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HMFL Fight Night 25 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirby Molesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Hamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Molesworth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Here comes the Boom-Nelly. Kirby Molesworth has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirby Molesworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Hamm!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molesworth cracks Hamm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molesworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamm.
Hamm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hamm wants it to stay on the feet.
Molesworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Molesworth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Molesworth lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Molesworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Molesworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamm wants to sweep but no luck.
Molesworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Molesworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hamm 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.
Hamm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molesworth is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molesworth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hamm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molesworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molesworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molesworth landing with the ground and pound.
Hamm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Molesworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hamm wants to get back to his feet but Molesworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamm is looking to stand up but Molesworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Molesworth working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hamm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molesworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molesworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molesworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamm's head.
It looks like Edward Hamm has been cut.
Hamm looks winded!
Molesworth landing with the ground and pound.
Molesworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The cut above Edward Hamm's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Molesworth cracks Hamm with a solid left hand.
Hamm keeping moving, preventing Molesworth from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molesworth postures up in Hamm's guard and throws a big left but Hamm blocks it.
Molesworth landing with the ground and pound.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edward Hamm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kirby Molesworth!
Kirby Molesworth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Tomson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomson Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Gangsta Bounce. Kid has chosen Bob Dylan - Hurricane as his entrance music. Billy Kid will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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273 lbs
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245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ceasar Tomson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Kid!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Billy Kid has been cut.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomson Jr moves into range and clinches up with Kid.
Tomson Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Kid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tomson Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Tomson Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kid's coach down at Montreal Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomson Jr.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomson Jr controls his hands.
Kid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomson Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Kid takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Kid.
Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomson Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Kid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Kid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomson Jrs head.
Kid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomson Jr is breathing heavily.
Kid lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kid blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kid.
Kid working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomson Jr blocking some punches.
Tomson Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kid scores with a shot to the side of Tomson Jr's head.
Kid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomson Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kid cracks Tomson Jr with a nice body shot.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Kid lands a right hand.
Tomson Jr blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kid.
Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomson Jrs head.
A nice left hand lands by Kid.
Kid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kid gets through Tomson Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kid.
Tomson Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomson Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kid misses with some punches.
Tomson Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomson Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tomson Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kid blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomson Jr controls his hands.
A short right from Kid on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tomson Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kid's brow.
A hook to the body from Kid.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomson Jr's elbow.
Kid tries a body shot but Tomson Jr blocks it.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomson Jr's elbow.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kid lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomson Jr backwards.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kid.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
Kid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomson Jr's elbow.
Kid lands a left hand.
Kid lands with a right to the head.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kid is working Tomson Jr over against the cage.
Kid lands with a left to the head.
Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomson Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kid scores with a shoulder strike.
Kid tries a body shot but Tomson Jr blocks it.
Kid lands with a right to the head.
Tomson Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Kid blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kid lands with a left to the head.
Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Kid on the inside.
Tomson Jr is rocked!
Kid lands an uppercut.
Oh Tomson Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Kid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Kid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Kid's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Kid pushes Tomson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Tomson Jr.
Billy Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kid blocks an elbow strike.
Kid blocks an elbow strike.
Kid tries a body shot but Tomson Jr blocks it.
Tomson Jr lands an elbow inside that Kid shrugs off.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Kid working aggressively here.
Tomson Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Kid.
Kid misses with a body punch.
Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid gets through Tomson Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kid works on Tomson Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Kid gets through Tomson Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kid on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomson Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kid. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomson Jr backwards.
Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kid misses with some punches.
A short right from Kid on the inside.
A short right from Kid.
Tomson Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomson Jr is rocked!
Kid drops Tomson Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tomson Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Tomson Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
Kid dips a shoulder and cracks Tomson Jr with a mighty uppercut! Tomson Jr falls back against the cage and Kid unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tomson Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kid screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Kid!
Billy Kid tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Ceasar Tomson Jr had this to say: 'I am here not in shame but in VICTORY! This is the best fighter in the world and I stood toe to toe with him. When no one else in the back was willing to fight him I would. Send me a contract to do it tomorrow and i will again. Thanks for the chance at the Gold champ your a class act!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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35
270 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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28
275 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sebastian Bantrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Moonra!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantrell tries to sprawl but Moonra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moonra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bantrell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moonra.
