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CEFC 55 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Taleb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Reigns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
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195 cm
25
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Taleb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Reigns!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taleb counters with a left and a right that stings Reigns.
Taleb defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Reigns misses with a few strikes there.
Taleb tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reigns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taleb somewhat.
Reigns takes a swing at Taleb's ribcage but misses.
Taleb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taleb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reigns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taleb.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Taleb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taleb shoots in but Reigns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taleb feints a jab promting Reigns to slip. Taleb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reigns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reigns has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ronald Reigns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taleb throws a head kick that misses.
Taleb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Taleb shoots for a takedown but Reigns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taleb connects with a body shot that sends Reigns's belly button to the back.
Taleb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taleb was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Taleb lands with a right hand.
Taleb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns throws a body punch but Taleb moves out of range.
Taleb avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Taleb is just out of range.
Reigns dodges the punch combination from Taleb.
Taleb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reigns misses with a wild combination.
Reigns throws a hook but Taleb blocks it.
Reigns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taleb's head.
Taleb fails to land the takedown.
Reigns misses with a double jab.
Taleb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reigns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Reigns. Those never looked like landing.
Reigns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taleb looks for a takedown but Reigns sprawls well.
Taleb dives in for a single leg takedown but Reigns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taleb is breathing heavily.
Reigns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taleb misses with a knee strike.
Reigns breaks the clinch.
Reigns misses with a series of wild punches.
Taleb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taleb tries to close the distance and clinch but Reigns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Taleb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reigns throws a right and a left that Taleb avoids nicely.
Reigns tries to bum rush Taleb with a series of wild strikes but Taleb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reigns misses with a left hand
and Taleb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taleb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reigns is defending well for now.
Reigns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taleb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reigns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taleb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reigns avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Reigns does no damage.
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 Tyler Taleb will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taleb throws a body kick that misses.
Taleb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Taleb shoots in looking for a takedown. Reigns tries to sprawl out of it but Taleb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reigns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reigns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Tyler Taleb has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Taleb or perhaps it was just good defense by Reigns which made him look bad.
Ronald Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reigns thows a body shot but no joy.
Taleb tries to clinch up but Reigns circles away and keeps his distance.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taleb is looking to clinch but Reigns is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reigns misses with a wild combination.
Reigns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reigns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taleb.
Taleb fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Taleb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taleb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reigns sizes up Taleb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reigns throws a big shot that misses.
Taleb avoids the body shot from Reigns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
Taleb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taleb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reigns keeps control of Taleb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reigns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taleb has him pressed against the cage.
Taleb looking for a takedown.
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!
Taleb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taleb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reigns pinned against the cage. Reigns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taleb tries to clinch but Reigns is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taleb shoots in for a takedown but Reigns shows good takedown defense.
Reigns scores with the left hand. Taleb knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyler Taleb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reigns scores with a one two! Taleb had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Taleb. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Reigns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reigns throws the left hand but Taleb avoids the punch easily.
Reigns stuffs the takedown.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
Reigns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reigns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reigns blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taleb tries to land a front kick but Reigns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taleb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taleb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Reigns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taleb rather than just go for the knockout.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taleb manages to avoid it.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns lands an overhand right.
Taleb closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reigns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taleb blocks a jab.
Reigns misses with an uppercut. Taleb saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Taleb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reigns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taleb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taleb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns throws a combination that misses
and Taleb counters with a one-two to the body.
Taleb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reigns sprawls well. Reigns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taleb gets slowly back to his feet.
Taleb will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reigns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taleb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns punishes Taleb's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Reigns. No joy for Taleb on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Taleb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reigns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reigns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reigns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reigns scores with a three punch combo!
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taleb manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Reigns.
Taleb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taleb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reigns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taleb breaks from the clinch.
Reigns stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns misses with the combination.
Taleb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reigns swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Reigns. Those never looked like landing.
Reigns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taleb can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taleb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reigns.
Taleb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reigns lands a jab to the head.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Taleb's shoulder, as Taleb tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reigns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reigns wants it to stay on the feet.
Reigns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taleb circles away quickly and effectively.
