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AD241: Vicious Cycle PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Mizuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jun Mizuno will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Mizuno!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Mizuno moves out of range easily.
Mizuno throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Mizuno throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Mizuno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Mizuno scores with a nice right hand.
Mizuno throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizuno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mizuno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mizuno dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
And Mizuno responds with a good body kick, but Sanchez manages to step out the way in time.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Mizuno's shoulder, as Mizuno tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mizuno misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez motions for Mizuno to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Mizuno.
Mizuno scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Chris Sanchez has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head kick from Mizuno lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizuno lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Mizuno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mizuno connects with a knee to the head.
Mizuno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mizuno lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Mizuno drops Sanchez with a big knee straight up the middle! Sanchez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizuno lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Mizuno takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sanchez is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Mizuno uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sanchez tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mizuno is absolutely delighted - when Sanchez wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jun Mizuno!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jun Mizuno made sure he mentioned Kore Fight Nutrition [TG], along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Kurucz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pinoy Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurucz comes to the cage accompanied by Marek Ztraceny - Sex s Ex. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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142 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansgar Kurucz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pinoy Pride!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurucz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pride blocks a head kick by Kurucz.
Kurucz lands a slapping body shot.
Pride takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pride shoots for a double leg takedown but Kurucz sprawls well. He's pushed Pride's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurucz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pride walks into a left hand.
Pride shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pride takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pride is rocked!
Kurucz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pride is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurucz 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!
Some bone on bone action there as Kurucz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pride looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurucz throws a shot to the body.
Pride seems to have recovered his senses.
Pride tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurucz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurucz walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pride drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kurucz swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pride's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansgar Kurucz!
A relieved looking Ansgar Kurucz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Xiii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiii.
Sloppy strikes from Suti. Those never looked like landing.
Suti looks to land a right hand but Xiii moved out of range.
Suti throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Xiii blocks the low kick.
Wedge Xiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xiii.
Suti cracks Xiii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Suti misses.
Xiii throws a body punch but Suti moves out of range.
Xiii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xiii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xiii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suti lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiii. Suti does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Suti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.
Xiii wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti defending well as Xiii loads up on a big left hand.
Suti throwing a counter right hand but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Suti misses with an uppercut.
Suti rushes Xiii and presses him up against the cage.
Suti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Suti controls his hands.
Xiii jumps guard and drags Suti to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Xiii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xiii working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suti trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xiii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suti with a nice cross.
Suti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xiii.
Suti misses with a double jab.
Xiii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Suti throws a big shot that misses.
Suti walks into a stiff left hand from Xiii.
Xiii misses with a straight right.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Suti.
Suti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Suti.
Xiii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Xiii tries to buck Suti off but Suti is having none of it.
Xiii is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Xiii wants to control but Suti postures up.
Xiii gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xiii trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Suti manages to pass to mount!
Suti punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Suti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xiii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Xiii is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Xiii hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perseen Suti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xiii dives in and scores a takedown into Suti's guard.
Xiii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xiii is one step ahead there.
Perseen Suti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiii works over Suti with some ground and pound from guard.
Xiii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suti trying to keep a closed guard but Xiii is proving a slippery customer.
Suti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xiii sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xiii trying to control but Suti is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perseen Suti is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii misses with a straight left.
Xiii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suti on the side of the head.
Suti loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Suti.
A slow jab from Suti misses its intended target.
Suti sets himself, and Xiii steps forward looking for the clinch! Suti avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xiii.
Xiii goes for a double leg but Suti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suti continues to drive forward.
Xiii closes the distance and clinches up with Suti, looking for a takedown. Xiii pushes Suti against the cage but Suti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perseen Suti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
Suti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
Suti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xiii avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suti. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suti drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suti is one step ahead there.
Suti postures up in Xiii's guard and throws a big left but Xiii blocks it.
Xiii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Suti is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiii has wrist control.
Suti throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii wants to sweep here but Suti controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suti scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Xiii.
Suti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Xiii on his heels. He'll look to pass Xiii's guard now, I'm sure.
Suti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xiii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suti throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiii looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suti is one step ahead there.
