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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svend Sved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronos comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Svend Sved!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Sved.
Sved gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cronos passes Sved's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cronos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sved is just riding it out for now. Cronos eventually gives up the hold.
Cronos prevents Sved from improving his position.
Cronos is looking to advance position but Sved won't allow it.
Cronos not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos wants to pass to mount but Sved is defending the position.
Sved wants to get back to full guard.
Cronos content to control rather than advance.
Cronos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sved tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cronos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Cronos!
A victorious Jose Cronos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Svend Sved had this to say: 'poop'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donar Gunvaldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephane Ouelet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunvaldsson comes to the cage accompanied by Pornstep - Dodge & Fuski. Ouelet comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chien Fou kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Donar Gunvaldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephane Ouelet!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouelet tries to keep at a distance but Gunvaldsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ouelet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ouelet swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunvaldsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunvaldsson throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ouelet as Gunvaldsson tries to tie him up.
Ouelet can't find room to land a body shot as Gunvaldsson controls the action.
Gunvaldsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunvaldsson.
Ouelet is trying to trip Gunvaldsson. He has hold of a leg but Gunvaldsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ouelet persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ouelet working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunvaldsson seems keen to control Ouelet's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Gunvaldsson'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.
Ouelet working some strikes from top position.
Ouelet throwing strikes from guard but Gunvaldsson blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunvaldsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouelet throwing strikes from guard but Gunvaldsson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ouelet throwing strikes from guard but Gunvaldsson blocks nicely.
Ouelet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunvaldsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ouelet.
Gunvaldsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ouelet scoring with some ground and pound.
Ouelet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ouelet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ouelet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunvaldsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ouelet.
Ouelet throws an elbow that misses. Gunvaldsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ouelet's guard. Nice move by Gunvaldsson!
Gunvaldsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ouelet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ouelet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ouelet wants to get back to his feet but Gunvaldsson passes into half guard.
Gunvaldsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gunvaldsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ouelet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gunvaldsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Donar Gunvaldsson just wasn't active enough.
Ouelet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunvaldsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Ouelet.
Ouelet managing to block the knees to the body from Gunvaldsson.
Gunvaldsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunvaldsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunvaldsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ouelet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunvaldsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ouelet has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gunvaldsson regains guard immediately.
Ouelet prevents Gunvaldsson from getting back to his feet.
Ouelet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ouelet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gunvaldsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ouelet is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson is trying to keep Ouelet in close.
Ouelet lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Gunvaldsson 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.
Ouelet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ouelet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunvaldsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouelet throws a strike but Gunvaldsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gunvaldsson trying to control but Ouelet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephane Ouelet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ouelet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunvaldsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ouelet.
Gunvaldsson drives through and clinches with Ouelet against the cage.
Ouelet avoiding damage as Gunvaldsson throws knees to the body.
Ouelet tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunvaldsson avoids the damage to the body.
Gunvaldsson working aggressively here.
Gunvaldsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunvaldsson throws an elbow that misses.
Ouelet is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunvaldsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunvaldsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ouelet is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunvaldsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunvaldsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ouelet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunvaldsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ouelet's defenses.
The referee calls for Gunvaldsson to work.
Gunvaldsson tries a body shot but Ouelet blocks it.
Gunvaldsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ouelet is defending well for now.
Ouelet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gunvaldsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ouelet can turn it around.
Gunvaldsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ouelet's elbow.
Ouelet wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunvaldsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donar Gunvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephane Ouelet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ouelet misses with the head strike.
Gunvaldsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ouelet is defending well for now.
Ouelet tries for a takedown but Gunvaldsson manages to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ouelet tries a body shot but Gunvaldsson blocks it.
Ouelet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunvaldsson avoids it.
Ouelet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ouelet is trying to drag Gunvaldsson to the mat but Gunvaldsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gunvaldsson dodges an elbow strike from Ouelet.
Gunvaldsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ouelet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ouelet misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunvaldsson missing with knees to the body.
