.
Fedotov is working Leaf over against the cage.
Fedotov lands a nice knee to the body.
Leaf letting Fedotov take a breather here.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leaf avoids it.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leaf.
Nice body punch from Fedotov.
Fedotov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov working Leaf over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leaf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leaf managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Leaf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fedotov prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedotov presses Leaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leaf wants a takedown.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Fedotov leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maple Leaf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fedotov swings for the body but Leaf moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fedotov slaps away a takedown attempt from Leaf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fedotov moves into range and clinches up with Leaf.
Fedotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedotov pushes Leaf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fedotov is struggling to control the position.
Fedotov is leaning against Leaf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fedotov pushes Leaf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leaf misses with an elbow over the top.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov leaning against his opponent.
Fedotov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leaf goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov digs a good hook to Leaf's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Leaf. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fedotov - that will leave a mark!
A jab lands there for Fedotov.
Fedotov thuds a left hand into Leaf's body.
Fedotov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fedotov working Leaf over with knees to the body.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedotov.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Leaf jumps guard but Fedotov stands there with Leaf around his waist. Leaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maple Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedotov digs a right hand into Leaf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leaf's gas tank.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Fedotov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Leaf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fedotov.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Leaf is trying to pull guard but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Fedotov.
Leaf managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fedotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Leaf in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Fedotov as the two fighters clinch.
Fedotov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leaf up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vyacheslav Fedotov.
Leaf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fedotov can pounce on him.
Leaf forces Fedotov back against the cage and clinches.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Leaf shrugs off.
Leaf avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Fedotov taking a breather.
Leaf takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Fedotov.
Leaf avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Leaf avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov slowing the pace effectively.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Leaf avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Fedotov has Leaf pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vyacheslav Fedotov.
Leaf closes the distance and clinches up with Fedotov, looking for a takedown. Leaf pushes Fedotov against the cage but Fedotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a wild body shot.
Fedotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leaf manages to avoid it.
Fedotov lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Leaf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fedotov lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Fedotov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fedotov.
Fedotov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leaf in his tracks.
Leaf closes the distance and pushes Fedotov back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedotov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leaf avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maple Leaf's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Leaf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedotov tries to avoid it but Leaf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedotov to the ground. Fedotov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maple Leaf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leaf rushes Fedotov and presses him up against the cage.
Leaf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fedotov after a bit of a struggle.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Leaf blocks a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov has Leaf pressed against the cage, preventing Leaf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fedotov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fedotov presses Leaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fedotov presses Leaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fedotov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leaf tries to stall but Fedotov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedotov stalling the fight.
Fedotov digs a right hand into Leaf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leaf's gas tank.
Leaf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maple Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov lands a shoulder strike.
Fedotov presses Leaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Fedotov.
Fedotov controlling the action here for a moment.
Fedotov pushes Leaf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Leaf avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leaf is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Fedotov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fedotov is working Leaf over against the cage.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Leaf's ribcage.
Leaf throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Fedotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above Leaf 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedotov digs a right hand into Leaf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leaf's gas tank.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Fedotov taking a breather.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov managing to block the knees to the body from Leaf.
Fedotov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Leaf takes an elbow to the temple.
Leaf working aggressively here.
Fedotov is struggling to control the position.
Leaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedotov taking a breather.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Leaf shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is struggling to control the position.
Fedotov is trying to maintain a safe position but Leaf gets an underhook and turns Fedotov into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vyacheslav Fedotov.
Fedotov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leaf tries for a takedown but Fedotov circles away easily
and Fedotov counters with a left and a right that stings Leaf.
Fedotov misses with a few strikes there.
Fedotov digs a good body shot into Leaf's ribs.
Leaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fedotov defends it nicely.
Leaf gets tackled into the cage by Fedotov. Fedotov maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fedotov.
Fedotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fedotov stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov digs a right hand into Leaf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leaf's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Fedotov.
Leaf jumps guard but Fedotov stands there with Leaf around his waist. Leaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leaf takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a shot to the body.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Maple Leaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fedotov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vyacheslav Fedotov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Come on Fedotov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Fedotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fedotov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Fedotov!
After the fight, Vyacheslav Fedotov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Courchesne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmer Octopulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Courchesne comes to the cage accompanied by Lux Aeterna By Clint Mansell. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Courchesne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmer Octopulus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Octopulus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Courchesne takes a step back to recover.
Octopulus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Octopulus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Courchesne. Courchesne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Octopulus misses with a leg kick
and Courchesne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Octopulus's guard now.
Courchesne wants to control from the top but Octopulus keeps moving.
Octopulus wants to stand and escape but Courchesne is having none of it.
Courchesne wants to pass the guard but Octopulus is keeping the position.
Courchesne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Courchesne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Octopulus is on top in guard.
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!
Octopulus trying to control the position from guard on top but Courchesne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Octopulus manages to get himself to full guard.
Courchesne tries to free his leg and advance position but Octopulus is retaining full guard.
Courchesne preventing the sweep.
Octopulus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Courchesne passes Octopulus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Courchesne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Courchesne trying to mount his opponent but Octopulus defends it.
