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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Colt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Foster!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colt throws a big shot that misses.
Colt jabs at Foster's body.
Colt gets a clinch.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colt working aggressively here.
I was talking to Colt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Colt gets through Foster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colt scores with a shoulder strike.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Foster tries for a takedown but Colt manages to get underhooks.
Colt has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Colt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colt misses with the head strike.
Colt fails to land 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!
Colt scores with a shot to the side of Foster's head.
Foster gets control of Colt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foster will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Foster keeping full guard, as Colt tries to pass.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colt.
Colt tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Foster covers up, he's hurt! Colt keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Colt and the ref steps in to end the fight! Colt can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Colt!
After the fight, Alex Colt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Ding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ding comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat. Blair has chosen Bullet by Creed as his entrance music. Hank Blair has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dick Ding's chin.
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270 lbs
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279 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Ding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Blair!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blair lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ding.
Ding tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ding misses with the combination.
Blair changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ding is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blair managing to block the knees to the body from Ding.
Ding prevents Blair from breaking the clinch.
Blair breaks the clinch.
Blair lands with a good body shot.
Ding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blair misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blair throws a body punch but Ding moves out of range.
Ding avoids the body shot from Blair.
Blair swings widly with a right hand
and Ding counters with a low kick, right behind Blair 's knee.
Some wild striking there from Blair.
We've been told by Ding's head coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ding rather than just go for the knockout.
Blair misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ding counters with a nice body shot.
Blair with a nice cross.
Ding scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Hank Blair has been cut.
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!
Blair tries to bum rush Ding with a series of wild strikes but Ding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ding.
Blair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blair.
Ding takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blair swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ding counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blair is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blair throws a poor cross that misses
and Ding makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blair lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ding backs up against the cage.
Ding drives through and clinches with Blair against the cage.
Ding pushes off an throws an elbow but Blair leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ding has Blair pressed against the cage, preventing Blair from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ding creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Blair.
Ding fails with a takedown attempt.
Ding shoots in looking for a takedown but Blair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ding's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Ding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blair takes a swing at Ding's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blair.
Ding is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blair.
It looks like Dick Ding has been cut.
Good shot there by Blair.
Blair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blair lands with a shot to the body.
Ding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blair.
Ding tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blair misses with a body shot.
Hank Blair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blair.
Blair lands with an uppercut that bounces Ding off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blair looks to score with a jab to the body but Ding is just out of range.
Ding tries to clinch but Blair moves away
and Blair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ding manages to avoid it.
Ding rushes Blair and presses him up against the cage.
Blair avoids the elbow strike from Ding, against the cage.
Ding tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ding blocks an uppercut.
Blair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blair is trying to force a seperation but Ding has the dominant position.
A short left from Blair.
Ding lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ding misses with an elbow over the top.
Blair dodges an elbow strike from Ding.
Blair misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Blair.
Ding misses with an elbow strike.
Ding lands an elbow inside.
Blair tries to break the clinch but Ding is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Blair dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blair misses the shot to the body.
Ding wants to clinch up but Blair keeps it at a distance.
Ding tries to clinch but Blair moves out of range.
Ding tries to close the distance and clinch but Blair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hank Blair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blair throws a lazy uppercut
and Ding counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blair is controlling Ding's trapped leg to prevent Ding from advancing to side control.
Blair is looking to improve his position.
Ding throwing shots but Blair is blocking nicely.
Ding tries to stand and escape but Blair is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ding scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ding 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.
Ding is looking for a kimura but Blair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ding to get the leverage.
Ding is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blair is trying to control but can't.
Blair felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ding decides to return to a standing position.
Blair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ding steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blair.
A jab from Blair misses.
Hank Blair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ding takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ding takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blair clinches up against the cage.
Ding avoiding damage.
Blair breaks the clinch.
Blair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ding wants to clinch but Blair slips to the side
and Blair counters with a stiff right hand.
Blair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blair throws a hook to the side of Ding's head but Ding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ding fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dick Ding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Blair.
Blair misses with an uppercut
and Ding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blair swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ding.
Ding avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ding tries to keep at a distance but Blair has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blair working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ding struggles to land a body shot inside as Blair controls his hands.
Blair takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blair wants to get back to striking at distance but Ding won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair scores with a shot to the side of Ding's head.
Ding has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blair.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ding just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blair's brow.
Blair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ding blocking some punches.
Blair scores with a hook to the body.
Blair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Blair.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blair.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blair trying to stall but Ding improves his position.
Ding comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Blair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ding wants to clinch but Blair slips to the side
and Ding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blair lands with a straight right. Ding didn't see that one coming.