Gunvaldsson managing to block the knees to the body from Ouelet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ouelet's face.
Gunvaldsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ouelet tries for a takedown but Gunvaldsson manages to get underhooks.
Ouelet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ouelet has Gunvaldsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunvaldsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ouelet misses with the head strike.
Ouelet pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunvaldsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ouelet lands an elbow just above Gunvaldsson 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunvaldsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ouelet can't get the takedown.
Gunvaldsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ouelet takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gunvaldsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ouelet.
Gunvaldsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gunvaldsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ouelet pushes Gunvaldsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunvaldsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ouelet backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunvaldsson.
Ouelet has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gunvaldsson is trying to keep an underhook but Ouelet manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gunvaldsson trying to control here.
Ouelet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gunvaldsson wants to control but Ouelet is keeping busy.
Ouelet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ouelet throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gunvaldsson to regain full guard.
Ouelet stopping the sweep attempt from Gunvaldsson.
Gunvaldsson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ouelet presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gunvaldsson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet takes an elbow to the temple.
Ouelet misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunvaldsson dodges an elbow strike from Ouelet.
Gunvaldsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouelet misses with a body punch.
Gunvaldsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Ouelet won't want to take too many of those.
Ouelet tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunvaldsson avoids the damage to the body.
Gunvaldsson trying to land knees to the body.
Ouelet wants a takedown but no success here.
Ouelet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Gunvaldsson.
A body shot lands from Gunvaldsson.
Donar Gunvaldsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunvaldsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ouelet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunvaldsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunvaldsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ouelet.
Ouelet blocks an elbow strike from Gunvaldsson.
Gunvaldsson lands an elbow just above Ouelet 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donar Gunvaldsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunvaldsson closes the distance and clinches.
Ouelet tries to throw a body punch but Gunvaldsson avoids it by throwing Ouelet back against the cage.
Ouelet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunvaldsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ouelet blocks the elbow strike.
Ouelet working Gunvaldsson over with knees to the body.
Ouelet misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunvaldsson scores with a hook to the body.
Gunvaldsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Ouelet.
Gunvaldsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gunvaldsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gunvaldsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gunvaldsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ouelet avoids it.
Ouelet has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gunvaldsson regains guard immediately.
Ouelet postures up in Gunvaldsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunvaldsson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouelet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunvaldsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunvaldsson working a defensive guard here.
Gunvaldsson wriggles free and stands up.
Gunvaldsson clinches up against the cage.
Gunvaldsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ouelet managing to block the knees to the body from Gunvaldsson.
Gunvaldsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ouelet avoids it.
Ouelet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ouelet.
Gunvaldsson wants to stall.
Ouelet has Gunvaldsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunvaldsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ouelet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gunvaldsson after a bit of a struggle.
Donar Gunvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephane Ouelet.
Ouelet can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson tries a body shot but Ouelet blocks it.
Gunvaldsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gunvaldsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunvaldsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ouelet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ouelet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gunvaldsson's defenses.
Gunvaldsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ouelet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunvaldsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ouelet.
A body shot lands from Gunvaldsson.
Gunvaldsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunvaldsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ouelet's brow.
Gunvaldsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Ouelet won't want to take too many of those.
Ouelet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouelet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ouelet tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunvaldsson avoids the damage to the body.
Ouelet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunvaldsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet tries to throw a body punch but Gunvaldsson avoids it by throwing Ouelet back against the cage.
Gunvaldsson lands an elbow just above Ouelet 's eye.
Gunvaldsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gunvaldsson gets underhooks to prevent Ouelet's takedown attempt.
Ouelet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ouelet pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunvaldsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gunvaldsson is pushing Ouelet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ouelet lands a takedown into guard.
Gunvaldsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Ouelet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet cracks Gunvaldsson with a solid left hand.
Gunvaldsson wants to stand and escape but Ouelet is having none of it.
Gunvaldsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ouelet is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouelet cracks Gunvaldsson with a solid left hand.
Gunvaldsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ouelet!
Ouelet tries to hold on but Gunvaldsson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donar Gunvaldsson.
I think Gunvaldsson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donar Gunvaldsson!
Our winner, Donar Gunvaldsson, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Grand Prix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arturo Caldeira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Grand Prix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caldeira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grand Prix blocks the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Caldeira.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grand Prix.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A lull in the action here as Grand Prix stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Grand Prix are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
Caldeira is trying to escape the position but Grand Prix is controlling the position.
Grand Prix has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Prix sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Caldeira is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grand Prix working away.
Caldeira seems a little lost for a moment, as Grand Prix dominates the positioning.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grand Prix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grand Prix scores with a jab.
Caldeira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caldeira, as that shot connected.
Caldeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grand Prix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grand Prix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grand Prix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caldeira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Caldeira.
Grand Prix misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grand Prix circles away quickly and effectively.
Caldeira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grand Prix misses with a kick to the body
and Caldeira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grand Prix takes one to the side of the head.
Caldeira throws a nice looking combination but Grand Prix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grand Prix pushes Caldeira up against the cage in a clinch.
Grand Prix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grand Prix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caldeira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grand Prix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Caldeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grand Prix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caldeira is pressed up against the cage. Grand Prix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Caldeira down to the mat. Caldeira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grand Prix looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grand Prix as he jumps to the side.
Georges Grand Prix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Caldeira.
Grand Prix misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix misses with the combination.
Caldeira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grand Prix dives in and scores a takedown into Caldeira's guard.
Grand Prix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grand Prix throws a big elbow that misses.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Grand Prix from controlling successfully.
Grand Prix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caldeira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grand Prix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grand Prix seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Caldeira for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grand Prix passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Caldeira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Grand Prix has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Caldeira!
Grand Prix looking to control but Caldeira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grand Prix putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Grand Prix avoids the attempt from Caldeira to control.
Grand Prix is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Caldeira can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caldeira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grand Prix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Grand Prix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caldeira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Caldeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grand Prix loads up on a big right hand but Caldeira slips the punch.
We've been informed that Caldeira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caldeira shoots in looking for a takedown but Grand Prix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caldeira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grand Prix dodges the punch combination from Caldeira.
Grand Prix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grand Prix tries to clinch up.
Caldeira slips a straight right by Grand Prix.
Grand Prix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caldeira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grand Prix loads up on a big right hand but Caldeira slips the punch.
A jab from Grand Prix misses.
Some wild striking there from Caldeira.
Grand Prix wants to clinch up but Caldeira keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Prix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grand Prix misses with a looping right.
Grand Prix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grand Prix feints and as Caldeira raises his hands in defense, Grand Prix changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grand Prix's guard.
Grand Prix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grand Prix is trying to keep Caldeira in close.
Caldeira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix controlling Caldeira's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Georges Grand Prix wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Caldeira throws a series of punches but Grand Prix avoids them all with ease.
Grand Prix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira slips under a jab from Grand Prix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grand Prix circles away quickly and effectively.
Caldeira throws a right hand that Grand Prix ducks under and follows up with a left that Grand Prix also avoids with ease.
Grand Prix just misses with a punch to the body.
Caldeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Grand Prix.
Grand Prix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira scores with a spinning back kick!
Caldeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Grand Prix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grand Prix showed some decent athleticism there.
Grand Prix trying to control from half guard but Caldeira is working away.
Grand Prix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caldeira wants to improve his position but Grand Prix is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Grand Prix has control of the leg.
Grand Prix slips a nice elbow through Caldeira's hands, connecting with Caldeira's forehead.
Caldeira moves into full guard.
Caldeira working for a triangle but Grand Prix defends it easily.
Caldeira is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grand Prix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grand Prix's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Grand Prix dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Caldeira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grand Prix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caldeira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grand Prix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grand Prix trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grand Prix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Georges Grand Prix wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grand Prix fails with the takedown.
