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OFC 219: Vanovcan vs Cronos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammer lands a couple of elbows.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer seems keen to control Silva's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Hammer.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Silva.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Johnny Hammer has been cut.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to stand up but Hammer is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammer's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva advances to half guard.
Hammer is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hammer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hammer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hammer.
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.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hammer.
Hammer lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hammer lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can Silva hold on?! Hammer is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hammer punishes Silva with strikes from the back mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva staying busy and making it hard for Hammer to control.
Hammer is punishing Silva with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva avoids the body shot from Hammer.
A cross from Hammer lands.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hammer cracks Silva with a big elbow.
Hammer lands a few punches from side control.
Silva is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big shot lands for Hammer! That's hurt Silva! Will he recover? Hammer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Hammer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indrid Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino comes into the arena with Freaks and Geeks blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Indrid Cold enters the cage!
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Indrid Cold!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold clinches up against the cage.
Cold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gambino's efforts to push away.
Gambino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gambino misses with a right hand
enabling Cold to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambino lands with a right hand.
Gambino lands a really nice looking cross but Cold seems unphased.
It looks like Indrid Cold has been cut.
Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambino moves away from the strike by Cold.
Cold swings for the body but Gambino moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold's corner calls for a 1-2. Cold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gambino lands with a shot to the body.
Gambino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Childish Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Gambino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cold is rocked!
Gambino darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cold's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Gambino before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Childish Gambino!
During a confident post fight interview, Childish Gambino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dongz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremiah Walker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremiah Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Dongz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dongz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dongz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker darts in looking for a takedown but Dongz gets double underhooks and turns Walker into the cage.
Dongz lands an elbow that stopped Walker in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jeremiah Walker has been cut.
Dongz breaks the clinch.
Dongz stuffs the takedown.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Dongz lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dongz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dongz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dongz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dongz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker gets tackled into the cage by Dongz. Dongz maintains the clinch.
Dongz landing knees to the head.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dongz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeremiah Walker's cut is getting worse.
Walker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dongz connects with a knee to the head.
Walker is rocked!
Dongz lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dongz pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Walker! Dongz unloads with more strikes and Walker sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Dongz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Filter - Hey Man, Nice Shot as his entrance music. Andrew Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Andrew Jones looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow looks to throw a body kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrow gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morrow misses the jab.
Morrow gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Morrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrow 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.
Morrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Morrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Morrow working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow lands a couple of digs.
Jones is trying to hold Morrow in close to prevent damage but Morrow has managed to pass into half guard.
Morrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Morrow wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Morrow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morrow connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Morrow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrow breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Morrow lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrow is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Morrow working Jones over with strikes here.
Morrow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Morrow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrow working the ground and pound effectively.
Morrow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morrow lands a nice shot to the head.
Morrow with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has hold of Morrow's hands but Morrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones is controlling Morrow's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Morrow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morrow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morrow wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Morrow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morrow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Morrow wants to take a breather but Jones manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morrow.
Morrow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrow is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrow has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morrow slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrow trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow 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.
Morrow misses with a low kick.
Morrow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morrow scores with a jab.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrow. That did some damage!
Morrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Morrow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Morrow.
Jones has hold of Morrow's hands but Morrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones has hold of Morrow's hands but Morrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has hold of Morrow's hands but Morrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Morrow seems content to control.
Morrow prevents Jones from improving his position.
Morrow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morrow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Morrow eventually gives up the hold.
Morrow seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrow uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrow wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Morrow postures up.
Morrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Morrow advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Morrow from passing to mount.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Morrow scoring with strikes.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Morrow working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones tries to bench press Morrow off him but Morrow keeps the position.
Morrow scoring with punches from side control.
Trent Morrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrow scoring with punches and elbows.
Morrow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Morrow working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Morrow.
Morrow lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morrow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morrow lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Morrow misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrow thinking.
Morrow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Morrow.
Morrow lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Morrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrow moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrow. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Morrow avoids it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrow jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrow misses with a looping left.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Morrow moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrow misses the target.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrow manages to avoid it.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrow. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrow to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morrow.
Morrow tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Morrow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Morrow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morrow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Morrow has control of the leg.
Morrow 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.
Andrew Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trent Morrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrow controlling the pace.
Morrow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow controlling the action here.
