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RAFL 18: Definitive PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr E (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scott's choice of entrance music: Down. The key to victory for Mr E has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 cm
19
169 lbs
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180 cm
26
174 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr E! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Scott! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scott has managed to clinch.
Scott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. E is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Scott missing with knees to the body.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Scott gets a takedown into half guard. Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
E pushes Scott off and gets back to his feet. Scott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with E but E pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mr E has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Scott. E throws a nice head kick!
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. E manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scott throwing strikes but missing. E wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. E controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself. E has momentary wrist control but Scott slips an elbow through the middle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scott gets to his feet. E looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Nice shot by E. Nathan Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. E tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. E manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Scott looks gassed! E bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. E punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch. E lands with a nice body punch. E misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from E.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! E lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. E scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. E scores with a leg kick.
Scott takes one to the chin there. E smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. E plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ouch! a nice leg kick from E, right into the meat.
E moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. E feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Scott sprawling to the canvas! Scott rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can E finish him?!
Scott is rocked! E lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scott will feel that in the morning. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by E.
Scott tries to clinch up but E circles away and keeps his distance. Nice sprawl there from E as Scott shoots in. E scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scott in his tracks. E throws a leg kick which misses Scott's front leg but catches the back leg as Scott tries to avoid it. E throws a front kick that sends Scott stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crunch! E slams his shin into Scott's torso. Scott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by E. E obviously looking to wear him down.
Scott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from E. E is looking to slow Scott down with leg kicks. Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
E scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Scott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. E connects with a body shot. E scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Scott tries to clinch but E moves out of range. E displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott. Mr E is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. E throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! E looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scott trying to control from E's half guard. E has other ideas though and has regained full guard. E pushes Scott off and scrambles back to his feet.
Scott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with E but E pushes him off and we're back to square one. E scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Scott needs to keep his hands up - E had a free shot at his head there. Scott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by E. E obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by E. Scott ducks right into an uppercut from E. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr E dominated that round. 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.
E digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs. E misses with a head kick.
Scott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but E avoids it really well and circles away. A solid leg kick lands there for E.
E stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and E wants it to stay on the feet. Scott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. E tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot. Scott takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. E misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before E can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before E can pounce on him.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Scott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! E feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
That's one minute gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by E. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by E.
E connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. E lands a front kick. E lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scott at a distance.
E scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A left and a right from E both land. Nice combination. Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mr E has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Scott. E lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scott takes a step back to recover. Scott takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
E connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scott. Scott circles away out of range and recomposes himself. E keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
E throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
E is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round. E moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but E sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat. Mr E is winning the standup battle so far. Scott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
E scoring well with a low kick there.
Scott tries to clinch but E moves out of range. E slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat. A decent looking body kick lands there for E. Good leg kick by E there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
E with a nice cross. E misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
E scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. E lands a front kick. E feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scott's calf. Scott has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from E. E scores with a jab to the head.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. E defends it nicely. A decent looking cross lands there for E. No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt. E scores with a kick to the midsection. E thows a body kick. Scott tries to catch it but that hurt him. E connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by E.
E lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
E scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. E connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scott misses with a takedown attempt - E sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. E connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. E catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Scott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. E chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. E throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott shoots in but no luck this time. Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket. Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Good standup being displayed there by E as he connects with a hook. A chopping leg kick lands by E. Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt. E lands the left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr E dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving. Thud! ouch! good body kick from E - that will leave a mark!
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. E throws a leg kick which misses Scott's front leg but catches the back leg as Scott tries to avoid it. E lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. E misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
E scores with a nice right hand.
E throws a front kick that sends Scott stumbling back into the cage. E works Scott's body with a nice hook. E scores with a spinning back kick! Scott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from E. E buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott. Scott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round. E lands the left hand. Scott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. E is defending against the submission attempts here by Scott.
Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. E doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott. Scott working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on E's thigh. E counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. E has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position. E is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him. Scott wants to control from the top but E keeps moving. Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but E manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scott has E in his guard. E is stalling in the full guard. Scott trying to control the position.
