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MFN 148: Down Under PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Spencer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levasseur shoots and misses
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
Levasseur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Levasseur ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spencer wants it to stay on the feet.
Levasseur looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Levasseur with the ground and pound but Spencer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Levasseur throws a strike but Spencer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spencer won't allow Levasseur to sweep him here.
Spencer trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
Spencer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Levasseur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levasseur wants to control but Spencer passes easily into half guard.
Levasseur is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Spencer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spencer lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levasseur wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spencer.
Spencer trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer wants to control but Levasseur is keeping him busy.
Spencer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Levasseur wants to get back to full guard.
Levasseur moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spencer throws a strike but Levasseur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
My spies in Montreal Fighter's Gym inform me that Levasseur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Levasseur works over Spencer with some ground and pound from guard.
Levasseur distracts Spencer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Levasseur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Levasseur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spencer is on top in guard.
Levasseur managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur looking to control.
Levasseur is adopting a defensive guard.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Levasseur looking for a sweep. Not yet Levasseur, not yet.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer postures up.
Levasseur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spencer manages to get himself to full guard.
Levasseur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olivier Levasseur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spencer lands a nice hook to Levasseur's body. Levasseur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spencer misses with a hook to the body
so Levasseur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Levasseur is in close to Spencer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Levasseur being controlled here momentarily.
Levasseur connects with a couple of short punches.
Spencer looking to control but Levasseur passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
Spencer wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spencer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levasseur thows a huge punch but Spencer dodges it nicely.
Levasseur is thwarting Spencer's attempts to control the position.
Levasseur throws a strike but Spencer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Levasseur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spencer's head.
Levasseur preventing the sweep.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Levasseur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spencer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur landing with the ground and pound.
Spencer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levasseur defends it easily.
Levasseur slips nicely into half guard.
Spencer trying to control here.
Spencer is not content to let Levasseur control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spencer as he avoids it easily.
Levasseur slips a straight right by Spencer.
Nice defenses there by Levasseur.
Levasseur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Levasseur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spencer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spencer wants it to stay on the feet.
Spencer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Levasseur at a distance.
Spencer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spencer is looking to wear down Levasseur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Spencer. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Spencer does it's job there.
Joe Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Levasseur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Levasseur forces his way into half guard.
Spencer tries to get to full guard but Levasseur has control of the leg.
Spencer keeping hold of Levasseur's head, controlling as best he can.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levasseur.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levasseur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olivier Levasseur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Spencer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Levasseur fails with the takedown
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer throws a lazy body kick
and Levasseur counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spencer!
Levasseur tries for a kimura but Spencer is defending well.
Levasseur throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Spencer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Levasseur yanks on the arm and Spencer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Levasseur.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olivier Levasseur!
A very excited looking Olivier Levasseur made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dougie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hurricane. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dougie Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Carter.
Carter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Carter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva digs a good hook to Carter's body.
Carter throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Carter avoids the body shot from Silva.
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Carter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Rubin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a leg kick but Carter checks it.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva avoids the body shot from Carter.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Carter throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Carter tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Carter blocking some punches.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva avoids the head kick by Carter.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Carter throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva staying out of range there.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Carter throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Carter throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carter if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Carter lands a two punch combo.
Carter lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carter looks winded!
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Carter feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter scores with a nice head shot.
A solid body kick from Silva.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Silva gets a clinch.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Silva prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Carter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rubin Carter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Carter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Carter takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Silva has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Carter.
Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
Silva tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Silva has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter prevents a body shot from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva presses Carter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva tries to circle away but Carter has him pinned against the cage.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Carter looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Rubin Carter has been cut.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Carter throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter misses with a kick to the body.
Silva scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rubin Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carter duly obliges.
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Carter throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva avoids the head kick by Carter.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Carter misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carter lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carter tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
Silva looks to land a combination. Carter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Carter is holding his hands too far apart here. Silva throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Carter is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dougie Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennakin Golovdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boreling comes to the cage accompanied by More than meets the eye. Golovdy has chosen A New Beginning by Audiomachine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Karl Boreling had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Boreling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gennakin Golovdy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Boreling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Gennakin Golovdy has been cut.
