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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Godfrid Haraldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haraldsson comes into the arena with The Ballad of the Swords blaring out of the sound system. Godfrid Haraldsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Godfrid Haraldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale McCann!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for McCann.
McCann looks to land a combination but Haraldsson avoids it well.
McCann lands with a right hand.
Haraldsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCann doesn't manage to clinch there - Haraldsson circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Haraldsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCann moves out of range of the body kick.
Haraldsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCann takes a step back to recover.
McCann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haraldsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haraldsson looks for the body kick but McCann saw that one coming.
Haraldsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCann looks to throw the jab but Haraldsson is out of range.
Haraldsson tries to land a front kick but McCann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haraldsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haraldsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCann is looking to clinch.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haraldsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haraldsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haraldsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann blocks a head kick by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson throws a head kick that McCann semi-blocks.
McCann moves out of range of the body kick.
Haraldsson scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from McCann misses.
Haraldsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCann.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch but Haraldsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCann throws a hook to the side of Haraldsson's head but Haraldsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haraldsson swats away the attempt to clinch by McCann.
McCann misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haraldsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haraldsson fakes the leg kick and cracks McCann in 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!
Haraldsson lands a big head kick that sends McCann tumbling to the mat! Haraldsson takes a step backwards and waves McCann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McCann is rocked!
It looks like Dale McCann has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson walks into a straight right hand from McCann.
McCann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCann cracks Haraldsson with a good jab.
McCann is looking to clinch but Haraldsson is avoiding it.
Haraldsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Haraldsson thows a body kick. McCann tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haraldsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCann looks winded!
Haraldsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haraldsson lands a big head kick that sends McCann to the canvas! Haraldsson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godfrid Haraldsson!
A very excited looking Godfrid Haraldsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olegerio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Maples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Olegerio Rodriguez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olegerio Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theo Maples!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maples showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
A lazy left from Maples finds it's target.
Maples misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. Maples looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maples's sensitive parts.
Maples throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Maples throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maples fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Maples prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maples has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maples breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Maples. Beautiful body shot.
Maples checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maples.
Rodriguez leaves Maples with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olegerio Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Maples.
Maples walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maples takes a step back to recover.
Maples throws a low kick but Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez with a jab.
Rodriguez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maples thows a body shot but no joy.
Maples takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Maples ducks under and follows up with a left that Maples also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Maples counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Maples missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Maples is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maples is taking a breather. Rodriguez 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.
It looks like Maples might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is not content to let Maples control the position.
Maples is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maples is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maples has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodriguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Maples.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maples 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.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maples trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maples stops Rodriguez from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Maples controlling him for the moment.
Maples throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theo Maples will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Maples decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez has his hands on Maples's head, controlling the position.
Maples's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maples postures up.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Maples is controlling him.
Maples working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maples wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Maples circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Maples moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Maples moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Maples moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Rodriguez as Maples shoots in.
Maples checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maples throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Maples moves out of range.
Maples uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Nice straight punches there by Rodriguez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maples counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maples is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maples goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodriguez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maples's guard! Nice work there by Rodriguez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maples trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maples escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Maples keeps moving.
Maples working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Maples is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maples lands strikes from half guard.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maples is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. Maples eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Maples is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to stand.
Maples is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Maples trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maples throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Maples showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maples with a nice cross.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maples moves away.
Maples keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Maples's ribcage but misses.
Maples chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
Maples jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maples tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Maples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maples on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Maples.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maples.
Maples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maples misses with a punch to the body.
Maples lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Olegerio Rodriguez has been cut.
Maples takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
Maples lands a body punch.
Rodriguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maples's elbow.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Maples uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maples lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Maples avoids the damage to the body.
Maples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodriguez is trying to stall.
Rodriguez misses with a knee strike.
Rodriguez is looking to control Maples's arms but Maples gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriguez has his back to the cage.
Rodriguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Maples blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maples blocks an elbow strike.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Maples.
Maples can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maples in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maples presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodriguez trying to land knees to the body.
Maples is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maples avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Maples is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Maples controls his hands.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maples avoids it.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maples tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maples goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Maples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Rodriguez misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Maples avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Maples on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olegerio Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maples on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maples on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olegerio Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maples 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Maples!
A relieved looking Theo Maples thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Right On Target. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Spike Dust enters the cage!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spike Dust!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Dust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Richie Price has been cut.
Jab from Dust.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price scores with a shot to the body.
Price changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust lands a jab to Price's midsection.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.
Price moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dust.
Price looks to land a left hand but Dust moved out of range nicely.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dust moves away.
Price lands with an uppercut that bounces Dust off the cage and back into range.