Grand Prix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Caldeira defends well and Grand Prix ends up having to push Caldeira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Caldeira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Caldeira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Prix trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Grand Prix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caldeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grand Prix has managed to get both his arms back between Caldeira's legs - danger averted.
Grand Prix sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grand Prix lands a couple of digs.
Grand Prix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Georges Grand Prix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Georges Grand Prix.
Grand Prix misses with an uppercut.
Grand Prix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caldeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Grand Prix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caldeira finds it's way round the side to connect with Grand Prix's head.
Grand Prix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grand Prix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grand Prix throws a right and a left that Caldeira avoids nicely.
Grand Prix misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Caldeira. Those never looked like landing.
Caldeira lands a two punch combo.
Caldeira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grand Prix misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grand Prix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caldeira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grand Prix tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caldeira is in Grand Prix's guard.
Caldeira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Grand Prix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grand Prix is adopting a defensive guard.
Grand Prix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grand Prix wants to sweep but no luck.
Caldeira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Grand Prix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Caldeira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caldeira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grand Prix is trying to keep Caldeira in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grand Prix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caldeira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grand Prix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grand Prix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Georges Grand Prix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Georges Grand Prix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grand Prix fails with a takedown attempt.
Arturo Caldeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Grand Prix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldeira throws a series of punches but Grand Prix moves out of range.
Caldeira throws a nice looking combination but Grand Prix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grand Prix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caldeira swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Georges Grand Prix.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grand Prix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Grand Prix!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Mc Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Tlusty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Mc Donald 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Mc Donald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Tlusty!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Donald tries to keep at a distance but Tlusty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mc Donald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tlusty slows down the pace here.
Mc Donald is trying to break free.
Come on Tlusty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tlusty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mc Donald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tlusty stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonas Tlusty.
Tlusty looking to score a takedown here. Mc Donald is defending well but Tlusty drives through and ends up in Mc Donald's guard.
Tlusty wants to control from the top but Mc Donald keeps moving.
Tlusty 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.
Mc Donald trying to control the position.
Tlusty stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mc Donald throws up his legs and catches Tlusty in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Tlusty tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mc Donald! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pat Mc Donald!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bubz Phatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mos Def (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Def has chosen Mathematics 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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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
19 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bubz Phatz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mos Def!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Def moves away from the strike by Phatz.
Phatz throws a series of punches but Def avoids them all with ease.
Def moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Def connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Def.
Phatz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Def lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phatz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phatz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Def lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phatz's sensitive parts.
Def tries to clinch but Phatz moves out of range.
Def keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Def fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Def throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Def 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Def pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phatz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Def pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Def misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Def lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Def misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phatz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Def darts in and clinches Phatz up against the cage.
Def tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phatz has had enough of the clinch but Def keeps him there for the moment.
Phatz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Def tries for a takedown but Phatz circles away easily
and Phatz counters with an outside leg kick.
Mos Def seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Def getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Def tries to clinch but Phatz moves out of range.
Def shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phatz counters with a head kick that drops Def!
Bubz Phatz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mos Def.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Phatz stays in close to Def's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Def is trying to keep Phatz in close.
Phatz looking to pass the guard.
Phatz tries to stand but Def is controlling from the bottom.
Def is pulling down on Phatz's head to control his posture.
Phatz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We're going to have a standup here because Bubz Phatz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Phatz throws a right and a left that Def avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Phatz blocks the low kick.
Def throws a solid leg kick but Phatz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Def.
Phatz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Def closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phatz circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Phatz. Those never looked like landing.
Def tries to clinch up but Phatz circles away and keeps his distance.
Def is looking to clinch but Phatz is avoiding it.
Def has Phatz up against the cage in a clinch.
Phatz is pressed up against the cage. Def has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phatz down to the mat. Phatz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phatz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Def with a poor takedown
and Phatz counters with a left and a right... And another left! Def is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubz Phatz!