Nice cross by Boreling.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boreling.
Golovdy is rocked!
Golovdy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Golovdy is still in real trouble! Can Boreling finish him?
Boreling crunches a massive hammerfist down on Golovdy - he's out! Boreling Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karl Boreling!
Karl Boreling seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tristin Shonuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shonuck comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. William Lord has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tristin Shonuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Lord!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shonuck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shonuck has managed to clinch.
Shonuck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shonuck is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lord lands with a short shot to the head.
Lord is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lord blocks the elbow strike.
Shonuck being controlled against the cage.
Shonuck wants to get back to striking at distance but Lord won't allow it.
Shonuck is looking to control Lord's arms but Lord gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shonuck has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shonuck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shonuck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shonuck tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut there from Lord.
Shonuck blocks the body kick.
Shonuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lord looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shonuck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decent striking displayed by Shonuck there.
It looks like William Lord has been cut.
Lord throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lord as he connects with a hook.
Shonuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Lord cracks the inside of Shonuck's front leg.
Shonuck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shonuck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lord has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lord clinches up against the cage.
Shonuck blocks an uppercut.
Lord being controlled against the cage.
Shonuck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lord.
Shonuck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord lands with a short shot to the head.
Lord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lord slips a jab from Shonuck.
A left lands for Shonuck.
Shonuck cracks Lord with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lord fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shonuck checks it well.
Lord fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shonuck, pushing him back against the cage.
Shonuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Lord misses
and Shonuck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shonuck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lord.
Shonuck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lord throws a head kick but Shonuck moves out of range.
Shonuck throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shonuck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lord circles away quickly and effectively.
A clash of legs there as Shonuck blocks the low kick.
Lord throws the kick towards the body but Shonuck avoids it.
Good work by Lord as he checks the leg kick.
Shonuck connects with an inside leg kick.
Lord throws a head kick but Shonuck moves out of range.
Shonuck lands a slapping body shot.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Shonuck moves out of range easily.
Shonuck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lord at a distance.
Shonuck needs to keep his hands up - Lord had a free shot at his head there.
Shonuck displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shonuck lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shonuck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Shonuck ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Lord.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Lord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Lord 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Shonuck throws a lazy right hand but Lord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shonuck slips a jab and a cross from Lord.
Shonuck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shonuck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shonuck scores with a shot to the body.
Shonuck missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shonuck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Shonuck misses.
Shonuck works over Lord's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up William Lord's cut even more.
Shonuck is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lord swats away the attempt to clinch by Shonuck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristin Shonuck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Lord's cut.
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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lord.
Nice body kick there by Lord.
Shonuck checks a leg kick.
Lord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shonuck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shonuck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lord.
Tristin Shonuck is winning the standup battle so far.
Lord misses with a straight left.
Lord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Lord blocks the leg kick.
Lord fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shonuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shonuck moves out of range of the body kick from Lord.
Lord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Shonuck moves out of range easily.
Shonuck lands with a nice combination. Lord backs away looking to recover.
Lord fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shonuck Throws a clean left jab. Shonuck Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Lord's chin! Lord crumbles to the ground and Shonuck follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Shonuck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tristin Shonuck!
Tristin Shonuck looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This was my 34th pro fight and every win is satisfying. Props to HODOR, he is a very tough young fighter and has a great future ahead of him. Hopefully this win is a stepping stone towards bigger and better things!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Hoffer!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gago shoots in and drives through. Hoffer sprawls well.
Gago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoffer. That did some damage!
Gago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoffer misses with a straight right.
Gago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoffer is trying to defend but Gago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoffer tries to get to full guard but Gago has control of the leg.
Hoffer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoffer.
Gago trying to control but Hoffer is working from the bottom.
Hoffer has his foot on Gago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gago works his way back into a safe position though.
Gago wants to pass the guard but Hoffer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago trying to control but Hoffer is working from the bottom.
Gago throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffer keeping moving, preventing Gago from controlling successfully.
Gago looking to pass the guard.
Gago is working hard here to advance position.
