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UPF-M 21: Espada vs Der Sluijs PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tombstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lews Therin Telamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lews Therin Telamon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Tombstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lews Therin Telamon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tombstone throws a nice looking combination but Telamon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tombstone misses with a double jab
and Telamon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tombstone's guard now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tombstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Telamon wanted to stand there but Tombstone had control of the position.
Tombstone looking to control.
Tombstone working a defensive guard but Telamon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tombstone tries to improve position but can't.
Telamon wants to stand but Tombstone has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombstone struggling a bit here.
Telamon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tombstone looks to move to half guard but instead Telamon has passed into mount! Damn!
Tombstone tries to control Telamon's body but Telamon pushes him off. Tombstone squirms to his side and now Telamon has his back!
Telamon keeps control of the position as Tombstone tries to break free.
Telamon has good solid back control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Telamon gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Tombstone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Telamon momentarily.
Tombstone misses with the combination.
Tombstone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Telamon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tombstone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tombstone controls Telamon momentarily but Telamon frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone controlling the position.
Tombstone has a closed guard, preventing Telamon from standing up.
Tombstone wants to hit a switch here but Telamon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tombstone there!
Telamon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tombstone to take his back!
Tombstone wants to control his opponent's hands but Telamon gets his hands free.
We've been hearing good reports from Tombstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telamon seems like he's trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tombstone tries to roll but Telamon sticks to his back.
Telamon is trying to stand.
Tombstone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Telamon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tombstone controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tombstone wants to get back to full guard but Telamon has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lews Therin Telamon dominated that round.
That's time! Tombstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tombstone misses with a hook
so Telamon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Telamon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tombstone is proving hard to escape from.
Telamon preventing the sweep.
Tombstone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Telamon stopping the sweep attempt from Tombstone.
Tombstone pulls Telamon in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Tombstone just wasn't active enough.
Tombstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Telamon circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Tombstone scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Tombstone misses.
Tombstone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tombstone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Telamon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tombstone trying to hold on to Telamon's head to control him but Telamon postures up.
Tombstone is trying to control but Telamon manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telamon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tombstone to take his back!
Telamon keeps control of the position as Tombstone tries to break free.
Tombstone just trying to survive but Telamon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Telamon controlling well, preventing Tombstone from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone trying to control the hands but Telamon breaks the grip.
Tombstone can't escape the position.
Tombstone trying to control the position but Telamon manages to sink in the hooks.
Tombstone tries to escape but Telamon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Telamon wants to stand up but Tombstone is stuck to his back.
You can see the frustration on Tombstone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone is working hard here to advance position.
Lews Therin Telamon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tombstone trying to control but not successfully.
Tombstone is really stuck here.
Well, with Telamon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tombstone is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Telamon is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tombstone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tombstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tombstone works over Telamon's head and body with a nice combination.
Tombstone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Telamon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tombstone's guard.
Tombstone trying to control the position.
Tombstone wants to hit a switch here but Telamon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tombstone there!
Telamon is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telamon stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tombstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Telamon manages to avoid it.
Tombstone misses with a double jab
and Telamon counters with a single leg into guard. Tombstone didn't expect that.
Tombstone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tombstone wants to stand and escape but Telamon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone wants to improve his position but instead Telamon has moved into half guard.
Tombstone wants to get back to full guard but Telamon has mounted him!
Tombstone working to try and regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telamon wants to stand but Tombstone is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tombstone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tombstone gets back to half guard.
Telamon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tombstone is looking for a sweep. Telamon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telamon wants to stand up but Tombstone is controlling the position.
Tombstone wants to sweep but Telamon has passed to side control!
Telamon wants to stand but Tombstone is controlling his arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tombstone is trying to control Telamon's posture but Telamon avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lews Therin Telamon.
I think Telamon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lews Therin Telamon!
Lews Therin Telamon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Hernadez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hernadez's choice of entrance music: Ghostbuster. Luis Hernadez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dark Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Hernadez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds throws a head kick that misses.
Hernadez wants to clinch up but Deeds keeps it at a distance.
Deeds lands a left and a right that send Hernadez crashing to the mat, dazed. Deeds thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hernadez is rocked!
It looks like Luis Hernadez has been cut.
Hernadez looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deeds misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernadez is still on wobbly legs! Can Deeds finish him?
Hernadez staying out of range there.