Moonra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bantrell wants to sweep here but Moonra controlling him for the moment.
Moonra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moonra throws an elbow that misses. Bantrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moonra's guard. Nice move by Bantrell!
Moonra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moonra pulls Bantrell in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Sebastian Bantrell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Moonra tries to keep at a distance but Bantrell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bantrell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moonra's face.
Bantrell trying to land knees to the body.
Bantrell lands with a right to the head.
Bantrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moonra.
Moonra is trying to force a seperation but Bantrell has the dominant position.
Moonra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moonra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bantrell walks into a stiff left hand from Moonra.
It looks like Sebastian Bantrell has been cut.
Moonra shoots in but no luck this time.
Moonra misses with a right hand
and Bantrell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Bantrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell slips under a jab from Moonra.
Bantrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moonra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bantrell moves in looking to clinch but Moonra pushes him off.
We've been hearing reports that Bantrell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Moonra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moonra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bantrell, pushing him back against the cage.
Bantrell lands a knee to the head.
Moonra breaks the clinch.
Bantrell tries to clinch but Moonra is having none of it.
Moonra takes the fight into the clinch.
Bantrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moonra breaks from the clinch.
Bantrell blocks a jab.
Moonra throws a sloppy head kick
and Bantrell counters with a head kick.
Bantrell is looking to clinch.
Bantrell tries to clinch but Moonra is having none of it.
Moonra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Moonra with that takedown attempt.
Moonra is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell tries to clinch up.
Bantrell avoids the body shot from Moonra.
Bantrell is looking to clinch but Moonra is avoiding it.
Bantrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moonra doesn't manage to clinch there - Bantrell circles away.
Moonra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bantrell wants to clinch up but Moonra keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Moonra misses.
Moonra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bantrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bantrell clinches.
Bantrell avoiding damage as Moonra throws knees to the body.
Moonra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bantrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moonra.
Bantrell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moonra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bantrell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sebastian Bantrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Moonra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell scores with a hook to the body.
Moonra is trying to force a seperation but Bantrell has the dominant position.
Moonra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moonra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bantrell lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bantrell throws an elbow that misses.
Bantrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moonra.
Moonra breaks from the clinch.
Bantrell slips a straight right by Moonra.
A telegraphed right hand from Moonra misses the target.
A big left from Moonra misses.
Moonra shoots in and drives through. Bantrell sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moonra.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bantrell tries to improve position but can't.
Moonra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bantrell is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob Moonra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Bantrell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moonra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bantrell's calf.
Jacob Moonra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bantrell slaps away a takedown attempt from Moonra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sebastian Bantrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch but Bantrell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moonra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bantrell moves in looking to clinch but Moonra pushes him off.
Bantrell moves in looking to clinch but Moonra pushes him off.
Moonra looks for a takedown but Bantrell sprawls well.
Moonra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bantrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moonra somewhat.
Sebastian Bantrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Moonra.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moonra 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 Bantrell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bantrell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bantrell tries to clinch up but Moonra circles away and keeps his distance.
Bantrell is looking to clinch but Moonra is avoiding it.
Bantrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moonra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moonra misses with a body punch
letting Bantrell counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jacob Moonra has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonra swats away the attempt to clinch by Bantrell.
Moonra thows a body shot but no joy.
Moonra misses with a looping left.
Moonra misses with a leg kick
and Bantrell counters with a head kick that wobbles Moonra - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Bantrell sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Bantrell!
Sebastian Bantrell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Jean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Grand Prix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Grand Prix is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Jean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Grand Prix!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Grand Prix.
Jean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Grand Prix misses its intended target.
Grand Prix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean looks to land a combination but Grand Prix avoids it well.
Jean connects with a body shot.
Jean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean misses with a wild combination.
Jean misses with a hook.
Grand Prix misses with a looping right.
Jean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grand Prix circles away quickly and effectively.