Hoffer controls Gago momentarily but Gago frees himself.
Gago wants to pass the guard but Hoffer is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two 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.
Hoffer pulls Gago in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoffer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoffer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gago to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hoffer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gago being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Hoffer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer keeping moving, preventing Gago from controlling successfully.
Gago has gone for a leg lock! Hoffer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gago's guard.
Hoffer is in close to Gago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoffer is aware though and is defending well.
Hoffer chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoffer is working Gago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoffer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoffer postures up and lands a big shot to Gago's brow.
Gago has momentary wrist control but Hoffer slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoffer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gago has momentary wrist control but Hoffer slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoffer is working Gago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gago keeping moving, preventing Hoffer from controlling successfully.
Gago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoffer is aware though and is defending well.
Gago can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoffer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gago tries to get to full guard but Hoffer has control of the leg.
Hoffer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Hoffer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Hoffer.
Gago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoffer misses with a straight right.
Hoffer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoffer counters with a nice body shot.
Hoffer cracks Gago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gago shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoffer scores with a body shot.
Hoffer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffer looks to throw the jab but Gago is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hoffer. Beautiful body shot.
Hoffer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Gago pushes Hoffer away with a front kick.
Hoffer cracks Gago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gago.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hoffer. No joy for Gago on that attempt.
Hoffer connects with a single shot there.
Jimmy Hoffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoffer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gago scores with a jab.
Gago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffer but Hoffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gago lands a jab to the head.
Gago throws a right and a left that Hoffer avoids nicely.
Gago takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Hoffer.
Gago shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoffer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoffer connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Hoffer coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gago looks to throw the jab but Hoffer is out of range.
Gago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffer.
Hoffer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago throws a hook to the side of Hoffer's head but Hoffer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Gago.
Gago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gago tries to clinch there but Hoffer circles away.
Gago fails with the takedown
and Hoffer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Gago.
Gago goes for a double leg but Hoffer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoffer continues to drive forward.
Gago breaks from the clinch.
Hoffer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gago with a poor takedown
and Hoffer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gago manages to avoid it.
Hoffer throws a shot to the body.
Gago moves out of range as Hoffer strikes.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoffer as he avoids it easily.
Gago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer slips under a jab from Gago.
A big left from Hoffer misses.
Hoffer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gago on the side of the head.
Igor Gago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Hoffer.
Hoffer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gago slips a jab and a cross from Hoffer.
Gago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffer but Hoffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoffer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoffer takes a swing at Gago's ribcage but misses.
Gago looks for a takedown but Hoffer sprawls well.
Hoffer misses with a wild combination.
Gago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoffer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Hoffer lands.
Gago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffer scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Hoffer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Hoffer does it's job there.
Gago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoffer circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoffer.
Jimmy Hoffer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffer lands a slapping body shot.
Gago scores with a shot to the body.
Hoffer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gago momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gago throws a jab when Hoffer was well out of range.
Gago closes the distance and clinches.
Gago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but Hoffer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but Hoffer shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hoffer 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big left from Hoffer misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gago throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffer moves out of range easily.
Hoffer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gago.
Gago drops his hands momentarily and Hoffer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoffer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoffer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gago moves into the clinch.
Gago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoffer walks away with a smile on his face. Gago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoffer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gago moves out of range as Hoffer strikes.
Gago looks for a takedown but Hoffer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffer throws out a loose jab but Gago uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoffer looks to land a left hand but Gago moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoffer misses the target.
Hoffer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gago has his takedown stuffed
and Hoffer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoffer works Gago's body with a nice hook.
Hoffer throws a series of punches but Gago moves out of range.
Hoffer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gago fails with the takedown.
Hoffer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gago has his takedown stuffed
and Hoffer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffer sprawls well. Hoffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffer swats away the attempt to clinch by Gago.
Hoffer tries to score with a low kick but Gago moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffer swings for the body but Gago moves out of range.
Gago takes one to the side of the head.
Hoffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gago.
Gago slips under a jab from Hoffer.
Hoffer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoffer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoffer misses with a looping right.
Gago throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoffer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoffer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gago.
Gago shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer wants to control but Gago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoffer defends it well.
Hoffer gets full guard.