Trent Morrow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Morrow lands the left hand.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Morrow sprawls well.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Morrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morrow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Morrow counters with a thumping low kick.
Morrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morrow cracks Jones with a good jab.
Morrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones rushes Morrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Morrow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morrow tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morrow breaks the clinch.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morrow looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Morrow misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrow sprawls well. Morrow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Trent Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Morrow tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Morrow tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Morrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrow, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Morrow!
After winning the bout, Trent Morrow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Andrew Jones spoke after the fight, saying '... sorry my coachs!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bransen Garibold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera comes to the cage accompanied by Slacker. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bransen Garibold!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garibold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garibold to score with a decent uppercut.
Garibold is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Garibold. That snapped Margera's head back.
Garibold lands with an uppercut that bounces Margera off the cage and back into range.
Garibold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garibold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garibold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garibold lands a right hook to the body.
Garibold scores with a jab to the body.
Margera moves forwards but Garibold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Margera looks to land a right hand but Garibold moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
Margera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garibold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garibold tries to close the distance and clinch but Margera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera throws a hook but Garibold blocks it.
Garibold throws a shot to the body.
Bransen Garibold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garibold throws a sloppy head kick and Margera moves out of range easily.
Garibold scores with a hook to the body. Margera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garibold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garibold slips a straight right by Margera.
Margera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Margera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garibold counters with a straight right hand.
Garibold lands a jab to the nose.
Garibold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Margera's hands.
Nice jab there from Garibold.
Garibold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garibold is looking to clinch.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Margera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garibold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera blocks a head kick by Garibold.
Garibold misses with a body shot.
Garibold is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Margera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Margera does no damage.
Margera dips to his left and cracks Garibold with an uppercut!
Garibold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danga de danga de dang - Garibold scores with a four punch combination!
Garibold connects with a leg kick. Margera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Margera thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garibold.
Garibold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Bransen Garibold has been cut.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Garibold feints and as Margera raises his hands in defense, Garibold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibold gets to his feet - Margera follows without any prompting.
Garibold tries to sprawl but Margera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garibold wants to get back to his feet.
Margera trying to mount his opponent but Garibold defends it.
Margera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Garibold is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Margera wants to finish this one by submission but Garibold is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Margera.
Margera trying to control but Garibold is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera looking to finish Garibold with some ground and pound. This is bad for Garibold!
Garibold really wants to buck Margera off and get back to his feet.
Garibold taking shots to the head.
Margera trying to control but Garibold is having none of it.
Margera landing punches.
Garibold is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Margera tries to control but Garibold wriggling away.
Garibold is still in real trouble! Can Margera finish him?
Garibold squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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 Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bransen Garibold's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Margera 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.
Garibold seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Margera.
No luck for Garibold with that takedown attempt.
Garibold misses with a head kick.
Margera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garibold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Margera throws out a loose jab but Garibold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garibold scores with a jab.
Garibold tries a head kick but it misses.
Garibold staying out of range there.
Margera misses with a few strikes there.
Margera swats away the attempt to clinch by Garibold.
Bam Margera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garibold looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garibold shoots in but no luck this time.
Margera cracks Garibold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Margera throws a right and a left that Garibold avoids nicely.
Margera moves away from the strike by Garibold.
A big right from Garibold misses.
Garibold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Garibold lands a two punch combo.
Garibold throws a sloppy head kick and Margera moves out of range easily.
Garibold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bransen Garibold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garibold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibold misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Margera throws a combination. Garibold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garibold.
Margera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Garibold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garibold takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
Garibold cracks a nice hook into Margera's ribs.
Garibold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Margera defends it nicely.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bransen Garibold.
Garibold misses the jab.
A punch combination from Garibold misses.
Margera slips a straight right by Garibold.
Margera punishes Garibold's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garibold.
Margera lands a jab.
Garibold fails with the takedown.
Margera throws a hook but Garibold avoids it easily.
Margera dips to his left and cracks Garibold with an uppercut!
Margera misses with a right hand
letting Garibold counter with a right hand.
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garibold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garibold lands a lovely overhand right.
Garibold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Margera swinging wildly here.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Garibold's head but Garibold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Margera dives in for a single leg takedown but Garibold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garibold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Margera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Margera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick by Garibold misses
and Margera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garibold thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garibold drives through and clinches with Margera against the cage.