Our winner, Bubz Phatz, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Lowley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lowley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CoxX moves away from the strike by Lowley.
Lowley throws a right and a left that both miss.
CoxX bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - CoxX scores with a four punch combination!
Lowley misses with the combination.
CoxX showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowley.
CoxX lands a head kick!
Lowley misses with a series of wild punches.
Lowley scores with a shot to the body.
Lowley fails to land with a series of punches.
CoxX throws a nice head kick!
Lowley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joe Lowley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Lowley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CoxX lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
CoxX swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CoxX misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowley misses with a wild combination.
CoxX will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
CoxX lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lowley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lowley throws a lazy right hand but CoxX sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
CoxX avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lowley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lowley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
CoxX throws a nice looking combination but Lowley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
CoxX throws a series of strikes that have Lowley backpedaling.
CoxX keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
CoxX showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowley.
CoxX takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lowley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lowley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from CoxX. Those never looked like landing.
Lowley throws a right and a left that CoxX avoids nicely.
Lowley misses with a combination
and CoxX counters with a three punch combo that has Lowley backing up. Lowley nods at CoxX to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
CoxX looking to score a takedown here. Lowley is defending well but CoxX drives through and ends up in Lowley's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lowley controls CoxX momentarily but CoxX frees himself.
CoxX scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
CoxX cracks Lowley with a solid left hand.
CoxX works over Lowley with some ground and pound from guard.
Lowley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CoxX defends well.
Lowley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but CoxX has passed into side control.
Lowley has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lowley looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lowley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lowley is not content to let CoxX control the position.
Lowley struggling a bit here.
Lowley manages to work his way to half guard, despite CoxX's best efforts.
CoxX working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
CoxX wants to take a breather but Lowley is having none of it.
Lowley has a hand on CoxX's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. CoxX takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowley can't escape the position.
CoxX pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CoxX landing punches.
CoxX takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
CoxX lands a big shot there that rocks Lowley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lowley is desperately trying to improve his position but CoxX has a good base and remains in mount.
CoxX looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lowley is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lowley tries to hold on but CoxX pushes him away.
Lowley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
CoxX wants to control the pace but Lowley is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri CoxX dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
CoxX lands with a slapping head kick.
Yuri CoxX is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lowley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Lowley misses its intended target.
Lowley thows a body shot but no joy.
Lowley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
CoxX ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lowley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CoxX manages to avoid it.
CoxX looking to score a takedown here. Lowley is defending well but CoxX drives through and ends up in Lowley's guard.
CoxX won't allow Lowley to sweep him here.
CoxX makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
CoxX might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lowley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CoxX defends well.
CoxX is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
CoxX looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lowley has momentary wrist control but CoxX slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX scoring with some ground and pound.
CoxX scoring with some ground and pound.
CoxX connects with a couple of short punches.
CoxX postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
CoxX trying to control but Lowley is working from the bottom.
CoxX with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
CoxX gets to his feet. Lowley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joe Lowley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lowley throws an overhand right that lands on CoxX's shoulder, as CoxX tries to avoid the shot.
Lowley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and CoxX counters with a single leg into guard. Lowley didn't expect that.
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!
Lowley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lowley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with CoxX. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lowley is breathing heavily.
CoxX scoring with some ground and pound.
Lowley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! CoxX has picked Lowley up and slammed him! Lowley can't keep hold of the triangle and CoxX manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX cracks Lowley with a big right hand but Lowley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lowley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
CoxX looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
CoxX slips a nice elbow through Lowley's hands, connecting with Lowley's forehead.
CoxX is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yuri CoxX overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from CoxX.
CoxX seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
CoxX lands with a punch from half guard.
CoxX stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
CoxX darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
CoxX has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lowley actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowley is staying active underneath CoxX, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
CoxX is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
CoxX winds up and cracks Lowley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lowley looking for submissions off his back.