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dust.
Dust misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price staying out of range there.
Price on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.
Price throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Price connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dust momentarily.
Dust throws a hook but Price blocks it.
Price dips to his left and cracks Dust with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Price.
Dust thows a body shot but no joy.
Dust defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Price.
Dust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Dust lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a hook but Dust avoids it easily.
Dust lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust just misses with a punch to the body.
Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dust looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Dust comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dust tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dust just misses with a punch to the body.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dust moves away.
Dust thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dust is rocked!
A jab from Price misses.
Dust is still on wobbly legs! Can Price finish him?
Price lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Dust crumples to the floor! Price milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richie Price!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Six OFive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornton comes to the cage accompanied by Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Six OFive!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OFive closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thornton is defending against the submission attempts here by OFive.
OFive has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Victory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thornton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thornton is doing well to control the position and prevent OFive from advancing to side control.
Thornton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OFive's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OFive's back!
Thornton lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
OFive tries to break free.
Thornton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Thornton'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.
OFive covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton controlling well, preventing OFive from escaping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
OFive tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Thornton scores with punches from the back.
OFive is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OFive tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thornton lands a couple of good shots and OFive has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
OFive tries to break free.
OFive is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thornton controlling the positon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton struggling to keep hold of the position.
OFive covers up after that shot from Thornton.
Thornton is looking to control OFive but OFive is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
OFive tries to escape the position.
Thornton trying to control momentarily.
OFive can't escape the position.
OFive is taking damage to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton controlling well, preventing OFive from escaping the position.
OFive breaks Thornton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Thornton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OFive wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Thornton pulls OFive in to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Terrence Thornton.
OFive is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thornton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thornton sizes up OFive with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Thornton. That snapped OFive's head back.
OFive checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFive misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thornton thows a body shot but no joy.
Thornton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Nice cross by OFive.
OFive takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton cracks a nice hook into OFive's ribs.
Thornton lands with a shot to the body.
Thornton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OFive slips under a jab.
Thornton is looking to land body kicks.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thornton is looking to slow OFive down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. OFive does a little dance to reset his feet.
OFive throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OFive is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thornton throws a leg kick but OFive moved away.
OFive shoots in for a takedown but Thornton shows good takedown defense.
OFive closes the distance and clinches up with Thornton, looking for a takedown. OFive pushes Thornton against the cage but Thornton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thornton.
No luck for OFive with that takedown attempt.
Terrence Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Six OFive.
OFive avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OFive is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thornton.
Thornton is looking to wear down OFive with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick lands from Thornton.
Thornton tries to move into range but OFive moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thornton loads up on a big right hand but OFive slips the punch.
Thornton tries to sprawl but OFive drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thornton is looking to control OFive's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thornton avoid being mounted?
OFive missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thornton is controlling OFive's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFive is trying to work for a kimura but Thornton is defending well.
Thornton trying to control here.
Thornton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OFive is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Terrence Thornton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thornton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Thornton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OFive checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
OFive changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thornton tries to avoid it but OFive manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thornton to the ground. Thornton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OFive takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Thornton thumps OFive with a low kick.
No luck for OFive with that takedown attempt.
OFive has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFive misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton throws a sloppy head kick and OFive moves out of range easily.
Thornton cracks OFive with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OFive moves away.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but OFive is just out of range.
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!
OFive avoids the head kick by Thornton.
OFive closes the distance and clinches up with Thornton, looking for a takedown. OFive pushes Thornton against the cage but Thornton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OFive misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OFive takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton lands a jab.
Thornton's jab looks to have found its range, popping OFive under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OFive shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thornton sprawls well. Thornton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OFive gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OFive.
OFive chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thornton can pounce on him.
OFive tries for a takedown but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton thuds a left hand into OFive's body.
OFive has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thornton.
Thornton thumps OFive with a low kick.
Thornton tries a head kick but it misses.
OFive fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OFive displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thornton with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFive on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OFive uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
OFive just misses with a punch to the body.
OFive gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OFive to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thornton looking to hit a scissor sweep but OFive is one step ahead there.
Thornton is controlling OFive's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thornton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thornton scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Thornton misses.
OFive fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Thornton throws a good cross that connects.
Thornton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
OFive shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thornton as he avoids it easily.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OFive.
Thornton's jab looks to have found its range, popping OFive under the eye.
Terrence Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thornton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thornton with a nice cross.
OFive looks to land a right hand but Thornton moved out of range.
OFive keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thornton - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Thornton.
OFive throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFive closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thornton did well to prevent OFive getting side control.
OFive is thwarting Thornton's attempts to control the position.
