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MFN 96: Steroidi Jr vs Taphorn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Alfredsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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181 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Alfredsson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Alfredsson circles away easily
and Alfredsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maanpohja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alfredsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Maanpohja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maanpohja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alfredsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maanpohja moves forwards but Alfredsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and Alfredsson counters with a left and a right that stings Maanpohja.
A combination from Alfredsson does no damage.
Maanpohja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alfredsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alfredsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alfredsson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alfredsson is taking a breather. Maanpohja says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfredsson is looking for a kimura but Maanpohja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alfredsson to get the leverage.
Alfredsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alfredsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alfredsson is trying to control. Maanpohja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alfredsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Alfredsson is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maanpohja tries to get to full guard but Alfredsson has control of the leg.
Alfredsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Maanpohja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alfredsson is looking for a kimura but Maanpohja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alfredsson to get the leverage.
Maanpohja is defending against the submission attempts here by Alfredsson.
Maanpohja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alfredsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alfredsson passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maanpohja is staying active underneath Alfredsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson moves into full mount! Maanpohja won't be happy about that!
Alfredsson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maanpohja can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Alfredsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maanpohja can't escape the position.
Alfredsson controlling from the full mount.
Maanpohja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alfredsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maanpohja wants to hold on but Alfredsson pushes him away.
Alfredsson trying to control but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Alfredsson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maanpohja can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja is trying to escape the mount.
Alfredsson working for a guillotine from mount but Maanpohja is in no mood to give up.
Maanpohja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maanpohja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maanpohja looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maanpohja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maanpohja passes Alfredsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alfredsson is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Alfredsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maanpohja moves forwards but Alfredsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alfredsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maanpohja to the ground. Alfredsson is now in Maanpohja's guard.
Alfredsson wants to control from the top but Maanpohja keeps moving.
Alfredsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alfredsson passes Maanpohja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alfredsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Maanpohja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alfredsson moves into full mount! Maanpohja won't be happy about that!
Alfredsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alfredsson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Maanpohja is holding on tight.
Alfredsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfredsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maanpohja is looking to escape.
Alfredsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maanpohja is trying to reverse the position but instead Alfredsson has taken his back - oops!
Alfredsson gets his hands free as Maanpohja looks to control.
Maanpohja can't escape the position.
Alfredsson controlling from the back.
Maanpohja tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maanpohja is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maanpohja is looking to escape.
Alfredsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Maanpohja frees his head quite easily.
Maanpohja is trying desperately to improve position.
Alfredsson wants to control the pace but Maanpohja is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alfredsson looking to control but Maanpohja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alfredsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maanpohja is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maanpohja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alfredsson controlling from mount.
Maanpohja is trying to escape the mount.
Maanpohja looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Maanpohja is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alfredsson gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maanpohja.
Alfredsson not allowing Maanpohja to control his hands.
Alfredsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maanpohja has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maanpohja turns into Alfredsson and is now in his guard.
Maanpohja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maanpohja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alfredsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maanpohja has managed to get both his arms back between Alfredsson's legs - danger averted.
Maanpohja with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Alfredsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alfredsson sprawls well. Alfredsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maanpohja gets slowly back to his feet.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alfredsson as he jumps to the side.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Alfredsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alfredsson pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alfredsson connects with a crisp jab.
Maanpohja drops his hands momentarily and Alfredsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alfredsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt
and Alfredsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maanpohja thinking.
Alfredsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Alfredsson lands a jab.
Alfredsson takes a swing at Maanpohja's ribcage but misses.
Alfredsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alfredsson wants to take a breather but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Alfredsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alfredsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maanpohja is trying to maintain the position but Alfredsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Maanpohja trying to get back to full guard but Alfredsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Maanpohja can't escape the position.
Alfredsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alfredsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maanpohja manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Maanpohja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to half guard.
Alfredsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maanpohja struggling a bit here.
Daniel Alfredsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alfredsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maanpohja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alfredsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maanpohja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maanpohja tries to buck Alfredsson off but Alfredsson is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maanpohja seems a little lost for a moment, as Alfredsson dominates the positioning.
Maanpohja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alfredsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alfredsson trying to control the action but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Maanpohja prevents Alfredsson from moving into mount.
Maanpohja is not content to let Alfredsson control the position.
Maanpohja is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson working away.
Alfredsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maanpohja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maanpohja is looking to reverse the position.
Alfredsson trying to control the action but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Maanpohja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maanpohja is being controlled here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maanpohja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alfredsson off and has taken his back!
Maanpohja is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alfredsson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alfredsson trying to control the action but Maanpohja just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Alfredsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alfredsson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Alfredsson!
Daniel Alfredsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremi Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shafer has chosen Big Shit Poppin as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremi Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Shafer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shafer fails with a takedown attempt.
Olszewicz has Shafer up against the cage in a clinch.
Olszewicz connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olszewicz obliges.
Shafer looks winded!
Shafer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Olszewicz pushes Shafer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shafer has Olszewicz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olszewicz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Olszewicz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olszewicz lands a nice knee to the body.