Garibold tries to pull guard but Margera holds him up against the cage and eventually Garibold drops back down to his feet.
Garibold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garibold is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bransen Garibold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Margera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garibold is looking to clinch but Margera is avoiding it.
Margera swings for the body but Garibold moves out of range.
Garibold scores with a sloppy right hand. Margera should have avoided that one.
Margera throws a series of punches but Garibold avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Garibold.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibold.
Margera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garibold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Margera does no damage.
Garibold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garibold cracks Margera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garibold throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garibold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Margera checks it well.
Margera swinging wildly here.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Garibold.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
Garibold lands a head kick!
Garibold throws a shot to the body.
Garibold moves into the clinch successfully.
Garibold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Margera.
Margera manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garibold at a distance.
Garibold throws a head kick but Margera moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Margera scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garibold looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Garibold swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Garibold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Garibold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Margera swivels and escapes.
Garibold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garibold forces Margera back against the cage and clinches.
Garibold misses with a knee strike.
Garibold is trying to force a seperation but Margera has the dominant position.
Garibold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Margera prevents it.
Garibold tries to pull guard but Margera holds him up against the cage and eventually Garibold drops back down to his feet.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bransen Garibold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera wants a takedown but no success here.
Garibold is looking to break free of the clinch but Margera has double underhooks.
Garibold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Margera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garibold gets underhooks to prevent Margera's takedown attempt.
Garibold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Margera tries to bum rush Garibold with a series of wild strikes but Garibold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bransen Garibold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Margera throws a right and a left that Garibold avoids nicely.
Garibold throws a lazy right hand but Margera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margera lands a lovely overhand right.
Garibold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Margera's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Margera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garibold misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garibold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garibold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Margera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Margera misses with a few strikes there.
Garibold throws a low kick but Margera avoids it.
Garibold shoots in for a takedown but Margera shows good takedown defense.
Garibold wants to clinch up but Margera keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garibold catches Margera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Garibold. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Garibold.
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 Bam Margera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Margera, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!
A very excited looking Bam Margera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan comes to the cage accompanied by Under the Dome. PrudHomme comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chanson des bons Légumes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Justus Sheehan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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187 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan scores with the left hand. PrudHomme knows he should have avoided that one.
Sheehan misses with a hook
and PrudHomme counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by PrudHomme.
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheehan is defending well for now.
Sheehan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed PrudHomme clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sheehan 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
PrudHomme looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sheehan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, PrudHomme has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheehan is persistently looking for the submission but PrudHomme is defending it well.
PrudHomme tries to roll but Sheehan sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. PrudHomme is defending well though. Sheehan let's go of the attempt for now.
PrudHomme defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sheehan's arms.
PrudHomme is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sheehan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
PrudHomme defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sheehan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. PrudHomme is defending well though. Sheehan let's go of the attempt for now.
Sheehan struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PrudHomme can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. PrudHomme defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PrudHomme is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
PrudHomme defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sheehan working for the choke.
Sheehan not allowing PrudHomme to control his hands.
Sheehan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheehan looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
PrudHomme wants to control his opponent's hands but Sheehan gets his hands free.
Sheehan is looking for a rear naked choke here but PrudHomme reverses the position brilliantly into Sheehan's guard!
PrudHomme is pushing down on Sheehan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sheehan is fighting to maintain full guard but PrudHomme has managed to sneak the leg through.
PrudHomme wants to control but Sheehan is keeping him busy.
Sheehan wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan wants to control but PrudHomme is keeping busy and won't allow it.
PrudHomme stalling away here and it's allowed Sheehan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sheehan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sheehan trying to keep a closed guard but PrudHomme is proving a slippery customer.
Sheehan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
PrudHomme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
PrudHomme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
PrudHomme stopping the sweep attempt from Sheehan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PrudHomme with a flurry of punches that miss.
PrudHomme trying to control but Sheehan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justus Sheehan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sheehan throws the left hand but PrudHomme avoids the punch easily.
Justus Sheehan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehan throws a right and a left that both miss.
PrudHomme slips a jab from Sheehan.
Justus Sheehan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PrudHomme throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sheehan.
Sheehan throws a right hand that PrudHomme ducks under and follows up with a left that PrudHomme also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sheehan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PrudHomme.
PrudHomme gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by PrudHomme.
