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WFC 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ipu Fokislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gluteus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fokislav comes to the cage accompanied by Links 2-3-4 - Rammstein. Maximus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fredi - Pump Pump. 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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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ipu Fokislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gluteus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus tries to clinch there but Fokislav circles away.
Maximus throws a body punch but Fokislav moves out of range.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fokislav shoots for a takedown but Maximus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Fokislav circles away.
Fokislav clinches up with Maximus and pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fokislav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus tries to clinch but Fokislav moves away
and Fokislav holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fokislav takes an elbow to the temple.
Fokislav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fokislav tries to clinch up.
Maximus looks to clinch
and Fokislav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maximus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fokislav is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maximus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maximus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fokislav.
Fokislav missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus controls Fokislav momentarily but Fokislav frees himself.
Fokislav wants to get up but he can't break Maximus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokislav controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fokislav is one step ahead there.
Fokislav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maximus pulls Fokislav in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fokislav looking to sit in guard and control but Maximus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Fokislav.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokislav 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fokislav 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.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Fokislav is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fokislav fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus tries to clinch but Fokislav moves away
and Fokislav counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fokislav.
Fokislav wants a takedown but no success here.
Fokislav throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Fokislav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fokislav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximus working Fokislav over with knees to the body.
Fokislav blocks an elbow strike from Maximus.
Maximus prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipu Fokislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fokislav is breathing heavily.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Fokislav can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fokislav misses with the head strike.
Maximus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximus obliges.
Maximus lands an elbow just above Fokislav 's eye.
Maximus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fokislav in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Fokislav has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximus clinches but Fokislav breaks the clinch
and Fokislav moves into the clinch.
Maximus lands a good knee to the midsection. Fokislav won't want to take too many of those.
Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
Maximus scores a nice knee to the body.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fokislav avoids it.
Fokislav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fokislav avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.
Maximus throws an elbow but it misses.
Fokislav is struggling to control the position.
Fokislav is trying to break the clinch but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gluteus Maximus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch but Fokislav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximus closes the distance but Fokislav moves to the side
and Fokislav counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ipu Fokislav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus tries to clinch but Fokislav moves away
and Fokislav counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fokislav is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Fokislav wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maximus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fokislav.
Maximus has his hands clasped together around Fokislav's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus gets full guard.
Fokislav postures up.
Fokislav keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximus's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fokislav preventing the sweep.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Fokislav from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokislav being controlled here momentarily.
Fokislav postures up.
Fokislav throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maximus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fokislav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fokislav takes the fight into the clinch.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fokislav.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
Fokislav has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maximus throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maximus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Fokislav.
Fokislav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus keeps control of Fokislav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Fokislav is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fokislav dodges an elbow strike from Maximus.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but Fokislav blocks it.
Fokislav avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.
Fokislav breaks the clinch.
Maximus clinches but Fokislav breaks the clinch
and Fokislav counters by moving into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximus obliges.
Fokislav fails to pull guard.
Fokislav breaks from the clinch.
Fokislav tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fokislav counters by clinching up.
Fokislav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
Maximus lands a nice knee to the body.
Maximus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maximus tries to land knees in the clinch but Fokislav avoids the damage to the body.
Fokislav blocks an elbow strike from Maximus.
Fokislav has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipu Fokislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Maximus.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Fokislav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fokislav forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Fokislav takes an elbow to the temple.
Fokislav has Maximus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus tries to land knees in the clinch but Fokislav avoids the damage to the body.
Fokislav throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Fokislav manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximus clinches but Fokislav breaks the clinch
and Fokislav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fokislav is working away from the top position though.
Maximus is staying active underneath Fokislav, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fokislav not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Fokislav slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Fokislav has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fokislav tries to clinch but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus drives through and clinches with Fokislav against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ipu Fokislav dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maximus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fokislav counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fokislav pulls guard effortlessly.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokislav is retaining full guard.
Fokislav keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Fokislav being controlled here, momentarily.
Fokislav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokislav throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokislav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fokislav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fokislav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maximus closes the distance but Fokislav moves to the side
and Fokislav counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fokislav tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
Maximus lands an elbow just above Fokislav 's eye.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Fokislav is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Fokislav is looking to control Maximus's arms but Maximus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fokislav has his back to the cage.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fokislav.
Fokislav fails to pull guard.