Scott has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes E off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. E tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. E manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. E lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round. E fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott. E looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nathan Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! E fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott. A good leg kick by E. E buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
E lands with a kick to the ribs.
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! E cracks Scott with a good jab. Scott tries to move into range but E moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by E. Mr E has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Scott. E thumps Scott with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. E lands a nice looking body kick. E moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr E showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for E, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr E!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamehr Al Arhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Manitoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Arhoff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dethklok - Hatredcopter. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 cm
19
204 lbs
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185 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tamehr Al Arhoff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Manitoba! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manitoba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Manitoba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Al Arhoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Al Arhoff misses with a looping left. A good leg kick by Manitoba. Manitoba wants to clinch. Manitoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manitoba is looking to clinch. Manitoba closes the distance and clinches. A nice right hand lands inside from Manitoba. Al Arhoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manitoba's elbow. Manitoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Arhoff avoids the damage to the body. Manitoba blocking some punches.
Al Arhoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Manitoba uses good head movement to avoid it. Manitoba slows down the pace here.
Manitoba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Arhoff is defending well for now. The referee is keeping an eye on Manitoba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manitoba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Tamehr Al Arhoff has been cut. Manitoba stalls. Al Arhoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Manitoba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Al Arhoff is trying to break the clinch but Manitoba is controlling him. Manitoba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Al Arhoff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manitoba to the mat. Manitoba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Al Arhoff is breathing heavily. Al Arhoff wants to get up but he can't break Manitoba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Manitoba pulls Al Arhoff in to control the position. Let's hope that Manitoba has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Wayne Manitoba just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Manitoba cracks the inside of Al Arhoff's front leg. Al Arhoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manitoba. Manitoba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Arhoff's calf. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manitoba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Al Arhoff takes an elbow to the temple. A right handed body shot lands from Manitoba.
Manitoba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Manitoba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manitoba lands an elbow that stopped Al Arhoff in his tracks for a moment. Manitoba leaning against his opponent.
Al Arhoff avoiding damage as Manitoba throws knees to the body.
Manitoba effectively controlling the action here. Manitoba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Arhoff avoids it. Manitoba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Arhoff backwards. Manitoba lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Al Arhoff being controlled against the cage. Manitoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Arhoff avoids the damage to the body. Manitoba lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Manitoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Arhoff avoids the damage to the body. Al Arhoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Manitoba missing with knees to the body.
Al Arhoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Al Arhoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manitoba slowing the pace effectively. Manitoba lands a body punch. Manitoba lands an elbow just above Al Arhoff 's eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manitoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Arhoff avoids the damage to the body. Al Arhoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manitoba missing with knees to the body.
Manitoba pressing his opponent against the cage. Knees to the body from Manitoba.
Manitoba trying to land knees to the body.
Manitoba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Manitoba is pushing Al Arhoff up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Manitoba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Arhoff.
Manitoba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Manitoba lands an elbow inside that Al Arhoff shrugs off. Manitoba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Manitoba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Arhoff is defending well for now. Al Arhoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Manitoba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Arhoff is defending well for now. Manitoba lands an elbow just above Al Arhoff 's eye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Manitoba dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tamehr Al Arhoff'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.
Manitoba instigates a clinch. Al Arhoff tries to break the clinch but Manitoba is controlling the position. Al Arhoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Al Arhoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Al Arhoff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Al Arhoff managing to block the knees to the body from Manitoba.
Manitoba lands a nice elbow. The referee calls for Manitoba to work.
Nice elbow from Manitoba. Manitoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Arhoff avoids the damage to the body. Al Arhoff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Al Arhoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Al Arhoff working hard to break the clinch. Manitoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Arhoff avoids the damage to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Al Arhoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Arhoff tries to break free but Manitoba pushes him back against the cage. Al Arhoff could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Manitoba lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Al Arhoff working hard to break the clinch. Manitoba lands a body punch. Manitoba lands an elbow just above Al Arhoff 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manitoba lands an elbow inside that Al Arhoff shrugs off. Al Arhoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manitoba lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nice elbow from Manitoba. Manitoba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Arhoff avoids it. Stalling in the clinch from Manitoba.