PrudHomme takes one to the side of the head.
Sheehan tries a low kick but PrudHomme avoids it.
PrudHomme misses with a leg kick.
Sheehan cracks PrudHomme with a good jab.
PrudHomme thows a body shot but no joy.
PrudHomme blocks a head kick by Sheehan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan misses with a looping right.
PrudHomme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
PrudHomme throws a leg kick but Sheehan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sheehan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheehan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheehan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A combination from Sheehan does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme blocks a jab.
Sheehan throws a nice looking combination but PrudHomme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheehan throws a hook but PrudHomme blocks it.
Sheehan misses with a looping left.
PrudHomme walks into a stiff left hand from Sheehan.
Sheehan is looking to chop away at PrudHomme's legs.
PrudHomme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheehan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Sheehan. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme defending well as Sheehan loads up on a big left hand.
PrudHomme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheehan.
PrudHomme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
PrudHomme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheehan throws out the jab.
Sheehan throws a combination that misses
and PrudHomme moves into the clinch.
Sheehan drops down looking for an ankle pick but PrudHomme pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sheehan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PrudHomme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justus Sheehan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sheehan misses with a low kick as PrudHomme jumps back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from PrudHomme.
A jab from Sheehan misses.
Sheehan lands a really nice looking cross but PrudHomme seems unphased.
Sheehan misses with an uppercut.
PrudHomme misses the shot to the body.
PrudHomme tries to land a leg kick but Sheehan saw it coming and moves away.
Sheehan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
PrudHomme throws a leg kick but Sheehan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan clobbers PrudHomme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Sheehan misses.
PrudHomme avoids the body shot from Sheehan.
Sheehan throws a big shot that misses.
Sheehan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sheehan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but PrudHomme circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheehan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PrudHomme moves away.
Sheehan misses with an uppercut
and PrudHomme holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. PrudHomme is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sheehan wants to break the clinch but can't.
PrudHomme tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheehan avoids the damage to the body.
PrudHomme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheehan.
Sheehan is trying to push PrudHomme away but PrudHomme has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for PrudHomme.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
PrudHomme looks to throw an elbow but misses.
PrudHomme trying to land knees to the body.
PrudHomme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sheehan blocks it with crossed arms.
PrudHomme throws a knee to the head but misses.
PrudHomme lands a knee to the head.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
PrudHomme looking to throw knees to the head but Sheehan is blocking nicely.
Sheehan avoiding damage as PrudHomme throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheehan avoids it.
PrudHomme misses with an elbow over the top.
PrudHomme throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Sheehan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sheehan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sheehan goes for a takedown attempt but PrudHomme pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
PrudHomme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parfait PrudHomme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justus Sheehan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheehan connects with a looping right hand.
Sheehan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sheehan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheehan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme misses with a hook to the body
enabling Sheehan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheehan thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Sheehan shoots in but PrudHomme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justus Sheehan. 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.
Sheehan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justus Sheehan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sheehan, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Sheehan!
Justus Sheehan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Elite Canadian Threads, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pegg Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
175 lbs
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38
178 lbs
32 - 16 - 0 |
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pegg Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with a double jab.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost 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.
Frost tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Frost blocking some punches.
Thomas stalling the fight.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Frost working Thomas over with knees to the body.
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!
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Frost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frost obliges.
Thomas trying to stall but Frost improves his position.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Frost gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Frost blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Frost throws an elbow but misses.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas digs a right hand into Frost's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frost's gas tank.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
Thomas working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Frost, against the cage.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Frost scores with a knee to the head.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost throws a nice head kick!
Frost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pegg Frost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Frost.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Frost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pegg Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to stall.
Frost looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frost misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Frost throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Frost moves his leg out of the way.
Frost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frost or not.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Frost lands a left hand.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has Frost pressed against the cage.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost misses with a knee to the head.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Frost lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frost takes a shot to the head.
Frost working aggressively here.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pegg Frost dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Frost is rocked!
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Frost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a quick head kick that knocks Frost silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Thomas is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ash Thomas!
Ash Thomas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC- Long Way To The Top. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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36
197 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Nash!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ang checks a leg kick.
Nash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ang throws an overhand right that lands on Nash's shoulder, as Nash tries to avoid the shot.
Ang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nash tried to score with a low kick but Ang checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nash 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 Ang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nash wants to clinch up but Ang keeps it at a distance.