Taleb closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reigns clobbers Taleb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taleb throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reigns wants it to stay on the feet.
Reigns throws a series of punches but Taleb avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Reigns.
Taleb tries to clinch there but Reigns circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taleb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taleb shoots in for a double leg but Reigns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reigns throws a good cross that connects.
Reigns throws a combination that misses
and Taleb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taleb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reigns as he jumps to the side.
Reigns misses with a two punch combination.
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taleb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taleb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reigns defends well and Taleb ends up having to push Reigns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Reigns.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reigns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Reigns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Staller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Thordarsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
190 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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191 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Staller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thor Thordarsen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thordarsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thordarsen looking to score a takedown here. Staller is defending well but Thordarsen drives through and ends up in Staller's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thordarsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Staller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Staller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Staller trying to control from half guard but Thordarsen is working away.
Staller wants to work for an arm triangle but Thordarsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Staller maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thordarsen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Staller has cracked it and Thordarsen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Staller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Staller!
In his post fight interview, Patrick Staller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amazing Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heed comes to the cage accompanied by Gentlelman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Game's choice of entrance music: Spirit in the Sky. Mongolia Heed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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32
152 lbs
11 - 16 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mongolia Heed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Amazing Game!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heed shoots for a double leg takedown but Game sprawls well. He's pushed Heed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Game fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heed on the side of the head.
Game thuds his right hand into Heed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Game throws a lazy right hand but Heed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Game throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Game shoots in looking for a takedown but Heed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Game's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Game connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Game fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heed.
Heed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Game tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Game lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Game lands with an uppercut that bounces Heed off the cage and back into range.
Game lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Heed sprawling to the canvas. Game follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Heed hang on?
Heed is rocked!
Heed taking some punishment here, with Game in his half guard.
Oh Heed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Game is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heed is trying to get back to full guard.
Game controlling the action here.
Heed seems to have got his legs back now.
Heed pushes Game off looking to stand but Game dives back in and keeps control.
Heed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heed tries to get out of the position.
Game frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Game working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Game is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Heed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Game throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Game working Heed over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heed is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Game throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Game scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Game cracks Heed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Game content just to control the position here.
Game throwing strikes here but Heed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Heed is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Game controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game landing shots from mount.
Game postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heed looks a forlorn figure.
Game tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Game might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Game throws some wild stikes that Heed manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game breaks from Heed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Game tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Game has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Game landing shots from mount.
Game is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Heed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Heed wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Game lands a big shot there that rocks Heed but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heed is desperately trying to improve his position but Game has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amazing Game dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Game darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Game seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Heed is looking to escape.
Game thows a huge punch but Heed dodges it nicely.
Game has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Amazing Game was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Game dips to his left and cracks Heed with an uppercut!
Game swinging wildly here.
Game misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mongolia Heed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Game connects with a leg kick. Heed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heed ducks under a wild hook from Game.
Game fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Game shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heed as he jumps to the side.
Mongolia Heed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amazing Game.
Game lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heed slips a jab from Game.
Game buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Game closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heed circles away.
Game misses with a takedown attempt
and Heed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Game is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heed postures up in Game's guard and throws a big left but Game blocks it.
Game working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heed.
Heed wants to control from the top but Game keeps moving.
Game can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heed controls the pace.
Game manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Game looking to control but Heed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Game tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Game sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Game wants to control the pace but Heed is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Game in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Game controlling the pace for now.
Game's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amazing Game showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Game looks to land a combination but Heed avoids it well.
Game connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Game scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Game misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Game 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 Heed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Game moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Heed shoots for a double leg takedown but Game sprawls well. He's pushed Heed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Game.
Game fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Game trying to control the action but Heed is working from the bottom.
Heed tries to buck Game off but Game is having none of it.
Game wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heed keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Heed's face as Game controls the position.
Amazing Game has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heed quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heed is looking for a sweep. Game is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Game thows a huge punch but Heed dodges it nicely.
Game looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Heed pushes Game off looking to stand but Game dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Game controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Amazing Game has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Game lands a high kick to the side of Heed's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Game dives into guard, looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Game controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Amazing Game.