Deeds connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hernadez covering up! Deeds comes in with a big uppercut and Hernadez goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dark Deeds!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kuivanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuivanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coleman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuivanen is looking to improve his position.
Coleman trying to control the action but Kuivanen is working from the bottom.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuivanen keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman drops an elbow to the side of Kuivanen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuivanen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coleman trying to control the action but Kuivanen is working from the bottom.
Coleman is taking a breather. Kuivanen 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.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kuivanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
Kuivanen wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuivanen wants to get back to his feet.
Kuivanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuivanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kuivanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuivanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Kuivanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coleman tries to pass to full mount but Kuivanen defends it.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuivanen is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuivanen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is controlling the pace.
Kuivanen wants to get back to his feet.
Kuivanen taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Kuivanen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuivanen.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuivanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuivanen is retaining full guard.
Kuivanen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Coleman has passed into side control.
Kuivanen tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuivanen on the ground.
Kuivanen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coleman connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the action but Kuivanen is working from the bottom.
Kuivanen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kuivanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuivanen is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Kuivanen can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman moves into full mount!
Kuivanen wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuivanen throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Coleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuivanen to the mat! Kuivanen manages to get full guard.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuivanen's head.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuivanen being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuivanen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Coleman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman can't escape the position.
Kuivanen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Coleman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Coleman can't escape the position.
Coleman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nate Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kuivanen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuivanen cracks Coleman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kuivanen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kuivanen thowing shots but they're missing.
Kuivanen punching from mount but Coleman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Coleman regains half guard.
Coleman is trying to stand back up but Kuivanen is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuivanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuivanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuivanen trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Kuivanen tries to pass to full mount but Coleman defends it.
Coleman wants to control but Kuivanen is keeping busy.
Kuivanen throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Coleman controlling the position well.
Kuivanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kuivanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman is not content to let Kuivanen control the position.
Coleman pushes Kuivanen off and gets back to his feet.
Coleman feints and as Kuivanen raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman postures up in Kuivanen's guard and throws a big left but Kuivanen blocks it.
Kuivanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard.
Kuivanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuivanen trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but Kuivanen passes into half guard.
Kuivanen stops Coleman from getting back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuivanen throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Kuivanen trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Kuivanen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Coleman looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Coleman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuivanen.
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
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 Nate Coleman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Coleman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuivanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuivanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coleman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kuivanen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Coleman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Coleman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coleman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kuivanen hang on?
Coleman unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuivanen wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands a big shot there that rocks Kuivanen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kuivanen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuivanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman is thwarting Kuivanen's attempts to control the position.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuivanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuivanen is looking to improve his position but Coleman isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuivanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuivanen keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman with shots to the head and body - Kuivanen looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Coleman prevents Kuivanen from getting the reversal.
Kuivanen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Coleman wants to free his trapped foot but Kuivanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Coleman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Kuivanen's temple.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Kuivanen is having none of it.
Coleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him
Kuivanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kuivanen trying to control from the bottom.
Coleman working over Kuivanen with some ground and pound. Kuivanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman working Kuivanen over with strikes.
Coleman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kuivanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman breaks from Kuivanen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kuivanen is rocked!
Coleman wants to control the pace but Kuivanen is squirming around nicely.
Kuivanen is still in real trouble! Can Coleman finish him?
Coleman content just to control the position here.
Juha Kuivanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuivanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Coleman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nate Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman prevents Kuivanen from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman 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 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyheri Lafleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lafleche's choice of entrance music: Thierry la fronde. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 Las Vegas, Sean Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyheri Lafleche!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman instigates a clinch.
Coleman is pressed up against the cage. Lafleche has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coleman down to the mat. Coleman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coleman moves into range and clinches up with Lafleche.
Coleman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Lafleche's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coleman lands a nice forearm strike.
Lafleche struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman working the head with strikes.
Lafleche tries to escape but Coleman is in control.
Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lafleche to see if he's OK.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lafleche tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Lafleche is trying to work for a sweep but Coleman has mounted him!
Coleman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Coleman! Lafleche is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sean Coleman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trygve Bondevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alucard Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28
280 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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27
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Trygve Bondevik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alucard Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondevik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Bondevik slips a straight right by Tepes.
Bondevik dives in for a single leg takedown but Tepes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bondevik's elbow.
Tepes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bondevik tries a knee to the head but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes tries a body shot but Bondevik blocks it.