CoxX working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX scoring with strikes to the body and head.
CoxX stands up out of the half guard.
Lowley lands a nice shot to the body.
Lowley looks to land a left hand but CoxX moved out of range nicely.
CoxX takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CoxX gets a double leg takedown into Lowley's guard.
Lowley wants to improve his position but instead CoxX has moved into half guard.
CoxX is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lowley has managed to free his arm - good work.
CoxX looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
CoxX content to control rather than advance.
CoxX working over Lowley with some ground and pound. Lowley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri CoxX dominated that second round.
That's time! CoxX's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lowley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
CoxX tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowley looks to land a left hand but CoxX moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Lowley misses its intended target.
CoxX scores with a takedown into Lowley's guard.
Lowley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead CoxX passes into side control.
Lowley is trying to control CoxX's posture but CoxX avoids it.
CoxX is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lowley has escaped the position, nice work there.
CoxX working the ground and pound.
CoxX working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowley tries to improve position but can't.
Lowley being controlled for a moment.
Lowley tries to bench press CoxX off him but CoxX keeps the position.
Lowley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
CoxX in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lowley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CoxX wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
CoxX cracks Lowley with a big right hand but Lowley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
CoxX tries for a kimura but Lowley is defending well.
Lowley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
CoxX looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
CoxX in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on CoxX's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
CoxX landing a few strikes.
Lowley manages to get back to half guard.
CoxX content to control rather than advance.
Lowley is not content to let CoxX control the position.
Lowley trying to control here.
CoxX landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
CoxX slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX wants to take a breather but Lowley is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lowley is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. CoxX lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, CoxX seems content to control.
CoxX is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lowley sees it coming and defends easily.
CoxX wants to take a breather but Lowley is having none of it.
Lowley tries to get to full guard but CoxX has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with CoxX in particular looking to stall.
CoxX is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowley can do to turn this around?
Lowley is pressing down on CoxX's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
CoxX trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lowley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
CoxX controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lowley throws his legs up looking for a submission but CoxX uses it to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lowley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lowley is not content to let CoxX control the position.
Joe Lowley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri CoxX showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for CoxX, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri CoxX!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cook's choice of entrance music: I Want You to Want Me by Cheap Trick. 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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180 lbs
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181 lbs
16 - 10 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Cook!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Cook swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coenan counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook misses with an uppercut. Coenan saw that one coming.
Coenan loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Cook lands the left hand.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coenan's head backwards.
Cook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coenan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coenan throws a big shot that misses.
Coenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Cook. Those never looked like landing.
Cook throws a leg kick but Coenan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coenan throws out the jab.
Cook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cook cracks Coenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook jabs Coenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cook scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Coenan.
Coenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cook scores with a hook to the body. Coenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coenan blocks a head kick by Cook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook misses with a hook. Coenan ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Coenan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cook moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Coenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coenan. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook throws a shot to the body.
Cook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coenan circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cook.
Cook throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cook swinging wildly here.
Coenan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coenan has Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
Coenan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cook blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook looking to stall.
Coenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Coenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook working aggressively here.
Coenan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Coenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Coenan has Cook pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cook manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coenan closes the distance and pushes Cook back into the cage.
Coenan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook looking to stall.
Cook tries to break the clinch but Coenan is controlling the position.
Coenan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook blocks a body shot from Coenan.
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cook wants to get back to striking at distance but Coenan won't allow it.
Coenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coenan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook wants to clinch up but Coenan keeps it at a distance.
Cook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cook lands a body shot.
Cook throws a right hand that Coenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Coenan also avoids with ease.
Coenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Cook tries to clinch but Coenan is having none of it.
Cook throws a right and a left that Coenan avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Coenan misses its intended target.
Coenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cook misses with a two punch combination.