Nash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Nash - just one landing.
Nash has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nash.
Nash moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ang fails to land.
Nash creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ang misses with a body punch.
Ang lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nash throws an elbow but misses.
Ang wants to take the fight to the mat but Nash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash avoiding damage as Ang throws knees to the body.
Nash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Ang on the inside.
Ang can't find room to land a body shot as Nash controls the action.
Nash lands an uppercut.
Nash dodges an elbow strike from Ang.
Nash prevents Ang from breaking the clinch.
Nash's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A hook to the body from Ang.
Ang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nash controls his hands.
Ang has a couple of punches blocked by Nash.
Nash lands a damaging elbow.
Ang tries a body shot but Nash blocks it.
Ang misses with a punch to the body.
Nash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ang is keeping busy.
Ang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nash breaks the clinch.
Ang misses with a low kick.
Ang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nash misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Ang.
Ang misses with a straight right.
Nash misses with a low kick.
A big right from Ang misses.
Ang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ang misses with the combination.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Nash throws a leg kick
and Ang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Blake Nash has been cut.
Ang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ang duly obliges.
Ang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nash can pounce on him.
Ang lands a nice hook to Nash's body. Nash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nash throws out a powerful jab.
Nash lands a nice shot to the body.
Ang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ang looks to land a body kick but Nash moved away.
Ang checks a leg kick nicely.
Nash drives through and clinches with Ang against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ang blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ang.
Nash trying to stall but Ang improves his position.
Ang misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nash throws an elbow but misses.
Ang blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang tries to throw a body punch but Nash avoids it by throwing Ang back against the cage.
Nash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ang moves out of range of the body kick.
Nash tries to clinch there but Ang circles away.
Nash looks to land a right hand but Ang moved out of range.
A big left from Ang misses.
Ang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Ang does no damage.
Nash staying out of range there.
Ang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ang misses with a low kick.
Ang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nash.
Ang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nash manages to avoid it.
Blake Nash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nash looks to land a body kick but Ang moved away.
Nash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ang shoots in but no luck this time.
Ang misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Nash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Nash's cut.
That's time! Ang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nash cracks a nice hook into Ang's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nash checks a leg kick.
Ang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nash throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nash is looking to clinch but Ang is avoiding it.
Ang lands a body shot.
Nash plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A shot to the liver by Ang. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nash lands a glancing blow to the side of Ang's head.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Nash connects with an inside leg kick.
Nash throws a leg kick
letting Ang counter with a right hand.
Nash throws a hook to the side of Ang's head but Ang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ang lands a glancing blow to the side of Nash's head.
Ang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nash throws a leg kick but Ang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Ang tenderised Nash's leg. Nash is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a leg kick but Ang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nash misses with a leg kick.
Ang throws an overhand right that lands on Nash's shoulder, as Nash tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Ang.
Ang misses with a double jab.
Blake Nash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ang.
Ang lands a body shot.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ang.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ang 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 Nash has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nash and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nash misses with a low kick.
Ang lands with a hook. Nash tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nash avoids the body shot from Ang.
Ang looks to score with a jab to the body but Nash is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nash. Nash obviously looking to wear him down.
Ang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ang lands a nice hook to Nash's body. Nash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ang throws a looping overhand right but Nash ducks down to avoid it.
Nash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ang just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Nash.
Nash takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Nash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ang checks a low kick from Nash.
Ang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nash.
Ang feints and then cracks Nash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nash down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nash doesn't seem bothered though.
Nash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nash takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nash leaves Ang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ang fails to land the takedown.
Nash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nash scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ang.
Ang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nash.
Ang connects with a solid leg kick.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ang. Nash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ang misses with an uppercut. Nash saw that one coming.
Ang connects with a leg kick. Nash looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nash lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ang will feel that in the morning.
Nash ducks under a wild hook from Ang.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nash, right into the meat.
Ang looks for the body kick but Nash saw that one coming.
Nash tests Ang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blake Nash's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nash scoring well with a low kick there.
Nash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ang. That did some damage!
Nash avoids the body shot from Ang.
Nash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ang misses with a wild body shot.
Ang throws a wild body kick that Nash sees coming a mile off.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Ang moves out of range easily.
Ang looks to score with a jab to the body but Nash is just out of range.