Olszewicz works on Shafer's body with a couple of short punches.
Shafer takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Alex Shafer has been cut.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the body.
Shafer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olszewicz obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olszewicz.
Olszewicz lands an elbow inside.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the body.
Olszewicz lands an elbow inside that Shafer shrugs off.
Olszewicz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olszewicz lands an elbow inside that Shafer shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz lands a nice knee to the body.
Olszewicz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shafer's face.
That has opened up Alex Shafer's cut even more.
Shafer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shafer is rocked!
Olszewicz lands a damaging elbow.
Shafer is still on wobbly legs! Can Olszewicz finish him?
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olszewicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shafer's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olszewicz.
Olszewicz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Olszewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shafer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olszewicz is defending well.
Jeremi Olszewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Shafer.
Olszewicz lands an elbow that stopped Shafer in his tracks for a moment.
Olszewicz creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Shafer! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Olszewicz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremi Olszewicz!
In defeat, Alex Shafer stepped up to the mic, saying 'This goes to show that I have a lot of ground to cover. I'll be back and better than ever. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Freddy White was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a head kick.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Hockles tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
White bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hockles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hockles looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hockles checks a leg kick.
White 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.
White avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Hockles throws a lazy head kick
and White counters with a head kick.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hockles throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hockles was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles swinging wildly here.
White misses with the combination.
Hockles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White with a hook.
White scores with a kick to the body.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
Hockles moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hockles throws out a leg kick but White moves out of range and Hockles only half commits.
White throws the kick towards the body but Hockles avoids it.
White blocks a head kick by Hockles.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White scores with a head kick.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Hockles motions for White to come forward. Hockles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
White loads up on a big right hand but Hockles slips the punch.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Hockles throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by White!
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White moves out of range as Hockles throws a body kick.
Hockles moves to clinch but White breaks away
and White counters with a good low kick that Hockles was not able to check.
White misses with a low kick.
Hockles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
White tries to score with a low kick but Hockles moves his leg out of the way.
White throws out a loose jab but Hockles uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hockles.
Hockles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hockles has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Hockles won't allow it.
White is trying to break the clinch but Hockles has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hockles tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hockles.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White breaks from the clinch.
Myers Hockles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hockles throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hockles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockles blocks a head kick by White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy White will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hockles is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hockles, right into the meat.
White misses with a body kick.
Hockles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
White moves out of range as Hockles throws a body kick.
Hockles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hockles scores with a kick to the body.
White throws a body punch but Hockles moves out of range.
White moves out of range as Hockles strikes.
Hockles misses with a kick to the body.
Hockles tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hockles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles throws a body kick that misses.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
Hockles feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White cracks the inside of Hockles's front leg.
Hockles misses with a body kick.
White looks to throw a body kick
and Hockles counters with a left and a right that stings White.
Hockles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hockles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hockles rather than just go for the knockout.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hockles.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White misses with a straight right.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hockles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hockles throws a body kick that misses.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myers Hockles is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White misses with a kick to the body
and Hockles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hockles. That's going to slow White down.
Hockles slips a jab and a cross from White.
White throws a leg kick but Hockles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hockles throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hockles scores with a nice body kick.
White blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Hockles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Hockles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Hockles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Hockles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hockles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hockles counters with an outside leg kick.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hockles is out of range and White settles back down.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White takes a kick to the side of the head.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hockles wants to clinch
and White counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from White tenderised Hockles's leg. Hockles is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hockles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White. That one must have hurt.
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!
Hockles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hockles throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hockles.
A head kick from Hockles lands but White takes it in his stride.
White is rocked!
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hockles.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Hockles finish him?
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Hockles's head back.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from White.
Hockles misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hockles misses with a body kick.
Hockles throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Hockles avoids the head kick by White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myers Hockles 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!
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hockles throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White connects with a body shot that sends Hockles's belly button to the back.
White lands a head kick!
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
White checks a leg kick.
White scores with a jab to the body.
Hockles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Hockles.
Hockles avoids a kick to the body.
White misses with a low kick.
White slips a straight right by Hockles.
White misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hockles scores with a four punch combination!
White blocks a head kick by Hockles.
A head kick misses from White.
Hockles wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
Hockles throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hockles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hockles. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from White.
White lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a jab.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hockles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hockles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White lands with a shot 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!
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hockles moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
White tries to land a front kick but Hockles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.
Hockles scores with a spinning back kick!
Hockles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hockles moves out of range of the body kick.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Hockles.
White throws a wild body kick that Hockles sees coming a mile off.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hockles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hockles.
Hockles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of White's head.
Hockles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hockles scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
Hockles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hockles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
Hockles closes the distance and clinches.
White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White can't break the clinch.
Hockles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White misses with a body shot.
White is looking to land body kicks.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Hockles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hockles blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
A clash of legs there as Hockles blocks the low kick.
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 Myers Hockles.
Well Hockles 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 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Myers Hockles!