Blair throws a right hand that misses
letting Ding counter with a right hand.
Blair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ding.
Ding tries to clinch but Blair moves out of range.
Ding slips under a jab.
Blair cracks a nice hook into Ding's ribs.
Ding tries to close the distance and clinch but Blair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blair scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blair scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ding is rocked!
Ding tries to keep at a distance but Blair has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ding throws an elbow but misses.
Blair blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ding wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Blair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ding landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blair is looking to break free of the clinch but Ding has double underhooks.
Blair trying to stall but Ding improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Blair fails to land.
Blair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ding is looking to clinch but Blair is avoiding it.
Blair misses with a straight right.
Ding moves in looking to clinch but Blair pushes him off.
Ding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ding tries to clinch up but Blair circles away and keeps his distance.
Ding tries to clinch up but Blair circles away and keeps his distance.
Ding shoots for a takedown but Blair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Blair.
Blair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ding was well out of range. Poor timing from Blair.
Ding slips a jab and a cross from Blair.
Ding wants to clinch up but Blair keeps it at a distance.
Ding avoids the body shot from Blair.
Ding is looking to clinch but Blair is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blair lands a nice shot that snaps Ding's head back.
Ding wants to clinch up but Blair keeps it at a distance.
Blair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blair can't find room to land a body shot as Ding controls the action.
Blair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hank Blair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blair.
Nice sprawl there from Blair as Ding shoots in.
Blair misses with an uppercut
and Ding counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blair's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blair wants to sweep here but Ding controlling him for the moment.
Blair pulls Ding in close to prevent any damage.
Ding has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hank Blair has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blair swings widly with a right hand
and Ding counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ding.
Ding is fighting to break Blair's control of his arms but Blair is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dick Ding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ding accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hank Blair.
I've got Blair winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Blair!
In his post fight interview, Hank Blair started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jones Zica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zica comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets by Metallica. Dos Santos has chosen Chemical Brothers - Leave Home as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jones Zica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, William Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses the shot to the body.
Zica paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zica is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dos Santos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zica under the eye.
Dos Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zica's hands.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Zica tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Zica misses with an uppercut.
Zica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zica throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zica!
Dos Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zica rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dos Santos's guard! Nice work there by Zica!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zica defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zica trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zica trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zica throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Zica from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Jones Zica wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dos Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zica at a distance.
Dos Santos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones Zica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos lands a jab to Zica's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Dos Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Dos Santos scores with a nice head shot.
Zica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Zica.
Zica throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
Dos Santos connects with a leg kick. Zica looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Zica takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zica.
Dos Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zica lands a jab to the head.
Zica walks into a jab.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Zica sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zica checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zica tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Zica slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos works Zica's body with a nice hook.
Zica tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zica throws a hook but Dos Santos avoids it easily.
Zica slips a jab from Dos Santos.
Zica throws a lazy right hand but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Zica moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zica slips a straight right by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zica was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos cracks Zica with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zica throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zica!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Zica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zica's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Dos Santos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Zica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zica tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
William Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zica throws a looping overhand right but Dos Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zica rather than just go for the knockout.
Zica shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Zica is just out of range.
Zica connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dos Santos misses with a leg kick.
Zica listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zica momentarily.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zica works over Dos Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
Zica misses with a straight right.
Zica tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Zica throws a shot from downtown. Dos Santos moves away and avoids it.
Zica fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Zica 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Zica 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Dos Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zica throws a looping overhand right but Dos Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Zica's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zica pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Zica misses with the combination.
Dos Santos jabs Zica to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dos Santos moves forwards but Zica connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zica misses with a double jab
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zica misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Zica takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zica is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Zica's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zica.
Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zica.
Nice shot by Zica.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Zica throws a hook but Dos Santos avoids it easily.
Dos Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Zica moves away and avoids it.
Zica moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Dos Santos motions for Zica to come forward. Dos Santos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zica moves out of range of the strikes.
Zica defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Zica misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Zica slips a jab from Dos Santos.
Zica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zica sizes up Dos Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zica avoids a kick to the body.
Zica stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zica uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zica manages to avoid it.
Dos Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Zica shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good standup being displayed there by Zica as he connects with a hook.
Zica misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a hook.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zica.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zica.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but Zica moved away.
Dos Santos digs a good body shot into Zica's ribs.
Dos Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zica at a distance.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the side of Zica's head but Zica sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Zica sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands with a nice body punch.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Zica.
Zica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zica misses with a looping left.
Zica misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zica misses with a looping right.
Zica throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zica cracks a nice hook into Dos Santos's ribs.
