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CCC 31: Summer Bash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Wizard (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bob looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wizard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wizard is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bob is trying to escape and Wizard transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bob is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wizard! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Wizard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shcenk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shcenk comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company. Hug comes into a darkened arena with his song building. chicago bulls theme song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Shcenk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Hug!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shcenk drops Hug with a beautiful combination! Hug stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shcenk is looking for the KO!
It looks like Randy Hug has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shcenk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hug tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shcenk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shcenk misses with a double jab.
Hug connects with the punch.
Shcenk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Shcenk moves out of range easily.
Shcenk lands a slapping body shot.
Hug looks gassed!
Shcenk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shcenk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shcenk lands a jab to Hug's midsection.
Hug takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shcenk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hug takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shcenk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shcenk scores with a hook to the body. Hug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shcenk misses with a low kick as Hug jumps back.
Shcenk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hug at a distance.
Shcenk scores with a jab to the body.
Shcenk connects with a body shot.
Shcenk thuds his right hand into Hug's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Randy Hug's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shcenk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shcenk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shcenk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shcenk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hug moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Shcenk misses.
Hug takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shcenk misses with a low kick.
Shcenk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hug throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shcenk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The cut above Randy Hug's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shcenk.
Shcenk stuns Hug with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shcenk misses with a combination
and Hug counters with a good low kick that Shcenk was not able to check.
Shcenk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shcenk is looking to chop away at Hug's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Shcenk does no damage.
Shcenk lands with a cross.
Good exchange - Shcenk coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hug.
Hug lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shcenk scores with a hook to the body. Hug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shcenk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shcenk misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.
Shcenk blocks a head kick by Hug.
Shcenk just misses with a punch to the body.
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Shcenk tries to bum rush Hug with a series of wild strikes but Hug uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hug lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug looks to land a combination. Shcenk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shcenk stalks Hug and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hug's face. Hug staggers backwards, shaken.
Hug takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
Shcenk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shcenk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
Hug lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shcenk scores with a three punch combo!
Shcenk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shcenk throws a jab but it's blocked by Hug.
No joy there for Shcenk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hug tests Shcenk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hug sizes up Shcenk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Mark Shcenk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shcenk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hug counters with a low kick, right behind Shcenk 's knee.
Hug slips a jab and a cross from Shcenk.
Shcenk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shcenk misses with a double jab.
Hug throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shcenk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hug. Hug obviously looking to wear him down.
Shcenk scores with a decent looking hook.
Shcenk misses with a few strikes there.
Shcenk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hug stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shcenk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hug takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shcenk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shcenk lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Shcenk.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hug lands a high kick!
Shcenk misses with a wild combination.
Hug avoids the body shot from Shcenk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Shcenk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Hug's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick from Hug lands but Shcenk takes it in his stride.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hug. Shcenk shrugs it off though.
Hug looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hug throws a hook to the side of Shcenk's head but Shcenk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shcenk moves away from the strike by Hug.
Hug gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shcenk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hug can do to turn this around?
Shcenk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shcenk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Hug moves into the clinch successfully.
Hug should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hug wants to break free but Shcenk has control.
Hug wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Hug's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shcenk prevents Hug from breaking the clinch.
Shcenk manages to break the clinch.
Hug slips a jab and a cross from Shcenk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hug doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shcenk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hug takes one to the chin there.
Randy Hug's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shcenk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mark Shcenk is winning the standup battle so far.
Shcenk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug moves out of range as Shcenk strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Hug blocks the leg kick.
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Shcenk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hug checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hug throws a jab when Shcenk was well out of range.
A lazy left from Shcenk finds it's target.
Shcenk scores with a punch to the head.
Mark Shcenk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hug. That's going to slow Shcenk down.
Shcenk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hug backs up against the cage.
Hug lands a head kick!
Hug drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hug delivers a nice body kick.
Shcenk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shcenk scores with the left hand. Hug knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shcenk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shcenk blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hug checks a leg kick.
Hug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shcenk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shcenk throws a series of punches but Hug avoids them all with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hug 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.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Shcenk moves out of range easily.
Hug slips a jab and a cross from Shcenk.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hug. That's going to slow Shcenk down.