Suti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xiii working a defensive guard here.
Xiii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xiii defends it nicely.
Suti cracks Xiii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perseen Suti dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Suti shoots in and drives through. Xiii sprawls well.
Suti lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Xiii.
Xiii pulls guard effortlessly.
Suti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suti is working Xiii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Xiii wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suti postures up.
Suti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suti wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Suti misses.
Xiii throws a hook but Suti avoids it easily.
Suti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Suti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiii can do to turn this around?
Suti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Xiii trying to control from the bottom.
Suti is trying to control. Xiii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Suti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Suti connects with a nice short shot to Xiii's temple.
Xiii is refusing to be controlled, as Suti sits in half guard.
Xiii is looking to improve his position.
Xiii keeps trying to improve his position.
Wedge Xiii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xiii defending well though.
Xiii is looking for a sweep. Suti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suti trying to control the action but Xiii is working from the bottom.
Xiii felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Xiii gets back to full guard.
Xiii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perseen Suti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suti is trying to maintain the position but Xiii is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Xiii.
Xiii throwing shots but Suti is blocking nicely.
Suti is looking to control Xiii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suti avoid being mounted?
Xiii is keen to just control but Suti is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suti cracks Xiii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suti looking to score a takedown here. Xiii is defending well but Suti drives through and ends up in Xiii's guard.
Suti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Xiii is trying to control the position but Suti postures up.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xiii holds on and takes a little breather.
Suti tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiii is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suti wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
Xiii looking for a guillotine here but Suti defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perseen Suti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perseen Suti!
Perseen Suti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilco Van Duijnhoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, So Cold by Breaking Benjamin. Van Duijnhoven is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: People of the sun - R.A.T.M.. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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153 lbs
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192 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wilco Van Duijnhoven!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Duijnhoven, pushing him back against the cage.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Van Duijnhoven avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Van Duijnhoven avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
Liang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Duijnhoven is keeping busy.
Liang leaning against his opponent.
Van Duijnhoven lands a body punch.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Van Duijnhoven avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liang misses with a punch to the body.
Liang avoiding damage.
Liang prevents a body shot from Van Duijnhoven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liang lands with a left to the head.
Liang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Duijnhoven is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liang.
Van Duijnhoven blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Duijnhoven's elbow.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Duijnhoven misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Duijnhoven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liang's elbow.
Van Duijnhoven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Duijnhoven breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liang throws a leg kick
and Van Duijnhoven counters with a left to the body.
Van Duijnhoven throws the kick towards the body but Liang avoids it.
Van Duijnhoven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Duijnhoven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Duijnhoven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Liang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Duijnhoven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang clinches.
Liang lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Duijnhoven looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Duijnhoven stalling in the clinch.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a body shot from Liang.
Van Duijnhoven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liang misses with some punches.
Van Duijnhoven being controlled against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kuai Liang has been cut.
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!
Liang swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Duijnhoven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liang digs a right hand underneath Van Duijnhoven's ribcage. Van Duijnhoven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Duijnhoven is trying to push Liang away but Liang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Duijnhoven lands an elbow inside.
Liang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Liang is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Duijnhoven just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liang's brow.
Van Duijnhoven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Duijnhoven blocking some punches.
Liang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Duijnhoven tries to work over Liang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Duijnhoven lands a nice elbow.
Van Duijnhoven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liang tries to clinch up but Van Duijnhoven circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Duijnhoven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liang tries to clinch
letting Van Duijnhoven counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang is looking to clinch but Van Duijnhoven is avoiding it.
Liang thows a leg kick but Van Duijnhoven checks it
and Van Duijnhoven counters with a low kick, right behind Liang 's knee.
Liang throws out a leg kick but Van Duijnhoven moves out of range and Liang only half commits.
Van Duijnhoven tries a quick counter leg kick but Liang is wise to it.
Good shot there by Van Duijnhoven.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Duijnhoven throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Duijnhoven staying out of range there.
It seemed like Van Duijnhoven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven throws out a counter right but Liang avoids it with no problem.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a hook. Liang ducked under it nicely.
Van Duijnhoven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liang gets tackled into the cage by Van Duijnhoven. Van Duijnhoven maintains the clinch.