Nash lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ang backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ang misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ang avoids the head kick by Nash.
Ang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nash.
Nash checks a leg kick.
Nash tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ang is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Ang misses.
Ang looks to land a left hand but Nash moved out of range nicely.
Nash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Nash.
Ang misses with a low kick.
Ang shoots in and bounces Nash off the cage to secure the takedown into 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!
Ang trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash looking for a sweep. Not yet Nash, not yet.
Nash trying to keep a closed guard but Ang is proving a slippery customer.
Ang preventing the sweep.
Nash keeping full guard, as Ang tries to pass.
Nash wants to sweep here but Ang controlling him for the moment.
Ang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nash 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.
Ang controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ang avoids the head kick by Nash.
Nash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nash throws a solid leg kick but Ang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nash, as that shot connected.
Nash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ang dips to his left and cracks Nash with an uppercut!
Ang throws a body punch but Nash moves out of range.
Nash misses with a wild body shot.
Ang scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ang feints and then cracks Nash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nash down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ang lands a nice hook to Nash's body. Nash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nash slips under a jab.
Nash explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Nash really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Nash'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.
Ang checks a leg kick nicely.
Ang catches Nash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nash throws out a leg kick but Ang moves out of range and Nash only half commits.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Ang moves out of range easily.
Ang scores with a jab. Nash acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nash tries a low kick but Ang avoids it.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Ang moves out of range easily.
Ang dodges the punch combination from Nash.
A big right from Ang misses.
Ang takes a swing at Nash's ribcage but misses.
Nash misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Ang misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nash checks a leg kick.
Nash throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nash throws the kick towards the body but Ang avoids it.
A low kick from Nash misses
and Nash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nash tries to score with a low kick but Ang moves his leg out of the way.
Ang cracks Nash with a good jab.
Nash staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ang as he connects with a hook.
Nash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ang.
Ang misses with a looping right.
Nash misses with a low kick as Ang jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nash.
Ang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nash in his tracks.
Nash slips a jab and a cross from Ang.
Ang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nash gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ang fails to land.
Nash is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nash lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Nash.
Nash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Ang. Beautiful body shot.
Nash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ang throws a lazy right hand but Nash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ang looks to land a left hand but Nash moved out of range nicely.
Nash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nash.
Nash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A clash of legs there as Ang blocks the low kick.
Nash misses with an uppercut.
Nash checks a low kick from Ang.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ang 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 Nash has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nash and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Nash does it's job there.
Ang misses the shot to the body.
Ang takes a swing at Nash's ribcage but misses.
Ang moves out of range of the strikes.
Nash connects with a single shot there.
Good work by Ang as he checks the leg kick.
Nash feints and then cracks Ang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ang down.
Nash throws a head kick but Ang moves out of range.
Nash throws a leg kick which misses Ang's front leg but catches the back leg as Ang tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nash throws a leg kick
and Ang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nash's guard now.
Nash is pulling down on Ang's head to control his posture.
Nash trying to keep a closed guard but Ang is proving a slippery customer.
Nash keeping moving, preventing Ang from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nash 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Blake Nash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blake Nash's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ang connects with a body shot that sends Nash's belly button to the back.
Nash throws a hook but Ang avoids it easily.
Nash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ang.
Ang throws a looping overhand right but Nash ducks down to avoid it.
Ang misses with a low kick as Nash jumps back.
Nash tries to land a leg kick but Ang saw it coming and moves away.
Nash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ang looks to score with a jab to the body but Nash is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nash, right into the meat.
Good work by Ang as he checks the leg kick.
Ang throws a solid leg kick but Nash takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ang.
Ang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash tries to clinch up but Ang circles away and keeps his distance.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nash moves out of range of the strikes.
Ang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ang.
Nash throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Ang misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Nash.
Nash throws a chopping leg kick but Ang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ang jabs Nash right on the nose. Nash blinks but takes it well.
Nash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Ang.
Nash connects with a leg kick. Ang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nash throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash cracks Ang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nash throws a right and a left that Ang avoids nicely.
Rodney Ang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Nash.
Ang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nash.
A combination from Ang does no damage.
Nash scores with a nice strike.
Nash throws a leg kick
and Ang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nash scoring well with a low kick there.