Maximus gets underhooks to prevent Fokislav's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipu Fokislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fokislav has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
Fokislav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus throws an elbow that misses.
Fokislav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fokislav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maximus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fokislav up against the cage.
Fokislav changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maximus rushes Fokislav and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maximus smiles and moves away.
Maximus gets a clinch.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fokislav.
Fokislav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fokislav drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maximus tries to clinch
and Fokislav counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fokislav wants a takedown but no success here.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fokislav is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Fokislav managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fokislav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but Fokislav is blocking nicely.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fokislav avoids it.
Fokislav avoids the elbow strike from Maximus, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fokislav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maximus as Fokislav tries to tie him up.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fokislav pulls guard.
Fokislav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokislav is keeping the position for now.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Fokislav keeps moving.
Fokislav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fokislav wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gluteus Maximus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maximus 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gluteus Maximus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Dutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Time 4 Sum Aksion as his entrance music. John Dutch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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26
133 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Dutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank White!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dutch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Dutch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Dutch avoids the body shot from White.
Dutch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Dutch misses.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dutch circles away quickly and effectively.
Frank White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Dutch moves out of range easily.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dutch pinned against the cage. Dutch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Dutch's shoulder, as Dutch tries to avoid the shot.
White looks to land a body kick but Dutch moved away.
White defending well as Dutch loads up on a big left hand.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dutch.
Dutch tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
White is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White pulls guard successfully.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dutch controls the pace.
Dutch won't allow White to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dutch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White wants to stand but Dutch is controlling the position.
White looking for a guillotine here but Dutch defends easily.
Dutch tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dutch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dutch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutch won't allow White to sweep him here.
Dutch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dutch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
White dodges the punch combination from Dutch.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
John Dutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dutch lands a jab to White's midsection.
Dutch digs a good hook to White's body.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Dutch.
White is rocked!
Dutch throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dutch just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dutch 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.
Dutch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutch finish him?
Dutch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Dutch connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends White to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Dutch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Dutch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Yacht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
140 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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141 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Yacht!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yacht.
It looks like Xavier Rush has been cut.
Yacht throws a right hand that Rush ducks under and follows up with a left that Rush also avoids with ease.
Rush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rush feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rush throws a strike but Yacht rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yacht won't allow Rush to get back to his feet.
Yacht looking to pass the guard.
Yacht slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yacht trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rush manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yacht's guard.
Yacht is looking to stand back up but Rush counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yacht.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yacht keeps working.
Rush controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yacht is looking to improve his position.
Rush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rush drops an elbow to the side of Yacht's head.
Yacht is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yacht's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yacht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rush seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rush is keen to just control but Yacht is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rush in particular looking to stall.
Rush is looking to take a break and control but Yacht is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yacht sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rush somewhat.
Rush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yacht works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yacht wants to sweep but no luck.
Yacht manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yacht goes for an armbar but Rush turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Rush's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yacht tries to score with a low kick but Rush moves his leg out of the way.
Yacht keeps the fight on the outside.
Rush displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yacht misses with a hook.
Yacht throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yacht closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rush to the mat! Rush manages to get full guard.
Yacht trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yacht has gone for a leg lock! Rush slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yacht's guard.
Yacht is trying to control the position but Rush postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yacht works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rush wants to control from the top but Yacht keeps moving.
Rush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rush won't allow Yacht to sweep him here.
Rush looking to pass the guard.
Rush cracks Yacht with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rush trying to control but Yacht is working from the bottom.
Rush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yacht swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yacht gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rush to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yacht 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.
Rush is stalling in the full guard.
Yacht manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yacht goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rush is on top in guard.
Rush throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rush wants to control from the top but Yacht keeps moving.
Rush is really struggling to control Yacht but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yacht keeping full guard, as Rush tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yacht is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rush dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Rush's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yacht falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rush moves in looking to clinch but Yacht pushes him off.
Yacht avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raymond Yacht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush checks a leg kick.
Yacht circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rush drives through and clinches with Yacht against the cage.
Yacht wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
Yacht is trying to break the clinch but Rush is controlling him.
Yacht missing with knees to the body.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yacht backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Yacht's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yacht misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yacht.
Yacht shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yacht throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rush counters by clinching up.
Yacht is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rush gets through Yacht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yacht is trying to break the clinch but Rush is controlling him.