Dos Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos slips a straight right by Zica.
Dos Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zica. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Dos Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Zica misses with a hook
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zica.
Dos Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zica throws out the jab.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos walks into a jab.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zica looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zica looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
Zica dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos cracks the inside of Zica's front leg.
Dos Santos lands a head shot.
Dos Santos throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dos Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Dos Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zica quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zica is trying to stand up here but Dos Santos is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zica is trying to escape back to his feet but Dos Santos uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zica is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zica sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zica!
Dos Santos goes for an armbar but Zica turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zica.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zica looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Zica is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Zica is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Zica is retaining full guard.
Zica wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones Zica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos is looking to pass into half guard but Zica pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zica is in guard.
Zica wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Zica avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Zica.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Zica sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
William Dos Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zica swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Zica changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Dos Santos jabs Zica to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from Dos Santos lands.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zica.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dos Santos.
Zica tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Zica saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zica misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos connects with a solid leg kick.
Zica tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dos Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Dos Santos!
William Dos Santos very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser FightGear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier's entrance music is Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. A fine choice. Furlong has chosen Say it Ain't So as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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36
186 lbs
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31
181 lbs
20 - 17 - 1 |
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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
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Furlong!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlong misses with a right hand
and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Furlong is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Xavier has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Furlong trying to control from the bottom.
Xavier stops Furlong from getting back to his feet.
Xavier seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Furlong is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bittor Xavier!
Our winner, Bittor Xavier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Edward Furlong had this to say: 'Tough loss, this might be the end for me. Im going to go home, get high, watch Terminator 2 and really take a look at if I can still be competitive in this sport.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klas Micropop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatov has chosen Soundgarden - Superunknown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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275 lbs
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276 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
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Klas Micropop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micropop is looking to slow Tatov down with leg kicks.
Micropop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Micropop throws a shot to the body.
Micropop is looking to clinch but Tatov is avoiding it.
Tatov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Micropop to the ground. Tatov is now in Micropop's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Micropop is looking to stand up but Tatov isn't so interested in that idea.
Tatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Micropop has wrist control.
Micropop is trying to control the position but Tatov postures up.
Tatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Micropop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Micropop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatov wants to control from the top but Micropop keeps moving.
Tatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatov trying to control but Micropop is working from the bottom.
Micropop wants to hit a switch here but Tatov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Micropop there!
Tatov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Micropop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micropop manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Micropop's coaches at Bruize Brothers have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Micropop is looking to improve his position.
Tatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Micropop's head.
Tatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Micropop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Micropop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tatov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatov stops Micropop from getting back to his feet.
Tatov is nestled in close to Micropop, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Micropop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov throwing shots but Micropop is blocking nicely.
Tatov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Micropop defending well though.
Micropop is looking to improve his position.
Tatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Micropop's head.
Tatov is looking for a kimura here.
Tatov looks to land a strike but Micropop avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tatov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Micropop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tatov, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micropop stands and throws Tatov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Micropop decides to stand back up.
Tatov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tatov tries to bum rush Micropop with a series of wild strikes but Micropop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Micropop has closed the distance and engaged Tatov in a clinch.
Micropop stalls.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Micropop has a couple of punches blocked by Tatov.
Micropop digs a right hand underneath Tatov's ribcage. Tatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatov looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Micropop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Tatov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tatov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tatov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Micropop pushes Tatov up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tatov.
Micropop trying to stall but Tatov improves his position.
Tatov tries to throw a body punch but Micropop avoids it by throwing Tatov back against the cage.
Micropop prevents a body shot from Tatov.
Tatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Micropop gets through Tatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Micropop misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Micropop creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tatov's defenses.
It looks like Igor Tatov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatov can't find room to land a body shot as Micropop controls the action.
Tatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatov takes a shot to the head.
Micropop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Micropop is defending well for now.
Tatov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Micropop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Micropop as the two fighters clinch.
Tatov is breathing heavily.
Micropop misses with a punch to the body.
Micropop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Micropop pushes Tatov against the cage. Micropop is working some dirty boxing. Micropop pushes off with a quick right hook! Tatov goes down! Tatov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Micropop moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Micropop!
In his post fight interview, Klas Micropop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Igor Tatov was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks for the memories, Montreal, I go out on my shield for you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Placebo - Pure Morning. Deacon has chosen You Raise me Up by Josh Groban as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
168 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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166 lbs
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bishop Deacon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deacon is on top in guard.
Deacon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deacon wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
Deacon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Deacon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deacon is in close to MacDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deacon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deacon trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deacon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deacon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deacon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deacon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deacon has MacDonald in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Deacon keeps moving.