Hoffer is adopting a defensive guard.
Jimmy Hoffer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four 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.
Gago won't allow Hoffer to sweep him here.
Igor Gago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoffer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gago manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoffer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoffer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoffer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hoffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoffer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hoffer!
After the big win, Jimmy Hoffer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommaso Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommaso Baroni!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Ben Jackson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Baroni avoids it.
Baroni looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson cracks Baroni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Baroni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baroni takes one on the button.
Jackson tests Baroni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Tommaso Baroni has been cut.
Baroni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Baroni's knee but Baroni avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baroni throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Baroni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baroni at a distance.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Baroni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baroni.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baroni doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Baroni.
Baroni lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson slips a jab from Baroni.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baroni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baroni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Baroni to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson defending well as Baroni loads up on a big left hand.
Baroni misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Baroni takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baroni circles away quickly and effectively.
Baroni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Baroni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Baroni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baroni misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Baroni misses with a wild body shot.
Baroni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Baroni's defenses.
Baroni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baroni lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a body punch
letting Baroni counter with a right hand.
Baroni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baroni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Baroni drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Baroni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baroni throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Jackson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baroni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baroni throws out the jab.
Baroni misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baroni.
Ben Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Baroni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Baroni swinging wildly here.
Baroni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Baroni misses with an uppercut.
Baroni throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Baroni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Baroni.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baroni lands the left hand.
Baroni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Baroni.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Baroni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Baroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Baroni tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Baroni lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baroni checks a low kick from Jackson.
Baroni lands with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Baroni.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Jackson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook. Baroni ducked under it nicely.
Baroni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Baroni moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Baroni.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baroni closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Baroni prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Baroni is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baroni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baroni pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baroni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baroni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baroni blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Baroni ducks down to avoid it.
Baroni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Baroni's head but Baroni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baroni.
Baroni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Baroni.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Baroni's front leg but catches the back leg as Baroni tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Baroni.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Baroni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommaso Baroni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson slips a jab from Baroni.
Baroni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baroni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baroni with a hook.
A head kick by Baroni misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Baroni is looking to clinch.
Baroni checks a low kick from Jackson.
Baroni looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Baroni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baroni scores with a jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Baroni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Baroni is just out of range.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Baroni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baroni pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Baroni scores with a four punch combination!
Baroni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baroni counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baroni throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Baroni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Baroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baroni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Baroni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baroni throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baroni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baroni moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baroni is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baroni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Baroni slips the punch.
Baroni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baroni misses with a body shot.
Baroni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Baroni slips the punch.
Baroni wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Baroni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Baroni.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Baroni connects with the punch.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommaso Baroni.
I think Baroni 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommaso Baroni!
Tommaso Baroni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Terrible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrible has chosen How Deep Is Your Love 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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160 lbs
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168 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Terrible!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrible lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitzlsperger's sensitive parts.
Terrible turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terrible swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitzlsperger.
Terrible dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hitzlsperger. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Hitzlsperger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hitzlsperger clinches with his opponent.
Hitzlsperger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terrible struggles to land a body shot inside as Hitzlsperger controls his hands.
Terrible misses with the head strike.
Hitzlsperger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrible backwards.
Hitzlsperger lands a left hand.
Hitzlsperger throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrible.
Terrible misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrible misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Terrible has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body punch from Hitzlsperger - that landed with a thud.
Terrible lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitzlsperger backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitzlsperger works on Terrible's body with a couple of short punches.
Terrible misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrible misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrible blocks a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Terrible swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitzlsperger pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Terrible fails to land.
Hitzlsperger pushes Terrible back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Terrible takes a shot to the head.
Hitzlsperger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitzlsperger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hitzlsperger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Terrible pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hitzlsperger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terrible misses with a low kick.
Hitzlsperger blocks a leg kick.
Terrible shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitzlsperger pinned against the cage. Hitzlsperger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hitzlsperger misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body shot.
Hitzlsperger with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger tries to clinch up.
Terrible throws a body punch but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Terrible goes for a double leg but Hitzlsperger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitzlsperger continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrible throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger is leaning against Terrible and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hitzlsperger throws a head punch that misses.