Rush gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yacht.
Xavier Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Yacht.
Rush breaks the clinch.
Yacht throws a body punch but Rush moves out of range.
Yacht tests Rush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yacht misses with a wild combination.
Rush is looking to clinch.
Yacht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yacht misses with a series of wild punches.
Yacht misses with the combination.
Yacht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rush.
Yacht tries to keep at a distance but Rush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yacht blocking some punches.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rush lands with a left to the head.
Yacht tries to break the clinch but Rush is controlling the position.
Rush scores with a shoulder strike.
Yacht escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yacht keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yacht misses with a wild combination.
Yacht throws a combination that misses
and Rush counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yacht wants to break free but Rush has control.
Rush breaks the clinch.
Rush wants to clinch up but Yacht keeps it at a distance.
Rush clinches up with Yacht and pushes him back against the cage.
Rush prevents the takedown attempt.
Rush pushes Yacht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is pushing Yacht up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yacht is trying to break free.
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yacht paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yacht swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rush counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yacht throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rush counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rush.
Yacht goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rush prevents it.
Yacht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yacht shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rush defends it nicely.
Rush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yacht's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rush content to control rather than advance.
Rush's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Raymond Yacht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Rush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yacht trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rush, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Rush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davi Nanini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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194 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Nanini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Galvao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Galvao is taking a breather. Nanini 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.
Galvao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nanini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Galvao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Galvao tries to pass to full mount but Nanini defends it.
Nanini tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg.
Nanini is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao is thwarting Nanini's attempts to control the position.
Nanini actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao controlling the action here.
Nanini tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galvao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nanini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Galvao looks to land a left hand but Nanini moved out of range nicely.
Galvao gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nanini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nanini is not content to let Galvao control the position.
Nanini is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control but Nanini is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Nanini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao takes a little break here. Nanini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Galvao working the head and body with strikes.
Galvao misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nanini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanini wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao working over Nanini with some ground and pound. Nanini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanini is trying to maintain the position but Galvao is very close to passing his half guard.
Nanini is staying active underneath Galvao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galvao working over Nanini with some ground and pound. Nanini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nanini is pressing down on Galvao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao postures up in Nanini's guard and throws a big left but Nanini blocks it.
Nanini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galvao manages to get himself to full guard.
Nanini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nanini drops back looking for a leg! Galvao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galvao manages to kick Nanini off! Nanini jumps back into Galvao's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nanini manages to get himself to full guard.
Galvao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nanini is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Galvao passes Nanini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galvao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nanini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nanini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nanini looks to land a body kick but Galvao moved away.
No luck for Galvao with that takedown attempt.
Galvao gets a takedown into half guard.
Nanini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galvao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galvao's back!
Nanini working for the choke.
Galvao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Galvao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nanini is persistently looking for the submission but Galvao is defending it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Galvao tries to escape but Nanini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galvao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nanini.
Galvao is trying to escape the mount.
Nanini sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Galvao can't escape the position.
Nanini is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Nanini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Davi Nanini!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Slay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slay's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan - Triumph. A fine choice. Hain has chosen Time Frame by Dom and Roland as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cassius Slay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Hain!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slay swivels and escapes.
Hain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hain fails with a takedown attempt.
Hain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hain shoots in but no luck this time.
Cassius Slay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hain.
Slay moves out of range as Hain strikes.
Hain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hain shoots in for a takedown but Slay shows good takedown defense.
Slay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slay gets a clinch.
Hain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Slay uses from the top position.
Hain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hain looks gassed!
Slay wants to stand but Hain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slay trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hain is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slay circles away.
Hain has a takedown stuffed.
Slay looks to land a left hand but Hain moved out of range nicely.
Slay misses with a low kick.
Cassius Slay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slay but Slay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hain.
A jab from Slay finds it's way through Hain's defenses.
Hain shoots for a takedown but Slay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slay cracks Hain with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hain is defended easily by Slay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hain tries to clinch up but Slay circles away and keeps his distance.
Slay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slay.
Hain blocks a jab.
Slay tests Hain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slay throws out the jab.
Hain throws a right and a left that Slay avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Slay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slay tries to clinch there but Hain circles away.
Slay moves in looking to clinch but Hain pushes him off.
Hain shoots in but no luck this time.
Hain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slay as he avoids it easily.
Slay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hain blocks a body shot from Slay.