Deacon can't keep his opponent in guard - MacDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MacDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deacon defending well though.
Deacon regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Bruize Brothers inform us that Deacon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Deacon looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deacon's head.
Deacon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacDonald prevents Deacon from getting back to his feet.
Deacon 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.
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.
Deacon trying to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deacon keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deacon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deacon is out of range and MacDonald settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacDonald is defended easily by Deacon.
Bishop Deacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deacon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deacon checks a leg kick.
MacDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Deacon counters with a right hand to the body.
Deacon misses with a combination
and MacDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Deacon trying to control but MacDonald postures up.
Deacon wants to improve his position but MacDonald is controlling well.
MacDonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Deacon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deacon tries to hold on but MacDonald pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deacon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
MacDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deacon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deacon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deacon throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deacon postures up in MacDonald's guard and throws a big left but MacDonald blocks it.
Deacon trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
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 Peppu Reiska MacDonald will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacDonald checks a leg kick.
MacDonald looks for a takedown but Deacon sprawls well.
MacDonald pushes Deacon up against the cage in a clinch.
Deacon can't find room to land a body shot as MacDonald controls the action.
MacDonald tries to work over Deacon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deacon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deacon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deacon is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
Deacon moves out of range as MacDonald strikes.
Deacon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacDonald has time to react.
Deacon misses with a right hand
and MacDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deacon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacDonald defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deacon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacDonald prevents Deacon from getting back to his feet.
Deacon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacDonald defends well.
Deacon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deacon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deacon wants to get back to his feet but MacDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deacon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deacon wants to sweep here but MacDonald controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Deacon keeps moving.
MacDonald wants to pass the guard but Deacon is keeping the position.
Deacon has his foot on MacDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
MacDonald drops back looking for a leg! Deacon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deacon manages to kick MacDonald off! MacDonald jumps back into Deacon's guard.
MacDonald postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deacon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MacDonald has picked Deacon up and slammed him! Deacon can't keep hold of the triangle and MacDonald manages to pass to side control!
Deacon is trying to control MacDonald's posture but MacDonald avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
MacDonald working the ground and pound.
MacDonald scoring with punches from side control.
MacDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Deacon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacDonald working the head and body with strikes.
MacDonald cracks Deacon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald working the ground and pound.
MacDonald working the head with strikes.
Deacon is rocked!
MacDonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
Deacon is still in real trouble! Can MacDonald finish him?
Deacon looking for a sweep but MacDonald has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Deacon is desperately trying to improve his position but MacDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
MacDonald cracks Deacon with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
Peppu Reiska MacDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nawrocki's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - Amazing. Fritzie Zivic 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fritzie Zivic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nawrocki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nawrocki throws a low kick, looking for Zivic's leg but Zivic calmly moves out of range.
Nawrocki avoids the body shot from Zivic.
Zivic lands a nice shot that snaps Nawrocki's head back.
It looks like Piotr Nawrocki has been cut.
Nawrocki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zivic as he jumps to the side.
Nawrocki slips a straight right by Zivic.
Nawrocki misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Nawrocki misses.
Zivic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nawrocki.
Zivic loads up on a big right hand but Nawrocki slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Nawrocki.
Zivic blocks a low kick nicely.
Nawrocki throws a leg kick which misses Zivic's front leg but catches the back leg as Zivic tries to avoid it.
Zivic misses with an uppercut
and Nawrocki counters with a good low kick that Zivic was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zivic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zivic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nawrocki's elbow.
Zivic lands a hook that snaps the head of Nawrocki backwards.
Zivic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nawrocki backwards.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Nawrocki avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zivic.
Zivic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nawrocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fritzie Zivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nawrocki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nawrocki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zivic is out of range.
Nawrocki throws a leg kick which misses Zivic's front leg but catches the back leg as Zivic tries to avoid it.
Zivic doesn't manage to clinch there - Nawrocki circles away.
Zivic misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic blocks a jab.
Zivic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nawrocki looking to slow down the pace here.
Zivic misses with the head strike.
Nawrocki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zivic has a couple of punches blocked by Nawrocki.
Zivic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nawrockis head.
Nawrocki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zivic or not.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zivic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nawrocki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zivic's elbow.
Zivic lands a body punch.
Zivic lands with a light punch inside.
Nawrocki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nawrocki blocks a body shot from Zivic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zivic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nawrocki leaning against his opponent.
Zivic presses Nawrocki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zivic working aggressively here.
Nawrocki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zivic misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic tries a body shot but Nawrocki blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zivic.
Nawrocki blocks an uppercut.