Myers Hockles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Freddy White stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoolander comes to the cage accompanied by Relax (Don't Do It)- Frankie Goes To Hollywood . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Zoolander throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zoolander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards misses the body punch
and Zoolander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keith Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoolander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Zoolander misses the shot to the body.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoolander tries to work over Richards's front leg with a kick but Richards checks it.
Zoolander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards swings for the body but Zoolander moves out of range.
A jab from Richards misses.
Zoolander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Zoolander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Richards tries to clinch there but Zoolander circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards takes a swing at Zoolander's ribcage but misses.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Zoolander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
An inside leg kick from Richards misses.
Zoolander swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Richards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zoolander rather than just go for the knockout.
Zoolander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoolander circles away.
Richards has Zoolander up against the cage in a clinch.
Zoolander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zoolander lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoolander backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Zoolander.
Zoolander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zoolander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoolander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Zoolander lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zoolander.
Richards lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoolander backwards.
Richards trying to land knees to the body.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but Zoolander blocks with his arms.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoolander has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zoolander - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoolander takes an elbow to the temple.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoolander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoolander works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zoolander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoolander lands a takedown into guard.
Richards has his hands on Zoolander's head, controlling the position.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zoolander trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Zoolander'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.
Zoolander trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richards controls Zoolander momentarily but Zoolander frees himself.
Richards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Zoolander from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at 63745 inform us that Richards has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zoolander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards scores with a jab. Zoolander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zoolander is out of range and Richards settles back down.
Zoolander slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoolander walks into a stiff left hand from Richards.
Zoolander tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoolander circles away.
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 Derek Zoolander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richards misses with a double jab.
Richards misses with a head kick.
Richards tries to clinch but Zoolander moves out of range.
Zoolander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richards with a nice cross.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Zoolander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards misses with a double jab.
Richards throws out a leg kick but Zoolander moves out of range and Richards only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Zoolander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zoolander counters with a nice uppercut.
Richards throws a hook but Zoolander blocks it.
Zoolander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Richards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keith Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keith Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Zoolander pushes him off.
Richards blocks a head kick by Zoolander.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Zoolander on that attempt.
Richards scores with a jab to the head.
Richards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zoolander counters with a one-two to the body.
Richards swings widly with a right hand
and Zoolander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards throws a head kick but Zoolander moves out of range.
Richards throws a nice head kick!
Richards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoolander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoolander.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Richards throws a big shot that misses.
Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoolander digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Richards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Zoolander's head but Zoolander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zoolander checks a leg kick nicely.
Zoolander wants to slow Richards down by chopping away at his legs.
Richards thows a body shot but no joy.
Richards punishes Zoolander's body with a nice straight punch.
Richards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zoolander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zoolander lands a nice looking body kick.
Richards wants to clinch up but Zoolander keeps it at a distance.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoolander manages to avoid it.
Zoolander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Zoolander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards connects with a body shot that sends Zoolander's belly button to the back.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zoolander looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Zoolander.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoolander sizes up Richards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Richards darts in trying to clinch
and Zoolander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoolander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Zoolander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richards.
Richards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zoolander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards is looking to clinch.
Zoolander dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!
Zoolander tries to keep at a distance but Richards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
Zoolander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zoolander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoolander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoolander's elbow.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zoolander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zoolander blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoolander.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Zoolander blocks an elbow strike.
Zoolander throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Zoolander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Richards can't fight it off and eventually Zoolander manages to take the fight to the floor. Richards looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richards lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zoolander!
Richards thowing shots but they're missing.
Richards scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Richards prevents Zoolander from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander tries to hold on but Richards postures up.
Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zoolander is looking to escape.
Zoolander working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Richards trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander wants to control but Richards is having none of it.
Zoolander is trying to escape the mount.
Richards trying to control but Zoolander is having none of it.
Richards throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zoolander tries to lock up and control but Richards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zoolander is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zoolander is trying to escape the mount.
Zoolander slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Richards tries to pass to full mount but Zoolander defends it.
Zoolander trying to control from the bottom.
Derek Zoolander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Zoolander is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Richards.
I think Richards 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Richards!
Keith Richards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timpurhkhum Chouncheun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chouncheun comes to the cage accompanied by พิณบรรเลง. This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moses Ohchooto!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Chouncheun misses its intended target.
Ohchooto blocks a head kick by Chouncheun.
We've been told by Chouncheun's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy : Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ohchooto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun wants to clinch up but Ohchooto keeps it at a distance.
Chouncheun throws a leg kick that misses.
Chouncheun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chouncheun misses with a leg kick.
Chouncheun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohchooto.
Chouncheun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chouncheun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chouncheun throws a low kick but Ohchooto moves out of range easily.
Chouncheun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ohchooto's calf.
Chouncheun throws a lazy right hand but Ohchooto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chouncheun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ohchooto is able to avoid easily.
We've been informed that Ohchooto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chouncheun tried to score with a low kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Chouncheun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chouncheun motions for Ohchooto to come forward. Chouncheun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chouncheun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range.
Chouncheun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ohchooto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Chouncheun.