Terrible fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hitzlsperger.
Terrible scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Terrible swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hitzlsperger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terrible creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hitzlsperger misses with the head strike.
Hitzlsperger takes a shot to the head.
Hitzlsperger works on Terrible's body with a couple of short punches.
Hitzlsperger lands an uppercut.
Hitzlsperger gets through Terrible's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger pushes Terrible back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrible is rocked!
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrible lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitzlsperger backwards.
Hitzlsperger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitzlsperger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrible is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitzlsperger finish him?
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!
Hitzlsperger works on Terrible's body with a couple of short punches.
Hitzlsperger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitzlsperger has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Hitzlsperger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrible throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Terrible blocking some punches.
Hitzlsperger swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrible uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitzlsperger misses with the head strike.
Hitzlsperger presses Terrible against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hitzlsperger swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrible uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitzlsperger misses with some punches.
Hitzlsperger is leaning against Terrible and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hitzlsperger lands a nice shot to the body.
Terrible blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitzlsperger has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrible seems to have recovered his senses.
Terrible tries for a takedown. No joy.
Udo Hitzlsperger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Terrible.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrible breaks from the clinch.
Terrible avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitzlsperger tries to close the distance and clinch but Terrible swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitzlsperger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Hitzlsperger.
Terrible shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Terrible smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Terrible moves out of range as Hitzlsperger throws a body kick.
Terrible fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hitzlsperger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hitzlsperger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Terrible in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrible throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitzlsperger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hitzlsperger throws a shot from downtown. Terrible moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Hitzlsperger tenderised Terrible's leg. Terrible is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Udo Hitzlsperger 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.
Hitzlsperger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hitzlsperger drives through and clinches with Terrible against the cage.
Hitzlsperger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrible backwards.
Hitzlsperger scores with a shot to the side of Terrible's head.
A body shot lands from Terrible.
Hitzlsperger prevents the takedown attempt.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrible's elbow.
Hitzlsperger blocks an uppercut.
Hitzlsperger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hitzlsperger throws a head punch that misses.
Terrible scores with a shot to the side of Hitzlsperger's head.
Terrible misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitzlsperger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terrible lands a hook that snaps the head of Hitzlsperger backwards.
Hitzlsperger blocking some punches.
Hitzlsperger lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitzlsperger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hitzlsperger blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger pushes Terrible against the cage. Hitzlsperger is working some dirty boxing. Hitzlsperger pushes off with a quick right hook! Terrible goes down! Terrible tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hitzlsperger moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Udo Hitzlsperger!
During a confident post fight interview, Udo Hitzlsperger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer comes to the cage accompanied by Satyricon - K.I.N.G.. Kingston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2pac - I'm Soulja. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
168 lbs
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28
170 lbs
14 - 7 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfram Stelzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stelzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stelzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Stelzer tries to clinch
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingston lands a jab to the head.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Kingston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kingston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stelzer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stelzer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kingston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stelzer prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stelzer.
Kingston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stelzer avoids it.
Kingston looking to stall.
Stelzer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kingston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stelzer blocks it with crossed arms.
We've been hearing reports that Stelzer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Stelzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stelzer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kingston to the mat. Kingston regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stelzer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stelzer forces his way into half guard.
Stelzer slows the pace down in half guard.
Stelzer is working for a kimura but Kingston is defending it quite comfortably.
Kingston is in trouble now - Stelzer has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston working to try and regain half guard.
Stelzer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kingston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kingston shrugs it off.
Kingston regains half guard.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Stelzer stops Kingston from getting back to his feet.
Kingston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kingston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stelzer defends it easily.
Kingston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stelzer advances to half guard.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stelzer seems to be working for a kimura but Kingston defends the submission attempt.
Stelzer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stelzer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stelzer has hold of Kingston's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kingston manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston tries to lock up and control but Stelzer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stelzer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kingston tries to lock up and control but Stelzer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stelzer tries to control but Kingston wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stelzer tries to clinch up but Kingston circles away and keeps his distance.