Nawrocki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nawrocki struggles to land a body shot inside as Zivic controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Zivic.
Zivic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zivic throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Nawrocki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nawrocki is looking to control Zivic's arms but Zivic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nawrocki has his back to the cage.
Zivic swings wildly with an uppercut but Nawrocki uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nawrocki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nawrocki is looking to control Zivic's arms but Zivic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nawrocki has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Zivic.
Zivic misses with some punches.
Zivic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nawrocki tries to throw a body punch but Zivic avoids it by throwing Nawrocki back against the cage.
Zivic misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic being controlled against the cage.
Zivic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zivic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nawrocki backwards.
Nawrocki can't find room to land a body shot as Zivic controls the action.
Zivic misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zivic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritzie Zivic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nawrocki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zivic looks to land a right hand but Nawrocki moved out of range.
Zivic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zivic lands the left hand.
Nawrocki fails with the takedown.
Zivic misses with a hook
and Nawrocki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivic ducks under a wild hook from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nawrocki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zivic has time to react.
Zivic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nawrocki moves away.
Zivic sends Nawrocki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zivic is motioning to the referee to let Nawrocki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nawrocki is rocked!
Zivic misses with a series of wild punches.
Zivic punishes Nawrocki's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic works the jab nicely.
Zivic thows a body shot but no joy.
Zivic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nawrocki.
Oooooh!!! Zivic has knocked Nawrocki down with a huge combo! Zivic steps away and waves a wobbly Nawrocki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nawrocki is still on wobbly legs! Can Zivic finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zivic misses with a hook
and Nawrocki counters with a nice leg kick.
Nawrocki seems to have recovered his senses.
Zivic checks a leg kick.
Zivic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nawrocki can do to turn this around?
Zivic closes the distance and clinches.
Nawrocki lands a body punch.
Zivic letting Nawrocki take a breather here.
Zivic prevents a body shot from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivic has a couple of punches blocked by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki blocking some punches.
Zivic can't find room to land a body shot as Nawrocki controls the action.
Nawrocki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zivic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zivic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nawrocki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nawrocki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Nawrocki avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
Zivic misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zivic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zivic scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zivic blocks a body shot from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki tries to throw a body punch but Zivic avoids it by throwing Nawrocki back against the cage.
Zivic is leaning against Nawrocki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nawrocki is breathing heavily.
Nawrocki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zivic swings wildly with an uppercut but Nawrocki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zivic misses with the head strike.
Zivic can't find room to land a body shot as Nawrocki controls the action.
Zivic works on Nawrocki's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nawrocki blocks a body shot from Zivic.
Zivic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nawrocki misses with the head strike.
Zivic struggles to land a body shot inside as Nawrocki controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zivic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic pushes Nawrocki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zivic lands a nice uppercut.
Zivic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Zivic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki blocks a body shot from Zivic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zivic.
That has opened up Piotr Nawrocki's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Zivic.
Zivic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zivic lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Zivic.
Zivic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nawrocki backwards.
Nawrocki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zivic gets through Nawrocki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zivic misses with the head strike.
Nawrocki stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritzie Zivic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nawrocki slips a straight right by Zivic.
Zivic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nawrocki counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Nawrocki is predictable there
letting Zivic counter with a right hand.
Nawrocki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nawrocki throws a jab when Zivic was well out of range.
Nawrocki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nawrocki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zivic is able to avoid easily.
Nawrocki blocks a jab.
A big left from Zivic misses.
A slow jab from Zivic misses its intended target.
Nawrocki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zivic lands with a hook. Nawrocki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zivic throws a hook to the side of Nawrocki's head but Nawrocki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic misses with a body shot
and Nawrocki counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Zivic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zivic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zivic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zivic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zivic trying to control but Nawrocki postures up.
Zivic wants to improve his position but Nawrocki is controlling well.
Nawrocki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zivic defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki is taking a breather. Zivic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nawrocki is looking for a kimura but Zivic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nawrocki to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in half guard, Nawrocki seems content to control.
Nawrocki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Piotr Nawrocki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nawrocki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nawrocki is looking to pass Zivic's guard but actually Zivic recovers to full guard.
Zivic keeping moving, preventing Nawrocki from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zivic keeping moving, preventing Nawrocki from controlling successfully.
Zivic working a defensive guard here.
Fritzie Zivic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zivic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zivic wants to stand but Nawrocki is controlling the position.
Zivic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nawrocki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws an elbow that misses. Zivic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nawrocki's guard. Nice move by Zivic!
Nawrocki controls Zivic momentarily but Zivic frees himself.