Ohchooto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chouncheun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the body kick.
Ohchooto throws the kick towards the body but Chouncheun avoids it.
Ohchooto throws a solid leg kick but Chouncheun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ohchooto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chouncheun checks a leg kick.
Ohchooto checks a low kick from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun tries to clinch up but Ohchooto circles away and keeps his distance.
Ohchooto avoids the head kick by Chouncheun.
Ohchooto throws a front kick aimed at Chouncheun's knee but Chouncheun avoids it well.
Chouncheun throws a low kick, looking for Ohchooto's leg but Ohchooto calmly moves out of range.
Chouncheun wants to land a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range.
Ohchooto misses with a leg kick.
A head kick from Ohchooto lands but Chouncheun takes it in his stride.
Ohchooto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chouncheun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chouncheun tries to clinch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Chouncheun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ohchooto is looking to chop away at Chouncheun's legs.
Chouncheun is looking to slow Ohchooto down with leg kicks.
Chouncheun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohchooto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chouncheun dodges the punch combination from Ohchooto.
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!
Ohchooto motions for Chouncheun to come forward. Ohchooto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chouncheun misses with a head kick.
Ohchooto moves out of range as Chouncheun throws a body kick.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chouncheun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chouncheun tries a head kick but it misses.
Chouncheun walks into a stiff left hand from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chouncheun is able to avoid easily.
Chouncheun misses with a leg kick
and Ohchooto counters with an outside leg kick.
Chouncheun tries to score with a low kick but Ohchooto moves his leg out of the way.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
Chouncheun walks into a straight right hand from Ohchooto.
Chouncheun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
Chouncheun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohchooto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ohchooto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chouncheun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ohchooto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ohchooto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ohchooto lands with a right hand.
Chouncheun tries to land a leg kick but Ohchooto saw it coming and moves away.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that Chouncheun semi-blocks.
Chouncheun is looking to clinch but Ohchooto is avoiding it.
Chouncheun throws a sloppy head kick and Ohchooto moves out of range easily.
Ohchooto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chouncheun throws out a leg kick but Ohchooto moves out of range and Chouncheun only half commits.
Ohchooto misses with a kick to the body.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Chouncheun is predictable there
and Ohchooto counters with a straight right hand.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
Chouncheun misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with a low kick.
Chouncheun has Ohchooto up against the cage in a clinch.
Ohchooto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chouncheun blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Ohchooto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chouncheun blocks an uppercut.
Chouncheun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ohchooto tries to work over Chouncheun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chouncheun missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ohchooto as the two fighters clinch.
Chouncheun misses with an elbow over the top.
Ohchooto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chouncheun's efforts to push away.
Ohchooto looking to throw knees to the head but Chouncheun is blocking nicely.
Chouncheun misses with a knee to the head.
Ohchooto blocks the elbow strike.
Chouncheun dodges an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
Chouncheun tries to land knees in the clinch but Ohchooto 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!
Chouncheun pushes off an throws an elbow but Ohchooto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ohchooto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ohchooto lands with a left to the head.
Ohchooto misses with a body punch.
Ohchooto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chouncheun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timpurhkhum Chouncheun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ohchooto throws a chopping leg kick but Chouncheun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A leg kick checked by Chouncheun.
Ohchooto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chouncheun is out of range and Ohchooto settles back down.
Chouncheun scores with a leg kick.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
Ohchooto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun is winning the standup battle so far.
Chouncheun misses with a low kick as Ohchooto jumps back.
Ohchooto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ohchooto.
Chouncheun lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chouncheun moves out of range of the leg kick from Ohchooto.
Chouncheun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ohchooto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ohchooto ducks right into an uppercut from Chouncheun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chouncheun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that Ohchooto semi-blocks.
Ohchooto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chouncheun wants to land a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range.
Chouncheun moves into range and clinches up with Ohchooto.
Ohchooto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto throws a leg kick but Chouncheun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ohchooto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ohchooto misses with a wild combination.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
Chouncheun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ohchooto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohchooto avoids a kick to the body.
Chouncheun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chouncheun throws a chopping leg kick but Ohchooto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ohchooto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chouncheun throws a head kick but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Ohchooto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chouncheun bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ohchooto's head.
Chouncheun throws a low kick, looking for Ohchooto's leg but Ohchooto calmly moves out of range.
Chouncheun tries to clinch there but Ohchooto circles away.
Chouncheun slips under a jab.
Ohchooto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto throws a sloppy head kick and Chouncheun moves out of range easily.
Ohchooto is looking to chop away at Chouncheun's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chouncheun misses with a low kick.
Chouncheun tried to score with a low kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun moves into the clinch.
Ohchooto throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ohchooto throws an elbow but misses.
Chouncheun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chouncheun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ohchooto is defending well for now.
Ohchooto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ohchooto takes an elbow to the temple.
Ohchooto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ohchooto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chouncheun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ohchooto blocks an elbow strike.
Ohchooto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ohchooto misses with a knee strike.
Chouncheun has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ohchooto blocks the elbow strike.