Shcenk thuds a left hand into Hug's body.
A big left from Hug misses.
A left lands for Shcenk.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shcenk!
Hug lands with a slapping head kick.
Shcenk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hug.
Shcenk misses with a straight right.
Shcenk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hug misses with a head kick.
Hug throws a head kick but Shcenk moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug tries to move into range but Shcenk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shcenk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shcenk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hug throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shcenk's head.
Hug has managed to clinch.
Hug has Shcenk pressed against the cage, preventing Shcenk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hug manages to break the clinch.
Shcenk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hug at a distance.
Hug moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shcenk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hug counters with a good low kick that Shcenk was not able to check.
Shcenk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hug scores with a leg kick.
Hug dodges the punch combination from Shcenk.
Hug lands with a cross.
Hug scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randy Hug's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Shcenk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Munroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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255 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Haye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Munroe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Haye finds it's target.
Munroe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haye sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munroe somewhat.
Haye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munroe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haye is trying to defend but Munroe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haye pushes Munroe off and gets back to his feet.
Haye slaps away a takedown attempt from Munroe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munroe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haye tests Munroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munroe shoots in but no luck this time.
Kurt Haye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Munroe.
Haye stuns Munroe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Munroe looks gassed!
Munroe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haye cracks Munroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haye digs a good hook to Munroe's body.
Haye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haye lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Haye. That snapped Munroe's head back.
Haye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haye cracks Munroe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Munroe tries to move into range but Haye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haye with a jab.
Haye jabs at Munroe's body.
Haye darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haye thuds a left hand into Munroe's body.
Nice body punch from Haye.
A shot to de liver by Haye. Beautiful body shot.
Haye connects with a looping right hand.
Haye with a hook.
Haye sizes up Munroe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haye works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Haye.
Haye lands the left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Munroe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haye getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Haye. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haye.
Haye stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haye wants it to stay on the feet.
Munroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Munroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munroe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haye connects with a single shot there.
Haye cracks Munroe with a good jab.
Haye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Munroe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haye works Munroe's body with a nice hook.
Haye lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Haye lands.
Jab from Haye.
Kurt Haye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Haye catches Munroe right on the button with a cross.
Haye jabs at Munroe's body.
Munroe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haye cracks a nice hook into Munroe's ribs.
Haye connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haye.
Munroe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Munroe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Munroe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haye tests Munroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Haye finish him?
Haye circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Munroe tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Haye wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Haye!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Young has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.
It looks like Tyrone Johnson has been cut.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young lands a jab.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses the body punch
letting Young counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Tyrone Johnson's cut even more.
Young misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Young scores with a decent looking hook.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Young misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Young scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson is rocked!
Young closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Johnson! Young dives in looking to finish! Johnson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Young!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Wars...The Punishment Due. Nick Morris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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262 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Morris!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castle scores with a body shot.
Castle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castle throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease.
Castle throws an overhand right that lands on Morris's shoulder, as Morris tries to avoid the shot.
Morris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris misses with the combination.
Castle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morris lands a couple of elbows.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris is looking to work some ground and pound but Castle has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle has his hands on Morris's head, controlling the position.
Morris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morris slips nicely into half guard.
Morris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Castle gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Morris stays in close to Castle's body and controls the position.
Castle striking off his back but it's not causing Morris any problems.
Morris wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Castle is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morris throws a hook but Castle avoids it easily.
Castle throws a shot to the body.
Castle staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morris wants to clinch up but Castle keeps it at a distance.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morris misses with a looping right.
Morris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castle.
Morris misses with a body kick.
Morris misses with a looping right.
Castle throws out a loose jab but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morris misses with a low kick.
Morris takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Nick Morris has been cut.
Frank Castle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castle working hard to break the clinch.
Castle lands a nice shot to the body.
Castle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Castle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Morris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Morris being controlled against the cage.
Castle breaks the clinch.
Morris rushes Castle and presses him up against the cage.
Morris tries to pull guard but Castle won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castle.
Castle gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Castle lands a hook that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Castle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Castle.
Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morris misses with a hook. Castle ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle misses with a body punch
and Morris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castle's head backwards.
Castle thows a leg kick but Morris checks it
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Castle.