Liang throws a head punch that misses.
Liang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven tries to throw a body punch but Liang avoids it by throwing Van Duijnhoven back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilco Van Duijnhoven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kuai Liang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liang clinches up with Van Duijnhoven and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liang.
Liang prevents a body shot from Van Duijnhoven.
Liang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Van Duijnhoven.
Liang stalling in the clinch but Van Duijnhoven improves position.
Liang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Van Duijnhoven controls the action.
Kuai Liang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Duijnhoven avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Duijnhoven throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Duijnhoven is pushing Liang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Liang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Liang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liang blocks an elbow strike from Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Duijnhoven being controlled against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Liang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Duijnhoven or not.
Van Duijnhoven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Duijnhoven drives through and clinches with Liang against the cage.
Liang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Duijnhoven's elbow.
Liang trying to control the position but instead, Van Duijnhoven has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liang into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Duijnhoven misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Duijnhoven lands a body shot.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Liang gets through Van Duijnhoven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Duijnhoven breaks from the clinch.
Liang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Duijnhoven is out of range.
Liang throws a body shot but no joy.
Liang tries to clinch but Van Duijnhoven is having none of it.
Kuai Liang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Duijnhoven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liang. That did some damage!
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!
Van Duijnhoven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Duijnhoven just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liang's brow.
Liang misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Van Duijnhoven lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Liang.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Liang.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Duijnhoven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Van Duijnhoven misses with an elbow over the top.
Liang throws an elbow that misses.
Liang looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Liang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Duijnhoven wants to stall.
Liang tries to stall but Van Duijnhoven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Duijnhoven's elbow.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a punch to the body.
Van Duijnhoven throws an elbow that misses.
Liang tries a body shot but Van Duijnhoven blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liang working aggressively here.
Van Duijnhoven tries to throw a body punch but Liang avoids it by throwing Van Duijnhoven back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Van Duijnhoven.
Liang leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuai Liang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kuai Liang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Liang moves out of range of the strikes.
Liang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Duijnhoven.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liang is looking to clinch.
Liang is looking to clinch.
Van Duijnhoven throws a counter combo.
Van Duijnhoven lands with a slapping head kick.
Liang slips under a jab.
A low kick from Liang is predictable there
and Van Duijnhoven counters with a leg kick.
Liang throws a looping overhand right but Van Duijnhoven ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Duijnhoven checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Duijnhoven scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Duijnhoven checks the leg kick.
Liang doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Duijnhoven circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang tries to clinch up but Van Duijnhoven circles away and keeps his distance.
Liang tries to clinch
and Van Duijnhoven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Duijnhoven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liang misses with a punch to the body.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Van Duijnhoven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liang's elbow.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Duijnhoven.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven lands an elbow inside that Liang shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Liang.
Liang tries to work over Van Duijnhoven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Duijnhoven just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liang's brow.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Van Duijnhoven controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Duijnhoven or not.
Van Duijnhoven breaks the clinch.
Liang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Duijnhoven was well out of range. Poor timing from Liang.
Liang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Duijnhoven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liang throws a leg kick but Van Duijnhoven moved away.
Liang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Duijnhoven is out of range and Liang settles back down.
Van Duijnhoven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Duijnhoven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick from Liang lands but Van Duijnhoven takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liang just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Duijnhoven tries to land a front kick but Liang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liang.
A head kick misses from Liang.
Van Duijnhoven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a head kick by Liang.
Van Duijnhoven swats away the attempt to clinch by Liang.
Van Duijnhoven avoids the head kick by Liang.
Van Duijnhoven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liang throws a solid leg kick but Van Duijnhoven takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liang.
Van Duijnhoven gets a clinch.
Van Duijnhoven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liang or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a punch to the body.
Van Duijnhoven taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Liang.
Liang blocks an elbow strike from Van Duijnhoven.
Liang tries to work over Van Duijnhoven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Duijnhoven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liang lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Liang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liang dodges an elbow strike from Van Duijnhoven.
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 Kuai Liang.
I think Liang 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kuai Liang!