Ohchooto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ohchooto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ohchooto can't find room to land a body shot as Chouncheun controls the action.
Chouncheun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chouncheun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ohchooto breaks from the clinch.
Chouncheun misses with a low kick.
Chouncheun tries a low kick but Ohchooto avoids it.
Chouncheun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the body kick.
Chouncheun tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohchooto blocks a head kick by Chouncheun.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chouncheun throws a front kick aimed at Ohchooto's knee but Ohchooto avoids it well.
Ohchooto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ohchooto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chouncheun is out of range and Ohchooto settles back down.
Chouncheun walks into a stiff left hand from Ohchooto.
Chouncheun wants to slow Ohchooto down by chopping away at his legs.
Ohchooto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chouncheun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ohchooto blocks a head kick by Chouncheun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohchooto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chouncheun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with a head kick.
Ohchooto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ohchooto blocks a head kick by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun misses with a head kick.
Chouncheun throws a low kick but Ohchooto avoids it.
Chouncheun is looking to chop away at Ohchooto's legs.
Chouncheun is looking to clinch.
Chouncheun doesn't manage to clinch there - Ohchooto circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
That kick from Chouncheun tenderised Ohchooto's leg. Ohchooto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ohchooto tries to keep at a distance but Chouncheun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the head but Chouncheun blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohchooto blocks a head kick by Chouncheun.
Ohchooto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ohchooto moves away from the strike by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun misses with a body kick.
Ohchooto misses with a leg kick.
Chouncheun tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohchooto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chouncheun tries to move into range but Ohchooto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chouncheun tries a head kick but it misses.
Chouncheun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ohchooto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ohchooto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick from Chouncheun misses.
Ohchooto lands a jab.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
Ohchooto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ohchooto throws a front kick aimed at Chouncheun's knee but Chouncheun avoids it well.
Ohchooto misses with a low kick as Chouncheun jumps back.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chouncheun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ohchooto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chouncheun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ohchooto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chouncheun lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ohchooto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ohchooto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chouncheun takes a step back to recover.
Chouncheun tries to score with a low kick but Ohchooto moves his leg out of the way.
Ohchooto throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Chouncheun misses.
A clash of legs there as Ohchooto blocks the low kick.
Chouncheun checks a low kick from Ohchooto.
Chouncheun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ohchooto lands a nice looking body shot.
Chouncheun tries to score with a low kick but Ohchooto moves his leg out of the way.
Chouncheun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ohchooto checks it well.
Moses Ohchooto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun throws a leg kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Chouncheun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ohchooto tries to work over Chouncheun's front leg with a kick but Chouncheun checks it.
Ohchooto lunges at Chouncheun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chouncheun's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chouncheun misses with a low kick.
Chouncheun wants to slow Ohchooto down by chopping away at his legs.
Ohchooto swinging wildly here.
Ohchooto jabs at Chouncheun's body.
Chouncheun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ohchooto.
Chouncheun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ohchooto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Chouncheun.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
Chouncheun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ohchooto connects with the punch.
Ohchooto tries to land a front kick but Chouncheun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chouncheun thows a leg kick but Ohchooto checks it
and Ohchooto counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun connects with a leg kick. Ohchooto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ohchooto misses with a few strikes there.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chouncheun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chouncheun 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Chouncheun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ohchooto misses with a head kick.
Ohchooto connects with a looping right hand.
Chouncheun throws a right and a left that Ohchooto avoids nicely.
Ohchooto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ohchooto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ohchooto wants to land a leg kick but Chouncheun is out of range.
Chouncheun misses with a low kick.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
Chouncheun throws a leg kick but Ohchooto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ohchooto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Chouncheun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good work by Ohchooto as he checks the leg kick.
Ohchooto misses with a low kick.
Ohchooto is looking to chop away at Chouncheun's legs.
Good leg kick by Chouncheun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohchooto is looking to score with low kicks.
Ohchooto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chouncheun lands with a slapping head kick.
Chouncheun moves out of range of the body kick.
Chouncheun lands a head kick!
Chouncheun connects with a solid leg kick.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohchooto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chouncheun.
Ohchooto scores with a sloppy right hand. Chouncheun should have avoided that one.
Chouncheun checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick from Chouncheun lands but Ohchooto takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chouncheun 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
A victorious Timpurhkhum Chouncheun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin's entrance music is Mortal Kombat theme. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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158 lbs
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167 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DeAngelo Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suggs tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Suggs saw that one coming.
Suggs throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
Suggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matoshin tries for a takedown but Suggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Suggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matoshin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Suggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matoshin is defended easily by Suggs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshi Matoshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matoshin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Suggs. No joy for Matoshin on that attempt.
Suggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matoshin has time to react.
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Matoshin is rocked!
Matoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Matoshin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suggs throws out the jab.
Matoshin seems to have got his legs back now.
Matoshin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suggs is fending him off so far but Matoshin persists. Nope, Suggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Suggs throws the left hand but Matoshin avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a jab when Suggs was well out of range.