Nawrocki has his foot on Zivic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zivic works his way back into a safe position though.
Zivic trying to control but Nawrocki is working from the bottom.
Zivic stays in close to Nawrocki's body and controls the position.
Zivic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nawrocki on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nawrocki has an active guard here but Zivic has managed to pass into half guard.
Zivic prevents Nawrocki from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Piotr Nawrocki.
I think Zivic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fritzie Zivic!
Fritzie Zivic very nearly forgot to thank Zombie Nutrition - LOD amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Puckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Puckerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puckerman throws a hook but Aurelius avoids it easily.
Puckerman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aurelius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Puckerman.
Aurelius misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Aurelius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aurelius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puckerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puckerman is trying to control Aurelius's posture but Aurelius avoids it.
Puckerman controls the position for a moment.
Puckerman's coaches at Riddum Elite have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Puckerman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aurelius has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puckerman is looking to reverse the position.
Puckerman is not content to let Aurelius control the position.
Puckerman can't do much from the bottom here.
Aurelius trying to control the action but Puckerman is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Aurelius crashes against the mat.
Puckerman tries to buck Aurelius off but Aurelius is having none of it.
Aurelius working the head and body with strikes.
Aurelius tries to advance to mount but Puckerman denies him.
Aurelius working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelius keeps moving and retains side control.
Aurelius postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aurelius throws an elbow but Puckerman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Puckerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aurelius tries to get to his feet but Puckerman is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Aurelius in his guard.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Puckerman keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puckerman is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puckerman keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aurelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puckerman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aurelius!
Puckerman tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Puckerman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Puckerman trying to control but Aurelius is having none of it.
Puckerman wants to get back to his feet but Aurelius is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman prevents Aurelius from getting the reversal.
Puckerman wants to control the pace but Aurelius is squirming around nicely.
Puckerman is looking to stand but Puckerman has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Aurelius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aurelius tries to lock up and control but Puckerman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aurelius is trying desperately to improve position.
Puckerman controlling his opponent.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nero Aurelius will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelius connects with a nice looking jab.
Aurelius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puckerman momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Puckerman there.
Aurelius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puckerman stuns Aurelius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Aurelius stuns Puckerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Puckerman misses
and Aurelius counters with a shoot takedown. Puckerman fights it but they end up in guard.
Aurelius tries to free his leg and advance position but Puckerman is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius cracks Puckerman with a solid left hand.
Puckerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aurelius wants to pass the guard but Puckerman is keeping the position.
Aurelius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puckerman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aurelius is in close to Puckerman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aurelius wants to stand but Puckerman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aurelius trying to control but Puckerman is working from the bottom.
Puckerman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman trying to keep a closed guard but Aurelius is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puckerman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Puckerman wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Aurelius uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Puckerman tries to stand but Aurelius is controlling from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aurelius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aurelius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puckerman is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius has control of Puckerman's left arm, preventing Puckerman from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman stands up and waves to Aurelius to follow him.
Puckerman lands with a nice body punch.
Puckerman needs to keep his hands up - Aurelius had a free shot at his head there.
Puckerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelius manages to avoid it.
Puckerman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Aurelius catches Puckerman right on the button with a cross.
Aurelius tries to score with a low kick but Puckerman moves his leg out of the way.
Puckerman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Nero Aurelius has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Puckerman.
Puckerman blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Aurelius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aurelius misses with the combination.
Aurelius misses with a hook. Puckerman ducked under it nicely.
Noah Puckerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puckerman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aurelius eats them both and turns towards Puckerman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aurelius throws the left hand but Puckerman avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Puckerman coming out on top.
Puckerman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aurelius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puckerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius throws out a powerful jab.
Aurelius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aurelius cracks Puckerman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nero Aurelius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Puckerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aurelius.
Aurelius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aurelius swings for the body but Puckerman moves out of range.
Puckerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puckerman throws a series of punches but Aurelius avoids them all with ease.
Aurelius throws a leg kick which misses Puckerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Puckerman tries to avoid it.
Puckerman lands a jab to Aurelius's midsection.
Good leg kick by Aurelius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Aurelius.
Puckerman misses with a few strikes there.
Puckerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelius manages to avoid it.
Puckerman throws a low kick, looking for Aurelius's leg but Aurelius calmly moves out of range.
Aurelius scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius lands with an uppercut that bounces Puckerman off the cage and back into range.
Puckerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aurelius staying out of range there.
Nero Aurelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aurelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aurelius cracks a nice hook into Puckerman's ribs.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
Aurelius takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Puckerman. That snapped Aurelius's head back.
Puckerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelius manages to avoid it.