Nash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nash swings widly with a right hand
and Ang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ang gets tackled into the cage by Nash. Nash maintains the clinch.
Nash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nash leaning against his opponent.
Ang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nash backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang blocks the elbow strike.
Ang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nash's defenses.
Nash is stalling here.
Nash lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ang fails to land.
Nash trying to control the position but instead, Ang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nash into the cage.
Nash misses with an elbow over the top.
Ang throws an elbow but it misses.
Nash blocks a body shot from Ang.
Nice body punch from Ang.
Nash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake Nash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nash.
Ang avoids the elbow strike from Nash, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nash backwards.
Nash is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Ang.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ang.
Ang blocks an elbow strike from Nash.
Ang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ang cracks Nash with an uppercut from hell and Nash crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ang's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Nash is rocked!
Ang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nash is still in real trouble! Can Ang finish him?
Ang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nash is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nash has momentary wrist control but Ang slips an elbow through the middle.
Ang throws a strike but Nash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ang trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Ang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nash has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Nash!
Blake Nash is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Blake Nash 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan comes to the cage accompanied by Moskau. Cronos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandstorm. Jose Cronos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justina Vanovcan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cronos looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanovcan is just out of range.
Cronos throws a combination. Vanovcan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cronos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanovcan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vanovcan tries to clinch up but Cronos circles away and keeps his distance.
Justina Vanovcan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanovcan thuds his shin into the meat of Cronos's side.
A good leg kick by Vanovcan.
Vanovcan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cronos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cronos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cronos scores with a body shot.
A left and a right from Cronos both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Cronos misses with an uppercut
and Vanovcan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cronos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanovcan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cronos working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanovcan throwing strikes but missing.
Cronos is adopting a defensive guard.
Vanovcan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanovcan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cronos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanovcan has managed to get both his arms back between Cronos's legs - danger averted.
Vanovcan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cronos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vanovcan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanovcan is looking to work some ground and pound but Cronos has wrist control.
Vanovcan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cronos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Vanovcan'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.
Vanovcan 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.
Cronos wants to sweep here but Vanovcan controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
Cronos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanovcan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanovcan stopping the sweep attempt from Cronos.
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Vanovcan from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justina Vanovcan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cronos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cronos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan misses with a body kick.
Cronos looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanovcan is just out of range.
Vanovcan tries to bum rush Cronos with a series of wild strikes but Cronos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanovcan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cronos counters with a two punch combo.
Cronos cracks Vanovcan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cronos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanovcan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cronos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanovcan.
Vanovcan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cronos counters with a right hand to the body.
Cronos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vanovcan rather than just go for the knockout.
Vanovcan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cronos counters with a series of strikes. Vanovcan will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos connects with a crisp jab.
Cronos loads up on a big right hand but Vanovcan slips the punch.
Cronos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanovcan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanovcan controlling the action here.
Vanovcan prevents Cronos from improving his position.
Vanovcan passes to side control.
Cronos trying to remain calm as Vanovcan controls from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanovcan wants to control but Cronos is keeping him busy.
Cronos tries to improve position but can't.
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 Justina Vanovcan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cronos throws a series of punches but Vanovcan moves out of range.
Vanovcan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vanovcan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cronos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vanovcan dives in for a single leg takedown but Cronos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vanovcan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cronos tries to break the clinch but Vanovcan is controlling the position.
Vanovcan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vanovcan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cronos breaks the clinch.
Cronos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cronos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cronos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos blocks the body kick.
Vanovcan takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Cronos does it's job there.
Cronos misses with a two punch combination.
Vanovcan misses with a low kick.
Cronos throws a hook to the side of Vanovcan's head but Vanovcan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanovcan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanovcan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Cronos misses.
Jose Cronos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanovcan connects with the punch.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
Cronos lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan misses with a body shot.
Vanovcan tries to land a front kick but Cronos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vanovcan looks to land a left hand but Cronos moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Cronos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Cronos misses.
Vanovcan misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vanovcan.
Cronos misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanovcan drives through with a takedown into Cronos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cronos wants to control the position but Vanovcan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cronos manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanovcan wants to get up but he can't break Cronos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vanovcan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos wants to sweep here but Vanovcan controlling him for the moment.
Cronos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vanovcan has passed into side control.
Vanovcan is looking to take a break and control but Cronos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vanovcan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cronos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vanovcan working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working.