Courchesne working Octopulus over with strikes.
Octopulus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Courchesne pulls his head out easily.
Courchesne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Octopulus's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne thows a huge punch but Octopulus dodges it nicely.
Octopulus won't allow Courchesne to pass to mount.
Courchesne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Octopulus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Octopulus trying to hold on to Courchesne's head to control him but Courchesne postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Octopulus manages to get to full guard.
Octopulus looking for a sweep. Not yet Octopulus, not yet.
Courchesne passes into half guard.
Courchesne is controlling the pace.
Octopulus is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne is keen to just control but Octopulus is a slippery customer.
Octopulus trying to control from the bottom.
Octopulus punching from the bottom.
Courchesne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Octopulus trying to control from the bottom.
Courchesne trying to mount his opponent but Octopulus defends it.
Courchesne uses his free foot to push down on Octopulus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Octopulus.
Courchesne looking to finish Octopulus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Octopulus!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courchesne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Octopulus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Courchesne postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Octopulus looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courchesne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Courchesne raining down hammerfists from mount.
Courchesne prevents Octopulus from getting the reversal.
Octopulus tries to hold on but Courchesne pushes him away.
Courchesne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Octopulus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Courchesne.
Courchesne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Octopulus can't escape the position.
Courchesne looking to control but Octopulus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Octopulus is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Courchesne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Courchesne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Courchesne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Octopulus keeps Courchesne at a distance using the push kick.
Octopulus jabs Courchesne right on the nose. Courchesne blinks but takes it well.
Octopulus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Octopulus lands but Courchesne takes it in his stride.
A jab from Octopulus finds it's way through Courchesne's defenses.
Courchesne checks a leg kick.
Courchesne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courchesne checks a leg kick.
Octopulus throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octopulus throws a leg kick but Courchesne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Octopulus throws a leg kick
and Courchesne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Octopulus won't be happy with that.
Courchesne looks up at the clock and then as Octopulus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Courchesne smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Courchesne working away.
Courchesne scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jonathan Courchesne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Courchesne misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Octopulus struggling a bit here.
Courchesne trying to control the action but Octopulus is working from the bottom.
Courchesne misses with the ground and pound.
Courchesne cracks Octopulus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courchesne scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Courchesne connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Courchesne crashes against the mat.
Courchesne cracks Octopulus with a big right hand but Octopulus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Courchesne creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Octopulus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Courchesne tries to advance to mount but Octopulus denies him.
Octopulus is looking to reverse the position.
Courchesne lands an elbow.
Courchesne tries to score with some ground and pound. Octopulus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Octopulus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Courchesne trying to control the action but Octopulus is working from the bottom.
Octopulus taking a bit of punishment here - Courchesne scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Octopulus missing with punches from the bottom.
Courchesne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Courchesne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Courchesne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Octopulus manages to get to full guard.
Courchesne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Courchesne 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.
Octopulus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne is working Octopulus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Octopulus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Courchesne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Courchesne wants to control from the top but Octopulus keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courchesne being controlled here momentarily.
Courchesne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Octopulus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courchesne landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Courchesne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Octopulus feints and then cracks Courchesne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Courchesne down.
Octopulus throws the kick towards the body but Courchesne avoids it.
Jimmer Octopulus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Octopulus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Courchesne's head.
Octopulus misses with a body kick.
Octopulus throws a sloppy head kick and Courchesne moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Courchesne blocks the low kick.
Octopulus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Octopulus lands in his opponent's guard.
Courchesne looking for a sweep. Not yet Courchesne, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne trying to strike off his back.
Octopulus stopping the sweep attempt from Courchesne.
Courchesne throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Octopulus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Octopulus is looking to work some ground and pound but Courchesne has wrist control.
Courchesne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Courchesne wants to sweep but no luck.
Courchesne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Octopulus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Octopulus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Courchesne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Octopulus's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Octopulus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Octopulus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courchesne trying to control the position from guard on top but Octopulus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Octopulus looking for a sweep. Not yet Octopulus, not yet.
Courchesne wants to control from the top but Octopulus keeps moving.
Courchesne with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Octopulus holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Octopulus throws a leg kick which misses Courchesne's front leg but catches the back leg as Courchesne tries to avoid it.
Octopulus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Courchesne!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne is holding Octopulus down, trying to stall.
Jimmer Octopulus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Octopulus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Octopulus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Octopulus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Courchesne keeps working.
Courchesne is looking to regain half guard here but Octopulus keeps moving and retains side control.
Courchesne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Courchesne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Octopulus scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Octopulus is keen to just control but Courchesne is a slippery customer.
Courchesne wants to get back to full guard.
Courchesne is working hard here to advance position.
Courchesne is pressing down on Octopulus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Courchesne working a defensive guard here.
Courchesne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Octopulus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Octopulus preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Octopulus postures up and lands a big shot to Courchesne's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courchesne is adopting a defensive guard.
Jonathan Courchesne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Octopulus with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmer Octopulus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Courchesne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Courchesne!
Jonathan Courchesne decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Santucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Batista has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pablo Santucho's chin.