Matoshin takes a swing at Suggs's ribcage but misses.
Suggs misses with a wild combination.
Suggs moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Suggs throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin gets a clinch.
Matoshin tries to pull guard but Suggs holds him up against the cage and eventually Matoshin drops back down to his feet.
Matoshin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suggs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Suggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suggs has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Suggs throws a leg kick but Matoshin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matoshin connects with the punch.
Suggs gets tackled into the cage by Matoshin. Matoshin maintains the clinch.
Matoshin pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Suggs trying to control but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
Matoshin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suggs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matoshin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suggs is one step ahead there.
Matoshin is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Suggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin'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.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Suggs.
Matoshin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Suggs tries to bum rush Matoshin with a series of wild strikes but Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeAngelo Suggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suggs did well to prevent Matoshin getting side control.
Matoshin wants to work for an arm triangle but Suggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matoshin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suggs keeps working.
Suggs is pressing down on Matoshin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Suggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suggs keeping full guard, as Matoshin tries to pass.
Matoshin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matoshin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matoshin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suggs wants to sweep here but Matoshin controlling him for the moment.
Matoshin trying to control but Suggs is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suggs is trying to control. Matoshin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suggs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Suggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matoshin is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suggs avoids the attempt from Matoshin to control.
Matoshin working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Matoshin tries to hold on but Suggs pushes him away.
Suggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matoshin working to try and regain half guard.
Matoshin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suggs controlling the pace for now.
Suggs tries to control but Matoshin wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeAngelo Suggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Suggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matoshin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suggs pinned against the cage. Suggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A leg kick checked by Matoshin.
Suggs misses with a double jab.
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suggs ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs lands a jab.
Suggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matoshin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suggs throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Suggs throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Suggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Matoshin dives in and grabs Suggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suggs pushes down on Matoshin's head and hops out.
Suggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matoshin. That did some damage!
Suggs missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suggs. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matoshin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshi Matoshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matoshin under the eye.
Matoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Suggs seems unphased.
Matoshin slips a jab from Suggs.
Matoshin lands a jab.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Suggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suggs wants to land a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through Suggs's defenses.
Suggs misses with a hook
and Matoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Suggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matoshin.
Matoshin moves into the clinch.
Matoshin tries to pull guard but Suggs holds him up against the cage and eventually Matoshin drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
DeAngelo Suggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good exchange - Suggs coming out on top.
Matoshin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suggs but Suggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Matoshin lands.
Matoshin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suggs as he jumps to the side.
Suggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Suggs.
Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suggs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeAngelo Suggs.
I've got Suggs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeAngelo Suggs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. God Particle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renner just misses with a punch to the body.
Renner looks for the body kick but Levasseur saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Renner.
Levasseur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Levasseur fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Levasseur wants to control but Renner is keeping him busy.
Renner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Levasseur tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Levasseur'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.
Renner is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner wants to control but Levasseur postures up.
Renner is trying to get back to half guard.
Levasseur is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Levasseur.
Levasseur working the head and body with strikes.
Levasseur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Renner keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levasseur looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Levasseur in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Renner is trying to improve his position.
Levasseur 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner struggling a bit here.
Levasseur 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.
Levasseur tries for a kimura but Renner is defending well.
Renner wants to control but Levasseur postures up.
Levasseur misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Renner struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levasseur working the ground and pound from side control.
Renner tries to improve position but can't.
Renner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Levasseur's best efforts.
Levasseur trying to pass the guard but Renner defending well.
Levasseur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Renner's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner trying to control but Levasseur postures up.
Renner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levasseur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Renner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levasseur.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Renner trying to hold on to Levasseur's head to control him but Levasseur postures up.
Levasseur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Levasseur thows a huge punch but Renner dodges it nicely.
Levasseur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Levasseur throwing shots but Renner is blocking nicely.
Renner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Levasseur is looking for a kimura but Renner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Levasseur to get the leverage.
Renner trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renner tries to roll over but Levasseur keeps him under control.
Renner wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Levasseur prevents Renner from improving his position.
Renner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Renner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Levasseur is controlling him.
Renner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur 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.
Levasseur looks to throw the jab but Renner is out of range.
A jab from Renner misses.
Levasseur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Levasseur misses with a takedown attempt
and Levasseur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levasseur moves away.
Levasseur dodges the punch combination from Renner.
Renner feints and then cracks Levasseur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Levasseur down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner misses with a head kick.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Renner sprawls well. Renner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Levasseur gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Levasseur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renner fakes the leg kick and cracks Levasseur in the body.
Renner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Levasseur is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A left lands for Renner.
Levasseur shoots and misses
and Renner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Levasseur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Renner.
Levasseur ducks under a wild hook from Renner.
Levasseur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levasseur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renner lands with a straight right. Levasseur didn't see that one coming.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levasseur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner is looking to control Levasseur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Renner avoid being mounted?
Levasseur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Renner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Levasseur.
Levasseur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Levasseur tries to pass the half guard into mount. Renner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Levasseur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Renner is just riding it out for now. Levasseur eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Renner keeps working.