Thornton wants to get back to full guard.
Thornton is doing well to control the position and prevent OFive from advancing to side control.
OFive missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thornton keeping hold of OFive's head, controlling as best he can.
Terrence Thornton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
OFive takes one to the side of the head.
OFive fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thornton avoids it really well and circles away.
Terrence Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Six OFive.
OFive ducks right into an uppercut from Thornton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Thornton finds it's target.
Thornton tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
OFive checks a low kick from Thornton.
OFive fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Terrence Thornton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Thornton tries to sprawl but OFive drives through with a takedown into half guard.
OFive is thwarting Thornton's attempts to control the position.
Thornton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thornton is looking to control OFive's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thornton avoid being mounted?
Thornton 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Six OFive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OFive is looking to work some ground and pound but Thornton has wrist control.
Thornton trying to keep a closed guard but OFive is proving a slippery customer.
OFive chips away with some ground and pound.
Thornton trying to keep a closed guard but OFive is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thornton keeping full guard, as OFive tries to pass.
Thornton pulls OFive in to control the position.
Thornton wants to sweep but no luck.
OFive trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
OFive tries to free his leg and advance position but Thornton is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Terrence Thornton just wasn't active enough.
OFive throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFive stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thornton.
Thornton connects with a leg kick. OFive looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thornton dips to his left and cracks OFive with an uppercut!
Thornton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
OFive takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thornton keeping full guard, as OFive tries to pass.
Thornton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thornton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thornton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Terrence Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OFive moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Thornton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thornton 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
A relieved looking Terrence Thornton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc has chosen Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dante Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Claude LeBlanc's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothers in the buildup to the fight.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but LeBlanc seems unphased.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc misses with a looping left.
LeBlanc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
LeBlanc attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
Silva scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva blocks a jab.
LeBlanc connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva with a hook.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Silva misses.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
Silva slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva looks to land a left hand but LeBlanc moved out of range nicely.
LeBlanc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlanc moves away.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LeBlanc fails in his attempt to clinch.
LeBlanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
LeBlanc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
LeBlanc lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
LeBlanc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but LeBlanc checks it.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands with a right hand.
LeBlanc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBlanc moves into the clinch.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva is looking to control LeBlanc's arms but LeBlanc gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LeBlanc misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBlanc can pounce on him.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva takes one on the button.
LeBlanc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
LeBlanc lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! LeBlanc takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silva is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc drops Silva with a straight right hand, right on the button! LeBlanc follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claude LeBlanc!
After winning the bout, Claude LeBlanc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton Teimosia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Justice!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice shoots in for a takedown but Teimosia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Teimosia misses with a straight left.
Justice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Justice closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Justice lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teimosia looking to control.
Teimosia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Justice lands a couple of digs.
Teimosia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justice wants to control from the top but Teimosia keeps moving.
Teimosia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teimosia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justice defends it easily.
Justice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teimosia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justice trying to control but Teimosia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Justice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Teimosia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice looking to pass the guard.
Justice forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Justice lands a nice short elbow.
Teimosia tries to get to full guard but Justice has control of the leg.
Teimosia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Justice is working away from the top position though.
Teimosia is staying active underneath Justice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Teimosia's thigh. Teimosia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Justice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Justice throwing strikes but missing.
Teimosia 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Teimosia keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Teimosia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Justice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice sitting in guard here, content to control.
Justice with a nice head shot there.
Justice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teimosia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Teimosia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Justice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Justice throwing strikes from guard but Teimosia blocks nicely.
Teimosia working a defensive guard here.
Justice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Justice throws a big right hand that misses.
Justice working some strikes from top position.
Justice throwing strikes but missing.
Teimosia wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia trying to control the position.
Teimosia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice.
Justice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teimosia looking to control.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Teimosia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia trying to keep a closed guard but Justice is proving a slippery customer.
Justice connects with a couple of short punches.
Justice wants to control from the top but Teimosia keeps moving.
Justice controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Justice fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Justice 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.
Justice looks for a takedown but Teimosia sprawls well.
Teimosia misses with a straight left.
Justice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teimosia misses with a wild body shot.
Justice shoots in for a double leg but Teimosia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Justice misses.
Justice misses with a straight right.
Teimosia scores with a jab. Justice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Justice defending well as Teimosia loads up on a big left hand.
Justice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Teimosia slaps away a takedown attempt from Justice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hilton Teimosia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Justice.
Justice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justice looks to score with a jab to the body but Teimosia is just out of range.
Teimosia swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Teimosia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Teimosia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Justice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teimosia stuffs the takedown attempt from Justice. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
Teimosia throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
Justice misses with a takedown attempt - Teimosia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Teimosia.
