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UPF-M 22: Stevenson vs Cauthon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Wilcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Foster looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Wilcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Foster!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster misses with a few strikes there.
Foster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilcon takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.
Wilcon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Foster trying to control here.
Wilcon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Foster.
Foster wants to control but Wilcon is keeping busy.
Foster wants to improve his position but Wilcon is controlling well.
Wilcon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Foster sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilcon controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilcon prevents Foster from improving his position.
Wilcon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster looks winded!
Wilcon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilcon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcon seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilcon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Foster wants to improve his position but Wilcon is controlling well.
Wilcon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foster is staying active underneath Wilcon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Wilcon.
Wilcon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foster darts in and clinches Wilcon up against the cage.
Wilcon effectively controlling the action here.
Wilcon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foster keeps control of Wilcon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster taking a breather.
Wilcon effectively controlling the action here.
Foster tries to pull guard but Wilcon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Foster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilcon.
Wilcon has hold of one of Foster's legs. Foster is fighting the takedown attempt but Wilcon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcon trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilcon controls the pace.
Wilcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilcon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wilcon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foster has escaped and now he's on top!
Foster wanted to stand there but Wilcon had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wilcon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilcon shoots in and bounces Foster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foster controls Wilcon momentarily but Wilcon frees himself.
Wilcon trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster controls Wilcon momentarily but Wilcon frees himself.
Foster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Foster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilcon controls the pace.
Foster is breathing heavily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Sam Wilcon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wilcon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilcon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcon tries to stand but Foster is controlling his head.
Foster is not content to let Wilcon control the position.
Foster is being controlled here.
Wilcon scoring with punches from side control.
Foster is not content to let Wilcon control the position.
Wilcon scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster sneaks back into half guard.
Wilcon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilcon content to control rather than advance.
Wilcon is trying to control the action in half guard but Foster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilcon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilcon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilcon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wilcon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Foster.
Wilcon is looking to advance position but Foster won't allow it.
Sam Wilcon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilcon drives through and clinches with Foster against the cage.
Wilcon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilcon is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control but Wilcon is working from the bottom.
Sam Wilcon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilcon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilcon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miguel Foster has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilcon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wilcon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wilcon gets a double leg takedown into Foster's guard.
Wilcon wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
Foster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilcon controls the pace.
Foster wants to get back to his feet but Wilcon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilcon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sam Wilcon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilcon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilcon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilcon wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Wilcon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilcon chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilcon looking to pass the guard.
Wilcon trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Wilcon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcon wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Wilcon landing with the ground and pound.
Wilcon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilcon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilcon is one step ahead there.
Wilcon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilcon wants to get up but he can't break Foster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster has momentary wrist control but Wilcon slips an elbow through the middle.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wilcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilcon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Foster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilcon wanted to stand there but Foster had control of the position.
Wilcon wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilcon has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilcon.
Wilcon can't break the clinch.
Wilcon lands a body punch.
Wilcon tightens his grip and picks Foster up, before dumping him to the ground. Foster manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Wilcon from controlling successfully.
Foster has momentary wrist control but Wilcon slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilcon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foster is looking to stand up but Wilcon isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilcon works over Foster with some ground and pound from guard.
Miguel Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Wilcon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilcon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Wilcon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilcon 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Wilcon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urban Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Natural Born Killers Soundtrack. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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158 lbs
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176 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Urban Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Lacroix!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox tries to clinch but Lacroix moves away
and Lacroix finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lacroix rushes Fox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lacroix avoids the elbow strike from Fox, against the cage.
Fox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacroix avoids it.
Fox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lacroix pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fox wants to pass the guard but Lacroix is keeping the position.
Fox sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
Lacroix working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Urban Fox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Decent striking displayed by Lacroix there.
Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Fox working Lacroix over with knees to the body.
Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacroix avoids it.
Lacroix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but Lacroix blocks with his arms.