Kuai Liang very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Fort Minor-Remember The Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
157 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
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147 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to bum rush DeVito with a series of wild strikes but DeVito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and DeVito tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVito misses with a head kick.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and DeVito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
DeVito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeVito thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeVito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in DeVito's guard.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeVito looking for a sweep. Not yet DeVito, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as DeVito holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a strike but DeVito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but DeVito defends easily.
DeVito wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz has his foot on DeVito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeVito works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeVito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeVito sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeVito tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
DeVito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeVito lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and DeVito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVito.
DeVito throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeVito wants it to stay on the feet.
Tommy DeVito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but DeVito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeVito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeVito tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
DeVito misses with a body shot.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tommy DeVito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVito fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Diaz avoids the body shot from DeVito.
DeVito blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz cracks DeVito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick by DeVito misses
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeVito circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz shoots for a takedown but DeVito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and DeVito makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeVito is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diaz cracks the inside of DeVito's front leg.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeVito circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by DeVito there.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses the jab.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiaz.
DeVito lands with an overhand left.
DeVito lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeVito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeVito avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy DeVito dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz moves out of range as DeVito strikes.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVito was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
DeVito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz tries for a takedown but DeVito circles away easily
and DeVito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVito throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeVito avoids it really well and circles away.
DeVito swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Tommy DeVito is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVito throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeVito lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but DeVito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tommy DeVito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
DeVito takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeVito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeVito misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeVito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeVito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Diaz.
DeVito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVito.
DeVito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
DeVito misses with a left hand
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeVito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with DeVito, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes DeVito against the cage but DeVito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
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!
Diaz throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from DeVito does no damage.
DeVito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeVito throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but DeVito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeVito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
A short right from DeVito on the inside.
DeVito lands a right hand.
DeVito can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DeVito scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
DeVito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
DeVito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeVito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeVito.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeVito.
Diaz throws the left hand but DeVito avoids the punch easily.
DeVito thumps Diaz with a low kick.
A good leg kick by DeVito.
DeVito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeVito scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz avoids the body shot from DeVito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks DeVito off balance momentarily.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can DeVito finish him?
DeVito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeVito is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Diaz gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! DeVito gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Diaz is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy DeVito!
Tommy DeVito retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Tommy DeVito thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seyedi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hypnotize- Biggie smalls. The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington's choice of entrance music: Queen - I Want It All. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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223 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seyedi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
Washington drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington wants to control from the top but Seyedi keeps moving.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyedi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seyedi is keeping the position for now.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Seyedi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seyedi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the body from Seyedi misses
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Seyedi won't be happy with that.
Washington tries to score with some ground and pound. Seyedi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Washington lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Washington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Washington throws a strike aimed at the side of Seyedi's head but Seyedi avoids it well.
Washington scoring with punches from side control.
Washington working the body and head with strikes.
Seyedi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Washington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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!
Seyedi tries to improve position but can't.
Washington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Washington lands a nice forearm strike.
Washington fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Washington.
Washington is trying to ground and pound but Seyedi uses the momentary lack of control by Washington to regain half guard.
Seyedi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.
Seyedi wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Washington is thwarting Seyedi's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Washington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seyedi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seyedi defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seyedi is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seyedi throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Seyedi defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Seyedi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Seyedi sprawls well.
Seyedi throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
Seyedi tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Washington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ali Seyedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seyedi throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Washington feints the counter takedown.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington checks the leg kick.
Washington cracks the inside of Seyedi's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyedi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Seyedi misses its intended target.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seyedi under the eye.
Seyedi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Washington checks it well.
Jab from Seyedi.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Seyedi gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Ali Seyedi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Washington.
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Seyedi.
Seyedi feints and then cracks Washington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down.
Washington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Washington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Washington drops an elbow to the side of Seyedi's head.
Seyedi is trying to stand back up but Washington is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington moves nicely into side control.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seyedi is being controlled here.
Washington working the ground and pound from side control.
Washington fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Washington throws a strike aimed at the side of Seyedi's head but Seyedi avoids it well.
Seyedi can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seyedi parries the strikes from Washington easily there. Washington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Seyedi to escape.