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morris counters with a one-two to the body.
Castle thuds a left hand into Morris's body.
Frank Castle is winning the standup battle so far.
Morris throws a leg kick that misses.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Morris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morris thumps Castle with a low kick.
Castle scores with a hook to the body. Morris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Castle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castle thows a leg kick but Morris checks it
and Morris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morris blocks a body shot from Castle.
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Castle throws a leg kick but Morris checks it.
Morris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castle defends it nicely.
Morris scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Castle misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Morris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Castle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castle as he avoids it easily.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Morris.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Castle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Morris.
Morris slips under a jab.
A big left from Castle misses.
Castle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morris.
Morris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Castle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morris.
Morris shoots for a double leg takedown but Castle sprawls well. He's pushed Morris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle misses with a hook to the body
and Morris counters with a good low kick that Castle was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Castle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morris doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Nick Morris's cut even more.
Morris connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Castle.
Morris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Castle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Morris misses.
Morris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morris looks to clinch
and Castle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castle throws a hook but Morris blocks it.
Castle misses with a body punch
and Morris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castle stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Morris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Morris's cut.
That's time! Castle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Castle missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castle misses with a combination
and Morris counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morris throws a jab when Castle was well out of range.
Castle throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morris.
Castle drops his hands momentarily and Morris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Castle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morris lands with an overhand left.
Castle digs a good body shot into Morris's ribs.
Morris throws a right hand that Castle ducks under and follows up with a left that Castle also avoids with ease.
Morris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castle misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castle scores with a nice head shot.
Morris looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.
Morris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Castle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castle sizes up Morris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Castle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castle throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Castle.
The cut above Nick Morris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castle thuds a left hand into Morris's body.
Castle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Castle finds it's way through Morris's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Castle as he connects with a hook.
Morris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nick Morris's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Castle throws the left hand but Morris avoids the punch easily.
Morris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
Castle is looking to clinch but Morris is avoiding it.
Morris throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Castle.
Castle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castle scores with a jab. Morris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Morris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Castle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Hoberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mitch Hoberman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch Hoberman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viktor Metzger!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoberman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metzger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metzger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metzger throws a leg kick but Hoberman moved away.
Metzger looks to land a body kick but Hoberman moved away.
Hoberman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoberman lands a body shot.
Metzger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoberman is looking to land body kicks.
Hoberman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metzger doesn't seem bothered though.
Metzger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoberman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hoberman thumps Metzger with a low kick.
Metzger looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoberman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metzger.
Hoberman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hoberman.
Hoberman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoberman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Viktor Metzger has been cut.
Metzger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metzger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoberman taking a breather.
Metzger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoberman or not.
Metzger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoberman lands a good knee to the midsection. Metzger won't want to take too many of those.
Hoberman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Metzger blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger misses with some punches.
Hoberman lands a knee to the head.
Hoberman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoberman lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoberman misses with a knee to the head.
Hoberman trying to land knees to the body.
Hoberman trying to land knees to the body.
Hoberman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Metzger misses with a punch to the body.
Hoberman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Metzger's face.
Hoberman landing knees to the body.
Hoberman missing with knees to the body.
Hoberman with a knee to the head.
Metzger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoberman looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoberman trying to control the position but instead, Metzger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoberman into the cage.
Hoberman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Metzger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoberman lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman is pressed up against the cage. Metzger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoberman down to the mat. Hoberman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Metzger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoberman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoberman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metzger's hands.
Hoberman tries to clinch but Metzger is having none of it.
Hoberman throws a shot 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!
Metzger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoberman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Metzger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Metzger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metzger throws a leg kick
and Hoberman counters with a left and a right that stings Metzger.
Hoberman closes the distance and clinches.
Hoberman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Metzger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hoberman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoberman landing knees to the body.
Hoberman lands a knee to the body.
Hoberman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoberman with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoberman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Metzger's brow.
Metzger avoids the elbow strike from Hoberman, against the cage.
Hoberman working Metzger over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hoberman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoberman lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoberman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoberman obliges.
Hoberman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Metzger stalling.
Hoberman looking to throw knees to the head but Metzger is blocking nicely.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman has him pressed against the cage.