The crowd are getting on Manitoba's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Wayne Manitoba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short uppercut from Manitoba. Manitoba lands an elbow that stopped Al Arhoff in his tracks for a moment. Manitoba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Arhoff.
Manitoba is pushing Al Arhoff up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wayne Manitoba. Manitoba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Manitoba moves into the clinch. Manitoba has Al Arhoff pressed against the cage, preventing Al Arhoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Manitoba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Al Arhoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nice elbow from Manitoba. Manitoba lands a nice elbow.
Tamehr Al Arhoff's cut is getting worse. Manitoba pressing his opponent against the cage. Manitoba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Manitoba is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Manitoba lands an elbow inside that Al Arhoff shrugs off. Manitoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Arhoff avoids the damage to the body. Good body shot from Manitoba.
Manitoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Arhoff avoids the damage to the body. The referee calls for Manitoba to work.
Manitoba trying to land knees to the body.
Manitoba lands a damaging elbow. Manitoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Manitoba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Arhoff avoids it. Manitoba lands a damaging elbow. Manitoba lands an elbow that stopped Al Arhoff in his tracks for a moment. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Manitoba lands an elbow inside that Al Arhoff shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manitoba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Arhoff's defenses. Al Arhoff wants to break free but Manitoba has control.
Manitoba lands a damaging elbow. Manitoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Arhoff avoids the damage to the body. The referee calls for Manitoba to work.
Manitoba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Arhoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Manitoba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manitoba receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Manitoba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Manitoba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Manitoba is stalling here.
Al Arhoff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice elbow from Manitoba. Al Arhoff being controlled against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Manitoba.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Manitoba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wayne Manitoba. Manitoba cracks the inside of Al Arhoff's front leg. Manitoba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Manitoba is looking to clinch but Al Arhoff is avoiding it.
Manitoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Manitoba. Manitoba jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Al Arhoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Manitoba. Manitoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Manitoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tamehr Al Arhoff'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!
Manitoba throws a nice inside leg kick. Al Arhoff keeps the fight on the outside. Manitoba lands a front kick. Al Arhoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manitoba can pounce on him.
Manitoba cracks the inside of Al Arhoff's front leg. Manitoba wants to clinch. Good leg kick by Manitoba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manitoba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Arhoff. Manitoba moves into the clinch. Manitoba avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Manitoba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Arhoff is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manitoba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Manitoba lands an elbow just above Al Arhoff 's eye. Manitoba missing with knees to the body.
Manitoba working Al Arhoff over with knees to the body. Manitoba lands an elbow just above Al Arhoff 's eye. Manitoba is stalling here.
Al Arhoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manitoba lands an elbow inside. Manitoba lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Manitoba lands an elbow inside that Al Arhoff shrugs off. Manitoba lands an elbow inside that Al Arhoff shrugs off. Manitoba lands an elbow that stopped Al Arhoff in his tracks for a moment. Al Arhoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Manitoba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Arhoff's defenses. Manitoba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Al Arhoff up against the cage. Al Arhoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manitoba lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Manitoba lands a nice knee to the body. Wayne Manitoba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Al Arhoff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Manitoba lands a nice elbow. Manitoba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Al Arhoff takes an elbow to the temple. Manitoba has Al Arhoff pressed against the cage.
Manitoba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Al Arhoff takes an elbow to the temple. Al Arhoff tries to break free but Manitoba pushes him back against the cage. Manitoba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Al Arhoff up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manitoba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tamehr Al Arhoff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Al Arhoff takes an elbow to the forehead. Manitoba lands an elbow inside that Al Arhoff shrugs off. Al Arhoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Manitoba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Arhoff avoids it. Tamehr Al Arhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Manitoba lands an elbow that stopped Al Arhoff in his tracks for a moment. Manitoba lands an elbow that stopped Al Arhoff in his tracks for a moment. Manitoba missing with knees to the body.
Manitoba has Al Arhoff pushed against the cage. Manitoba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Al Arhoff tries to break free but Manitoba pushes him back against the cage. Manitoba lands a nice shot to the body.