Hain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cassius Slay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hain.
Slay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hain, pushing him back against the cage.
Hain avoids the elbow strike from Slay, against the cage.
Slay lands with a short shot to the head.
Hain goes for a takedown attempt but Slay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hain is breathing heavily.
Hain ducks under a wild hook from Slay.
Hain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slay as he avoids it easily.
Sam Hain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slay cracks Hain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hain tries to keep at a distance but Slay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slay lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Slay on the inside.
Slay works on Hain's body with a couple of short punches.
Slay lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slay has Hain pressed against the cage.
Slay misses with the head strike.
Hain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slay is struggling to control the position.
Slay lands a body punch.
Slay gets through Hain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hain avoids a wild elbow strike from Slay.
Slay lands a body shot.
Slay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Slay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hain.
A nice left hand lands by Slay.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slay.
Slay scores with a shot to the side of Hain's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hain is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Slay.
Hain is still on wobbly legs! Can Slay finish him?
Slay lands with a right to the head.
Slay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slay has Hain pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slay misses with the head strike.
Hain seems to have recovered his senses.
Slay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slay content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Slay.
Slay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slay lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slay.
Slay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hain backwards.
Hain dodges an elbow strike from Slay.
Hain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Slay tries to stand but Hain is controlling from the bottom.
Slay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slay defends well.
Slay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sam Hain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slay scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slay looks to clinch
and Hain counters with a straight right hand.
Slay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hain tries to keep at a distance but Slay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slay wants to stall.
Slay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hains head.
Slay lands a nice shot to the body.
Slay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hain.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hain tries to score a body lock takedown but Slay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Slay.
Slay lands with a left to the head.
Slay is trying to stall.
Slay pushes off an throws an elbow but Hain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Slay dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Slay tries to clinch there but Hain circles away.
Hain fails to land the takedown.
Hain swats away the attempt to clinch by Slay.
Hain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slay closes the distance and pushes Hain back into the cage.
Slay is working Hain over against the cage.
Hain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Slay.
Slay cracks Hain with a nice body shot.
Slay lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Slay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Slay.
Hain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slay lands a shoulder strike.
Slay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassius Slay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slay.
Slay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slay misses with the head strike.
Slay swings wildly with an uppercut but Hain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cassius Slay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hain.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hain backwards.
Hain blocks an elbow strike from Slay.
Slay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hain or not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slay trying to control the position but instead, Hain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slay into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slay has a couple of punches blocked by Hain.
Hain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slay pushes Hain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slay.
A nice left hand lands by Slay.
Hain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slay has a couple of punches blocked by Hain.
Hain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Slay.
Slay looking to slow down the pace here.
Slay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slay gets through Hain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slay throws a head punch that misses.
Slay lands a body shot.
Slay lands with a left to the head.
Slay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slay tries to stall but Hain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hain fails to pull guard.
Slay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slay lands a hook that snaps the head of Hain backwards.
Slay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slay digs a right hand into Hain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hain's gas tank.
Sam Hain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hain tries to pull guard but Slay won't allow it.
Hain looking for a takedown.
Slay controlling the action here for a moment.
Slay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hain backwards.
Slay lands a shot to the body.
Slay looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slay lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Sam Hain has been cut.
Slay lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slay.
Hain jumps guard but Slay stands there with Hain around his waist. Hain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hain.
Hain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slay is looking to control Hain's arms but Hain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slay has his back to the cage.
Slay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hain can do to turn this around?
Slay is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hain is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Slay to the mat. Slay regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hain wants to control from the top but Slay keeps moving.
Cassius Slay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slay wants to sweep here but Hain controlling him for the moment.
Slay has Hain pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Slay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Slay!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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272 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bad Man!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man slips under a jab from Ivanov.
A lazy left from Ivanov finds it's target.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man stuns Ivanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Ivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Man misses with a hook.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man with a jab.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Man throws a combination. Ivanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Man moves into the clinch.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
Ivanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Man regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Man's guard.
Man looking to control.
Man is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
Man trying to control the position.
Ivanov stops Man from standing up.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ivanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ivanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man lands the left hand.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanov on the side of the head.
Ivanov moves away from the strike by Man.
Nice defenses there by Ivanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanov misses the target.
Man misses the jab.
Ivanov slips under a jab from Man.
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man slips under a jab.
Man is looking to clinch.