Jean connects with a right hand. Grand Prix shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Grand Prix. Those never looked like landing.
Grand Prix throws a hook but Jean avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Prix misses the body punch
and Jean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grand Prix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jean.
Jab from Jean.
Jean throws a shot from downtown. Grand Prix moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Jean.
Grand Prix lands with a hook. Jean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jean, as that shot connected.
Jean moves out of range of the strikes.
Jean gets tackled into the cage by Grand Prix. Grand Prix maintains the clinch.
Grand Prix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean's elbow.
Grand Prix effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Jean to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean's elbow.
Jean is trying to maintain a safe position but Grand Prix gets an underhook and turns Jean into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Grand Prix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grand Prix wants a takedown.
Jean looking to slow down the pace here.
Jean wants to break free but Grand Prix has control.
Grand Prix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jean tries to break free but Grand Prix pushes him back against the cage.
Grand Prix has a couple of punches blocked by Jean.
Grand Prix has Jean pressed against the cage, preventing Jean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean's elbow.
Grand Prix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grand Prix has him pressed against the cage.
Jean blocking some punches.
Grand Prix has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jean clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jean is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jean has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Grand Prix really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Grand Prix lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
We've been informed that Grand Prix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Jean has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Jean right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Grand Prix dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grand Prix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grand Prix somewhat.
Grand Prix has closed the distance and engaged Jean in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jean is trying to break free.
Jean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jean blocks a body shot from Grand Prix.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grand Prix.
Grand Prix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jean avoids it.
Jean is trying to force a seperation but Grand Prix has the dominant position.
Jean is trying to break the clinch but Grand Prix has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grand Prix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Prix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jean.
Grand Prix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grand Prix throws out a loose jab but Jean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grand Prix was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean.
Jean moves out of range as Grand Prix strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Grand Prix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grand Prix.
Danga de danga de dang - Jean scores with a four punch combination!
Jean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grand Prix.
Nice defenses there by Grand Prix.
Grand Prix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grand Prix tries to clinch but Jean is having none of it.
Jean Jean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grand Prix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jean is fending him off so far but Grand Prix persists. Nope, Jean circles away and we're back to standing.
Jean Jean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Grand Prix.
Grand Prix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean was well out of range. Poor timing from Grand Prix.
Jean Jean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grand Prix throws a body punch but Jean moves out of range.
Jean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grand Prix was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean.
Jean lands with a straight right. Grand Prix didn't see that one coming.
Grand Prix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grand Prix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grand Prix slips a jab from Jean.
Grand Prix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Grand Prix misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grand Prix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jean counters with a two punch combo.
Grand Prix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grand Prix throws the left hand but Jean avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jean's half guard.
Grand Prix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jean is trying to stand.
Grand Prix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jean taking some punishment here, with Grand Prix in his half guard.
Grand Prix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Grand Prix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jean looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Grand Prix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grand Prix throws a low kick but Jean moves out of range easily.
Jean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grand Prix manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Jean.
The fighters circling - Grand Prix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jean staying out of range there.
Grand Prix shoots in and bounces Jean off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grand Prix wants to control from the top but Jean keeps moving.
Grand Prix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grand Prix passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Prix working the ground and pound but Jean is defending the strikes.
Grand Prix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jean keeps working.
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 Jean's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix cracks Jean with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grand Prix remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grand Prix wants to control but Jean is keeping him busy.
Grand Prix taking a breather here.
Jean tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Georges Grand Prix has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Grand Prix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grand Prix wants to control the pace but Jean is squirming around nicely.
Grand Prix controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grand Prix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grand Prix trying to control but Jean is having none of it.
Jean Jean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georges Grand Prix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grand Prix working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Grand Prix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grand Prix 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Grand Prix!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Pond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tengy Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pond comes to the cage accompanied by Stick To Your Guns - Agianst Them All. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanner Pond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tengy Yo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yo throws a big shot that misses.
Pond moves out of range as Yo strikes.
Yo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pond.
A jab from Yo misses.