Vanovcan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cronos is looking to reverse the position.
Vanovcan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cronos down.
Justina Vanovcan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vanovcan landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan wants to control but Cronos is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanovcan working the ground and pound but Cronos is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justina Vanovcan dominated that second round.
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.
Vanovcan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cronos.
Vanovcan lands a glancing blow to the side of Cronos's head.
Cronos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cronos lands a nice shot to the body.
Cronos throws a series of punches but Vanovcan avoids them all with ease.
Vanovcan tries for a takedown but Cronos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cronos blocks a jab.
Cronos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanovcan.
Cronos moves out of range of the body kick.
Vanovcan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cronos tries to avoid it but Vanovcan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cronos to the ground. Cronos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Vanovcan.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanovcan as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cronos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vanovcan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanovcan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cronos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Cronos blocks the leg kick.
Vanovcan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cronos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cronos wants to control but Vanovcan is keeping him busy.
Vanovcan trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vanovcan!
Vanovcan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vanovcan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cronos.
Cronos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanovcan is working to get back to half guard.
Cronos avoids the attempt from Vanovcan to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cronos is working for a guillotine from mount but Vanovcan frees his head quite easily.
Cronos avoids the attempt from Vanovcan to control.
Cronos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vanovcan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cronos.
Vanovcan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vanovcan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vanovcan is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos avoids the attempt from Vanovcan to control.
Cronos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vanovcan is looking to escape.
Cronos get's back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Vanovcan or perhaps it was just good defense by Cronos which made him look bad.
Cronos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanovcan throws a lazy right hand but Cronos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cronos circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanovcan circles away quickly and effectively.
Vanovcan is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cronos really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vanovcan dodges the punch combination from Cronos.
Vanovcan throws a push kick but Cronos slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Cronos. No joy for Vanovcan on that attempt.
Cronos throws a nice looking combination but Vanovcan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vanovcan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Cronos. No joy for Vanovcan on that attempt.
Cronos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanovcan manages to avoid it.
Vanovcan throws a wild body kick that Cronos sees coming a mile off.
Cronos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanovcan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vanovcan lands a nice hook to Cronos's body. Cronos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. Vanovcan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanovcan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cronos manages to break the clinch.
Vanovcan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vanovcan is looking to clinch but Cronos is avoiding it.
Vanovcan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cronos misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Cronos - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vanovcan takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses.
Cronos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cronos.
Cronos misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vanovcan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vanovcan.
Cronos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vanovcan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanovcan.
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!
Cronos misses the jab.
Vanovcan misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanovcan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
Vanovcan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cronos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vanovcan!
Cronos working for a submission but Vanovcan is keeping him at bay.
Vanovcan tries to lock up and control but Cronos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos controlling from mount.
Vanovcan tries to hold on but Cronos pushes him away.
Vanovcan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cronos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vanovcan is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cronos is thwarting Vanovcan's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Justina Vanovcan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cronos throws a shot from downtown. Vanovcan moves away and avoids it.
Vanovcan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vanovcan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cronos will feel that in the morning.
A bone on bone clash there as Cronos blocks the leg kick.
Cronos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan takes the fight into the clinch.
Cronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanovcan swinging wildly here.
Cronos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos misses with the combination.
Vanovcan tries to clinch up but Cronos circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanovcan forces Cronos back against the cage and clinches.
Vanovcan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cronos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cronos working hard to break the clinch.
Vanovcan keeps control of Cronos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cronos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanovcan misses with a low kick.
Vanovcan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos.
Nice jab there from Cronos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronos scores with a nice right hand.
Cronos misses with a few strikes there.
Vanovcan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cronos pinned against the cage. Cronos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vanovcan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanovcan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanovcan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vanovcan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vanovcan trying to control the action but Cronos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cronos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Justina Vanovcan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanovcan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cronos defends it well.
Cronos actively working from the bottom here.
Cronos is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanovcan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos is trying to stand up here but Vanovcan is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanovcan in particular looking to stall.
Cronos tries to roll over but Vanovcan keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Justina Vanovcan just wasn't active enough.
Vanovcan wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanovcan darts in trying to clinch
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justina Vanovcan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vanovcan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justina Vanovcan!
Justina Vanovcan retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Justina Vanovcan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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