Bad Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov throws a combination that misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Man.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanov throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ivanov lands a jab to the nose.
Man wants to clinch up but Ivanov keeps it at a distance.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man misses with a hook.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanov scores with a three punch combo!
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ivanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ivanov swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov lands a jab to the nose.
Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivanov should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a punch to the head.
Man takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Man misses.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ivanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ivanov avoids the body shot from Man.
Ivanov cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Man wants to clinch.
Ivanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanov takes one to the side of the head.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bad Man 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.
Man misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanov lands a body shot.
Man lands a body shot.
Man lands a two punch combo.
Ivanov misses the jab.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Ivanov.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man slips a jab from Ivanov.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Bad Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a looping right.
Man looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man misses the jab.
Man throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Man is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man wants to get back to full guard but Ivanov has mounted him!
A nice elbow there by Ivanov.
Ivanov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Man is surviving well by controlling Ivanov's body position as best he can.
Ivanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Man can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ivanov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Man looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ivanov! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aleksander Ivanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zvonimir Stelian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Isildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stelian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Poison (The Prodigy). Isildor has chosen The Hobbit Music as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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25
184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zvonimir Stelian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Isildor!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelian looks to land a left hand but Isildor moved out of range nicely.
Isildor tries to clinch but Stelian moves out of range.
Zvonimir Stelian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stelian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stelian looks to land a combination but Isildor avoids it well.
Stelian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stelian misses with a straight right.
Stelian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stelian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isildor is looking to land body kicks.
Stelian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stelian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stelian shoots in for a takedown but Isildor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isildor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Stelian as he checks the leg kick.
Stelian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Isildor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Isildor delivers a nice body kick.
Stelian is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isildor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stelian doesn't seem bothered though.
Stelian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stelian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Isildor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stelian. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Isildor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stelian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Isildor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stelian misses with a leg kick
and Isildor counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isildor has Stelian up against the cage in a clinch.
Stelian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stelian dodges an elbow strike from Isildor.
Stelian blocks an elbow strike from Isildor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stelian.
Isildor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stelian's face.
Stelian avoiding damage as Isildor throws knees to the body.
Stelian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stelian misses with the head strike.
Isildor stalling the fight.
Isildor misses with a knee to the head.
Stelian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stelian closes the distance but Isildor moves to the side
and Isildor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stelian is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelian looks to land a right hand but Isildor moved out of range.
Stelian misses with a combination
and Isildor counters with a leg kick.
Stelian misses with a wild body shot.
Isildor throws a leg kick which misses Stelian's front leg but catches the back leg as Stelian tries to avoid it.
Stelian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Isildor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Isildor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Isildor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isildor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stelian's defenses.
Stelian works on Isildor's body with a couple of short punches.
Isildor blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Isildor.
Isildor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stelian up against the cage.
Stelian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isildor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stelian dodges an elbow strike from Isildor.
A head punch on the inside from Stelian fails to land.
Stelian lands with a light punch inside.
Isildor lands an elbow that stopped Stelian in his tracks for a moment.
Isildor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stelian clinches but Isildor breaks the clinch
and Isildor counters with an inside leg kick.
Stelian defending well as Isildor loads up on a big left hand.
Stelian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Isildor as he avoids it easily.
Stelian loads up on a big right hand but Isildor slips the punch.
Isildor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stelian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zvonimir Stelian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stelian thows a leg kick but Isildor checks it
and Isildor counters with a big head kick but Stelian shrugs it off.
Stelian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Isildor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Isildor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stelian is rocked!
Isildor has managed to clinch.
Oh Stelian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Isildor.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stelian. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Isildor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stelian blocks an elbow strike.
Stelian blocks the elbow strike.
Isildor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Isildor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stelian seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Isildor missing with knees to the body.
Stelian misses with the head strike.
Isildor trying to land knees to the body.
Isildor blocking some punches.
Stelian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Isildor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Isildor pushes off an throws an elbow but Stelian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stelian misses with a punch on the inside.
Isildor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stelian is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Isildor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Isildor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stelian blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Isildor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stelian's brow.
Isildor breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Isildor lands a head kick. Stelian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Whack! Isildor lands a heavy head kick that drops Stelian. The ref tackles Isildor to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stelian was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Brett Isildor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carmelo Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Confrontation. Suarez has chosen Busta Rhymes - Everything Remains Raw as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carmelo Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Suarez moves out of range.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suarez.