Hoberman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoberman lands a good knee to the midsection. Metzger won't want to take too many of those.
Metzger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Metzger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Metzger wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoberman won't allow it.
Metzger is trying to break free.
Hoberman lands a knee to the head.
Metzger manages to break the clinch.
Hoberman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoberman lands a head kick. Metzger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Metzger blocks a head kick by Hoberman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman is controlling him.
Metzger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoberman's elbow.
Hoberman is pushing Metzger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Metzger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metzger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoberman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mitch Hoberman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Metzger.
Good body shot from Metzger.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman has him pressed against the cage.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman has him pressed against the cage.
Hoberman scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Viktor Metzger's cut even more.
Hoberman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoberman gets underhooks to prevent Metzger's takedown attempt.
Hoberman lands a good knee to the midsection. Metzger won't want to take too many of those.
Hoberman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metzger struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoberman controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoberman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hoberman tries a knee to the head but Metzger blocks it.
Metzger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metzger wants to break free but Hoberman has control.
Hoberman prevents Metzger from breaking the clinch.
Hoberman connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Hoberman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Metzger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoberman clobbers Metzger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metzger misses with a head kick.
Metzger misses with a leg kick
and Hoberman counters with a nice body kick.
Hoberman tries to close the distance and clinch but Metzger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metzger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoberman scores with a jab.
Hoberman lands with a good body shot.
Metzger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoberman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metzger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Metzger slips a jab and a cross from Hoberman.
Hoberman tries to close the distance and clinch but Metzger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Metzger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Metzger.
Hoberman misses with a two punch combination.
Metzger is breathing heavily.
Hoberman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metzger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoberman throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoberman wants to clinch.
Metzger feints and then cracks Hoberman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoberman down.
Mitch Hoberman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metzger.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Metzger 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.
Metzger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoberman swings for the body but Metzger moves out of range.
Metzger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoberman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metzger.
Metzger lands with a good body shot.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitch Hoberman is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Metzger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoberman is looking to clinch but Metzger is avoiding it.
Metzger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoberman counters with a left and a right that stings Metzger.
Metzger misses the shot to the body.
Metzger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoberman is out of range.
Hoberman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metzger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger misses with a leg kick
and Hoberman counters with a left and a right that stings Metzger.
Metzger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoberman rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoberman connects with a jab.
Metzger keeps the fight on the outside.
Metzger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoberman.
Metzger misses with a leg kick
and Hoberman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hoberman taking a breather.
Hoberman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Metzger breaks the clinch.
Metzger wants to land a leg kick but Hoberman is out of range.
Metzger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoberman fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoberman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoberman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metzger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metzger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoberman was well out of range. Poor timing from Metzger.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metzger.
Metzger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoberman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metzger can pounce on him.
Hoberman wants to clinch.
Hoberman throws a head kick that misses
and Metzger counters with a head kick. That will keep Hoberman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Metzger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoberman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metzger at a distance.
Metzger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hoberman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hoberman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoberman misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Metzger is predictable there
and Hoberman moves into the clinch.
Hoberman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Metzger.
Hoberman looking to throw knees to the head but Metzger is blocking nicely.
Metzger manages to break the clinch.
Metzger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metzger looks to throw a body kick
and Hoberman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metzger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoberman counters with a series of strikes. Metzger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoberman tries to clinch
and Metzger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Metzger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metzger looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoberman is just out of range.
Hoberman throws a head kick that misses.
Hoberman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metzger can do to turn this around?
Hoberman misses with a head kick.
Hoberman swings for the body but Metzger moves out of range.
Metzger 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.
Metzger slips under a jab.
Metzger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metzger connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Metzger.
Metzger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoberman fails to land with a series of punches.
Metzger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No joy there for Hoberman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mitch Hoberman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Metzger'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!
Hoberman lands a two punch combo.
Metzger misses the shot to the body.
Hoberman tests Metzger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Hoberman does no damage.
Hoberman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoberman staying out of range there.
Metzger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metzger tries to score with a low kick but Hoberman moves his leg out of the way.
Metzger misses with a kick to the body
and Hoberman counters with a series of strikes. Metzger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoberman lands a head kick. Metzger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Metzger tries to work over Hoberman's front leg with a kick but Hoberman checks it.