Lacroix successfully pulls guard.
Fox looking to pass the guard.
Fox trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
Fox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacroix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fox controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Urban Fox.
Lacroix lands a big head kick that sends Fox tumbling to the mat! Lacroix takes a step backwards and waves Fox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fox is rocked!
Fox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Fox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fox is breathing heavily.
Fox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lacroix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lacroix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lacroix wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Lacroix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fox seems to have got his legs back now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Lacroix hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fox gets tackled into the cage by Lacroix. Lacroix maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacroix avoids it.
Lacroix jumps guard but Fox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
Fox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fox is pressed up against the cage. Lacroix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fox down to the mat. Fox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fox darts in trying to clinch
and Lacroix counters with a good, hard body kick but Fox shrugs it off.
Lacroix throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox darts in trying to clinch
and Lacroix counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fox wants to sweep but Lacroix has passed to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lacroix asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lacroix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
Lacroix gets to mount! Fox was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacroix looking to control but Fox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fox tries to reverse the position but Lacroix maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lacroix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lacroix manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fox wants to get up but he can't break Lacroix's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Lacroix is retaining full guard.
Fox controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lacroix looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Urban Fox wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lacroix circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lacroix counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacroix tries to move to mount but Fox blocks the move with his legs.
Lacroix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox struggling a bit here.
Fox is looking for a sweep.
Fox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fox tries to get out of the position.
Fox looking for a sweep but Lacroix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lacroix trying to control but Fox is having none of it.
Fox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lacroix on the ground.
Fox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lacroix.
Fox tries to reverse the position but Lacroix maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.
Lacroix looking to secure an arm triangle but Fox defends it well.
Fox working to try and regain half guard.
Lacroix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fox tries to hold on but Lacroix postures up.
Fox working to try and regain half guard.
Lacroix avoids the attempt from Fox to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to control Lacroix's body but Lacroix pushes him off. Fox squirms to his side and now Lacroix has his back!
Lacroix working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Fox is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Lacroix has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Fox taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Lacroix!
Max Lacroix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Grabowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Breeze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grabowski enables Breeze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grabowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Breeze wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
Breeze throwing strikes from guard but Grabowski blocks nicely.
Breeze stands up over Grabowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Breeze is looking to work some ground and pound but Grabowski has wrist control.
Grabowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grabowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breeze defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Breeze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breeze controlling from the top position.
Breeze has gone for a leg lock! Grabowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breeze's guard.
Breeze is working an open guard so Grabowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breeze looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Breeze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Breeze throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breeze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Breeze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Breeze cracks Grabowski with a solid left hand.
Grabowski has momentary wrist control but Breeze slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Breeze landing with the ground and pound.
Breeze cracks Grabowski with a solid left hand.
Breeze distracts Grabowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Breeze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breeze throws a big right hand that misses.
Breeze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breeze stands up over Grabowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Breeze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Breeze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grabowski sprawls well initially but Breeze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ben Breeze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breeze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Breeze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breeze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Breeze is trying to control. Grabowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grabowski defends it well.
Breeze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grabowski's head.
Breeze working the head and body with strikes.
Breeze 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.
Grabowski tries to kick Breeze off but Breeze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Breeze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Breeze throwing shots but Grabowski is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breeze lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Breeze not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Breeze there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breeze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grabowski defends it well.
Breeze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Breeze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grabowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Breeze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Breeze controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Breeze connects with a nice short shot to Grabowski's temple.
Grabowski is refusing to be controlled, as Breeze sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breeze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Breeze dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Breeze shoots in and bounces Grabowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Breeze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breeze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breeze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Breeze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breeze works over Grabowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Grabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breeze.
Grabowski keeping moving, preventing Breeze from controlling successfully.
Breeze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze throws an elbow that misses. Grabowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Breeze's guard. Nice move by Grabowski!
Breeze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grabowski defends it easily.
Grabowski stopping the sweep attempt from Breeze.