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. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Manitoba scores a nice knee to the body.
Al Arhoff throws a punch but it's blocked by Manitoba. Manitoba trying to land knees to the body.
Manitoba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Al Arhoff up against the cage. Al Arhoff tries to circle away but Manitoba has him pinned against the cage. Manitoba pressing his opponent against the cage. Knees to the body from Manitoba.
Manitoba has Al Arhoff pushed against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wayne Manitoba. Manitoba connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Wayne Manitoba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Manitoba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Manitoba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Jagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Ducharme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jagger comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint It Black. Mikko Jagger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikko Jagger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clint Ducharme! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jagger cracks Ducharme with an open hand slap. Jagger thuds his right hand into Ducharme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jagger digs a good body shot into Ducharme's ribs. Ducharme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Jagger does no damage. Jagger has managed to clinch.
Jagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jagger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ducharme swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ducharme scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Ducharme misses with an uppercut. Ducharme takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ducharme tries to clinch but Jagger moves out of range. Jagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ducharme. Jagger moves forwards but Ducharme connects with a nice, crisp jab. Jagger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ducharme.
Jagger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jagger showed some decent athleticism there. Jagger trying to mount his opponent but Ducharme defends it. Ducharme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jagger pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jagger looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jagger works his way into full mount! Jagger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jagger prevents Ducharme from getting the reversal. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jagger looking to control and managing it successfully. Jagger unloading with bombs! Jagger with a couple of short strikes. Jagger cracks Ducharme with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ducharme keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jagger looking to control and managing it successfully. Jagger lands a big elbow. Ducharme can't escape the position.
Ducharme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jagger working away from the top, dropping strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jagger tries to control but Ducharme wriggling away. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jagger with good strikes from the mount here! Ducharme looks gassed! Jagger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jagger punishing his opponent with strikes. Ducharme gets back to half guard. Jagger prevents Ducharme from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jagger stalling. Jagger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Jagger tries to control but Ducharme wriggling away. Jagger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jagger lands a big shot there that rocks Ducharme but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jagger working Ducharme over with strikes here. Jagger looking to control but Ducharme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ducharme is in a horrible position here. Jagger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jagger scoring with strikes but Ducharme is staying in there.
Ducharme is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Jagger. Jagger lands a big elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jagger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ducharme is still in real trouble! Can Jagger finish him? Jagger landing strikes from the mount. Jagger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ducharme hang on? Jagger loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ducharme scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jagger land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jagger stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Jagger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ackeem Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Siren. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ackeem Bailey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Jaa! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bailey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bailey avoids a kick to the body.
Jaa looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range. Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaa lands a big head kick that sends Bailey tumbling to the mat! Jaa takes a step backwards and waves Bailey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bailey is rocked! Jaa throws a head kick that misses. Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bailey throws a body punch but Jaa moves out of range. Bailey seems to have got his legs back now. Bailey looks to land a combination but Jaa avoids it well. Bailey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaa scores with a leg kick.
Jaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jaa misses with a hook to the body
letting Bailey counter with a right hand. Jaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jaa lands a right hook 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! Jaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey throws a nice looking combination but Jaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bailey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Jaa throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease. Jaa misses with a body shot
and Bailey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bailey dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
Bailey dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
Jaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bailey is breathing heavily. Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Jaa. Bailey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jaa misses with a jab to the body
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand. Jaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bailey counters with a three punch combo that has Jaa backing up. Jaa nods at Bailey to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaa.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaa throws out the jab. Jaa misses the shot to the body. Jaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jaa misses with a two punch combination.
Jaa throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bailey misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey defending well as Jaa loads up on a big left hand. Bailey moves out of range as Jaa strikes. Jaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jaa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bailey backs up against the cage.
Jaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bailey counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaa connects with a high kick. Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily. The crowd cheers as Jaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though. Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaa.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses. Tony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jaa lands a head shot. Jaa throws a combination that misses and Bailey counters with a three punch combo that has Jaa backing up. Jaa nods at Bailey to acknowledge the strikes. Jaa throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range. A good leg kick by Jaa. Danga de danga de dang - Bailey scores with a four punch combination! Bailey is working the combinations to good effect here. Bailey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaa thumps Bailey with a low kick. Jaa throws a shot to the body.
Jaa throws a combination. Bailey tries to block but a couple of punches get through. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bailey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bailey throws a combination that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Jaa lands a head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Jaa misses the target. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bailey. That did some damage! Bailey slips under a jab. Jaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that round. 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.
Jaa jabs at Bailey's body. An inside leg kick lands from Jaa. Jaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. No joy there for Jaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaa misses the target. Jaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bailey rather than just go for the knockout. Jaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bailey dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
Ackeem Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jaa thows a body shot but no joy. Good standup being displayed there by Jaa as he connects with a hook. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jaa misses with a body shot
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bailey. Jaa throws a shot to the body.
Jaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jaa lands a slapping body shot.
Bailey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaa. A punch combination from Jaa misses. Jaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailey moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tony Jaa seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bailey misses the jab. Bailey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bailey's calf. Jaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bailey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jaa punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch. Jaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaa scores with a hook. Jaa looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well. Jaa cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head. Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jaa misses with a body shot
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. No joy there for Jaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bailey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaa misses with a few strikes there.
Jaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Jaa. Jaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bailey connects with a jab. Jaa misses with a body kick. A jab from Jaa misses. Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jaa to counter with a crisp jab. Some wild striking there from Jaa.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bailey thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bailey misses with a double jab
and Jaa counters with a right hand to the body. Jaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaa. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet. Bailey blocks a jab. Jaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet. Jaa misses with a body shot
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bailey dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaa. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Jaa, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Jaa against the cage but Jaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jaa misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jaa takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses. Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nice shot by Jaa. The fighters circling - Jaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bailey misses with a double jab
and Jaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaa. Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bailey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaa tries to avoid it but Bailey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaa to the ground. Jaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A right-left combo lands from Bailey. Bailey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A punch combination from Jaa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand. Jaa throws a combination that misses and Bailey counters with a straight right hand. Bailey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jaa misses with a hook to the body
and Bailey counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailey moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jaa misses with a combination
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaa cracks Bailey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaa throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it. Jaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jaa misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaa.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Jaa.
Jaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey. Bailey moves away from the strike by Jaa. Bailey lands with a nice combination. Jaa backs away looking to recover. Jaa throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range. Jaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bailey closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bailey misses with a double jab
and Jaa counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaa misses with a body shot
and Bailey counters with a one-two to the body. Jaa takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaa, right into the meat.
Jaa throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaa sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ackeem Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tony Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bailey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bailey avoids the body shot from Jaa.
Bailey slips a straight right by Jaa. Jaa throws a shot to the body.
Bailey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaa counters with a left and a right that stings Bailey. Jaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand. Jaa throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bailey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jaa throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range. Good leg kick by Jaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaa takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses. Bailey misses with a body punch
and Jaa counters with a three punch combo that has Bailey backing up. Bailey nods at Jaa to acknowledge the strikes. A combination from Bailey does no damage. Bailey dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
Jaa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight! Tony Jaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jaa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Jaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurizio Iacono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Heathen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Iacono might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kataklysm - Crippled & Broken. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurizio Iacono! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Heathen! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Iacono gets a takedown into half guard. Iacono keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Iacono seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Heathen for as long as he can get away with. Iacono stops Heathen from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Heathen pushes Iacono off looking to stand but Iacono dives back in and keeps control.
Heathen has hold of Iacono's hands but Iacono slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Iacono is taking a breather. Heathen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Iacono has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heathen tries to kick Iacono off but Iacono keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Iacono is pressing down on Heathen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heathen is holding on for now. Heathen tries to kick Iacono off but Iacono keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Iacono performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Heathen tries to kick Iacono off but Iacono keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Iacono scores with a hook.