Suarez is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suarez tries to move into range but Henderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Henderson.
Henderson throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson's hand.
Suarez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Suarez.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Suarez misses the body punch
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suarez has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Suarez.
Suarez presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suarez has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Suarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suarez digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Henderson tries a body shot but Suarez blocks it.
Suarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
Henderson pushes Suarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suarez cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Suarez.
A right hook to the body lands for Suarez.
Suarez has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Suarez lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suarez.
Suarez misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suarez lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suarez digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Suarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suarez lands a nice uppercut.
Suarez is pushing Henderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Suarez lands an uppercut.
Suarez trying to control the position but instead, Henderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suarez into the cage.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suarez's elbow.
Suarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suarez tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suarez as Henderson tries to tie him up.
Suarez cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Suarez digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Suarez lands a shot to the body.
Suarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Suarez.
A short body shot lands from Suarez as the two fighters clinch.
Suarez is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suarez presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez lands with a left to the head.
Suarez pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Suarez scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suarez.
Suarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Suarez.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suarez lands a right hand.
Suarez is working Henderson over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Henderson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suarez has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Suarez gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suarez.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
Suarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Suarez lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Suarez.
Suarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Suarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Suarez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice cross by Suarez.
Suarez looks to clinch
and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Suarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Suarez.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.
Suarez misses with a body punch.
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson is leaning against Suarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Suarez.
Suarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suarez lands with a light punch inside.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suarez tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Suarez - just one landing.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Suarez rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Suarez.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Suarez can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Good body shot from Suarez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suarez tries to clinch up.
Henderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suarez.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Carmelo Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Suarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Suarez.
Nice shot by Suarez.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Suarez is avoiding it.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Suarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Suarez.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Suarez controls the action.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands a body punch.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Carmelo Suarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suarez lands an uppercut.
A short right from Suarez on the inside.
Suarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suarez works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
Suarez working aggressively here.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Suarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Suarez.
Suarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Henderson stalling in the clinch but Suarez improves position.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Suarez.
Suarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Suarez gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands a nice uppercut.
Suarez lands a body punch.
Suarez lands with a left to the head.
Suarez scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Suarez is working Henderson over against the cage.
Suarez presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
Suarez digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suarez lands a body shot.
Suarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suarez is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suarez pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Suarez as the two fighters clinch.
Suarez works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
Suarez presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suarez lands a body punch.
A short left from Suarez.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suarez is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Suarez.
Suarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suarez works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Suarez gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suarez digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Suarez 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.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson clinches.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suarez misses with a body punch.
Suarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson is trying to stall.
Suarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Suarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suarez.
Suarez is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Suarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suarez lands a body punch.
Suarez is working Henderson over against the cage.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Suarez.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
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!
Suarez cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Suarez digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Suarez lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Suarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
A short body shot lands from Suarez as the two fighters clinch.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Suarez.
Suarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Suarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Suarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson tries to work over Suarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Suarez presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suarez is pushing Henderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Suarez tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Suarez.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suarez throws a head punch that misses.
Suarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Suarez.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
Suarez lands with a light punch inside.
Suarez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Suarez as the two fighters clinch.
Suarez lands a right hand.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Nice body punch from Suarez.
Suarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Nice body punch from Suarez.
Suarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suarez is working Henderson over against the cage.
Suarez pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Suarez misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike.
Suarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suarez lands a shot to the body.
Suarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
A short left from Suarez.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Suarez controls the action.
Suarez lands a nice uppercut.
Suarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suarez digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Suarez gets an underhook and turns Henderson into the cage.
Suarez stalling against the cage.
Suarez digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Suarez really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suarez misses with an uppercut.
Henderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Suarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matt Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henderson.
Suarez tries to clinch up.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Suarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suarez slips under a jab from Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henderson slips a straight right by Suarez.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Henderson gets a clinch.
Suarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Suarez controls his hands.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Henderson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Suarez digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suarez tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Suarez back against the cage.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike.
Suarez presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
Suarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Suarez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suarez.
Suarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suarez lands a body shot.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Suarez is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Henderson gets an underhook and turns Suarez into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Suarez.
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Suarez works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Suarez.
Suarez lands a nice uppercut.
Suarez presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez is working Henderson over against the cage.
Suarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Suarez.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Suarez.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Suarez.