Grabowski pushes down on Breeze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grabowski wants to control but Breeze is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Grabowski.
Breeze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Breeze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grabowski is one step ahead there.
Breeze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grabowski stopping the sweep attempt from Breeze.
Breeze wriggles free and stands up.
A swing and a miss from Grabowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Grabowski with that takedown attempt.
Breeze manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grabowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Grabowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Breeze distracts Grabowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Breeze slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Breeze throwing strikes from guard but Grabowski blocks nicely.
Breeze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grabowski's head.
Grabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breeze.
Breeze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze distracts Grabowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Breeze cracks Grabowski with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breeze trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breeze scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breeze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breeze controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Breeze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Breeze 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Breeze!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Becerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvia Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pride FC Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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190 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Becerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvia Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becerra drives through with a takedown into guard.
Becerra with a nice head shot there.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Becerra has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Becerra's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sylvia Silva!
Sylvia Silva 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Giraldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Giraldo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dark Hunter's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Giraldo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giraldo misses with a body shot.
Giraldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Giraldo.
I was talking to Hunter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Giraldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunter is trying to push Giraldo away but Giraldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giraldo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Giraldo tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Giraldo is working Hunter over against the cage.
Giraldo slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giraldo is struggling to control the position.
Giraldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giraldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giraldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Giraldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Giraldo keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Giraldo.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Greg Giraldo has been cut.
Giraldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giraldo.
Hunter is trying to break free.
Hunter is trying to break free.
Giraldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giraldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Giraldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Giraldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Giraldo has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter tries to break free but Giraldo pushes him back against the cage.
Giraldo slows down the pace here.
Giraldo misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working hard to break the clinch.
Giraldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter being controlled against the cage.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Giraldo stalling the fight.
Giraldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo lands with a light punch inside.
Giraldo can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
A short left from Giraldo.
Hunter looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter wants to break free but Giraldo has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giraldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Giraldo stalls.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Giraldo has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Giraldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Giraldo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunter swings for the body but Giraldo moves out of range.
Giraldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Giraldo.
Hunter jabs Giraldo right on the nose. Giraldo blinks but takes it well.
Giraldo throws an off balance right hand
and Giraldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Giraldo back to the cage. Hunter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Giraldo is rocked!
Giraldo avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter forces Giraldo back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giraldo keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Giraldo is controlling him.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giraldo is struggling to control the position.
Giraldo prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Giraldo has him pressed against the cage.
Giraldo misses with a punch to the body.
Giraldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunter being controlled against the cage.
Giraldo lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Giraldo effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Greg Giraldo.
Hunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giraldo.
Some wild striking there from Giraldo.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Giraldo thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Giraldo works over Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Giraldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giraldo misses with a two punch combination.
Hunter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Giraldo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Giraldo misses with a body punch.
Giraldo tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter is trying to force a seperation but Giraldo has the dominant position.
Giraldo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Giraldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Giraldo won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunter as Giraldo tries to tie him up.
Giraldo stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch but Giraldo keeps him there for the moment.
Greg Giraldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Giraldo won't allow it.
Giraldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giraldo misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Giraldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giraldo misses with a punch to the body.
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 Dark Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Giraldo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Giraldo lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Giraldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hunter tries to land a body kick
and Giraldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunter slips under a jab from Giraldo.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Giraldo avoids nicely.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giraldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter cracks Giraldo with a good jab.
Giraldo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunter rather than just go for the knockout.
Giraldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dark Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Hunter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giraldo stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Giraldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Giraldo is able to avoid easily.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giraldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Giraldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter throws a shot to the body.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Giraldo didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giraldo. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giraldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giraldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giraldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Giraldo falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dark Hunter!
The defeated Greg Giraldo had this to say: 'Well shit.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nando De Leeuw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradly Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradly Danielson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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177 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nando De Leeuw !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bradly Danielson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leeuw checks a low kick from Danielson.
Danielson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Leeuw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danielson works over De Leeuw 's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Leeuw . Danielson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danielson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Leeuw .
De Leeuw misses with a kick to the body.