Game throws a jab but it's blocked by Heed.
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heed.
Game connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Game will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Game connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amazing Game comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Game has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amazing Game!
Amazing Game made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Mother fuckers better realize the pure skill that is before them in Amazing Game. Bow down bitches and praise Game'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jun Mizuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojo has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Mizuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojo throws a combination. Mizuno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jun Mizuno has been cut.
Rojo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mizuno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mizuno misses with a body kick.
Rojo throws a right and a left that Mizuno avoids nicely.
Rojo scores with a one two! Mizuno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizuno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rojo!
Mizuno throws a front kick aimed at Rojo's knee but Rojo avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mizuno!
Rojo throws a head kick that misses.
Mizuno throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mizuno slips a straight right by Rojo.
Mizuno checks a leg kick nicely.
Mizuno moves out of range as Rojo throws a body kick.
Mizuno dodges the punch combination from Rojo.
Mizuno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rojo looks winded!
A good leg kick by Mizuno.
Mizuno connects with an inside leg kick.
Mizuno moves in looking to clinch but Rojo pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mizuno throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojo.
Crunch! Mizuno slams his shin into Rojo's torso.
Mizuno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojo works Mizuno's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mizuno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mizuno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rojo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mizuno - the referee stops the clock and Rojo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mizuno. Rojo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mizuno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mizuno keeps Rojo at a distance using the push kick.
Mizuno throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizuno blocks a head kick by Rojo.
Rojo looks to land a body kick but Mizuno moved away.
Mizuno cracks the inside of Rojo's front leg.
Mizuno throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Miguel Rojo has been cut.
Mizuno delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizuno throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojo.
Mizuno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rojo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mizuno.
Rojo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mizuno.
Mizuno lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rojo will feel that in the morning.
Mizuno lands a head kick!
Rojo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mizuno.
Mizuno goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mizuno clinches.
Mizuno crunches a lovely knee into Rojo's ribcage.
Mizuno landing knees to the head.
Mizuno scores with a knee to the head.
Mizuno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mizuno tries a knee to the head but Rojo blocks it.
I was talking to Mizuno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mizuno misses with a knee to the head.
Mizuno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mizuno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizuno misses with a knee strike.
Mizuno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mizuno landing knees to the head.
Rojo landing knees to the body.
Rojo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojo stalling in the clinch but Mizuno improves position.
Mizuno scores a nice knee to the body.
Mizuno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizuno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rojo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crunch! Mizuno slams his shin into Rojo's torso.
Mizuno tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rojo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mizuno. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojo connects with a jab.
Mizuno thows a body kick. Rojo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mizuno dodges the punch combination from Rojo.
Mizuno moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rojo.
Mizuno doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojo circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojo. That snapped Mizuno's head back.
Mizuno tries to clinch but Rojo moves out of range.
Mizuno throws a head kick that misses.
Mizuno moves in looking to clinch but Rojo pushes him off.
Mizuno looks to land a body kick but Rojo moved away.
Mizuno throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Rojo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mizuno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojo avoids the head kick by Mizuno.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizuno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mizuno tries to clinch there but Rojo circles away.
Rojo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mizuno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rojo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Mizuno dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mizuno is looking to land body kicks.
Mizuno lands with a nice body kick.
Mizuno misses with a leg kick.
Rojo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mizuno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mizuno darts in trying to clinch
and Rojo counters with a body kick.
Mizuno wants to clinch up but Rojo keeps it at a distance.
Mizuno looks to land a body kick but Rojo moved away.
Rojo avoids a kick to the body.
Rojo swinging wildly here.
Rojo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mizuno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojo lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizuno wants to clinch up but Rojo keeps it at a distance.
Mizuno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rojo's head.
Rojo misses with a few strikes there.
Mizuno darts in and clinches Rojo up against the cage.
Mizuno misses with a knee to the head.
Rojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mizuno is defending well for now.
Mizuno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojo avoids it.
Knees to the body from Mizuno.
Rojo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizuno scores a nice knee to the body.