Dane Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coenan slips under a jab from Cook.
Coenan moves out of range as Cook strikes.
Coenan rushes Cook and presses him up against the cage.
Cook is trying to break free.
Cook is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coenan is keeping busy.
Coenan lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coenan can't find room to land a body shot as Cook controls the action.
Cook holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Coenan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coenan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cook is looking for a sweep. Coenan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coenan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cook is looking to improve his position.
Coenan is pressing down on Cook's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cook is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coenan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coenan is trying to work for a kimura but Cook is defending well.
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 Hildebrand Coenan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Coenan.
A jab from Cook does it's job there.
Cook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coenan scores with a takedown into Cook's guard.
Coenan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coenan 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.
Cook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coenan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coenan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coenan defends well.
Coenan landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but Coenan is proving a slippery customer.
Coenan distracts Cook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coenan throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coenan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coenan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coenan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Coenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coenan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan pushes a forearm under Cook's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cook is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hildebrand Coenan!
Our winner, Hildebrand Coenan, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylwester Karwowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karwowski comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Annunaki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tool - Aenima. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylwester Karwowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Bill Annunaki!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Annunaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karwowski.
A head kick misses from Annunaki.
Annunaki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karwowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Annunaki misses with a low kick.
Annunaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karwowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Annunaki checks it well.
Annunaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Annunaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karwowski.
A big right from Karwowski misses.
Annunaki wants to land a leg kick but Karwowski is out of range.
Karwowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Annunaki throws a series of punches but Karwowski moves out of range.
Annunaki looks to throw the jab but Karwowski is out of range.
Annunaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karwowski catches Annunaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
No joy there for Annunaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Annunaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki throws a front kick aimed at Karwowski's knee but Karwowski avoids it well.
Annunaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karwowski.
Annunaki wants to land a leg kick but Karwowski is out of range.
Annunaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Annunaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karwowski.
Karwowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Annunaki.
Annunaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karwowski has time to react.
Annunaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karwowski throws a body punch but Annunaki moves out of range.
Annunaki wants to clinch up but Karwowski keeps it at a distance.
Bill Annunaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karwowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Annunakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Annunaki scores with a head kick. Karwowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karwowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karwowski checks a low kick from Annunaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karwowski checks a leg kick.
Karwowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Annunaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karwowski's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Karwowski. Those never looked like landing.
Karwowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Annunaki checks a low kick from Karwowski.
Annunaki throws a head kick but Karwowski moves out of range.
Karwowski misses with a two punch combination.
Annunaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karwowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Annunaki wants to clinch up but Karwowski keeps it at a distance.
Karwowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Annunaki circles away.
Bill Annunaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Annunaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Karwowski circles away.
Karwowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Annunaki lands a leg kick that knocks Karwowski off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karwowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Annunaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karwowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Annunaki is just out of range.
Annunaki tries to clinch but Karwowski moves out of range.
Karwowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Karwowski connects with a leg kick. Annunaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karwowski blocks a head kick by Annunaki.
Annunaki tries to move into range but Karwowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Annunaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karwowski looks to land a right hand but Annunaki moved out of range.
Annunaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Annunaki misses with a kick to the body.
Annunaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Annunaki misses
and Karwowski counters with a good low kick that Annunaki was not able to check.
Annunaki throws a head kick that misses.
Annunaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Annunaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karwowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Karwowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Annunaki's hands.
Annunaki misses with a low kick.
Annunaki darts in and clinches Karwowski up against the cage.
Annunaki tries to work over Karwowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Annunaki misses with a punch to the body.
Annunaki avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Annunaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karwowski backwards.
Still in the clinch, Annunaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karwowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Annunaki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Karwowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Annunaki.
Annunaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karwowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Annunaki misses with a leg kick
and Karwowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Annunaki won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Annunaki struggling a bit here.
Annunaki tries to buck Karwowski off but Karwowski is having none of it.