De Leeuw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Leeuw .
Bradly Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson throws out a powerful jab.
De Leeuw throws a body kick that misses.
Danielson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danielson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danielson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Danielson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Leeuw s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danielson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Leeuw to score with a decent uppercut.
Danielson throws a jab when De Leeuw was well out of range.
Danielson pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Leeuw is out of range and Danielson settles back down.
Danielson looks to score with a jab to the body but De Leeuw is just out of range.
De Leeuw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danielson.
De Leeuw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leeuw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danielson.
Danielson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Danielson lands a right hook to the body.
Danielson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Leeuw throws a shot to the body.
Danielson is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops De Leeuw like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving De Leeuw from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradly Danielson!
After winning the bout, Bradly Danielson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Drink and Fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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292 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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23
250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Cena!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena connects with a single shot there.
Cena paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilson shoots in and bounces Cena off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson postures up in Cena's guard and throws a big left but Cena blocks it.
Wilson won't allow Cena to get back to his feet.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Cena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Cena!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling the position.
Cena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cena stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cena throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cena is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cena wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Cena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Cena is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Cena's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cena misses with a hook.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mickey Wilson just wasn't active enough.
Cena throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cena throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Cena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Cena slips the punch.
Oooooh!!! Cena has knocked Wilson down with a huge combo! Cena steps away and waves a wobbly Wilson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wilson is rocked!
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!
Cena slips under a jab from Wilson.
Cena knocks out Wilson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Cena before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Cena picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Cena!
A very excited looking Felix Cena made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mickey Wilson spoke after the fight, saying 'Poop!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Raiders March as his entrance music. Henry Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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181 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Tapettava tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones looks to land a combination but Tapettava avoids it well.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Tapettava sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tapettava avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tapettava throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Tapettava looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones misses with a hook.
Tapettava shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Tapettava lands a head kick!
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tapettava.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapettava tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tapettava dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Tapettava's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyrkilla Tapettava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tapettava tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tapettava somewhat.
Tapettava shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tapettava showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is looking to control Tapettava's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Tapettava really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tapettava working the head and body with strikes.
Tapettava lands strikes from half guard.
Tapettava passes to full mount!
Tapettava thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapettava lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Tapettava just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tapettava throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapettava controls the position.
Tapettava struggling to land strikes to the head as Jones covers up.
Tapettava lands punches and elbows.
Tapettava punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tapettava is punishing Jones with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jones covers up after that shot from Tapettava.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tapettava wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Tapettava scoring with big shots to the body. Jones is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Jones was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkilla Tapettava!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz Yago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaz Yago!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yago jabs at Rousey's body.
Rousey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Yago.
It looks like Ronald Rousey has been cut.
Yago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rousey manages to avoid it.
Jab by Yago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rousey circles away quickly and effectively.
Yago throws a shot from downtown. Rousey moves away and avoids it.
Yago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rousey was well out of range. Poor timing from Yago.
Yago connects with a looping right hand.
Yago tests Rousey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rousey is rocked!
Yago throws the left hand but Rousey avoids the punch easily.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rousey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yago's legs.
Rousey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yago keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Rousey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago is trying to improve his position.
Yago looking for a sweep but Rousey has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Yago is looking to improve his position but Rousey isn't that keen on the idea.
Rousey unloads with some shots from mount but Yago bucks and avoids them well.
Rousey unloads with some shots from mount but Yago bucks and avoids them well.
Yago wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey prevents Yago from getting the reversal.
Rousey looking to secure an arm triangle but Yago defends it well.
Rousey working for a submission but Yago is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rousey is keeping the position for now.
Rousey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yago's guard.
Yago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Yago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rousey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yago pulls Rousey in close to prevent any damage.
Rousey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yago is keeping the position for now.
Rousey is pushing down on Yago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yago is fighting to maintain full guard but Rousey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rousey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rousey wants to take a breather but Yago is having none of it.
Rousey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yago defends it well.
Yago is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rousey manages to pass to mount!