Mizuno misses with a knee strike.
Mizuno tries a knee to the head but Rojo blocks it.
Mizuno working Rojo over with knees to the body.
Mizuno misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mizuno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mizuno thows a body kick. Rojo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mizuno defending well as Rojo loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizuno scores with a nice strike.
Jun Mizuno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizuno tries to clinch there but Rojo circles away.
Mizuno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mizuno pushes Rojo away with a front kick.
Mizuno throws a head kick that Rojo semi-blocks.
Mizuno scores with a push kick.
Rojo misses with a body kick.
Mizuno throws a sloppy head kick and Rojo moves out of range easily.
Mizuno tries to clinch but Rojo is having none of it.
Rojo swings for the body but Mizuno moves out of range.
Rojo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rojo throws a body punch but Mizuno moves out of range.
Mizuno bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mizuno scores with a nice body kick.
Mizuno fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizuno tries to clinch there but Rojo circles away.
Mizuno scores with a push kick.
Miguel Rojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mizuno scores with a nice body kick.
Mizuno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mizuno is looking to slow Rojo down with leg kicks.
Mizuno scores with a push kick.
Mizuno lands a head kick!
Mizuno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Mizuno.
Mizuno scores with a knee to the head.
Mizuno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mizuno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizuno lands with a slapping head kick.
Mizuno tries to clinch there but Rojo circles away.
Mizuno blocks a jab.
Mizuno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojo can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mizuno.
Mizuno misses with a hook. Rojo ducked under it nicely.
Mizuno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rojo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mizuno throws a nice head kick!
Mizuno looks to throw a body kick
and Rojo counters with a three punch combo that has Mizuno backing up. Mizuno nods at Rojo to acknowledge the strikes.
Mizuno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No joy there for Rojo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rojo counters with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Mizuno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mizuno is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Mizuno dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rojo blocks a head kick by Mizuno.
Rojo throws an overhand right that lands on Mizuno's shoulder, as Mizuno tries to avoid the shot.
Rojo lands a two punch combo.
Jun Mizuno's cut is getting worse.
Mizuno explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rojo misses with a hook. Mizuno ducked under it nicely.
Rojo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mizuno throws a sloppy head kick and Rojo moves out of range easily.
Mizuno wants to land a leg kick but Rojo is out of range.
Rojo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mizuno throws the kick towards the body but Rojo avoids it.
Rojo avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Mizuno slams his shin into Rojo's torso.
Mizuno throws a hook to the side of Rojo's head but Rojo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojo lands with a kick to the temple. Mizuno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mizuno tries to clinch up.
Rojo ducks under a wild hook from Mizuno.
Rojo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mizuno avoids the body shot from Rojo.
Rojo lands a right hook to the body.
Rojo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mizuno is looking to clinch.
Mizuno doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojo circles away.
Mizuno wants to clinch.
Rojo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizuno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizuno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mizuno, right into the meat.
Rojo scores with a shot to the body.
Mizuno scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizuno moves into range and clinches up with Rojo.
Mizuno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rojo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mizuno scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mizuno.
Mizuno lands a good knee to the midsection. Rojo won't want to take too many of those.
Mizuno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rojo's face.
Rojo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Mizuno.
Mizuno misses with a knee to the head.
Rojo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizuno misses with a knee to the head.
Rojo breaks from the clinch.
Rojo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mizuno looks to land a body kick but Rojo moved away.
Rojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojo tries to keep at a distance but Mizuno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rojo avoiding damage as Mizuno throws knees to the body.
Mizuno landing knees to the head.
Mizuno managing to block the knees to the body from Rojo.
Mizuno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rojo blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Rojo.
A body shot lands from Rojo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojo.
Mizuno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rojo tries to land a knee to the head but Mizuno blocks with his arms.
Mizuno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojo scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mizuno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rojo is out of range and Mizuno settles back down.
Rojo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rojo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mizuno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojo lands the left hand.
Mizuno tries to clinch up.
Mizuno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miguel Rojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mizuno throws a body kick that misses
and Rojo counters with a three punch combo that has Mizuno backing up. Mizuno nods at Rojo to acknowledge the strikes.