Yo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pond lands with a good body shot.
Yo misses with a looping right.
Yo looks to land a right hand but Pond moved out of range.
Pond lands with an uppercut that bounces Yo off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Yo misses.
Pond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yo misses with a hook.
Pond blocks a jab.
Pond connects with a single shot there.
Yo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Pond.
Pond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lion's Den in the buildup to the fight.
Pond throws a right hand that Yo ducks under and follows up with a left that Yo also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo lands with a nice body punch.
Yo cracks Pond with an open hand slap.
Pond takes a swing at Yo's ribcage but misses.
Yo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yo misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Yo.
Pond lands with a right hand.
Yo takes one on the button.
Yo tries to move into range but Pond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pond throws a looping overhand right but Yo ducks down to avoid it.
Yo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Pond.
Yo misses with a hook. Pond ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yo.
Pond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yo.
Pond blocks a jab.
Pond throws a looping overhand right but Yo ducks down to avoid it.
Yo misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Pond.
Yo lands a jab to Pond's midsection.
Pond throws a shot from downtown. Yo moves away and avoids it.
Pond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yo.
Yo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pond.
Pond thuds his right hand into Yo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pond connects with a jab.
Pond throws a shot from downtown. Yo moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo misses with an uppercut.
Yo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pond.
Pond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pond.
Yo slips a jab and a cross from Pond.
A slow jab from Yo misses its intended target.
Yo takes one to the chin there.
Pond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pond misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Pond misses its intended target.
Yo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yo slips a jab and a cross from Pond.
Yo ducks under a wild hook from Pond.
Pond slips a straight right by Yo.
Yo tries to bum rush Pond with a series of wild strikes but Pond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yo throws a jab when Pond was well out of range.
Yo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pond on the side of the head.
Pond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo thows a body shot but no joy.
Pond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yo.
A right-left combo lands from Yo.
Yo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yo lands with a straight right. Pond didn't see that one coming.
Pond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yo.
Pond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pond feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yo's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yo thuds his right hand into Pond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Pond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yo doesn't seem phased though.
Yo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Tanner Pond will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pond.
Yo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pond looks to throw the jab but Yo is out of range.
Pond fails to land with a series of punches.
Yo misses with a straight left.
Pond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yo.
Pond has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Tanner Pond has been cut.
Pond looks to throw the jab but Yo is out of range.
Yo connects with a jab.
Pond takes a swing at Yo's ribcage but misses.
Yo misses with a left hand
enabling Pond to counter with a crisp jab.
Yo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo. Pond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pond misses with the combination.
Yo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pond.
Pond throws out a loose jab but Yo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yo is rocked!
Tanner Pond is winning the standup battle so far.
Pond finds Yo's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Yo flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Pond lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Yo will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tanner Pond!
A relieved looking Tanner Pond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Child O'mine - Guns N' Roses. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wrestling Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter misses with a wild combination.
Lecter misses with a looping left.
Beast misses with a left hand
and Lecter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beast shoots in but Lecter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beast throws the left hand but Lecter avoids the punch easily.
Beast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lecter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lecter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Beast shoots in and drives through. Lecter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lecter counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lecter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lecter, right into the meat.
Hannibal Lecter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Beast with that takedown attempt.
Lecter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beast misses with a right hand
and Lecter counters with a nice leg kick.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Beast on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lecter throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lecter connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Beast misses the target.
Lecter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
Good leg kick by Lecter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast dives in and grabs Lecter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lecter pushes down on Beast's head and hops out.
Beast throws a front kick aimed at Lecter's knee but Lecter avoids it well.
Beast throws a right and a left that Lecter avoids nicely.
Beast has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Beast misses.
Beast misses with a double jab
and Lecter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beast misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beast.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Beast tries to bum rush Lecter with a series of wild strikes but Lecter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast checks a low kick from Lecter.
Beast looks to land a left hand but Lecter moved out of range nicely.
Beast throws a leg kick but Lecter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beast is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lecter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Beast throws a series of punches but Lecter moves out of range.