Yago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rousey is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yago has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yago!
Yago wants to pass the guard but Rousey is keeping the position.
Rousey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yago stands up from Rousey's guard - Yago perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kaz Yago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yago. Rousey does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Yago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yago avoids the body shot from Rousey.
Rousey swings for the body but Yago moves out of range.
Yago moves out of range as Rousey strikes.
Yago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yago has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rousey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rousey defending well as Yago loads up on a big left hand.
Yago connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rousey.
Ronald Rousey's cut is getting worse.
Rousey misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Yago does no damage.
Rousey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yago's half guard.
Yago trying to control but Rousey postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey wants to take a breather but Yago is having none of it.
Ronald Rousey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yago gets full guard.
Yago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rousey manages to get himself to full guard.
Rousey is trying to hold Yago in close to prevent damage but Yago has managed to pass into half guard.
Rousey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yago wants to stand up but Rousey is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago prevents Rousey from improving his position.
Yago tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rousey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yago passes to side control.
Yago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rousey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rousey is just content to waste time from the top position. Yago takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey tries to free his leg and advance position but Yago is retaining full guard.
Yago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rousey throws a big elbow that misses.
Rousey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rousey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rousey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rousey has managed to get both his arms back between Yago's legs - danger averted.
Rousey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yago wants to stand and escape but Rousey is having none of it.
Yago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yago trying to keep a closed guard but Rousey is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Yago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey tries to free his leg and advance position but Yago is retaining full guard.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Yago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rousey pushes down on Yago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rousey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yago is looking for a sweep. Rousey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rousey wants to pass to mount but Yago is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Yago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey'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.
Rousey throws a head kick that misses.
Rousey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rousey manages to avoid it.
Kaz Yago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yago cracks Rousey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Yago misses.
Yago scores with a hook to the body. Rousey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rousey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rouseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rousey slips a jab and a cross from Yago.
Rousey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rousey shoots in and drives through. Yago sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaz Yago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rousey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yago is looking for a sweep.
Yago struggling a bit here.
Yago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rousey's best efforts.
Yago is staying active underneath Rousey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rousey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rousey is working hard here to advance position.
Yago wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago tries to roll over but Rousey keeps him under control.
Rousey trying to control the action but Yago is working from the bottom.
Yago has his hands clasped together around Rousey's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rousey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rousey misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yago takes a swing at Rousey's ribcage but misses.
Yago throws a series of punches but Rousey moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rousey is controlling him.
Rousey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yago looking to control.
Yago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rousey is controlling him.
Yago is looking to stand back up but Rousey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yago.
Rousey trying to pass the guard but Yago defending well.
Yago is in trouble now - Rousey has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rousey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yago's face.
Yago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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!
Rousey wants to control the pace but Yago is squirming around nicely.
Rousey has hold of Yago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yago is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rousey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kaz Yago just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yago lands with a good body shot.
Yago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rousey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yago.
Yago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rousey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rousey fails with a takedown attempt.
Yago looks to land a combination but Rousey avoids it well.
Yago misses with a two punch combination.
Yago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rousey manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Yago. Beautiful body shot.
Rousey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rousey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rousey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rousey is looking to take a break and control but Yago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rousey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yago is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rousey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rousey advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago tries to hold on but Rousey postures up.
Yago is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rousey is staying active.
Yago regains half guard.
Rousey is trying to control the action in half guard but Yago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rousey wants to free his trapped foot but Yago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yago trying to hold on to Rousey's head to control him but Rousey postures up.
Rousey wants to pass the guard but Yago is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago trying to hold on to Rousey's head to control him but Rousey postures up.
Yago wants to get back to his feet.
Rousey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yago trying to hold on to Rousey's head to control him but Rousey postures up.
Rousey stalling.
Yago is trying to maintain the position but Rousey is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kaz Yago.
Yago scores with a jab. Rousey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rousey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yago is pushing Rousey's head away, looking to escape. Rousey manages to hold on to the position though.