Metzger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoberman forces Metzger back against the cage and clinches.
Metzger blocks an elbow strike from Hoberman.
Metzger stalling in the clinch but Hoberman improves position.
Metzger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoberman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoberman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Metzger's face.
Metzger wants to break free but Hoberman has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger breaks from the clinch.
Hoberman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoberman throws a sloppy head kick and Metzger moves out of range easily.
Metzger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoberman counters with a thumping low kick.
Good shot there by Hoberman.
Metzger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Metzger is predictable there
and Hoberman counters with a good, hard body kick but Metzger shrugs it off.
Metzger throws a lazy body kick
and Hoberman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metzger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metzger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoberman lands a head kick. Metzger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoberman moves into the clinch.
Metzger has had enough of the clinch but Hoberman keeps him there for the moment.
Mitch Hoberman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoberman is looking to control Metzger's arms but Metzger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoberman has his back to the cage.
Hoberman scores with a knee to the head.
Hoberman tries to stall but Metzger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoberman obliges.
Metzger working hard to break the clinch.
Hoberman lands an elbow just above Metzger 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metzger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoberman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoberman lands a damaging elbow.
Metzger avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoberman.
Metzger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoberman wants to stall.
Metzger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metzger moves forwards but Hoberman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses
and Hoberman counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Hoberman.
Hoberman delivers a nice body kick.
Hoberman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metzger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to de liver by Hoberman. Beautiful body shot.
Hoberman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metzger on the side of the head.
Hoberman lands a jab to Metzger's midsection.
Hoberman has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman throws an elbow but it misses.
Metzger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Metzger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoberman prevents Metzger from breaking the clinch.
Hoberman slows down the pace here.
Hoberman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metzger as Hoberman tries to tie him up.
Metzger wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoberman won't allow it.
Metzger can't find room to land a body shot as Hoberman controls the action.
Hoberman trying to land knees to the body.
Metzger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoberman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Metzger.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoberman.
Hoberman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoberman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoberman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoberman lands a knee to the body.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman has him pressed against the cage.
Hoberman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viktor Metzger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoberman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoberman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoberman.
Metzger tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoberman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Metzger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metzger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoberman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Metzger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hoberman tries to land knees in the clinch but Metzger avoids the damage to the body.
Metzger tries to throw a body punch but Hoberman avoids it by throwing Metzger back against the cage.
Metzger avoiding damage as Hoberman throws knees to the body.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman is controlling him.
Mitch Hoberman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoberman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Metzger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hoberman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Hoberman.
Metzger tries to circle away but Hoberman has him pinned against the cage.
Metzger managing to block the knees to the body from Hoberman.
Metzger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metzger tries to keep at a distance but Hoberman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Metzger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoberman lands a nice elbow.
Metzger misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Hoberman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoberman 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Hoberman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mulli Ostonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mulli Ostonen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ostonen. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ostonen misses the jab.
Ostonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ostonen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ostonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Ostonen.
Ostonen misses with a looping left.
Ostonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Knight with a jab.
Knight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
Ostonen looks gassed!
Knight moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight has picked Ostonen up - he's going for a ride! Knight dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Knight working Ostonen over with strikes.
Knight trying to pass the guard but Ostonen defending well.
Knight thows a huge punch but Ostonen dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but Ostonen is keeping him busy.
Knight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knight wants to take a breather but Ostonen is having none of it.
Ostonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight.
Knight stops Ostonen from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ostonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Knight connects with a knee to the head.
Ostonen stops a takedown attempt from Knight.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Ostonen avoids the damage to the body.
Knight looking to throw knees to the head but Ostonen is blocking nicely.
Knight prevents Ostonen from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight wants a takedown.
Ostonen manages to break the clinch.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ostonen.
Mulli Ostonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Ostonen. That snapped Knight's head back.
Ostonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ostonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ostonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Ostonen misses.
Ostonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ostonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight tries a knee to the head but Ostonen blocks it.
Knight lands a knee to the head.
Knight lands a knee to the head.
Ostonen dodges an elbow strike from Knight.
Ostonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ostonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knight counters with a one-two to the body.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ostonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Ostonen circles away.
Ostonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Ostonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Knight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ostonen blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ostonen's brow.