Suarez scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Suarez fails to land.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Henderson blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Suarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suarez presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Suarez lands an uppercut.
Suarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
Suarez pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suarez works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Suarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suarez works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Suarez working aggressively here.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suarez misses with a body punch.
Suarez misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suarez lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Suarez.
Suarez digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
Suarez is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suarez works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Suarez dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Suarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suarez misses the shot to the body.
Henderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suarez.
Suarez forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Suarez lands a body punch.
Suarez lands a body shot.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
A short right from Suarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Suarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Suarez tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right from Suarez on the inside.
Suarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez lands a nice uppercut.
Suarez is working Henderson over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Suarez.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Suarez as the two fighters clinch.
Suarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Suarez lands with a light punch inside.
Suarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Suarez gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
A short right from Suarez on the inside.
Suarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Suarez is working Henderson over against the cage.
Suarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Suarez gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suarez misses with a body punch.
Suarez digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Suarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Suarez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suarez.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Suarez controls the action.
Suarez works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
Suarez cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suarez lands with a light punch inside.
Suarez digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Suarez misses with the head strike.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henderson tries to work over Suarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suarez cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Matt Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Suarez.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Suarez working aggressively here.
Suarez blocking some punches.
Suarez lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suarez lands a right hand.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suarez misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
Suarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suarez lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suarez lands a body shot.
Suarez stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
Carmelo Suarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Suarez.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suarez pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Suarez lands a body shot.
Suarez works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Suarez.
Suarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suarez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suarez.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suarez lands a body punch.
Suarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suarez cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Suarez.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Suarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carmelo Suarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suarez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 41:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 41:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmelo Suarez!
Carmelo Suarez is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charm Demarsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Antistar (by Massive Attack). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charm Demarsh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar throws a nice looking combination but Demarsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demarsh tries to clinch but Salazar is having none of it.
Demarsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salazar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salazar throws a lazy right hand but Demarsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salazar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Salazar blocks the low kick.
Salazar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demarsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salazar somewhat.
Salazar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demarsh moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar lands a body shot.
Salazar throws a big shot that misses.
Salazar scores with a body shot.
Demarsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salazar or not.
Demarsh lands a shoulder strike.
Salazar takes an elbow to the temple.
Demarsh blocks an uppercut.
Demarsh gets underhooks to prevent Salazar's takedown attempt.
Charm Demarsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Salazar.
Demarsh working aggressively here.
Salazar is trying to drag Demarsh to the mat but Demarsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salazar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salazar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Demarsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salazar can't get the takedown.
Demarsh trying to land knees to the body.
Demarsh stops a takedown attempt from Salazar.
Demarsh lands with a light punch inside.
Salazar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demarsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salazar looks gassed!
The fighters circling - Salazar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salazar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Demarsh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salazar throws a shot from downtown. Demarsh moves away and avoids it.
Demarsh moves into range and clinches up with Salazar.
Salazar is trying to drag Demarsh to the mat but Demarsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Demarsh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Demarsh prevents the takedown attempt.
Demarsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Salazar avoids the damage to the body.
Salazar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demarsh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Demarsh trying to control the position but instead, Salazar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Demarsh into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Demarsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salazar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demarsh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Demarsh.
Demarsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Salazar avoids the damage to the body.
Salazar is working for takedown but Demarsh is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Demarsh.
Demarsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Demarsh.
Salazar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demarsh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Demarsh lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demarsh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Salazar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Salazar goes for a takedown attempt but Demarsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salazar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh dips to his left and cracks Salazar with an uppercut!
Salazar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Demarsh.
Demarsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salazar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salazar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Demarsh counters with a good low kick that Salazar was not able to check.
Demarsh lands a nice looking body 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!
Demarsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salazar.
Salazar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Demarsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salazar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demarsh.
Demarsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Salazar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salazar misses with a takedown attempt
and Demarsh counters with a three punch combo that has Salazar backing up. Salazar nods at Demarsh to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charm Demarsh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demarsh swings for the body but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar moves out of range of the body kick.
Demarsh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salazar.
Salazar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Demarsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salazar misses with a wild body shot.
Salazar has his takedown stuffed
and Demarsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Salazar throws a lazy right hand but Demarsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salazar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demarsh.
Demarsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Demarsh.
Demarsh gets underhooks to prevent Salazar's takedown attempt.
Charm Demarsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Salazar.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Salazar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Demarsh.
Salazar is trying to drag Demarsh to the mat but Demarsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Demarsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demarsh missing with knees to the body.