Tepes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bondevik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes working aggressively here.
Bondevik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bondevik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tepes content to stall in guard here.
Bondevik is trying to keep Tepes in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tepes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bondevik to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tepes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bondevik pulls down on the head and he's put Tepes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trygve Bondevik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillaume Mein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Jihad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jihad has chosen America! Fuck Yeah! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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21
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guillaume Mein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mein dives in and grabs Jihad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jihad pushes down on Mein's head and hops out.
Jihad throws a right hand that Mein ducks under and follows up with a left that Mein also avoids with ease.
Jihad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jihad lands a glancing blow to the side of Mein's head.
Jihad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jihad fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Jihad.
Mein is breathing heavily.
Jihad lands a big uppercut and Mein crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mein looks OK. Jihad waves Mein back to his feet!
Mein is rocked!
Jihad is stalking Mein. Mein circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Jihad, and it's lights out! Mein really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Jihad!
Mohammed Jihad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sal Langreck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Michalek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langreck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Setting Sail, Coming Home - Darren Korb. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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219 lbs
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216 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sal Langreck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milan Michalek!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michalek misses with a straight left.
Langreck lands with a nice body punch.
Michalek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Sal Langreck has been cut.
A slow jab from Langreck misses its intended target.
Langreck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michalek was well out of range. Poor timing from Langreck.
Michalek is looking to chop away at Langreck's legs.
Michalek goes for a double leg but Langreck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Langreck continues to drive forward.
Langreck can't break the clinch.
Langreck gets through Michalek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michalek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Langreck manages to break the clinch.
Michalek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Langreck scores with a decent looking hook.
Michalek shoots for a double leg takedown but Langreck sprawls well. He's pushed Michalek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michalek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Langreck defends it nicely.
Sal Langreck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Michalek.
Langreck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michalek manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Langreck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Langreck.
Langreck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Langreck connects with the punch.
Michalek closes the distance and clinches up with Langreck, looking for a takedown. Michalek pushes Langreck against the cage but Langreck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Langreck fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Michalek finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michalek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michalek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michalek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Langreck slips under a jab.
Michalek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Langreck tries to avoid it but Michalek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Langreck to the ground. Langreck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michalek tries a head kick but it misses.
Michalek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michalek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Michalek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Langreck circles away quickly and effectively.
Michalek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sal Langreck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Langreck misses its intended target.
Langreck looks to land a right hand but Michalek moved out of range.
Langreck lands a nice looking body shot.
Langreck moves away from the strike by Michalek.
Michalek throws a head kick but Langreck moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Langreck. Michalek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michalek throws a hook but Langreck blocks it.
Langreck thows a body shot but no joy.
Michalek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Langreck misses with the combination.
Michalek lands a high kick!
Langreck ducks under a wild hook from Michalek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalek looking to score a takedown here. Langreck is defending well but Michalek drives through and ends up in Langreck's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langreck looking to control.
Langreck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michalek's guard.
Langreck won't allow Michalek to sweep him here.
Langreck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michalek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michalek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Langreck won't allow Michalek to sweep him here.
Michalek has a closed guard, preventing Langreck from standing up.
Michalek looking to control.
That's four 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!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Milan Michalek.
Michalek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Langreck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michalek somewhat.
Sal Langreck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michalek slips under a jab from Langreck.
Langreck blocks a head kick by Michalek.
Michalek throws a head kick but Langreck moves out of range.
Michalek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Langreck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Langreck misses the shot to the body.
Michalek misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langreck staying out of range there.
Michalek avoids the body shot from Langreck.
Michalek misses with a head kick.
A big right from Langreck misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milan Michalek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sal Langreck'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.
Michalek tries a head kick but it misses.
Langreck takes a swing at Michalek's ribcage but misses.
Michalek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michalek lands with a kick to the temple. Langreck shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Michalek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michalek misses with an uppercut
and Langreck counters with a left to the body.
Michalek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Langreck lands a nice shot that snaps Michalek's head back.
Michalek misses with a head kick.
Michalek tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langreck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Langreck connects with a body shot.
Michalek misses with a head kick.
Michalek is breathing heavily.
Langreck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Michalek fails to land with a series of punches.
Langreck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michalek at a distance.
It looks like Langreck has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Langreck misses with a hook.
Langreck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Langreck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Langreck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Langreck lands with a good body shot.
Michalek gets the takedown into side control.
Langreck can't do much from the bottom here.