Hilton Teimosia is winning the standup battle so far.
Teimosia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teimosia as he jumps to the side.
Justice's corner calls for a 1-2. Justice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Teimosia throws a hook but Justice avoids it easily.
Teimosia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Justice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Justice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teimosia defends it nicely.
Teimosia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teimosia looks to land a right hand but Justice moved out of range.
A jab from Justice misses.
Justice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teimosia is fending him off so far but Justice persists. Nope, Teimosia circles away and we're back to standing.
Justice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teimosia defends it nicely.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut. Justice saw that one coming.
A big left from Justice misses.
Teimosia lands a lovely overhand right.
Justice is rocked!
Justice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teimosia slips a jab and a cross from Justice.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Justice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teimosia tries to avoid it but Justice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teimosia to the ground. Teimosia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teimosia sprawls well. Teimosia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
Teimosia scores with a one two! Justice had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Justice is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia stuffs the takedown attempt from Justice. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
Teimosia jabs at Justice's body.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teimosia manages to avoid it.
Justice seems to have recovered his senses.
Teimosia slips under a jab.
Teimosia sends Justice crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Teimosia is motioning to the referee to let Justice up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teimosia throws out the jab.
Teimosia defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
Justice scores with a hook to the body. Teimosia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Teimosia does it's job there.
A slow jab from Teimosia misses its intended target.
Glenn Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice misses with a looping right.
Teimosia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Justice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teimosia has time to react.
Hilton Teimosia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teimosia throws out a loose jab but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teimosia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Justice somewhat.
Teimosia cracks Justice with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Teimosia has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Justice to stand back up!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws the left hand but Teimosia avoids the punch easily.
Teimosia drops Justice with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Justice! Teimosia dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hilton Teimosia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Quin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quin comes to the cage accompanied by Baha Men-Holla. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Krause!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krause.
Quin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quin blocks a jab.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krause.
Krause scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Krause.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Quin throws a hook but Krause avoids it easily.
Krause misses with a straight left.
Quin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krause doesn't seem bothered though.
Quin misses with a hook.
Krause jabs Quin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause dives in and grabs Quin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quin pushes down on Krause's head and hops out.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Some wild striking there from Quin.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Quin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krause tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Krause misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Krause misses with a body shot.
Krause tries to clinch up but Quin circles away and keeps his distance.
Krause bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quin's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Krause misses the target.
Krause fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quin moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Krause throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Quin avoids the body shot from Krause.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause connects with a crisp jab.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Krause.
Krause misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Quin. No joy for Krause on that attempt.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Krause saw that one coming.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tom Quin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Quin shows good takedown defense.
Tom Quin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Krause.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Krause takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Krause swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krause waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Krause shoots in and drives through. Quin sprawls well.
Krause throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Quin slips under a jab from Krause.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Krause 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.
Quin keeps the fight on the outside.
Krause throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krause scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quin doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruno Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause tries to clinch but Quin moves out of range.
Krause has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Quin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Bruno Krause has been cut.
Krause connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krause dives in and grabs Quin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quin pushes down on Krause's head and hops out.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Krause misses with a left hand
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Krause lands with a hook. Quin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quin throws the left hand but Krause avoids the punch easily.
Krause scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krause throws out a loose jab but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause throws a lazy uppercut
and Quin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krause lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause tries to clinch but Quin moves away
and Quin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Krause scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krause throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krause misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Krause does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Krause takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Quin avoids the body shot from Krause.
Krause misses with an uppercut.
Krause is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quin rather than just go for the knockout.
Krause swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krause digs a good body shot into Quin's ribs.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Quin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Quin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause is trying to pull guard but Quin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tom Quin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Krause.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quin.
Quin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quin.
Quin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quin is looking to break free of the clinch but Krause has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin lands a hook that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Nice body punch from Quin - that landed with a thud.
Krause misses with a body punch.
Krause wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Krause showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Krause's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Krause throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quin staying out of range there.
Quin throws a hook but Krause avoids it easily.
Quin throws a jab when Krause was well out of range.
Krause is looking to clinch but Quin is avoiding it.
Krause lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruno Krause seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quin stuffs the takedown attempt from Krause. Krause gets slowly back to his feet.
Krause tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krause.
Quin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krause to score with a decent uppercut.
Krause lands with an overhand left.
Quin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krause takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Tom Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
Krause fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Krause misses the shot to the body.
Krause throws a hook but Quin blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin needs to keep his hands up - Krause had a free shot at his head there.
Krause scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krause.
Krause misses the jab.