Knight lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knight scores a nice knee to the body.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Knight.
Knight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knight misses with a knee to the head.
Ostonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ostonen's face.
Knight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight looking to throw knees to the head but Ostonen is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ostonen is trying to break free.
Knight misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ostonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Knight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
Ostonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Knight.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ostonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Ostonen.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ostonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.
Knight scores with a head kick.
Ostonen is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Knight slams his shin into Ostonen's torso.
Knight tries to clinch but Ostonen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ted Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ostonen was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Ostonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ostonen manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Ostonen's guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Ostonen keeps moving.
Ostonen wants to stand up but Knight is controlling him.
Ostonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Knight thows a big elbow that misses.
Knight trying to control but Ostonen is working from the bottom.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ostonen keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A shot to de liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot.
Knight throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ostonen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a one two combo.
A head kick from Knight lands but Ostonen takes it in his stride.
Knight lands a jab to the nose.
Ostonen misses with a combination
and Knight moves into the clinch.
Knight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ostonen avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight misses with a knee strike.
Ostonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight lands an elbow just above Ostonen 's eye.
Ostonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ostonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knight has Ostonen pressed against the cage, preventing Ostonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ostonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostonen is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ostonen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but Ostonen blocks with his arms.
Knight lands a nice knee to the body.
Knight misses with a knee to the head.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ostonen.
Ostonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ostonen's efforts to push away.
Ostonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight just leaning against Ostonen, taking a breather.
Knight lands a good knee to the midsection. Ostonen won't want to take too many of those.
Ostonen has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Knight dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Knight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ostonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Ostonen can't break the clinch.
Ostonen has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
Ostonen avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight tries a knee to the head but Ostonen blocks it.
Knight has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ostonen regains guard immediately.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ostonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Ostonen keeps moving.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ostonen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ostonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostonen can do to turn this around?
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Ostonen keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ostonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Ostonen circles away.
Knight scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ostonen avoiding damage.
Knight has Ostonen pressed against the cage, preventing Ostonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ostonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight looking to slow down the pace here.
Knight with a knee to the head.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but Ostonen blocks with his arms.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ostonen is defending well for now.
Mulli Ostonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knight lands a knee to the head.
Knight with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ostonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight crunches a lovely knee into Ostonen's ribcage.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ostonen.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ostonen working hard to break the clinch.
Ostonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Knight.
Knight looking to slow down the pace here.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ostonen's efforts to push away.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but Ostonen blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostonen is trying to break the clinch but Knight is controlling him.
Ostonen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but Ostonen blocks with his arms.
Ostonen is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Ostonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ostonen's efforts to push away.
Ostonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ted Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight scores with a knee to the head.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ostonen is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ostonen avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knight looking to throw knees to the head but Ostonen is blocking nicely.
Knight using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Knight!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Ziyad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Wicliffe (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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23
191 lbs
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25
199 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tariq Ziyad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom Wicliffe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ziyad.
Wicliffe throws a looping overhand right but Ziyad ducks down to avoid it.
Ziyad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dom Wicliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziyad pushes Wicliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
Ziyad has Wicliffe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ziyad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wicliffe tumbling to the mat - Ziyad dives into Wicliffe's guard.
Wicliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ziyad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ziyad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ziyad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wicliffe is keeping the position for now.
Ziyad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyad tries to free his leg and advance position but Wicliffe is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyad drops back looking for a leg! Wicliffe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wicliffe manages to kick Ziyad off! Ziyad jumps back into Wicliffe's guard.
Ziyad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wicliffe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wicliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziyad manages to avoid it.
Wicliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziyad was well out of range. Poor timing from Wicliffe.
Ziyad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ziyad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wicliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe blocks a head kick by Ziyad.
Wicliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziyad circles away quickly and effectively.
Wicliffe clinches up against the cage.
Wicliffe is trying to break the clinch but Ziyad has him pressed against the cage.
Wicliffe can't break the clinch.
Ziyad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wicliffe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wicliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziyad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ziyad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ziyad wants to control but Wicliffe is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wicliffe, who protects the arm well.
Ziyad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wicliffe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ziyad but great work by Wicliffe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ziyad tries to buck Wicliffe off but Wicliffe is having none of it.
Ziyad is not content to let Wicliffe control the position.