Mizuno is rocked!
Rojo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizuno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mizuno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jun Mizuno is winning the standup battle so far.
Mizuno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojo, pushing him back against the cage.
Jun Mizuno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jun Mizuno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rojo tries to circle away but Mizuno has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Mizuno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mizuno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Mizuno!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jun Mizuno waved his t-shirt featuring Knox Energy's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Miguel Rojo had this to say: 'I did what I could do.
He's the better fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustang's entrance music is Little Rock. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duncan Macgregor!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang tries to bum rush Macgregor with a series of wild strikes but Macgregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macgregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mustang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macgregor somewhat.
Mustang keeps the fight on the outside.
Mustang fails to land with a series of punches.
Macgregor fails with the takedown.
Macgregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Macgregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macgregor gets tackled into the cage by Mustang. Mustang maintains the clinch.
Macgregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mustang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Mustang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roy Mustang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Macgregor.
Mustang pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Macgregor has gone for a leg lock! Mustang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Macgregor's guard.
Macgregor working for a triangle but Mustang defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mustang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mustang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mustang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mustang trying to control the position from guard on top but Macgregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macgregor working for a triangle but Mustang defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macgregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mustang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macgregor being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mustang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mustang passes Macgregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macgregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mustang controlling the action here.
Mustang is trying to control the action in half guard but Macgregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustang content to control rather than advance.
Mustang works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustang tries for a kimura but Macgregor is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor is trying to escape the position but Mustang is controlling the position.
Macgregor is looking for a sweep.
Mustang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mustang wants to control but Macgregor is keeping him busy.
Mustang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mustang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macgregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mustang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Macgregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macgregor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mustang is looking to take a break and control but Macgregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macgregor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macgregor actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Mustang seems content to control.
Macgregor wants to get back to full guard.
Mustang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mustang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macgregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macgregor throws a looping overhand right but Mustang ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Mustang - just one landing.
Macgregor moves to clinch but Mustang breaks away
and Mustang counters with a right hand to the body.
Macgregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mustang drives through and clinches with Macgregor against the cage.
Macgregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mustang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Macgregor fails to pull guard.
Roy Mustang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Macgregor.
Macgregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mustang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macgregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mustang walks away with a smile on his face. Macgregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Mustang circles away.
Macgregor wants to clinch.
Macgregor misses with a wild body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Macgregor enables Mustang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Macgregor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mustang wants to pass the guard but Macgregor is keeping the position.
Mustang pushes down on Macgregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mustang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macgregor is just riding it out for now. Mustang eventually gives up the hold.
Mustang is controlling the pace.
Mustang is looking to take a break and control but Macgregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy Mustang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mustang trying to control the action but Macgregor is working from the bottom.
Macgregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mustang stalling.
Mustang works his way into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustang trying to control but Macgregor is having none of it.
Macgregor is desperately trying to improve his position but Mustang has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang controlling from mount.
Macgregor is looking to get to half guard.
Mustang controlling his opponent.
Macgregor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mustang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macgregor is just riding it out for now. Mustang eventually gives up the hold.
Macgregor looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macgregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mustang.
Mustang prevents Macgregor from improving his position.
Mustang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mustang content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustang throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macgregor is trying to escape the mount.
Mustang thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Mustang.
Mustang lands an overhand right.
Mustang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macgregor.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Macgregor enables Mustang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Macgregor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Macgregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mustang defends it easily.
Macgregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mustang pushing down on Macgregor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mustang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macgregor keeps working.
Mustang works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustang forces the positional change into back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor showing good submission defense here.
Mustang has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Macgregor is in real trouble here. Mustang gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Macgregor is tapping out! Mustang wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Mustang!
Post fight, Roy Mustang took to the microphone: 'Woohoo it's nice to be the champion again! I bear booker before and I knew I could again. It's nice to be the best in the world again!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draco Gulliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 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
16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draco Gulliver!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skantze Jr stuns Gulliver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Skantze Jr's head coaches at Synergy Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Skantze Jr misses.