Krause misses with a right hand
and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krause misses the shot to the body.
Quin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krause misses with an uppercut.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin avoids the body shot from Krause.
Quin slips under a jab from Krause.
Bruno Krause is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krause misses with an uppercut.
Krause is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Krause looks to throw the jab but Quin is out of range.
Krause connects with a nice looking jab.
Quin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Krause comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krause 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 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Krause!
Bruno Krause made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chinchin Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chin comes to the cage accompanied by Guts! Guts! - Akira Kushida. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chinchin Chin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Canadian Hero!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero delivers a nice body kick.
Hero forces Chin back against the cage and clinches.
Chin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hero walks away with a smile on his face. Chin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canadian Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Chin sees coming a mile off.
Chin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hero smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinchin Chin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Hero takes a swing at Chin's ribcage but misses.
Hero throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chin checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero swings for the body but Chin moves out of range.
Hero avoids the body shot from Chin.
Chin scores with the left hand. Hero knows he should have avoided that one.
Chin avoids the body shot from Hero.
Chin looks to land a body kick but Hero moved away.
Hero checks the leg kick.
Hero has Chin up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hero misses with some punches.
Chin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hero is pressed up against the cage. Chin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hero down to the mat. Hero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hero misses with a double jab.
Hero throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Chinchin Chin has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero connects with a nice cross there... Chin is looking wobbly and Hero recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Chin to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Hero jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Canadian Hero! Canadian Hero retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Canadian Hero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. Manta has chosen Ultima Corsa by Mondo Marcio as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Manta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manta.
Boma avoids the body shot from Manta.
Manta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Boma's head coaches at LOD: GRITTY'S ELITE KILLAS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manta misses the shot to the body.
Manta lands with a hook. Boma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boma's head backwards.
Manta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manta throws a one two combo.
Manta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma moves away from the strike by Manta.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boma.
Manta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Manta. That snapped Boma's head back.
Manta misses with a wild body shot.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Manta.
Boma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manta throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Manta misses with a jab to the body
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Boma slips a jab and a cross from Manta.
Manta swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Manta lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boma walks into a straight right hand from Manta.
Manta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manta tries to score with a low kick but Boma moves his leg out of the way.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Manta.
Manta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Manta jabs Boma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Manta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Manta lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta misses with a kick to the body
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manta scores with a jab. Boma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manta catches Boma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Manta moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Manta.
Manta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boma counters with a crisp one two that drops Manta! Boma thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manta to his feet! Manta is in big trouble!
Manta is rocked!
Manta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Manta - just one landing.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Manta's shoulder, as Manta tries to avoid the shot.
Manta swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Manta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Manta. Those never looked like landing.
Boma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manta throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Donk. Manta catches Boma right on the button with a cross.
Manta lands a nice shot that snaps Boma's head back.
Manta thuds his right hand into Boma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Manta.
Boma works Manta's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Manta lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Manta avoids the head kick by Boma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manta.
Manta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manta scores with a punch to the head.
Manta lands with a good body shot.
Manta thows a body shot but no joy.
Manta works Boma's body with a nice hook.
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manta lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Boma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boma.
Boma misses with a two punch combination.
Manta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boma momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Federico Manta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta tries to land a front kick but Boma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boma takes a step back to recover.
Manta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manta just misses with a punch to the body.
Federico Manta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manta.
Boma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manta can pounce on him.
A cross from Manta lands.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Manta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manta - that will leave a mark!
Manta swings widly with a right hand
and Boma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manta's knee momentarily.
Manta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Manta.
Manta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manta throws a sloppy body shot
and Boma counters with a nice leg kick.
Manta 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Manta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manta misses the body punch
and Manta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Manta!
Manta throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Boma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Manta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Manta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manta misses the shot to the body.
Manta takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Manta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Manta.
Manta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manta connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manta.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Manta connects with a body shot that sends Boma's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Manta.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Federico Manta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Manta.
Manta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manta misses the shot to the body.
Manta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Manta as he connects with a hook.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Manta saw that one coming.
Boma misses with a body punch
and Manta counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boma's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manta pushes down on Boma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manta is stalling here. Boma is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boma has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boma wants to take a breather but Manta is having none of it.
Manta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manta.
Manta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manta controls Boma momentarily but Boma frees himself.
Manta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boma defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boma wants to control from the top but Manta keeps moving.
Manta wants to sweep here but Boma controlling him for the moment.
Manta keeping moving, preventing Boma from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manta is trying to hold Boma in close to prevent damage but Boma has managed to pass into half guard.
Manta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Federico Manta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manta 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Federico Manta!
A very excited looking Federico Manta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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