Rousey advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yago tries to hold on but Rousey postures up.
Rousey wants to control the pace but Yago is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rousey fails to advance to Yago's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kaz Yago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A cross from Yago lands.
Nice jab there from Yago.
Yago misses with a wild combination.
Rousey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yago.
Rousey dodges the punch combination from Yago.
Yago lands with an overhand left.
Rousey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yago's half guard.
Rousey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yago is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey has hold of Yago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rousey avoids the attempt from Yago to control.
Yago in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rousey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rousey trying to control but Yago is having none of it.
Yago tries to hold on but Rousey pushes him away.
Ronald Rousey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago prevents Rousey from taking his back.
Yago tries to hold on but Rousey postures up.
Yago holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rousey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rousey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yago is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yago prevents Rousey from taking his back.
Yago gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey controlling the pace.
Rousey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yago wants to control but Rousey is keeping busy.
Rousey wants to pass to mount but Yago is defending the position.
Yago trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yago swings for the body but Rousey moves out of range.
Yago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rousey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yago to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Rousey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yago cracks a nice hook into Rousey's ribs.
Yago lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yago looks to score with a jab to the body but Rousey is just out of range.
Yago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Yago there.
Yago throws a hook to the side of Rousey's head but Rousey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yago throws an overhand right that lands on Rousey's shoulder, as Rousey tries to avoid the shot.
Kaz Yago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rousey moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rousey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rousey tries to land a knee to the head but Yago blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaz Yago.
I've got Yago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kaz Yago!
The defeated Ronald Rousey had this to say: 'My hat's off to my opponent. He fought a great fight and won fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up, people!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matrim Cauthon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stevenson moves out of range of the body kick from Cauthon.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Cauthon slams his shin into Stevenson's torso.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cauthon is just out of range.
A head kick from Cauthon lands but Stevenson takes it in his stride.
Cauthon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cauthon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cauthon.
Stevenson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cauthon keeps Stevenson at a distance using the push kick.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Cauthon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cauthon tries to keep at a distance but Stevenson has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Cauthon jumps guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cauthon shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cauthon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevenson forces Cauthon back against the cage and clinches.
Cauthon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Cauthon wants to stall.
Stevenson has Cauthon pressed against the cage, preventing Cauthon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cauthon misses with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson.
It looks like Matrim Cauthon has been cut.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cauthon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson throws a hook but Cauthon avoids it easily.
Cauthon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Cauthon scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cauthon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cauthon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stevenson looks to land a combination. Cauthon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cauthon throws a leg kick that misses.
Stevenson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cauthon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cauthon tries to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Cauthon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stevenson.
Cauthon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cauthon.
Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cauthon goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matrim Cauthon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it.
Cauthon is trying to stall.
Cauthon is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the side of Cauthon's head.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cauthon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson letting Cauthon take a breather here.
Cauthon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Cauthon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevenson throws a wild body kick that Cauthon sees coming a mile off.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cauthon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cauthon looks to throw a body kick
and Stevenson counters with a head kick.
Stevenson looks for the body kick but Cauthon saw that one coming.
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cauthon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stevenson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cauthon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson is not content to let Cauthon control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bear Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matrim Cauthon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bear Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cauthon thuds his shin into the meat of Stevenson's side.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cauthon manages to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cauthon. Cauthon obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cauthon. Cauthon gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson stuns Cauthon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body.
Cauthon tries a head kick but it misses.
Cauthon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cauthon tries to score with a low kick but Stevenson moves his leg out of the way.
Stevenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Cauthon.
Cauthon misses with a low kick.
Cauthon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cauthon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cauthon swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson cracks Cauthon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cauthon misses with a body kick.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Cauthon.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Cauthon moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cauthon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cauthon was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cauthon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stevenson rushes Cauthon and presses him up against the cage.
Stevenson has Cauthon pressed against the cage, preventing Cauthon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cauthon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stevenson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cauthon can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevenson.