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Santucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santucho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santucho as he jumps to the side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santucho.
Batista takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Batista taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista struggling a bit here.
Santucho is working Batista over with some ground and pound from side control.
Santucho is staying tight to Batista's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Santucho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santucho trying to control the action but Batista is working from the bottom.
Batista is trying to control Santucho's posture but Santucho avoids it.
Batista manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Santucho.
Santucho works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santucho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santucho avoids the attempt from Batista to control.
Santucho lands a big shot there that rocks Batista but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista wants to control but Santucho is having none of it.
Batista manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Batista wants to control but Santucho is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Santucho there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santucho working over Batista with some ground and pound. Batista looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santucho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santucho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santucho moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Batista.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santucho tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santucho in side control lands a decent elbow.
Santucho cracks Batista with a big elbow.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
Santucho wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Santucho scores with punches from side control.
Santucho wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Batista is looking to regain half guard here but Santucho keeps moving and retains side control.
Batista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Batista struggling a bit here.
Batista tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Santucho.
Batista can't do much from the bottom here.
Batista is trying to get back to half guard.
Santucho working the body and head with strikes.
Santucho cracks Batista with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
Batista is not content to let Santucho control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Batista takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Santucho 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.
Batista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santucho tries a head kick but it misses.
Dave Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Batista blocks the leg kick.
Batista throws a hook but Santucho blocks it.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Santucho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Batista takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batista takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Dave Batista has been cut.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santucho counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Santucho!
After the big win, Pablo Santucho made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liha Rekka (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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liha Rekka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rekka. That's going to slow Barnes down.
Rekka cracks the inside of Barnes's front leg.
Rekka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rekka throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Rekka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rekka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rekka with a knee to the head.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rekka circles away quickly and effectively.
Rekka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rekka moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes throws an elbow but it misses.
Rekka taking a breather.
Rekka looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rekka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
Rekka trying to stall but Barnes improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnes throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barnes avoiding damage as Rekka throws knees to the body.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Rekka has the dominant position.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rekka avoids it.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rekka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Rekka throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Rekka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Rekka is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Rekka checks it.
Rekka throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Rekka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes throws a right hand that Rekka ducks under and follows up with a left that Rekka also avoids with ease.
Barnes motions for Rekka to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Rekka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Rekka throws a nice inside 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!
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Rekka is predictable there
and Barnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rekka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnes blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rekka blocks it.
Rekka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rekka looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Rekka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rekka blocks it.
Rekka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Barnes letting Rekka take a breather here.
Rekka throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working Rekka over with knees to the body.
Rekka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rekka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Rekka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rekka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rekka misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rekka.
Rekka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Rekka is blocking nicely.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rekka lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Rekka.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rekka avoids it.
Rekka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rekka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekka looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Rekka tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rekka.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Rekka blocks an uppercut.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rekka is defending well for now.
Rekka misses with a knee strike.
Rekka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes lands a good knee to the midsection. Rekka won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rekka misses with a knee strike.
Barnes being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liha Rekka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Rekka is just out of range.
Rekka moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Liha Rekka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rekka.
Barnes 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.
Rekka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rekka clinches up against the cage.
Rekka blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Rekka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barnes's face.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rekka blocks it.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Rekka backwards.
Rekka stalling against the cage.
Rekka tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Rekka blocks with his arms.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rekka with a knee to the head.
Barnes lands a nice knee to the body.
Rekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Liha Rekka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rekka blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rekka is breathing heavily.
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!
Rekka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rekka blocks it.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Rekka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rekka throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rekka's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes misses with an elbow strike.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rekka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Rekka is trying to stall.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rekka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes lands an elbow just above Rekka 's eye.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Rekka.
Barnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Rekka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Rekka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Rekka is blocking nicely.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rekka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rekka tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Rekka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rekka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rekka.
Rekka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rekka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Rekka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rekka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnes blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
Rekka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rekka avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Rekka blocks with his arms.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rekka blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Barnes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes lands a jab to Rekka's midsection.
Barnes throws a hook but Rekka avoids it easily.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rekka has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Rekka is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Rekka.
Rekka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rekka has him pressed against the cage.
Rekka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnes blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Barnes.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rekka's face.
Rekka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rekka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rekka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rekka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rekka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rekka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rekka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rekka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rekka tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rekka blocks an uppercut.
Rekka avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnes.
Rekka looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes throws an elbow but it misses.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Rekka lands a knee to the head.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Rekka blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rekka blocks the elbow strike.
Barnes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rekkas head.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Rekka controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnes throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Rekka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rekka trying to stall but Barnes improves his position.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rekka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rekka tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekka is trying to stall.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rekka avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
A short left from Barnes.
Rekka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Rekka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rekka.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rekka blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Rekka avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rekka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rekka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnes blocks it with crossed arms.
Rekka takes an elbow to the temple.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Rekka avoids the damage to the body.
Rekka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes lands a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rekka throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Rekka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Barnes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rekka blocks a head kick by Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Barnes!
After winning the bout, Ben Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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