Washington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a few punches from side control.
Washington throws an elbow but Seyedi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Washington wants to control but Seyedi is keeping him busy.
Washington throws a strike aimed at the side of Seyedi's head but Seyedi avoids it well.
Washington working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Seyedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seyedi defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Seyedi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Washington working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seyedi keeps working.
Seyedi taking a bit of punishment here - Washington scoring with strikes.
Leonard Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seyedi keeps working.
Seyedi is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big head kick from Washington and Seyedi is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Ali Seyedi has been cut.
Washington scoring with some ground and pound.
Washington trying to control but Seyedi is working from the bottom.
Seyedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washington scoring with some ground and pound.
Washington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washington working some strikes from top position.
Seyedi is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Seyedi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington postures up.
Seyedi seems to have got his legs back now.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Washington distracts Seyedi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seyedi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Washington grinds an elbow into Seyedi's temple.
Washington misses with the ground and pound.
Washington laying and praying for a moment but Seyedi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ali Seyedi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington thows a huge punch but Seyedi dodges it nicely.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Washington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seyedi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Ground and pound from Washington.
Seyedi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seyedi's head.
Washington wants to take a breather but Seyedi is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seyedi defends well and Washington ends up having to push Seyedi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seyedi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Washington.
We've been told by Seyedi's head coaches at Montreal's Finest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seyedi jabs Washington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seyedi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Seyedi lands a nice looking body kick.
Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Seyedi's guard.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seyedi 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.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington postures up in Seyedi's guard and throws a big left but Seyedi blocks it.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seyedi's head.
Seyedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Seyedi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seyedi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seyedi looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Seyedi tries to sprawl but Washington drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Washington!
A relieved looking Leonard Washington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's On!. Turk has chosen Status Quo- Deeper and Down as his entrance music. Uebishe Lesnoe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Braden Turk's chin.
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26
142 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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35
145 lbs
30 - 22 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnoe wants to slow Turk down by chopping away at his legs.
Braden Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnoe. No joy for Turk on that attempt.
Lesnoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
Turk missing with a left hand there. Lesnoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turk blocks the body kick.
Lesnoe moves forwards but Turk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnoe.
Lesnoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lesnoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turk. That did some damage!
Lesnoe punishes Turk's body with a nice straight punch.
Lesnoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turk clobbers Lesnoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Lesnoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnoe cracks Turk with a good jab.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Turk sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesnoe throws a push kick but Turk slaps the foot to one side.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Turk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lesnoe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turk really felt that one!
Lesnoe throws a low kick but Turk avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lesnoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A right-left combo lands from Turk.
Turk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turk misses the jab.
Lesnoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turk scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turk tries to score with a low kick but Lesnoe moves his leg out of the way.
Turk's corner calls for a 1-2. Turk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lesnoe cracks a nice hook into Turk's ribs.
Turk checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turk blocks a low kick nicely.
Turk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lesnoe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lesnoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turk.
Lesnoe wants to control but Turk is keeping busy.
Lesnoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnoe tries to get to full guard but Turk has control of the leg.
Turk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lesnoe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lesnoe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lesnoe actively working from the bottom here.
Lesnoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turk.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turk working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turk.
Turk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnoe's head.
Turk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnoe is pulling down on Turk's head. It's preventing any offense from Turk, at least for the moment.
Turk is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnoe has wrist control.
Turk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnoe's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turk tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnoe is retaining full guard.
Lesnoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lesnoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turk defends it easily.
Turk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnoe, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turk landing some decent shots from guard.
Turk chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesnoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lesnoe is trying to control the position but Turk postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braden Turk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turk throws out a loose jab but Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lesnoe closes the distance and clinches up with Turk, looking for a takedown. Lesnoe pushes Turk against the cage but Turk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turk shoots in and bounces Lesnoe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Turk postures up in Lesnoe's guard and throws a big left but Lesnoe blocks it.
Lesnoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe keeping full guard, as Turk tries to pass.
Lesnoe seems keen to control Turk's posture.
Turk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe managing to control the position.
Turk trying to control but Lesnoe is working from the bottom.
Turk works over Lesnoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Turk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turk is in close to Lesnoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesnoe wants to sweep here but Turk controlling him for the moment.