It looks like Jimmy Heathen has been cut. Iacono takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Heathen looks gassed! Iacono connects with a right hand. Heathen shakes it off. Nice defenses there by Iacono. Iacono ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Iacono lands a nice hook to Heathen's body. Heathen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Iacono cracks Heathen with an open hand slap. Iacono lands a big right hand that sends Heathen crashing to the mat! Iacono stays standing though and waves Heathen back to his feet!
Heathen is rocked!
That has opened up Jimmy Heathen's cut even more. Iacono looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Heathen! Iacono drops a big elbow. That's hurt Heathen! More shots from Iacono and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurizio Iacono!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keegan Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wonder Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keegan Savard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wonder Man! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab lands there for Man. Man throws a looping overhand right but Savard ducks down to avoid it. Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Man throws a nice looking combination but Savard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Savard takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Keegan Savard has been cut. Savard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man. Savard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man. Savard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Savard's head. Savard is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Savard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Man with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man misses with a hook. Man tries to bum rush Savard with a series of wild strikes but Savard uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savard circles away quickly and effectively. Savard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Savard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Savard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Savard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth. Savard has control of Man's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Man regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Man stops Savard from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Savard trying to control but Man is having none of it. Savard seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Man is holding on tight.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Man tries to reverse the position but Savard maintains control. Savard is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savard throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease. Savard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Savard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man misses with a wild body shot. Wonder Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Man misses with a body shot.
Savard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keegan Savard's cut is getting worse. Savard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes. A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target. Man swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savard counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keegan Savard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Savard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Man pulls him back up using the underhooks. Savard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Savard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Savard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Savard is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Man can't find room to land a body shot as Savard controls the action.
Savard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savard has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Savard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Savard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wonder Man dominated that round. The cut man is working on Keegan Savard's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Savard backs up against the cage.
Man throws a body punch but Savard moves out of range. Man drops Savard with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Savard! Man dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wonder Man!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Edguy - Ministry of Saints. James McQueen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Sullivan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James McQueen! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sullivan gets caught flat footed, as McQueen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. McQueen looking to sit in guard and control but Sullivan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. McQueen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McQueen pulls Sullivan in to control the position. Sullivan wants to control from the top but McQueen keeps moving. Sullivan got a little sloppy there for a moment and McQueen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sullivan has managed to get both his arms back between McQueen's legs - danger averted. McQueen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sullivan defends it easily. Sullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sullivan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McQueen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McQueen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McQueen!
That's one minute gone in the round. Sullivan is not content to let McQueen control the position. Sullivan is trying to control McQueen's posture but McQueen avoids it. McQueen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sullivan tries to buck McQueen off but McQueen is having none of it. McQueen staying calm. McQueen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McQueen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Sullivan throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
McQueen prevents Sullivan from escaping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. McQueen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sullivan! McQueen tries to control but Sullivan wriggling away. McQueen raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. McQueen with a couple of short strikes. McQueen wants to control the pace but Sullivan is squirming around nicely. McQueen with good strikes from the mount here! McQueen prevents Sullivan from getting the reversal. Sullivan wants to control but McQueen is having none of it. McQueen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sullivan tries to lock up and control but McQueen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Sullivan taking shots to the head. Sullivan taking shots to the head. McQueen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sullivan! More shots from McQueen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McQueen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquerer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Clark Kent! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conquerer Jones! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kent throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range. Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Kent wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it. Jones stands and throws Kent's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kent is looking to reverse the position. Kent wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Jones gets to mount! Kent was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones controlling the pace for now. Jones looking to control but Kent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kent is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee warns Kent that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kent is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Jones is looking to work his way around to Kent's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Kent tries to hold on but Jones postures up. Kent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground. Kent is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones lands a heavy elbow. Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Kent defends it well. Kent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kent tries to hold on but Jones postures up. Kent is trying desperately to improve position. Jones with the ground and pound from mount. Kent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kent is working hard here to advance position. Jones has hold of Kent's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kent manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kent is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones has isolated one of Kent's arms. Kent looking to fight him off but Jones twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conquerer Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bates comes to the cage accompanied by Hmmm... Interesting.... Norman Bates could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy Swagger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Bates! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Swagger! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bates misses with a hook. Swagger wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance. Swagger has Bates up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Swagger.