Levasseur working Renner over with strikes.
Renner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Renner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Renner 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.
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.
Jeremy Renner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Levasseur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Renner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Renner.
Renner connects with the punch.
Levasseur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Renner's waist but Renner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Levasseur off to one side.
Renner drops Levasseur with a beautiful combination! Levasseur stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Renner is looking for the KO!
Levasseur is rocked!
It looks like Olivier Levasseur has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renner misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Levasseur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Renner throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner scores with a hook to the body. Levasseur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Levasseur got wobbled bad by a big combination! Renner presses forward with punches and knees until Levasseur stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Levasseur closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Renner!
In his post fight interview, Jeremy Renner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaname Tosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki comes to the cage accompanied by Moby - Flower. Kaname Tosen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaname Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosen tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nowacki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tosen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tosen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nowacki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nowacki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tosen's sensitive parts.
Nowacki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tosen is out of range and Nowacki settles back down.
Tosen is looking to chop away at Nowacki's legs.
Nowacki throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
Tosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
Tosen 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.
Tosen slips a jab and a cross from Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a chopping leg kick but Tosen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nowacki misses with a wild combination.
Tosen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tosen lands a leg kick that knocks Nowacki off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Nowacki misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nowacki gets underhooks to prevent Tosen's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Nowacki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Herkules Nowacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaname Tosen.
Tosen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Nowacki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tosen jumps guard but Nowacki stands there with Tosen around his waist. Tosen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nowacki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nowacki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tosen lands with a left to the head.
Tosen is working for takedown but Nowacki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nowacki blocking some punches.
Tosen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nowacki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tosen is leaning against Nowacki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nowacki is pressed up against the cage. Tosen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nowacki down to the mat. Nowacki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tosen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nowacki jabs Tosen right on the nose. Tosen blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nowacki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tosen throws a sloppy body shot
and Nowacki counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Nowacki lands but Tosen takes it in his stride.
Tosen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tosen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tosen.
Nowacki takes the fight into the clinch.
Tosen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Nowacki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tosen's elbow.
Nowacki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nowacki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nowacki is looking to control Tosen's arms but Tosen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nowacki has his back to the cage.
Nowacki scores with a shot to the side of Tosen's head.
Tosen working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Nowacki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowacki.
Tosen has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Tosen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nowacki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Tosen.
Nowacki keeps the fight on the outside.
Nowacki takes a swing at Tosen's ribcage but misses.
Tosen doesn't manage to clinch there - Nowacki circles away.
Tosen tries a low kick but Nowacki avoids it.
A head kick from Nowacki lands but Tosen takes it in his stride.
Nowacki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tosen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Tosen.
Nowacki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tosen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tosen dips to his left and cracks Nowacki with an uppercut!
Nowacki feints a jab promting Tosen to slip. Nowacki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tosen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tosen is rocked!
Tosen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nowacki rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four 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!
Tosen switches off momentarily and Nowacki cracks him with a monster right hand! Tosen topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Nowacki dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Nowacki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herkules Nowacki!
During a confident post fight interview, Herkules Nowacki 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Push it to the Limit. Landeskog has chosen Warm Shadow - Fink as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Landeskog!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montana looks to land a left hand but Landeskog moved out of range nicely.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landeskog manages to avoid it.
Montana avoids the body shot from Landeskog.
Montana catches Landeskog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Landeskog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landeskog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Landeskog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana swings for the body but Landeskog moves out of range.
Landeskog is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montana.
Landeskog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montana misses with a double jab.
Landeskog ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
Landeskog cracks a nice hook into Montana's ribs.
Montana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Montana misses.
Montana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Landeskog lands a nice looking body shot.
Montana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landeskog closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Landeskog lands in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Montana'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeskog has gone for a leg lock! Montana slips out almost immediately though and dives into Landeskog's guard.
Montana looking to pass the guard.
Landeskog keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landeskog tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Landeskog is still trying to improve position.
Montana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Montana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Landeskog tries to buck Montana off but Montana is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Landeskog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montana wants to work for an arm triangle but Landeskog is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Montana seems to be working for a kimura but Landeskog defends the submission attempt.
Landeskog looking for submissions off his back.
Landeskog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Landeskog!
Montana looking to control but Landeskog is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana is trying to take his opponent's back.
Landeskog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Landeskog wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Montana.
Landeskog is trying to escape the mount.
Montana trying to control but Landeskog is having none of it.
Landeskog wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Montana.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landeskog is looking to improve his position but Montana isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landeskog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Landeskog will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Montana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Landeskog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montana won't be happy with that.
Montana can't do much from the bottom here.
Landeskog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montana, who protects the arm well.
Montana is looking to reverse the position.
Landeskog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montana is looking for a sweep.
Landeskog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montana, who protects the arm well.
Landeskog looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montana is working hard here to advance position.
Montana regains half guard.
Montana wants to improve his position but Landeskog is controlling well.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura here.