Ziyad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wicliffe off and has taken his back!
Wicliffe trying to control the hands but Ziyad won't let him.
Ziyad is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Wicliffe taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ziyad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tariq Ziyad!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerrin Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Williams (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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20
180 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerrin Booth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams works over Booth's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a right hand that Booth ducks under and follows up with a left that Booth also avoids with ease.
Booth ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Booth slips under a jab.
Booth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Booth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Booth lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Booth's ribs.
Williams throws a series of punches but Booth moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Booth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Booth cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Booth backs away looking to recover.
Booth lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Booth manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Booth thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Booth is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot lands for Booth.
Booth lands a right hook to the body.
Booth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Booth doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Booth rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Booth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Booth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Booth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Booth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Booth misses with a punch on the inside.
Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Tank Williams has been cut.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Booth can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Booth can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.
Williams blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Booth.
Booth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Booth is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams prevents a body shot from Booth.
Booth slows down the pace here.
Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Booth gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Booth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice body punch from Booth.
Booth trying to land knees to the body.
Booth struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Booth lands with a light punch inside.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Booth digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Booth lands an uppercut.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Booth is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrin Booth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Booth's defenses.
Booth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Booth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Booth tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Booth back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Booth.
Booth lands a shot to the body.
Booth cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Booth is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booth working aggressively here.
Booth just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Booth scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Booth lands a body shot.
Booth has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Booth is controlling the position.
Booth scores with a hook to the body.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Booth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Booth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Booth misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booth.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Booth prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Booth misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Booth.
Booth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Booth pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booth has him pressed against the cage.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Booth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Booth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Booth scores with a hook to the body.
Booth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Booth tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Booth back against the cage.
Booth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Booth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Booth.
Williams being controlled against the cage.
Jerrin Booth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Booth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Booth keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Williams prevents a body shot from Booth.
A short right from Booth on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrin Booth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Booth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Booth lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Booth.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Booth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams wants to break free but Booth has control.
Booth lands a body shot.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Booth won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams is trying to break free.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Booth pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Booth misses with some punches.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Booth misses with a body punch.
Booth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Booth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Booth lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Booth.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Booth misses with a punch on the inside.
Booth tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Booth is stalling here.
Booth lands a body punch.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth scores with a shoulder strike.
Booth gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Booth has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
Booth lands a right hand.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams tries to circle away but Booth has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booth.
Booth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Booth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Booth on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Booth.
A right hand to the body from Booth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Booth.
Booth digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Booth.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth lands a shot to the body.
Booth lands with a left to the head.
Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Booth digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Booth is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Booth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrin Booth clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Williams's cut.
That's time! Booth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Booth's head but Booth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Booth stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Booth manages to avoid it.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Booth lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Booth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Booth tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Booth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Booth tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Tank Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a right and a left that Booth avoids nicely.
Booth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Booth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Booth takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Booth clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams tries to circle away but Booth has him pinned against the cage.
Booth scores with a hook to the body.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Booth is controlling the position.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Booth misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.
Booth controlling the action here for a moment.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams is trying to break free.
Booth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams tries to break free but Booth pushes him back against the cage.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Williams blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth taking a breather.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Booth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Booth lands a shot to the body.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booth.
A short uppercut from Booth.
Williams prevents a body shot from Booth.
Booth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Booth has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Booth.
Booth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Booth.
Booth lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Booth.
Booth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Booth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrin Booth had his way with Tank Williams in that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Booth has managed to clinch.
Booth is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Booth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Booth lands an uppercut.
Booth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Booth misses with a punch to the body.
Booth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth lands a nice shot to the body.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Booth is working Williams over against the cage.
Booth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams wants to break free but Booth has control.
Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booth slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Booth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Booth as the two fighters clinch.
Booth digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Booth cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booth works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Booth lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth lands a shot to the body.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Booth pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booth stalling against the cage.
Booth pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Booth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Booth lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
Booth digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Booth lands a body shot.
Booth misses with some punches.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Tank Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Booth on the inside.
Booth lands with a right to the head.
Booth leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerrin Booth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Booth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:43
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrin Booth!
Jerrin Booth retains his welterweight title!
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