Cauthon taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Stevenson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cauthon is trying to break free.
Stevenson lands a body punch.
Cauthon tries to break free but Stevenson pushes him back against the cage.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cauthon circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Stevenson slams his shin into Cauthon's torso.
Cauthon throws a leg kick
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cauthon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Cauthon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cauthon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson is looking to slow Cauthon down with leg kicks.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stevenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cauthon.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Cauthon's ribs.
Bear Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Stevenson
so Cauthon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Cauthon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cauthon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cauthon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cauthon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cauthon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cauthon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cauthon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cauthon advances position into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson parries the strikes from Cauthon easily there. Cauthon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stevenson to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matrim Cauthon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matrim Cauthon's cut.
That's time! Stevenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cauthon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cauthon.
Cauthon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stevenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cauthon.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Cauthon moved out of range.
Cauthon scores with a spinning back kick!
Stevenson has managed to clinch.
Cauthon is trying to pull guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cauthon tries to land a front kick but Stevenson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cauthon slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cauthon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cauthon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cauthon walks into a jab.
Cauthon connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cauthon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cauthon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cauthon.
Cauthon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cauthon misses with a body kick.
Cauthon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stevenson wants to control but Cauthon postures up.
Stevenson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cauthon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cauthon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stevenson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cauthon landing a few strikes.
Cauthon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cauthon scoring with punches from side control.
Cauthon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cauthon tries to score with some ground and pound. Stevenson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stevenson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cauthon trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson is trying to control Cauthon's posture but Cauthon avoids it.
Cauthon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stevenson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cauthon's guard! Nice work there by Stevenson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevenson stands up and waves to Cauthon to follow him.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Cauthon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from Cauthon.
Stevenson clinches up with Cauthon and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cauthon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevenson blocks a body shot from Cauthon.
Cauthon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matrim Cauthon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matrim Cauthon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cauthon.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Cauthon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson gets a clinch.
Stevenson prevents Cauthon from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cauthon.
Cauthon tries to pull guard but Stevenson won't allow it.
Come on Stevenson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stevenson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A frustrated look appears on Cauthon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cauthon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cauthon counters with a single leg into guard. Stevenson didn't expect that.
Cauthon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cauthon is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control.
Cauthon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cauthon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Cauthon controlling him for the moment.
Cauthon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cauthon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cauthon throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Cauthon is proving a slippery customer.
Cauthon looking to pass the guard.
Cauthon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrim Cauthon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cauthon wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cauthon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cauthon closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Cauthon pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matrim Cauthon.
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cauthon is trying to pull guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cauthon swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Stevenson.
Stevenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cauthon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Cauthon pushes him off.
Cauthon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cauthon.
Bear Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cauthon avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cauthon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Stevenson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cauthon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Matrim Cauthon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matrim Cauthon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cauthon scores with a head kick. Stevenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matrim Cauthon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cauthon. That one must have hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
Jab, jab by Stevenson - just one landing.
Stevenson thows a body kick. Cauthon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cauthon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson takes a swing at Cauthon's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cauthon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cauthon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stevenson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Cauthon tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cauthon tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cauthon defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cauthon connects with an inside leg kick.
Cauthon throws a leg kick that misses.
Cauthon walks into a left hand.
Cauthon connects with an inside leg kick.
Cauthon has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bear Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
Cauthon fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevenson in the body.
Cauthon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stevenson takes a step back to recover.
Stevenson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matrim Cauthon.
Cauthon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cauthon. Cauthon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cauthon.
Cauthon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cauthon tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Cauthon looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson feints a jab promting Cauthon to slip. Stevenson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cauthon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cauthon is rocked!
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cauthon moves away.
Stevenson has Cauthon up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cauthon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Cauthon keeps the fight on the outside.
Matrim Cauthon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cauthon ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cauthon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Cauthon.
Stevenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Cauthon seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stevenson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Cauthon is backing up but Stevenson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Cauthon covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stevenson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bear Stevenson made sure he mentioned Ultimate Fighting Fuel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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