Beast goes for a double leg but Lecter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lecter continues to drive forward.
Lecter scores with a knee to the head.
Lecter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beast takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lecter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lecter working Beast over with knees to the body.
Come on Lecter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lecter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast looking to throw knees to the head but Lecter is blocking nicely.
Lecter avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lecter looking to throw knees to the head but Beast is blocking nicely.
Beast missing with knees to the body.
Lecter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lecter lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lecter scores a nice knee to the body.
Lecter tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lecter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for Beast to work.
Lecter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lecter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lecter fails to land with a series of punches.
Lecter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Lecter counters with a thumping low kick.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lecter defends it nicely.
Wrestling Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lecter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lecter slips a straight right by Beast.
Beast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Beast throws a sloppy body shot
and Lecter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beast has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lecter.
Beast misses with a combination
and Lecter counters with a head kick. That will keep Beast thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beast.
Beast swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beast shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lecter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lecter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lecter misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lecter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Lecter as Beast shoots in.
Beast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lecter counters with an inside leg kick.
Lecter lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beast.
Beast misses with a two punch combination.
Wrestling Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Beast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lecter. Lecter obviously looking to wear him down.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lecter gets caught napping as Beast dives in and scores a takedown. Lecter manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast won't allow Lecter to sweep him here.
Lecter is wriggling around but Beast manages to pass to half guard.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lecter is trying to maintain the position but Beast is very close to passing his half guard.
Beast slips a nice elbow through Lecter's hands, connecting with Lecter's forehead.
Beast working over Lecter with some ground and pound. Lecter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lecter is trying to maintain the position but Beast is very close to passing his half guard.
Beast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beast.
Beast 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.
Beast prevents Lecter from standing back up.
Lecter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beast.
Beast working over Lecter with some ground and pound. Lecter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beast scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast controlling the action here.
Beast passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Beast dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beast misses with a takedown attempt - Lecter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beast throws a body punch but Lecter moves out of range.
Beast fails to land the takedown.
Lecter moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lecter thuds his shin into the meat of Beast's side.
Beast digs a good hook to Lecter's body.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lecter as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast swings widly with a right hand
and Lecter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast misses with a double jab
and Lecter counters with a nice body kick.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lecter.
Beast misses with a double jab
and Lecter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast misses with a lunging right hand
and Lecter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Beast throws the kick towards the body but Lecter avoids it.
Lecter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Lecter lands but Beast takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beast.
A lazy left from Lecter finds it's target.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Lecter counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast dives in and grabs Lecter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lecter pushes down on Beast's head and hops out.
Beast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lecter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Lecter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beast on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beast misses with a double jab.
That kick from Lecter tenderised Beast's leg. Beast is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lecter counters by moving into the clinch.
Lecter controlling the action here for a moment.
Beast avoids the elbow strike from Lecter, against the cage.
Lecter digs a right hand underneath Beast's ribcage. Beast let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lecter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lecter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lecter trying to stall but Beast improves his position.
Lecter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lecter working Beast over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lecter controlling the action here for a moment.
Beast is looking to break free of the clinch but Lecter has double underhooks.
Beast changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lecter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beast throws a right hand that Lecter ducks under and follows up with a left that Lecter also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecter misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Lecter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lecter 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Lecter!
Hannibal Lecter took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Wanna know what I did to the last person who tried to test me?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ottway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Mc Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Ottway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Mc Donald!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Donald clobbers Ottway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ottway takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mc Donald scores with a nice strike.
Ottway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mc Donald cracks Ottway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ottway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ottway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ottway tries for a takedown but Mc Donald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ottway tries to clinch but Mc Donald is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Mc Donald.
Nice jab there from Mc Donald.
John Ottway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Donald digs a good hook to Ottway's body.
Ottway fails with the takedown.
Ottway has Mc Donald up against the cage in a clinch.
Ottway lands a shoulder strike.
Ottway manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mc Donald looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Donald passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ottway is trying to improve his position.
Mc Donald is trying to get an arm triangle but Ottway is defending well.