Stelzer fails with the takedown.
Stelzer doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
Stelzer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston misses with a double jab
and Stelzer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Nate Kingston has been cut.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Stelzer avoids it well.
Stelzer tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stelzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stelzer tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfram Stelzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Stelzer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stelzer trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stelzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingston is keeping the position for now.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stelzer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kingston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kingston has escaped and now he's on top!
Kingston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston trying to control but Stelzer is working from the bottom.
Wolfram Stelzer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingston stopping the sweep attempt from Stelzer.
Kingston trying to control but Stelzer is working from the bottom.
Stelzer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kingston is pushing down on Stelzer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stelzer is fighting to maintain full guard but Kingston has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stelzer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kingston passes into half guard.
Kingston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stelzer defending well though.
Stelzer trying to control here.
Kingston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stelzer defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston wants to control but Stelzer is keeping him busy.
Stelzer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kingston is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kingston is pressing down on Stelzer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stelzer is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kingston is working for a submission of some sort.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston throws a strike but Stelzer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stelzer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kingston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stelzer is trying to keep Kingston in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Stelzer forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Stelzer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stelzer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stelzer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
Stelzer presses Kingston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kingston wants a takedown but no success here.
Stelzer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stelzer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stelzer is trying to drag Kingston to the mat but Kingston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stelzer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stelzer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stelzer is looking for a triangle but Kingston pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston controlling from the top position.
Stelzer is looking for a triangle but Kingston pushes his legs off easily.
Stelzer can't keep his opponent in guard - Kingston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stelzer wants to sweep but Kingston has passed to side control!
Kingston working away.
Stelzer is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stelzer is trying to control Kingston's posture but Kingston avoids it.
Stelzer prevents Kingston from moving into mount.
Kingston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stelzer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kingston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kingston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stelzer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kingston's guard! Nice work there by Stelzer!
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stelzer passes Kingston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet.
Stelzer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stelzer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stelzer is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
Stelzer trying to control from half guard but Kingston is working away.
That's four 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.
Stelzer is looking to advance position but Kingston won't allow it.
Stelzer is working for a submission of some sort.
Kingston tries to roll over but Stelzer keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kingston is looking for a triangle but Stelzer pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfram Stelzer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stelzer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
Wolfram Stelzer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Unforgiven. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
181 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ring.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Green has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Green wants to slow Ring down by chopping away at his legs.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
Ring has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ring pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ring checks a low kick from Green.
A head kick from Green lands but Ring takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Ring should have avoided that one.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Ring.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
Ring tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ring clinches with his opponent.
Ring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green misses with a hook. Ring ducked under it nicely.
Ring looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Green wants to land a leg kick but Ring is out of range.
Ring throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green lands a nice hook to Ring's body. Ring takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Ring clinches.
Ring presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green blocks a head kick by Ring.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green missing with a left hand there. Ring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Green throws a series of punches but Ring avoids them all with ease.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ring tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ring takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ring showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Ring tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Ring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ring.
Green moves out of range of the body kick from Ring.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ring gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ring breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Green catches Ring right on the button with a cross.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ring moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Green is looking to chop away at Ring's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ring.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ring tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ring throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Ring instigates a clinch.
Ring throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ring prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Green avoiding damage as Ring throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Ring comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ring throws an elbow but misses.
Ring missing with knees to the body.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ring has him pressed against the cage.
Green wants to break free but Ring has control.
Ring creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ring keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Ring moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Green throws a leg kick but Ring checks it.
Ring takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ring misses with a head kick.
Green looks to land a left hand but Ring moved out of range nicely.
Ring tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Ring misses
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green looks to throw the jab but Ring is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green takes a swing at Ring's ribcage but misses.
Juan Pablo Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ring throws a head kick that misses.
Ring darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a nice shot that snaps Ring's head back.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ring closes the distance and clinches.
Green breaks the clinch.
Ring avoids a kick to the body.
Ring pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green manages to break the clinch.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ring blocks a jab.
Green cracks the inside of Ring's front leg.
Green thumps Ring with a low kick.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ring misses with a body kick.