Salazar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demarsh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salazar takes a shot to the head.
Demarsh lands a nice knee to the body.
Salazar letting Demarsh take a breather here.
Demarsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Demarsh as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Demarsh.
Demarsh leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Demarsh.
Salazar goes for a takedown attempt but Demarsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salazar throws a hook but Demarsh blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Salazar misses.
Salazar tries for a takedown but Demarsh circles away easily
and Demarsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demarsh delivers a nice body kick.
Salazar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demarsh cracks Salazar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salazar wants to clinch
and Demarsh counters with a thumping low kick.
Demarsh lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salazar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Charm Demarsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salazar.
Salazar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Demarsh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Salazar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demarsh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salazar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salazar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demarsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salazar. That did some damage!
Salazar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demarsh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salazar tries to clinch
and Demarsh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Demarsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Demarsh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demarsh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salazar is rocked!
Demarsh is looking to slow Salazar down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demarsh thuds a left hand into Salazar's body.
Demarsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demarsh cracks Salazar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Demarsh lands a head kick. Salazar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A thudding body kick lands there by Demarsh!
Demarsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demarsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demarsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demarsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salazar's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Salazar misses the target.
Salazar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salazar there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charm Demarsh dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Salazar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demarsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazar can do to turn this around?
Demarsh slips a jab from Salazar.
Demarsh thows a body shot but no joy.
Salazar clinches but Demarsh breaks the clinch
and Demarsh moves into the clinch.
Salazar tries for a takedown but Demarsh manages to get underhooks.
Demarsh prevents the takedown attempt.
Demarsh cracks Salazar with a nice body shot.
Salazar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demarsh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Charm Demarsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Salazar.
Demarsh avoiding damage.
Salazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demarsh lands a nice elbow.
Salazar tries a body shot but Demarsh blocks it.
Salazar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Demarsh works on Salazar's body with a couple of short punches.
Demarsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar goes for a takedown attempt but Demarsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salazar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demarsh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salazar. Salazar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demarsh lands a two punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salazar.
Demarsh manages to get back to half guard.
Salazar is thwarting Demarsh's attempts to control the position.
Demarsh is trying to stand up here but Salazar is controlling him well.
Demarsh is refusing to be controlled, as Salazar sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Demarsh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salazar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Demarsh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Demarsh trying to control from the bottom.
Demarsh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demarsh tries to get out of the position.
Demarsh is defending against the submission attempts here by Salazar.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Demarsh gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demarsh.
Charm Demarsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Demarsh.
Salazar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demarsh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Demarsh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Demarsh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demarsh lands a knee to the head.
Demarsh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salazar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demarsh.
Demarsh digs a right hand underneath Salazar's ribcage. Salazar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salazar tries to score a body lock takedown but Demarsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demarsh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demarsh presses Salazar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demarsh lands a right hand.
Demarsh is working Salazar over against the cage.
Demarsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Salazar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Demarsh.
A right hook to the body lands for Demarsh.
Demarsh scores with a shot to the side of Salazar's head.
A body shot lands from Demarsh.
Demarsh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salazar.
Knees in the clinch landing for Demarsh.
Demarsh lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Demarsh.
Demarsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Salazar takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demarsh lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Demarsh.
Demarsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demarsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Demarsh lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Demarsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Demarsh.
Demarsh lands a body punch.
Demarsh lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Demarsh.
Demarsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Salazar takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charm Demarsh clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salazar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demarsh.
Demarsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Salazar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demarsh can pounce on him.
Salazar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salazar scores with a jab.
Salazar avoids the head kick by Demarsh.
Demarsh scores with a kick to the body.
Demarsh lands with a nice body punch.
Salazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Demarsh.
Salazar has his takedown stuffed
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Demarsh lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar misses with a takedown
and Demarsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Salazar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Demarsh finish him?
Demarsh closes the distance and clinches.
Demarsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Demarsh stops a takedown attempt from Salazar.
Charm Demarsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Salazar.
Demarsh pushes Salazar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demarsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Salazar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Demarsh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salazar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demarsh can pounce on him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Demarsh.
Salazar has his takedown stuffed
and Demarsh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salazar's hands.
Donk. Demarsh catches Salazar right on the button with a cross.
Demarsh drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Salazar right on the button. Salazar goes down! Demarsh follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Demarsh gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charm Demarsh!
Charm Demarsh is the new light heavyweight champion!
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