Karwowski throws an elbow but Annunaki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Annunaki wants to get back to his feet but Karwowski drags him back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Annunaki tries to improve position but can't.
Annunaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Karwowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karwowski scoring with punches from side control.
Annunaki bucks up and tries to throw Karwowski off but instead Karwowski has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki holding both Karwowski 's hands and preventing any damage.
Karwowski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Annunaki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Karwowski trying to control from half guard but Annunaki is working away.
Karwowski is thwarting Annunaki's attempts to control the position.
Karwowski wants to control but Annunaki is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki is looking for a sweep. Karwowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karwowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karwowski thows a huge punch but Annunaki dodges it nicely.
Karwowski prevents Annunaki from improving his position.
Annunaki is trying to maintain the position but Karwowski is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bill Annunaki.
Annunaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwowski misses with a kick to the body.
Annunaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Annunaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki lands a head kick!
Annunaki blocks a jab.
Bill Annunaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karwowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Annunaki throws a leg kick but Karwowski moved away.
Annunaki slips a straight right by Karwowski.
A jab from Karwowski misses.
Karwowski looks to land a right hand but Annunaki moved out of range.
Karwowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Annunaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Karwowski.
A combination from Karwowski does no damage.
Annunaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karwowski.
Karwowski wants to slow Annunaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Annunaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki misses with a left hand
so Karwowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karwowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Annunaki working a defensive guard here.
Karwowski wants to control from the top but Annunaki keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Karwowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karwowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Annunaki trying to keep a closed guard but Karwowski is proving a slippery customer.
Annunaki is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylwester Karwowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Karwowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bill Annunaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karwowski throws out a loose jab but Annunaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karwowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Annunaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karwowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Annunaki is looking to clinch.
Annunaki thumps Karwowski with a low kick.
Annunaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Annunaki is looking to clinch but Karwowski is avoiding it.
Annunaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Annunaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Annunaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karwowski throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwowski cracks Annunaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Annunaki connects with a leg kick. Karwowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Annunaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karwowski moves away.
Annunaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Annunaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karwowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Annunaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karwowski. That did some damage!
Annunaki tries to clinch but Karwowski moves out of range.
Annunaki throws a leg kick but Karwowski moved away.
Annunaki throws a hook to the side of Karwowski's head but Karwowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Annunaki wants to clinch up but Karwowski keeps it at a distance.
Annunaki throws a leg kick but Karwowski moved away.
Karwowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Annunaki throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski thumps Annunaki with a low kick.
Karwowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Annunaki tries to avoid it but Karwowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Annunaki to the ground. Annunaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good leg kick by Annunaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karwowski checks the leg kick.
Annunaki misses with an uppercut. Karwowski saw that one coming.
Annunaki throws a wild body kick that Karwowski sees coming a mile off.
Karwowski throws a series of punches but Annunaki avoids them all with ease.
Karwowski blocks a jab.
A jab from Annunaki does it's job there.
Annunaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Annunaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from Karwowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Karwowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Annunaki avoids the body shot from Karwowski.
Annunaki sizes up Karwowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Annunaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Annunaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karwowski cracks Annunaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Annunaki moves into the clinch.
Annunaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karwowski tries to stall but Annunaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Annunaki working aggressively here.
Annunaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Annunaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Karwowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Annunaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski is looking to control Annunaki's arms but Annunaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karwowski has his back to the cage.
Karwowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karwowski wants to stall.
Karwowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Karwowski tries to stall but Annunaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karwowski blocks a body shot from Annunaki.
Karwowski is looking to control Annunaki's arms but Annunaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karwowski has his back to the cage.
Annunaki digs a right hand underneath Karwowski's ribcage. Karwowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Annunaki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Annunaki is working Karwowski over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands with a right to the head.
Annunaki misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Annunaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Annunaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Annunaki!
Bill Annunaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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