Ring throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ring fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ring rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ring scores with a body shot.
Ring slips a straight right by Green.
Ring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green is looking to chop away at Ring's legs.
Ring tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ring looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Green in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A good leg kick by Green.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ring.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green lands a front kick.
Green throws a hook but Ring blocks it.
Ring moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Green tries a body shot but Ring blocks it.
Ring lands an uppercut.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Ring has him pressed against the cage.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Ring has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Green lands an uppercut.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Green has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green is trying to break the clinch but Ring has him pressed against the cage.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Ring is controlling him.
Ring leaning against his opponent.
Green takes a knee to the side of the body.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ring fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green is looking to chop away at Ring's legs.
Green throws a right hand that Ring ducks under and follows up with a left that Ring also avoids with ease.
Ring throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green moves out of range of the body kick from Ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Green throws a low kick but Ring avoids it.
Green wants to land a leg kick but Ring is out of range.
Ring rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Ring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Green blocks it with crossed arms.
Green breaks the clinch.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ring wants to clinch.
Ring on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a chopping leg kick but Ring manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ring throws a nice head kick!
Ring doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ring looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Green.
Ring misses with the combination.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Green.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Ring closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Green misses with the combination.
Ring drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Ring.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ring.
Ring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Juan Pablo Green has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Green.
Ring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ring is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Green has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ring scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
Ring closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jeremy Ring has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Green working hard to break the clinch.
Green is looking to break free of the clinch but Ring has double underhooks.
Ring trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Ring is controlling him.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Ring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Green blocks it with crossed arms.
Ring tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Ring tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ring lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Ring misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green working hard to break the clinch.
Jeremy Ring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green breaks from the clinch.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ring.
Ring avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green blocks a head kick by Ring.
Ring throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Green looks to land a body kick but Ring moved away.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ring sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juan Pablo Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ring throws a sloppy head kick
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ring is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ring tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ring tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ring looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ring.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Ring.
I think Green 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo Green!
Juan Pablo Green gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux's entrance music is Sliwa. A fine choice. Hendricks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lets get sweattttty betty!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendricks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lemieux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Hendricks ducks down to avoid it.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux throws out a leg kick but Hendricks moves out of range and Lemieux only half commits.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks clobbers Lemieux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hendricks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
Lemieux scores with a jab. Hendricks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lemieux throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Hendricks misses
and Lemieux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemieux.
Hendricks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendricks, not yet.
Hendricks is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Lemieux postures up in Hendricks's guard and throws a big left but Hendricks blocks it.
Hendricks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemieux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lemieux trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lemieux landing with the ground and pound.
Lemieux is in close to Hendricks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hendricks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard.
Lemieux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendricks defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks postures up and lands a big shot to Lemieux's brow.
Lemieux controls Hendricks momentarily but Hendricks frees himself.
Lemieux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hendricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Hendricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Lemieux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendricks looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hendricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hendricks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Hendricks tries to pass.
Hendricks keeps trying to improve his position.
Lemieux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendricks is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemieux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendricks has managed to get both his arms back between Lemieux's legs - danger averted.
Lemieux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hendricks passes into half guard.
Hendricks is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemieux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hendricks.
Lemieux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lemieux throws a leg kick which misses Hendricks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendricks tries to avoid it.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Hendricks lands with a hook. Lemieux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hendricks throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
Hendricks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Johnny Hendricks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Hendricks throws an off balance right hand
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hendricks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lemieux throwing strikes from guard but Hendricks blocks nicely.
Hendricks has momentary wrist control but Lemieux slips an elbow through the middle.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Hendricks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lemieux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hendricks manages to get himself to full guard.
Lemieux lands a couple of digs.
Ron Lemieux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks has momentary wrist control but Lemieux slips an elbow through the middle.
Hendricks is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.
Lemieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a couple of digs.
Hendricks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendricks, not yet.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendricks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemieux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemieux.
Lemieux trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lemieux slips a jab from Hendricks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lemieux, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lemieux, as that shot connected.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendricks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Hendricks tests Lemieux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hendricks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hendricks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hendricks cracks a nice hook into Lemieux's ribs.