Landeskog is working for a submission of some sort.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Landeskog. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Landeskog looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control but Landeskog postures up.
Montana is looking for a sweep. Landeskog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Montana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Landeskog working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Landeskog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Montana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Landeskog has Montana in his guard.
Montana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog looking for a sweep. Not yet Landeskog, not yet.
Landeskog has an active guard here but Montana has managed to pass into half guard.
Landeskog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montana pulls his head out easily.
Landeskog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montana trying to pass the guard but Landeskog defending well.
Landeskog works his way to full guard. Good work.
Montana trying to control but Landeskog is working from the bottom.
Landeskog working for a triangle but Montana defends it easily.
Montana trying to control but Landeskog is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana wants to pass the guard but Landeskog is keeping the position.
Landeskog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montana is aware though and is defending well.
Landeskog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montana defends well.
Montana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montana trying to control the action but Landeskog is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana moves into full mount! Landeskog won't be happy about that!
Montana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Landeskog is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Landeskog is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Landeskog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Landeskog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montana.
Landeskog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Montana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Landeskog counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montana!
Landeskog looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Landeskog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Landeskog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Landeskog's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montana is just riding it out for now. Landeskog eventually gives up the hold.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura here.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Landeskog wants to pass to mount but Montana is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control from the bottom.
Landeskog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montana sees it coming and defends easily.
Landeskog scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Montana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landeskog pulls his head out easily.
Montana wants to improve his position but Landeskog is controlling well.
Montana is looking to control Landeskog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montana avoid being mounted?
Magnus Landeskog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landeskog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Montana has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to roll over but Landeskog keeps him under control.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montana defends it well.
Montana is looking for a sweep. Landeskog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tony Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landeskog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Landeskog looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Landeskog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Landeskog is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montana defends it well.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Montana wants to control but Landeskog is keeping busy.
Montana controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landeskog wants to work for an arm triangle but Montana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Montana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landeskog pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Landeskog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Landeskog winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Montana!
An out of breath Tony Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Magnus Landeskog spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ: 133'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Light Year - Sex Education . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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153 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Taphorn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taphorn slips under a jab.
Steroidi Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taphorn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steroidi Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taphorn tries to bum rush Steroidi Jr with a series of wild strikes but Steroidi Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taphorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steroidi Jr looks for the body kick but Taphorn saw that one coming.
Steroidi Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steroidi Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Steroidi Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taphorn is looking to get to half guard.
Steroidi Jr tries to control but Taphorn wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn is trying to escape the mount.
Taphorn wants to control but Steroidi Jr is having none of it.
Taphorn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steroidi Jr wants to pass the guard but Taphorn is defending well.
Steroidi Jr drops an elbow to the side of Taphorn's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is trying to control but can't.
Taphorn is looking for a sweep. Steroidi Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taphorn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr is looking to take a break and control but Taphorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taphorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr controlling the action here.
Taphorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taphorn's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Taphorn is keeping him busy.
Steroidi Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taphorn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taphorn is trying to control the position but Steroidi Jr postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroidi Jr passes Taphorn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steroidi Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taphorn wants to control but Steroidi Jr is having none of it.
Steroidi Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taphorn tries to hold on but Steroidi Jr pushes him away.
Steroidi Jr landing strikes from the mount and Taphorn is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steroidi Jr prevents Taphorn from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Steroidi Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steroidi Jr landing strikes from the mount and Taphorn is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steroidi Jr punishes Taphorn's body with a nice straight punch.
Steroidi Jr swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a front kick that sends Taphorn stumbling back into the cage.
Steroidi Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taphorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taphorn throws a leg kick that misses.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Taphorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steroidi Jr can pounce on him.
Steroidi Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Taphorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steroidi Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr is trying to control but can't.
Taphorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steroidi Jr is looking to improve his position.
Steroidi Jr is trying to maintain the position but Taphorn is very close to passing his half guard.
Taphorn stalling.
Taphorn is trying to control the action in half guard but Steroidi Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steroidi Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taphorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steroidi Jr keeps working.
Steroidi Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Steroidi Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Taphorn controlling the action here.
Steroidi Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is looking to take a break and control but Steroidi Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steroidi Jr has his hands clasped together around Taphorn's back. He's all about the action.
Steroidi Jr is pressing down on Taphorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steroidi Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Taphorn postures up.
Steroidi Jr keeping moving, preventing Taphorn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steroidi Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Taphorn's shoulder, as Taphorn tries to avoid the shot.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taphorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taphorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steroidi Jr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taphorn's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taphorn wants to control the position but Steroidi Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Steroidi Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Taphorn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Taphorn has an active guard here but Steroidi Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taphorn thows a body shot but no joy.
Steroidi Jr missing with a left hand there. Taphorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steroidi Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taphorn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steroidi Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a body kick but Taphorn moved away.
Steroidi Jr tries a low kick but Taphorn avoids it.
Taphorn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steroidi Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taphorn's guard.
Steroidi Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steroidi Jr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Taphorn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Steroidi Jr is looking to defend but Taphorn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Steroidi Jr! Taphorn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Steroidi Jr taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Peter Taphorn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good match.'.
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