Bates blocking some punches.
Swagger landing knees to the body.
Swagger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swagger lands a left hand.
Swagger lands a hook to the side of the head. Swagger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Swagger lands a nice elbow. Bates managing to block the knees to the body from Swagger.
Swagger lands a nice shot to the body. A right hand to the body from Swagger.
Bates is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bates has had enough of the clinch but Swagger keeps him there for the moment. Swagger landing knees to the body.
Bates takes an elbow to the temple. Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right handed body shot lands from Swagger.
A shot in the inside from Swagger. Swagger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Swagger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swagger keeps control of Bates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Swagger lands a nice elbow. Swagger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Swagger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Swagger - that landed with a thud.
Swagger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards. Swagger lands a right hand. Nice elbow from Swagger. A short body shot lands from Swagger as the two fighters clinch.
Swagger pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Swagger lands a nice shot to the body. Swagger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Swagger crunches a lovely knee into Bates's ribcage. 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! Swagger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bates's defenses. Swagger connects with a knee to the head.
Swagger landing knees to the body.
Swagger lands with a left to the head. Swagger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards. Swagger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Swagger lands an elbow just above Bates 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Swagger cracks Bates with a nice body shot. Swagger pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Swagger lands a damaging elbow. Bates is looking to break free of the clinch but Swagger has double underhooks. Swagger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bates is working for takedown but Swagger is calmly controlling the position for now. Swagger stalling.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from Swagger. Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Swagger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bates lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Swagger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Swagger scores with a shot to the side of Bates's head. Swagger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swagger working some nice short punches in the clinch. Swagger lands an elbow inside that Bates shrugs off. Swagger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head. Swagger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Swagger. Swagger scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swagger lands a left hand.
Bates is rocked! Swagger lands an elbow inside that Bates shrugs off. Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Swagger lands a left hand.
Swagger with a knee to the head.
Bates is trying to break the clinch but Swagger is controlling him. Swagger scores with an uppercut up the middle. Swagger lands an elbow just above Bates 's eye. Swagger lands an uppercut. Swagger lands a nice elbow. Swagger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bates's defenses. Swagger scores with a shot to the side of Bates's head. Swagger lands a nice knee to the body. Swagger scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Swagger lands a big right hand that drops Bates! The killer instinct kicks in and Swagger finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Swagger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Swagger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kit Latura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2PAC - NO MORE PAIN. Tommy Marciano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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201 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Marciano! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kit Latura! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Latura throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily. A right-left combo lands from Marciano.
It looks like Kit Latura has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Latura. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet. Latura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano's waist but Marciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Latura off to one side. Marciano misses with a body shot.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Latura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marciano's head. Latura fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Latura shoots in but no luck this time. Tommy Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kit Latura. Nice sprawl there from Marciano as Latura shoots in. Marciano leaves Latura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Nice straight punches there by Marciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marciano. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marciano moves out of range of the strikes. Latura misses with a wild combination.
Latura dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
Kit Latura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Latura shoots in but Marciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Latura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marciano misses the shot to the body. Marciano swinging wildly here.
Latura stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Latura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice sprawl there from Marciano as Latura shoots in. Latura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marciano but Marciano pushes him off and we're back to square one. Latura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Latura looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range. Latura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Latura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Marciano wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Latura trying to control the position but Marciano is working away. Marciano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marciano tries to get out of the position. Latura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Latura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Latura prevents Marciano from escaping the position. Latura trying to control the action but Marciano is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Marciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Latura misses with a takedown attempt - Marciano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Marciano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That has opened up Kit Latura's cut even more. Latura looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Latura throws a combination that misses and Marciano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Latura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The cut above Kit Latura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Marciano has cracked Latura with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Marciano lands another huge swinging hook and Latura tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Latura, before Marciano can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Marciano! Tommy Marciano retains his light heavyweight title!
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