Gulliver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gulliver clinches up with Skantze Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Gulliver has Skantze Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gulliver pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Skantze Jr tumbling to the mat - Gulliver dives into Skantze Jr's guard.
Gulliver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skantze Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gulliver won't allow Skantze Jr to sweep him here.
Skantze Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gulliver throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Skantze Jr's body to avoid the submission. Skantze Jr has instead reached around Gulliver's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Skantze Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Skantze Jr!
John Skantze Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's entrance music is Sound of MAdness - Shinedown. A fine choice. Anstey has chosen Friends in lower places as his entrance music. Bunny Anstey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simmons!
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Anstey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
John Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Simmons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anstey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simmons is on top in guard.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses. Anstey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simmons's guard. Nice move by Anstey!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because John Simmons wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anstey scores with a takedown into Simmons's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey stays in close to Simmons's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
Simmons trying to control the position.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Anstey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anstey is standing up over Simmons. Simmons looks to escape but Anstey dives into side control.
Simmons tries to bench press Anstey off him but Anstey keeps the position.
Simmons tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anstey presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Anstey maintains control.
Simmons tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Simmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anstey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anstey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simmons is trying to defend but Anstey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away.
Simmons is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Slaughterhouse MMA (Redesigned), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Simmons is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
Anstey stalling.
Anstey prevents Simmons from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey stalling.
Anstey wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bunny Anstey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anstey.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Simmons leaves Anstey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Simmons gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Simmons back against the cage.
Simmons tries to circle away but Anstey has him pinned against the cage.
Simmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Simmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.
Anstey tries to pull guard but Simmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Anstey drops back down to his feet.
Simmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Anstey has double underhooks.
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Simmons lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Simmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simmons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anstey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons is trying to stand.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anstey wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 John Simmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anstey fails to land the takedown.
Simmons scores with a nice strike.
Anstey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Anstey persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons misses with a looping left.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
John Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anstey's hands.
Anstey moves forwards but Simmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anstey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Anstey.
Simmons moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey won't allow Simmons to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anstey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey landing some decent shots from guard.
Simmons controlling Anstey's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
Simmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses.
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bunny Anstey just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Anstey wants to clinch but Simmons slips to the side
and Simmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anstey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Horrible takedown by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons which made him look bad.
Anstey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmons pinned against the cage. Simmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anstey shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Simmons connects with a nice looking jab.
John Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
Anstey shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simmons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Anstey dives in for a single leg takedown but Simmons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Simmons misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Simmons scores with a four punch combination!
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt
and Simmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anstey looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simmons had his way with Bunny Anstey in that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anstey shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simmons leaves Anstey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anstey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anstey has Simmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Anstey is controlling him.
Simmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Simmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Simmons is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anstey manages to pull guard.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simmons is in close to Anstey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simmons trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Simmons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anstey's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Simmons has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Simmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anstey slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Anstey shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simmons 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Simmons!
John Simmons made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verush Manakain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damme kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boom! Shake The Room . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verush Manakain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manakain under the eye.
It looks like Verush Manakain has been cut.
Manakain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manakain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Damme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manakain somewhat.
Van Damme lands a head shot.
Manakain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Damme dodges the punch combination from Manakain.
Van Damme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Manakain misses.
Van Damme takes a swing at Manakain's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manakain is looking to clinch.
Manakain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Damme counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Damme has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manakain misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Damme.
Jean Claude Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manakain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Damme counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manakain throws a combination that misses
and Van Damme counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manakain! Van Damme lets Manakain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Manakain is rocked!
Verush Manakain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manakain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Damme counters with a nice leg kick.
Manakain is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Damme finish him?
Manakain looks winded!
Manakain shoots in but Van Damme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manakain seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Damme works Manakain's body with a nice hook.
Van Damme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Damme keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme lands with a good body shot.
Manakain misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme connects with a combination that backs up Manakain into the cage. Van Damme lands a flurry of punches that gets past Manakain's guard. Manakain is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Van Damme bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude Van Damme!
Jean Claude Van Damme retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Claude Van Damme thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
86% |
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