Turk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turk connects with a couple of short punches.
Lesnoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turk postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnoe's brow.
Turk throws a strike but Lesnoe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lesnoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Turk is retaining full guard.
Turk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turk wants to sweep here but Lesnoe controlling him for the moment.
Lesnoe trying to control but Turk is working from the bottom.
Lesnoe chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe wants to control from the top but Turk keeps moving.
Lesnoe stands and throws Turk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lesnoe staying calm.
Lesnoe landing a few strikes.
Lesnoe landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk tries to buck Lesnoe off but Lesnoe is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe trying to control the position but Turk is working away.
Turk tries to buck Lesnoe off but Lesnoe is having none of it.
Turk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lesnoe controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turk tries to lock up and control but Lesnoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braden Turk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lesnoe wants to clinch up but Turk keeps it at a distance.
Turk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lesnoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turk scrambles back to his feet.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lesnoe scores with a leg kick.
Lesnoe swings for the body but Turk moves out of range.
Turk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turk tries to clinch but Lesnoe is having none of it.
Lesnoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turk.
Turk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lesnoe doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe staying out of range there.
Turk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Turk.
Lesnoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turk throws out the jab.
Lesnoe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Turk misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk throws a head kick that Lesnoe semi-blocks.
Uebishe Lesnoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turk misses with a wild body shot.
Turk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turk misses with a double jab.
Lesnoe keeps Turk at a distance using the push kick.
Lesnoe misses with a hook.
Turk tries to clinch but Lesnoe is having none of it.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Turk tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnoe misses with a hook
and Turk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lesnoe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Turk throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lesnoe's body to avoid the submission. Lesnoe has instead reached around Turk's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lesnoe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uebishe Lesnoe!
Uebishe Lesnoe 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 Aaron Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajja Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Witt comes into the arena with Animal by Disturbed blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
157 lbs
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37
160 lbs
29 - 10 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Witt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Rajja Khan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Witt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
A little feinted left hand from Witt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Witt walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
Witt connects with a nice looking jab.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Witt looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Witt will feel that in the morning.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Witt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Witt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Witt's leg but Witt calmly moves out of range.
Witt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witt tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Witt. That did some damage!
Khan walks into a jab.
Witt misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Witt's head.
Khan tries to move into range but Witt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Witt. That snapped Khan's head back.
Witt misses the shot to the body.
Khan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Witt in his tracks.
Witt fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Witt throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan cracks Witt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Witt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Witt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan lands a nice looking body kick.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Witt moved out of range.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Khan shoots and misses
and Witt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aaron Witt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witt checks a leg kick.
Witt leaves Khan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Witt misses the target.
Khan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Witt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Witt. Witt obviously looking to wear him down.
Khan avoids the body shot from Witt.
Khan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Witt throws a good cross that connects.
Witt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khan's head backwards.
Khan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Witt. No joy for Khan on that attempt.
Aaron Witt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rajja Khan.
Witt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Witt gets underhooks to prevent Khan's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Witt misses with a punch on the inside.
Witt blocks an uppercut.
Witt stalling in the clinch but Khan improves position.
Witt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Witt.
Witt misses with the head strike.
Khan prevents a body shot from Witt.
Witt tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Witt.
A short right from Khan.
Khan jumps guard but Witt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Witt struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Witt defends well.
Witt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
Witt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Aaron Witt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Witt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan avoids the body shot from Witt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.
Witt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Witt blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witt. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khan.
Khan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Witt misses with a jab to the body
and Khan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Witt trying to control here.
Khan with the ground and pound but Witt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Witt looking for a sweep. Not yet Witt, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Witt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Khan stacks Witt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Khan!
Khan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Witt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Witt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khan tries to move to mount but Witt blocks the move with his legs.
Khan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khan trying to control the position but Witt is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt sneaks back into half guard.
Witt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Witt.
Witt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Witt is pulling down on Khan's head to control his posture.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Witt is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan passes Witt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Witt trying to control but Khan postures up.
Witt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Witt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Witt trying to hold on to Khan's head to control him but Khan postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khan trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Witt looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Witt swinging wildly here.
Khan 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.
Rajja Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Witt.