A slow jab from Hendricks misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hendricks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range and Hendricks settles back down.
Lemieux slips under a jab from Hendricks.
Lemieux throws out a powerful jab.
Hendricks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hendricks throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
Lemieux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hendricks throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux lands with a good body shot.
Hendricks missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemieux lands with a cross.
Hendricks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hendricks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lemieux can pounce on him.
Hendricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks motions for Lemieux to come forward. Hendricks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lemieux punishes Hendricks's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Lemieux misses.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Hendricks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lemieux.
Lemieux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?
Hendricks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemieux.
Hendricks throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
Hendricks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lemieux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Hendricks with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks checks a leg kick.
Hendricks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hendricks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux moves out of range as Hendricks strikes.
Lemieux throws a right hand that misses
so Hendricks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hendricks trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux looking for a guillotine here but Hendricks defends easily.
Lemieux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hendricks connects with a couple of short punches.
Lemieux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hendricks looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lemieux 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.
Hendricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemieux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendricks trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ron Lemieux did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lemieux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hendricks can pounce on him.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux defending well as Hendricks loads up on a big left hand.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut
and Lemieux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemieux.
Lemieux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Lemieux scoring with some ground and pound.
Lemieux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendricks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendricks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hendricks works over Lemieux with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Hendricks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hendricks working some strikes from top position.
Lemieux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemieux has his foot on Hendricks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendricks works his way back into a safe position though.
Hendricks is in close to Lemieux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lemieux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hendricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux lands a decent shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux controls Hendricks momentarily but Hendricks frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch lands to the side of Hendricks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hendricks jabs Lemieux right on the nose. Lemieux blinks but takes it well.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Hendricks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lemieux finds it's way round the side to connect with Hendricks's head.
Hendricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hendricks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemieux. That did some damage!
Hendricks scoring well with a low kick there.
Hendricks connects with a body shot that sends Lemieux's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks shoots for a takedown but Lemieux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hendricks lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendricks.
Hendricks tries to bum rush Lemieux with a series of wild strikes but Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hendricks.
Hendricks throws a low kick, looking for Lemieux's leg but Lemieux calmly moves out of range.
Hendricks lands with a nice body punch.
Johnny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lemieux wants it to stay on the feet.
Lemieux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hendricks lands with an uppercut that bounces Lemieux off the cage and back into range.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hendricks with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux gets a double leg takedown into Hendricks's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johnny Hendricks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendricks throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Lemieux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hendricks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Hendricks scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Hendricks misses.
Lemieux looks for a takedown but Hendricks sprawls well.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks thuds a left hand into Lemieux's body.
Hendricks walks into a jab.
Hendricks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendricks manages to avoid it.
Hendricks lands a nice looking body shot.
Lemieux is looking to slow Hendricks down with leg kicks.
Lemieux with a nice cross.
Hendricks moves out of range of the leg kick from Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Hendricks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hendricks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lemieux pinned against the cage. Lemieux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendricks misses with a looping right.
Johnny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lemieux lands a head shot.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hendricks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hendricks looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendricks.
A punch combination from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux shows good takedown defense.
Ron Lemieux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ron Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hendricks.
Hendricks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lemieux lands a body shot.
Hendricks avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
A punch lands to the side of Hendricks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux moves out of range as Hendricks strikes.
Lemieux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lemieux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hendricks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks cracks the inside of Lemieux's front leg.
Hendricks throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lemieux trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks is in trouble now - Lemieux has advanced to mount!
Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lemieux with a couple of short strikes.
Hendricks is squirming around, avoiding Lemieux's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Lemieux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lemieux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:47
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux retains his bantamweight title!
Ron Lemieux very nearly forgot to thank VIRAL COMBAT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Johnny Hendricks stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yea baby I won!!...wait what? I lost? I didnt lose, I dont remeber that happening?? Fuck you, your crazy.. Im not talking to you Im talking to myself you asshole.. kiss me and leave me alone.. IM A GOD!! Dont deny me a chicken dinner with pancakes!'.
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