Langreck looking for a sweep but Michalek has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langreck is trying desperately to improve position.
Langreck is working hard here to advance position.
Michalek wants to control the action but instead Langreck gets a body lock and reverses into Michalek's guard! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michalek keeping moving, preventing Langreck from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Nights Watch MMA Academy inform us that Michalek has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Michalek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michalek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Langreck throws an elbow that misses. Michalek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Langreck's guard. Nice move by Michalek!
Langreck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Langreck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Langreck working for a triangle but Michalek defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalek content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Michalek 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.
Michalek trying to control the position from guard on top but Langreck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milan Michalek has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Langreck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Langreck, as that shot connected.
Langreck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Michalek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Langreck is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sal Langreck's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langreck misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Langreck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michalek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Langreck loads up on a big right hand but Michalek slips the punch.
Langreck blocks a leg kick.
Michalek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Langreck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sal Langreck is winning the standup battle so far.
Michalek throws a sloppy head kick and Langreck moves out of range easily.
Langreck misses with an uppercut
and Michalek counters with a nice leg kick.
Michalek avoids the body shot from Langreck.
Nice body punch from Langreck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langreck lands a jab to Michalek's midsection.
Michalek throws a nice head kick!
Langreck sizes up Michalek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Langreck blocks a head kick by Michalek.
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 Sal Langreck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sal Langreck'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. This is the final round!
Langreck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michalek moves away.
Michalek lands with a slapping head kick.
Michalek lands with a hook. Langreck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Langreck is rocked!
Michalek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Langreck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Langreck ducks under a wild hook from Michalek.
Langreck works Michalek's body with a nice hook.
Langreck cracks Michalek with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Langreck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michalek.
Sal Langreck's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Langreck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Michalek counters with a monster head kick that knocks Langreck out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Milan Michalek!
Milan Michalek very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser FightGear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tien Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thomas Hooke has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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21
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Hooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tien Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooke is defending well for now.
Jaa leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Hooke fails to land.
Hooke being controlled against the cage.
Hooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooke.
Jaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hooke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooke working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Hooke.
Hooke lands a shoulder strike.
Jaa tries to stall but Hooke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Hooke won't want to take too many of those.
Hooke lands a nice uppercut.
Hooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooke wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jaa looking to stall.
Jaa trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hooke.
Jaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooke.
Jaa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hooke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Hooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hooke.
A shot in the inside from Hooke.
Jaa blocking some punches.
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooke is defending well for now.
Hooke tries to work over Jaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooke digs a right hand underneath Jaa's ribcage. Jaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaa slowing the pace effectively.
Hooke managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
Hooke trying to control the position but instead, Jaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hooke into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooke is defending well for now.
Hooke lands with a light punch inside.
Hooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaa.
Jaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooke.
Jaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hooke misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hooke.
Hooke misses with the head strike.
Jaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jaa lands an elbow inside that Hooke shrugs off.
It looks like Thomas Hooke has been cut.
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Hooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaa blocking some punches.
Hooke managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
Jaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hooke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaa blocks a body shot from Hooke.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Jaa working Hooke over with knees to the body.
Hooke is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaa's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jaa avoiding damage.
Jaa trying to land knees to the body.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Jaa to work.
Hooke avoiding damage as Jaa throws knees to the body.
Jaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Jaa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Jaa working Hooke over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa blocking some punches.
Jaa prevents a body shot from Hooke.
Jaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tien Jaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hooke'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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hooke throws a shot from downtown. Jaa moves away and avoids it.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooke gets a clinch.
Tien Jaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hooke gets through Jaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooke works on Jaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Hooke lands with a left to the head.
Jaa blocks an uppercut.
Hooke works on Jaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaa misses with a knee strike.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hooke avoids it.
Come on Hooke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hooke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaa trying to stall but Hooke improves his position.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hooke avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa prevents a body shot from Hooke.
Hooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaa wants to stall.
Hooke tries to work over Jaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
Hooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaa's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hooke as Jaa tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hooke lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
Hooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaa blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Hooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaa.
Hooke can't find room to land a body shot as Jaa controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa looking to stall.
Hooke misses with some punches.
Jaa misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Hooke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hooke blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Jaa.
Hooke tries to throw a body punch but Jaa avoids it by throwing Hooke back against the cage.