Mc Donald is looking to take a break and control but Ottway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mc Donald tries for a kimura but Ottway is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottway gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Donald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mc Donald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottway has one foot on Mc Donald's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mc Donald cracks a nice hook into Ottway's ribs.
Ottway moves in looking to clinch but Mc Donald pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ottway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mc Donald as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ottway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Mc Donald scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Mc Donald as Ottway shoots in.
Ottway is looking to clinch but Mc Donald is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ottway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mc Donald scores with a hook to the body. Ottway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mc Donald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mc Donald scores with a one two! Ottway had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mc Donald enables Ottway to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mc Donald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ottway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottway stands up over Mc Donald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Ottway distracts Mc Donald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ottway chips away with some ground and pound.
Ottway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ottway stopping the sweep attempt from Mc Donald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottway looking to pass the guard.
Mc Donald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mc Donald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ottway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc Donald.
Ottway is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mc Donald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mc Donald's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mc Donald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Mc Donald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mc Donald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ottway tries to clinch up.
Mc Donald lands a jab.
Ottway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mc Donald sprawls well. Mc Donald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ottway gets slowly back to his feet.
Ottway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Mc Donald there.
Mc Donald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mc Donald tries to keep at a distance but Ottway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mc Donald looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottway tightens his grip and picks Mc Donald up, before dumping him to the ground. Mc Donald manages to land in guard.
Ottway lands a couple of decent looking shots.
John Ottway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mc Donald trying to control the position.
Mc Donald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mc Donald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ottway keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mc Donald's head.
Mc Donald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mc Donald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottway is aware though and is defending well.
Ottway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ottway shoots in looking for a takedown but Mc Donald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ottway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mc Donald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Mc Donald scores with a four punch combination!
A right-left combo lands from Mc Donald.
A combination from Mc Donald does no damage.
Mc Donald is breathing heavily.
Ottway fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mc Donald sprawls well initially but Ottway persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ottway prevents Mc Donald from improving his position.
Ottway trying to pass the guard but Mc Donald defending well.
Ottway lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ottway missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mc Donald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottway passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ottway drops an elbow to the side of Mc Donald's head.
Mc Donald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ottway scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mc Donald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ottway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mc Donald controls Ottway momentarily but Ottway frees himself.
Mc Donald 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.
Mc Donald keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottway scoring with some ground and pound.
Mc Donald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mc Donald controls Ottway momentarily but Ottway frees himself.
Mc Donald 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.
Ottway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ottway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Donald looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottway keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mc Donald's head.
Ottway makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mc Donald should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ottway working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mc Donald is working an open guard so Ottway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ottway dominated that second round.
That's time! Ottway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ottway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mc Donald is trying to control Ottway's posture but Ottway avoids it.
Ottway working the ground and pound.
Ottway stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mc Donald gets tackled into the cage by Ottway. Ottway maintains the clinch.
Ottway jumps guard.
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!
Mc Donald drops back looking for a leg! Ottway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ottway manages to kick Mc Donald off! Mc Donald jumps back into Ottway's guard.
Mc Donald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottway will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Donald trying to control but Ottway is working from the bottom.
Mc Donald pushes down on Ottway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mc Donald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mc Donald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ottway wants to get back to full guard.
Mc Donald is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mc Donald seems to be looking for submissions.
Mc Donald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mc Donald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ottway is just riding it out for now. Mc Donald eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottway pushes Mc Donald off looking to stand but Mc Donald dives back in and keeps control.
Ottway is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mc Donald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mc Donald's back!
Ottway is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ottway gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ottway gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ottway apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ottway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mc Donald tries to avoid it but Ottway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mc Donald to the ground. Mc Donald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ottway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mc Donald swats away the attempt to clinch by Ottway.
Nice uppercut there from Mc Donald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottway takes one to the chin there.
Mc Donald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ottway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ottway looks for a takedown but Mc Donald sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ottway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Donald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mc Donald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left lands for Mc Donald.
Mc Donald with a nice cross.