Witt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Good shot there by Khan.
Witt misses with a hook.
Witt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Witt.
Witt misses with a low kick.
Witt swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Witt throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan with the counter takedown but Witt avoids it easily.
Witt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Witt throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aaron Witt is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Witt throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Witt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Witt throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Witt throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Witt under the eye.
Witt scores with a punch to the head.
Khan misses with a right hand
and Witt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Witt misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Witt checks the leg kick.
Khan checks a low kick from Witt.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Witt.
Khan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Witt. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Witt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Witt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Witt.
Witt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt - Witt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khan slips under a jab from Witt.
Khan defending well as Witt loads up on a big left hand.
Witt scores with a jab to the head.
Witt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Witt tries to counter by clinching up but Khan breaks away and moves out of range.
Witt throws a series of strikes that have Khan backpedaling.
Witt misses with a looping left.
Witt scores with a shot to the body.
Khan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Witt to the mat! Witt manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan passes Witt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Witt is not content to let Khan control the position.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura but Witt is defending well.
Witt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Witt wants to sweep but no luck.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Witt is keeping the position.
Witt is trying to keep Khan in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Witt pulls Khan in close to his closed guard and prevents Khan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Witt trying to control the position.
Khan is fighting to break Witt's control of his arms but Witt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aaron Witt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Witt misses with a low kick.
Witt takes one to the chin there.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Witt's head.
Witt scores with a jab. Khan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Witt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan keeps Witt at a distance using the push kick.
Khan catches Witt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khan avoids the body shot from Witt.
Witt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Witt.
Witt misses with a double jab.
Khan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Witt can pounce on him.
Witt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan slips under a jab from Witt.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Witt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Witt.
Witt thuds a left hand into Khan's body.
Khan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khan is keen to just control but Witt is a slippery customer.
Witt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Witt's head.
Witt controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt trying to hold on to Khan's head to control him but Khan postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Witt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Witt moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Witt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Witt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khan.
Witt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khan. Khan obviously looking to wear him down.
Khan throws a head kick that misses
and Witt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to trip Witt. He has hold of a leg but Witt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Khan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Witt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Witt from controlling successfully.
Khan trying to keep a closed guard but Witt is proving a slippery customer.
Witt wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Witt landing some decent shots from guard.
Khan 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rajja Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Witt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Witt advances to half guard.
Witt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Witt prevents Khan from improving his position.
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Witt pulls his head out easily.
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Khan wants to control but Witt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rajja Khan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Witt slips a jab from Khan.
Khan throws a head kick but Witt moves out of range.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Witt misses.
Jab by Witt.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan defending well as Witt loads up on a big left hand.
Khan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Witt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan slips a straight right by Witt.
Witt ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
A quick step to the side and Witt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan clobbers Witt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Witt tries a head kick but it misses.
Witt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan thows a leg kick but Witt checks it
and Witt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a leg kick that knocks Witt off balance momentarily.
Khan connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan throws a lazy body kick
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Khan misses
enabling Witt to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
and Witt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Witt throws out the jab.
Witt looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Witt's shoulder, as Witt tries to avoid the shot.
Witt lands a lovely overhand right.
Khan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Witt's hands.
Witt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Witt.
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!
Khan is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
Khan connects with a right hand. Witt shakes it off.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Witt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Witt.
Witt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan fails with the takedown
and Witt counters with a stiff right hand.
Witt scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Khan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan working the ground and pound but Witt is defending the strikes.
Witt defending against the ground and pound.
Khan wants to take a breather but Witt manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Khan.
Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witt pulls Khan in close to prevent any damage.
Witt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khan defends it easily.
Witt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Khan has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Witt is looking to control Khan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Witt avoid being mounted?
Khan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Witt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Witt keeps working.
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 Aaron Witt.
I think Witt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Witt!
Aaron Witt retains his lightweight title!
Aaron Witt gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Templeton Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Templeton Peck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peck misses with a looping left.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Peck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peck.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peck checks it well.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peck connects with a jab.
Peck throws a body shot but no joy.
Peck throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Peck tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Peck is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peck moves away.
Peck is looking to counter punch.