Jaa slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooke tries to stall but Jaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hooke cracks Jaa with a nice body shot.
Jaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
Hooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hooke on the inside.
Jaa trying to control the position but instead, Hooke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaa into the cage.
Hooke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Hooke.
Hooke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Hooke gets an underhook and turns Jaa into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
A short left from Hooke.
Hooke can't find room to land a body shot as Jaa controls the action.
Hooke blocks an elbow strike from Jaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooke lands a shot to the body.
Hooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooke pushes Jaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hooke avoids it.
Hooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hooke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa working Hooke over with knees to the body.
Hooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaa controls his hands.
Jaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tien Jaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hooke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jaa rushes Hooke and presses him up against the cage.
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooke is defending well for now.
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooke is defending well for now.
Hooke lands a shoulder strike.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hooke's face.
Hooke lands a shoulder strike.
Jaa blocking some punches.
Jaa blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hooke lands a body shot.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hooke blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaa.
Jaa looking to stall.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaa.
A head punch on the inside from Hooke fails to land.
Hooke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hooke avoiding damage as Jaa throws knees to the body.
Jaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Hooke avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaa.
Hooke has a couple of punches blocked by Jaa.
Hooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hooke misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
Hooke effectively controlling the action here.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hooke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hooke digs a right hand underneath Jaa's ribcage. Jaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hooke tries to stall but Jaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa trying to stall but Hooke improves his position.
Jaa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Hooke is blocking nicely.
Hooke wants to stall.
Jaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooke is defending well for now.
Jaa blocks a body shot from Hooke.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hooke blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hooke misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaa blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hooke scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hooke avoids it.
Hooke managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
Hooke tries to work over Jaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hooke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hooke misses with the head strike.
Jaa stalling in the clinch.
Hooke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hooke is working Jaa over against the cage.
Hooke is working Jaa over against the cage.
Hooke misses with the head strike.
Jaa taking a breather.
Hooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaa controls his hands.
Hooke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooke scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jaa lands a knee to the body.
Hooke lands a body punch.
Thomas Hooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hooke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hooke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooke lands with a left to the head.
Hooke tries a body shot but Jaa blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
Hooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tien Jaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hooke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaa.
Hooke lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hooke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tien Jaa!
After the fight, Tien Jaa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fenix Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fenix Espada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Espada can pounce on him.
Espada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Espada tries to land a front kick but Van Der Sluijs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Espada tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Sluijs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Espada thows a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it
and Espada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Espada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Espada misses with a low kick.
Van Der Sluijs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Espada's calf.
James Van Der Sluijs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a nice body kick.
Van Der Sluijs tries to land a front kick but Espada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Espada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Der Sluijs is able to avoid easily.
Espada is looking to chop away at Van Der Sluijs's legs.
Espada tries a head kick but it misses.
Espada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Espada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Van Der Sluijs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs throws a jab but it's blocked by Espada.
Van Der Sluijs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Espada can pounce on him.
Espada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs checks a low kick from Espada.
Van Der Sluijs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Espada swivels and escapes.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the leg kick from Espada.
Espada pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs is out of range and Espada settles back down.
Espada tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Der Sluijs gets a double leg takedown into Espada's guard.
Espada is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fenix Espada wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Espada throws a wild body kick that Van Der Sluijs sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espada moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs strikes.
Van Der Sluijs avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Van Der Sluijs lands.
Espada throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Van Der Sluijs throws a jab when Espada was well out of range.
Espada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Der Sluijs throws a sloppy head kick and Espada moves out of range easily.
Espada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook.
Van Der Sluijs lands a leg kick that knocks Espada off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it.
Espada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Espada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Der Sluijs has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Espada checks a leg kick.
Espada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Espada lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like James Van Der Sluijs has been cut.
Espada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it well.
Fenix Espada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Espada.
Van Der Sluijs looks to land a left hand but Espada moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Espada.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a wild body shot.
Espada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Sluijs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Espada defends well and Van Der Sluijs ends up having to push Espada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Espada tries to land a knee to the head but Van Der Sluijs blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to drag Espada to the mat but Espada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fenix Espada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Van Der Sluijs.
Espada taking a breather.
Espada connects with a knee to the head.
Espada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Der Sluijs tries to break free but Espada pushes him back against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to break the clinch but Espada has him pressed against the cage.