Mc Donald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ottway throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mc Donald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ottway is in Mc Donald's guard.
Mc Donald working for a triangle but Ottway defends it easily.
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!
Ottway working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mc Donald's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottway landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ottway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mc Donald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mc Donald 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ottway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ottway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ottway with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ottway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ottway 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ottway!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Wexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Durden might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pride . Wexler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go To Sleep - Eminem. Tyler Durden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Wexler!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wexler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Wexler slips under a jab.
We've been told by Durden's head coaches at Nights Watch MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wexler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durden checks a low kick from Wexler.
Wexler throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden stuffs the takedown.
Wexler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wexler tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden is not content to let Wexler control the position.
Wexler wants to pass the guard but Durden is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely.
Wexler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wexler works his way into side control.
Wexler lands a nice forearm strike.
Wexler working the body and head with strikes.
Durden taking a bit of punishment here - Wexler scoring with strikes.
Wexler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wexler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Durden is avoiding damage well.
Wexler tries for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
Durden is not content to let Wexler control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler tries to advance to mount but Durden instead regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wexler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wexler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durden defending well though.
Wexler trying to advance position but Durden counters by regaining guard.
Wexler slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is staying active underneath Wexler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wexler is looking to advance position but Durden won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wexler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wexler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wexler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well.
Wexler is keen to just control but Durden is a slippery customer.
Wexler is looking to stall here but Durden recovers full guard.
Durden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler passes Durden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wexler is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
Wexler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wexler is looking to stall here but Durden recovers full guard.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Wexler from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Wexler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Wexler or perhaps it was just good defense by Durden which made him look bad.
Wexler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durden defends well and Wexler ends up having to push Durden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Durden is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Wexler swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Wexler can't break the clinch.
Wexler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler throws a head punch that misses.
Durden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wexler backwards.
Wexler goes for a takedown attempt but Durden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wexler.
Wexler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Durden stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Wexler with that takedown attempt.
Wexler slips under a jab from Durden.
Wexler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wexler. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Wexler throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden misses with a shot to the body
and Wexler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden tries to keep at a distance but Wexler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wexler lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wexler swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wexler misses with some punches.
Durden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wexler looking to stall.
Wexler swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler wants a takedown.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wexler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wexler fails to land.
Wexler blocks an uppercut.
Wexler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durden prevents it.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Wexler lands a body punch.
Durden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wexler blocks an uppercut.
Durden lands an elbow just above Wexler 's eye.
Wexler lands a hook that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Durden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wexler lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wexler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wexler has hold of one of Durden's legs. Durden is fighting the takedown attempt but Wexler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden can't keep his opponent in guard - Wexler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shawn Wexler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wexler trying to control from half guard but Durden is working away.
Durden tries to get to full guard but Wexler has control of the leg.
Wexler is keen to just control but Durden is a slippery customer.
Wexler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wexler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wexler jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Durden is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Durden and Wexler has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Wexler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wexler blocks a leg kick.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wexler shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well.
Durden connects with a high kick.
Durden tries to clinch up but Wexler circles away and keeps his distance.
Wexler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Wexler.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wexler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wexler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wexler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden wants to clinch up but Wexler keeps it at a distance.
Wexler wants to clinch but Durden slips to the side
and Durden counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wexler swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Wexler looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Durden tries to clinch but Wexler is having none of it.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Wexler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wexler scores with a jab.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Wexler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden is looking to slow Wexler down with leg kicks.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Wexler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wexler. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden lands a front kick.
Wexler lands a nice shot that snaps Durden's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexler misses with a straight left.
Durden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wexler looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Durden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wexler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wexler throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Wexler moved out of range nicely.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wexler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wexler digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durden slaps away a takedown attempt from Wexler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wexler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Wexler down.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Durden throws a shot to the body.
Durden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durden blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler scores with a body shot.
Wexler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wexler.
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wexler's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wexler.
Wexler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Wexler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wexler gets a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durden won't allow Wexler to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wexler 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Wexler!
A victorious Shawn Wexler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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