Aurelius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aurelius motions for Puckerman to come forward. Aurelius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noah Puckerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Puckerman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puckerman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puckerman misses with a body shot.
Puckerman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
Puckerman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aurelius. That one must have hurt.
Puckerman ducks right into an uppercut from Aurelius.
Puckerman takes a swing at Aurelius's ribcage but misses.
Aurelius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puckerman. That did some damage!
Puckerman throws a lazy right hand but Aurelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aurelius scores with a head kick. Puckerman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aurelius lands with a nice combination. Puckerman backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Noah Puckerman has been cut.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut.
Nero Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius swings for the body but Puckerman moves out of range.
Puckerman connects with a body shot that sends Aurelius's belly button to the back.
Nero Aurelius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puckerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aurelius.
Aurelius misses with the body kick
and Puckerman counters with a nice body shot.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aurelius moves out of range of the leg kick from Puckerman.
Aurelius misses with a hook. Puckerman ducked under it nicely.
Puckerman slips a straight right by Aurelius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius dodges the punch combination from Puckerman.
Puckerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Aurelius.
Puckerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puckerman keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Puckerman keeps moving.
Puckerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aurelius manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puckerman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Aurelius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aurelius has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Aurelius!
Our winner, Nero Aurelius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rolling Stones- 2,000 Light Years From Home. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Spock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Witt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spock lands a jab.
Spock gets caught flat footed, as Witt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Witt throws a big right hand that misses.
Witt looking to sit in guard and control but Spock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Witt has control of Spock's left arm, preventing Spock from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt wants to sweep but no luck.
Spock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mister Spock just wasn't active enough.
Witt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spock.
Witt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spock was well out of range. Poor timing from Witt.
Spock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spock tries to clinch there but Witt circles away.
Witt lands a right hook to the body.
Spock throws a right hand that misses
and Witt counters with a shoot takedown. Spock fights it but they end up in guard.
Spock keeping full guard, as Witt tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Witt stays in close to Spock's body and controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Witt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Witt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aaron Witt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Witt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spock throws an overhand right that lands on Witt's shoulder, as Witt tries to avoid the shot.
Witt moves away from the strike by Spock.
Spock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spock scores with a jab.
Spock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Spock.
Witt misses the jab.
A cross from Witt lands.
Spock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Witt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spock misses the shot to the body.
Witt is looking to slow Spock down with leg kicks.
Witt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spock's head backwards.
Spock scores with a sloppy right hand. Witt should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Spock. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Spock blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spock. Witt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Witt misses with a double jab.
Witt looks to score with a jab to the body but Spock is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Witt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spock under the eye.
Spock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Witt misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Spock.
Witt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spock moves away.
Witt blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Witt.
Spock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Witt is out of range and Spock settles back down.
Spock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Witt to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Witt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spock moves in looking to clinch but Witt pushes him off.
Spock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Witt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spock misses the shot to the body.
Witt lands a slapping body shot.
Spock scores with a one two! Witt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spock scores with a head kick. Witt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Witt moves forwards but Spock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Witt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spock.
A left lands for Witt.
Spock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mister Spock is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Witt there.
Spock takes a swing at Witt's ribcage but misses.
Witt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spock throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witt thows a body shot but no joy.
Witt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Spock's head coaches at Short Term Solution that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Witt shoots in and drives through. Spock sprawls well.
Spock has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Witt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spock gets underhooks to prevent Witt's takedown attempt.
Spock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Witt backwards.
Spock pushes Witt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Witt is struggling to control the position.
Witt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mister Spock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Witt.
Witt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spock manages to avoid it.
Witt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Witt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spock.
Spock misses with a looping left.
A jab from Witt misses.
Witt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spock fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Spock finds it's way through Witt's defenses.
Spock throws a hook but Witt avoids it easily.
Spock misses with a wild body shot.
Witt swings for the body but Spock moves out of range.
Witt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spock's head backwards.
Spock misses with a double jab
and Witt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Witt.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but Spock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aaron Witt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Witt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spock misses with a leg kick.
Witt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spock.
Spock checks the leg kick.
Spock throws a lazy right hand but Witt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spock moves in looking to clinch but Witt pushes him off.
Witt needs to keep his hands up - Spock had a free shot at his head there.
Witt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Witt.
Spock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Witt.
Witt misses with a two punch combination.
Witt looks to score with a jab to the body but Spock is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mister Spock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spock scores with the left hand. Witt knows he should have avoided that one.
Spock misses with a wild body shot.
Witt connects with a body shot.
Spock gets caught napping as Witt dives in and scores a takedown. Spock manages to retain guard.