Espada lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Der Sluijs throws a punch but it's blocked by Espada.
Espada landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Espada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenix Espada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Espada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook. Espada ducked under it nicely.
Espada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Espada is looking to land body kicks.
Espada throws a body kick that misses.
Van Der Sluijs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Espada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Der Sluijs checks a low kick from Espada.
Espada connects with an inside leg kick.
Espada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Espada moves out of range of the body kick from Van Der Sluijs.
Espada staying out of range there.
Espada misses with a low kick as Van Der Sluijs jumps back.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut.
Espada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Espada misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Espada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Der Sluijs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Der Sluijs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs jabs Espada right on the nose. Espada blinks but takes it well.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Der Sluijs showed some decent athleticism there.
Espada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sluijs is working away from the top position though.
Espada desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fenix Espada has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Van Der Sluijs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Espada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Espada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Der Sluijs's calf.
Van Der Sluijs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Espada connects with a high kick.
Espada goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espada blocks a jab.
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick which misses Espada's front leg but catches the back leg as Espada tries to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to land body kicks.
Espada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Espada cracks the inside of Van Der Sluijs's front leg.
Van Der Sluijs tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Sluijs looks to land a right hand but Espada moved out of range.
Espada moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs strikes.
Van Der Sluijs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada misses with a low kick as Van Der Sluijs jumps back.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a left hand
and Espada counters with a good low kick that Van Der Sluijs was not able to check.
Van Der Sluijs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Espada manages to avoid it.
Espada tries to work over Van Der Sluijs's front leg with a kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it.
Espada tries to land a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs saw it coming and moves away.
Espada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Espada slips a jab from Van Der Sluijs.
Espada slips under a jab from Van Der Sluijs.
Espada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Der Sluijs thuds his shin into the meat of Espada's side.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Espada.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body shot.
Espada throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it.
Espada connects with a solid leg kick.
Espada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Espada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Espada. That's going to slow Van Der Sluijs down.
Espada looks to land a body kick but Van Der Sluijs moved away.
Espada moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Der Sluijs is breathing heavily.
Espada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Van Der Sluijs. Beautiful body shot.
Espada misses with a low kick.
Espada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Espada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Espada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Espada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Espada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Der Sluijs's calf.
Espada throws a nice head kick!
Espada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenix Espada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Espada throws a body kick that misses.
Espada moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a loose jab but Espada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs throws a shot from downtown. Espada moves away and avoids it.
Espada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Espada.
Espada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Espada.
Espada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Espada connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Espada. That's going to slow Van Der Sluijs down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Espada. That's going to slow Van Der Sluijs down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Espada.
Espada scoring well with a low kick there.
Espada tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Espada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Espada thumps Van Der Sluijs with a low kick.
Espada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Espada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Sluijs.
Espada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Espada.
Espada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Espada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Der Sluijs. That did some damage!
Van Der Sluijs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Espada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fenix Espada is winning the standup battle so far.
Espada throws a chopping leg kick but Van Der Sluijs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a head kick.
Espada cracks the inside of Van Der Sluijs's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Espada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Sluijs.
A leg kick checked by Van Der Sluijs.
A good leg kick by Espada.
Espada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Der Sluijs's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Espada, right into the meat.
Espada throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
Espada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Sluijs can do to turn this around?
Van Der Sluijs blocks a head kick by Espada.
Espada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Espada.
Espada wants to slow Van Der Sluijs down by chopping away at his legs.
Espada throws a low kick but Van Der Sluijs avoids it.
Van Der Sluijs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Espada manages to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Espada scores with a kick to the midsection.
Espada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Der Sluijs scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Espada tenderised Van Der Sluijs's leg. Van Der Sluijs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Der Sluijs misses the shot to the body.
Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick.
Espada staying out of range there.
Espada moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs strikes.
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick which misses Espada's front leg but catches the back leg as Espada tries to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Espada on the side of the head.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a nice body kick.
Espada tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Der Sluijs. That snapped Espada's head back.
Espada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Der Sluijs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Espada scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Der Sluijs checks the leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Espada slips under a jab.
Espada throws the kick towards the body but Van Der Sluijs avoids it.
Van Der Sluijs lands a glancing blow to the side of Espada's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Der Sluijs.
Espada pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs is out of range and Espada settles back down.
Espada avoids the head kick by Van Der Sluijs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Der Sluijs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a kick to the body.
Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenix Espada clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on James Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Der Sluijs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Espada throws a low kick but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Espada tried to score with a low kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it.
An inside leg kick from Espada misses.
A head kick by Espada misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Der Sluijs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Der Sluijs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Espada lands a high kick!
Nice takedown defense from Espada. No joy for Van Der Sluijs on that attempt.
Van Der Sluijs lands with an uppercut that bounces Espada off the cage and back into range.
Espada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Der Sluijs's sensitive parts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Der Sluijs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Espada - the referee stops the clock and Van Der Sluijs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Espada. Van Der Sluijs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick nicely.
Espada ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Sluijs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Espada lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Van Der Sluijs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Espada can pounce on him.
Espada misses with a low kick.
Espada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Espada tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Der Sluijs throws a lazy right hand but Espada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Espada lands with a nice body kick.
Espada throws the kick towards the body but Van Der Sluijs avoids it.
Espada misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Espada throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Der Sluijs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Der Sluijs looks to score with a jab to the body but Espada is just out of range.
Van Der Sluijs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Sluijs thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Espada.
Espada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Espada throws a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Espada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Espada misses with a low kick as Van Der Sluijs jumps back.
Espada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Espada wants to land a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs is out of range.
Van Der Sluijs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Espada blocks a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Espada. Van Der Sluijs shrugs it off though.
Espada takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada throws a low kick, looking for Van Der Sluijs's leg but Van Der Sluijs calmly moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Espada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Sluijs.
Crunch! Espada slams his shin into Van Der Sluijs's torso.
Espada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut.
Espada thows a body kick. Van Der Sluijs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Espada scores with a kick to the body.
Espada misses with a low kick.
Van Der Sluijs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Espada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Espada lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Der Sluijs takes a step back to recover.
Espada throws a head kick but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a low kick.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut.
Espada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Espada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Der Sluijs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Espada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Der Sluijs looks to score with a jab to the body but Espada is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Espada.
Espada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Espada misses with a low kick.
Van Der Sluijs throws the left hand but Espada avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Sluijs. Espada does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenix Espada had his way with James Van Der Sluijs in that round.
The cut man is working on James Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Espada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Der Sluijs if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Der Sluijs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Espada moves out of range of the strikes.
Espada moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs strikes.
Espada misses with a leg kick
letting Van Der Sluijs counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Espada, right into the meat.
Espada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Espada lands a head kick!
Van Der Sluijs avoids the head kick by Espada.
Van Der Sluijs throws a chopping leg kick but Espada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Espada is looking to chop away at Van Der Sluijs's legs.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the body kick from Espada.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Espada pinned against the cage. Espada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Van Der Sluijs blocks the low kick.
Espada misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Sluijs. Espada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Espada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Espada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Der Sluijs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Espada.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a head kick.
Espada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Der Sluijs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body kick there by Espada.
A low kick from Espada misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice leg kick lands there from Espada.
James Van Der Sluijs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espada throws a leg kick which misses Van Der Sluijs's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Der Sluijs tries to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Espada can pounce on him.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body shot.
Espada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Der Sluijs.
Espada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Der Sluijs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Espada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Der Sluijs's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Espada.
Espada misses with a head kick.
Van Der Sluijs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Espada. That one must have hurt.
Van Der Sluijs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Espada can pounce on him.
Espada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs looks to throw the jab but Espada is out of range.
Espada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Espada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Der Sluijs's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Espada throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Espada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Sluijs.
A head kick misses from Espada.
Fenix Espada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Espada throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Espada avoids the body shot from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs swings for the body but Espada moves out of range.
Espada lands a high kick!
Espada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it well.
Espada throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Der Sluijs's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Espada.
Van Der Sluijs cracks Espada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Espada lands with a kick to the temple. Van Der Sluijs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espada ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Sluijs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espada looks for the body kick but Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming.
Espada ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Sluijs.
Espada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Der Sluijs thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Espada tenderised Van Der Sluijs's leg. Van Der Sluijs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Espada throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs moved away.
Espada moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs throws a body kick.
Van Der Sluijs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Espada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Der Sluijs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Espada lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Der Sluijs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Sluijs throws a looping overhand right but Espada ducks down to avoid it.
Espada throws a push kick but Van Der Sluijs slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fenix Espada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Espada, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fenix Espada!
Fenix Espada retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Fenix Espada, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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