Witt connects with a couple of short punches.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but Spock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spock being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Witt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spock misses with a two punch combination.
Witt misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Witt.
Witt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Witt tries to move into range but Spock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spock is looking to score with low kicks.
Witt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Witt ducks under a wild hook from Spock.
Witt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Witt misses with an uppercut.
Witt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Witt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Spock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spock throws a low kick, looking for Witt's leg but Witt calmly moves out of range.
Witt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Witt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spock has time to react.
Witt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spock moves away.
Spock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spock misses the shot to the body.
Witt throws a body punch but Spock moves out of range.
Spock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Witt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Witt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spock moves away from the strike by Witt.
Witt looks to land a left hand but Spock moved out of range nicely.
Spock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Witt.
Spock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spock clinches up against the cage.
Witt blocks an elbow strike from Spock.
Witt looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spock.
A shot in the inside from Witt.
Witt works on Spock's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Witt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Witt.
Witt avoiding damage as Spock throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spock as Witt tries to tie him up.
Witt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Witt breaks the clinch.
Spock lands a leg kick that knocks Witt off balance momentarily.
Witt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Witt feints and as Spock raises his hands in defense, Witt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Witt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Witt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spock is trying to control the position but Witt postures up.
Aaron Witt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mister Spock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Spock wants to clinch.
Witt with a nice cross.
Witt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spock was well out of range. Poor timing from Witt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spock throws a series of strikes that have Witt backpedaling.
Spock throws a front kick that sends Witt stumbling back into the cage.
Spock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Witt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Witt avoids the body shot from Spock.
Witt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Witt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Witt throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt postures up in Spock's guard and throws a big left but Spock blocks it.
Spock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Witt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Witt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spock is avoiding damage well.
Spock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Witt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Witt in side control, throwing shots but Spock defends.
Witt throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Spock works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Witt is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt throwing shots but Spock is blocking nicely.
Spock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Witt.
Spock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Witt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Witt lands with a punch from half guard.
Witt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Witt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Witt wants to pass the guard but Spock is defending well.
Witt is keen to just control but Spock is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Witt.
Witt lands a really nice looking cross but Spock seems unphased.
Witt takes a swing at Spock's ribcage but misses.
Spock misses with a body shot.
Spock cracks Witt with a good jab.
Mister Spock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spock misses with a body punch
and Witt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Witt wants to control but Spock is keeping him busy.
Witt lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spock's head.
Witt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Witt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Witt is looking to take a break and control but Spock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Witt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spock's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Witt checks a low kick from Spock.
A cross from Witt lands.
Sloppy strikes from Witt. Those never looked like landing.
Spock throws a right hand that Witt ducks under and follows up with a left that Witt also avoids with ease.
Witt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Witt throws an overhand right that lands on Spock's shoulder, as Spock tries to avoid the shot.
Spock throws a low kick but Witt moves out of range easily.
Spock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Witts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Witt lands with an overhand left.
Spock looks to throw the jab but Witt is out of range.
Witt moves out of range of the strikes.
Witt throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Spock counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Witt. Those never looked like landing.
Spock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spock just misses with a punch to the body.
Spock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt checks a leg kick.
Witt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Witt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Witt just misses with a punch to the body.
Spock misses with a looping left.
Witt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Witt avoids the head kick by Spock.
Spock is looking to clinch.
Spock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Witt thows a body shot but no joy.
Spock scores with a jab.
Witt scoring well with a low kick there.
Witt jabs Spock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spock.
Witt blocks a jab.
Witt with a jab.
Witt keeps the fight on the outside.
Mister Spock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spock takes a swing at Witt's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spock misses with a body shot.
Witt lands with a shot to the body.
Witt throws a hook but Spock avoids it easily.
Witt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spock manages to avoid it.
Witt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spock misses with a hook.
Spock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Witt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Witt throws out the jab.
Witt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Witt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spock doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spock drops Witt with a beautiful combination! Witt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spock is looking for the KO!
It looks like Aaron Witt has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spock misses with a body shot.
Spock misses with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spock pushes Witt up against the cage in a clinch.
Spock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Witt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Witt misses with the head strike.
Spock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Witt.
Witt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Witt fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Witt backwards.
Spock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Witt misses with a body punch.
Witt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Witt is trying to push Spock away but Spock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spock misses with the head strike.
Witt is trying to stall.
Witt swings wildly with an uppercut but Spock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Witt has a couple of punches blocked by Spock.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Witt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Witt misses with a punch on the inside.
Witt throws a punch but it's blocked by Spock.
Spock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Spock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Witt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Witt!
Aaron Witt is the new lightweight champion!
Aaron Witt made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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