Peck misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peck misses with an uppercut.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Peck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peck missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peck lands a right hook to the body.
Peck ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Peck thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Peck's leg but Peck calmly moves out of range.
Jackson jabs Peck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Peck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Peck as he connects with a hook.
Peck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peck misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body punch but Peck moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Peck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Peck throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Peck will feel that in the morning.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peck.
Peck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a push kick but Peck slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Peck throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peck defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Peck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
It looks like Templeton Peck has been cut.
Jackson cracks Peck with an open hand slap.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that knocks Peck silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Jackson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Apollo Jackson!
Apollo Jackson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Basilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Jane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Basilan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Basilan does it's job there.
Jane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Jane misses.
Jane sizes up Basilan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Basilan.
Basilan missing with a left hand there. Jane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patrick Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Basilan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jane checks a leg kick.
Basilan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Basilan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jane.
Basilan's corner calls for a 1-2. Basilan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Basilan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jane throws a combination that misses
letting Basilan counter with a right hand.
Basilan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jane.
Jane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basilan.
Basilan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Basilan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Basilan missing with a left hand there. Jane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Basilan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jane is out of range and Basilan settles back down.
Jane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Basilan throws out a loose jab but Jane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Basilan defending well as Jane loads up on a big left hand.
Basilan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jane throws out the jab.
Basilan connects with a crisp jab.
Basilan scores with a sloppy right hand. Jane should have avoided that one.
Jane connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jane!
Jane lands a head shot.
Basilan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jane.
Basilan misses with a few strikes there.
Jane throwing a counter right hand but Basilan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Basilan finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Jane. That snapped Basilan's head back.
Basilan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Basilan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jane is out of range.
A slow jab from Basilan misses its intended target.
Basilan misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Basilan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Basilan lands with an overhand left.
Basilan takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Basilan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jane looks to land a left hand but Basilan moved out of range nicely.
Jane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Basilan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Basilan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Basilan loads up on a big right hand but Jane slips the punch.
Basilan misses with an uppercut. Jane saw that one coming.
Jane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Basilan misses with a hook. Jane ducked under it nicely.
Basilan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane walks into a left hand.
Donk. Jane catches Basilan right on the button with a cross.
Jane throws a hook but Basilan avoids it easily.
Basilan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jane manages to avoid it.
Jane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Basilan manages to circle out of the way.
Basilan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Basilan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jane throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Basilan.
Basilan scores with the left hand. Jane knows he should have avoided that one.
Jane blocks a jab.
Jane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Basilan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jane.
Jane needs to keep his hands up - Basilan had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basilan tries to move into range but Jane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Basilan looks to land a right hand but Jane moved out of range.
Basilan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Basilan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Basilan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice cross by Basilan.
Jane moves out of range as Basilan strikes.
Basilan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Basilan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Basilan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big right from Jane misses.
Basilan throws an off balance right hand
and Jane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Basilan does no damage.
A slow jab from Basilan misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basilan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jane connects with a right hand. Basilan shakes it off.
Jane sizes up Basilan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Basilan lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Basilan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Basilan looks to throw the jab but Jane is out of range.
Jane lands a nice hook to Basilan's body. Basilan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Basilan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jane slips a straight right by Basilan.
Basilan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jane is looking to counter punch.
Jane misses with an uppercut.
Jane 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.
Basilan throws a shot from downtown. Jane moves away and avoids it.
Jane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Basilan throws out the jab.
Basilan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jane misses with an uppercut.
Basilan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jane throws a body punch but Basilan moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jane moves out of range as Basilan strikes.
Basilan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jane.
Jane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Basilan throws an overhand right that lands on Jane's shoulder, as Jane tries to avoid the shot.
Jane moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Basilan's elbow.
Basilan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Basilan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Basilan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basilan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jane ducks under a wild hook from Basilan.
Jane tries to clinch but Basilan moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jane checks a leg kick.
Basilan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jane jabs Basilan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Basilan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Basilan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basilan throws an off balance right hand
and Jane counters with a right hand to the body.
Basilan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jane misses the shot to the body.
Basilan throws out a leg kick but Jane moves out of range and Basilan only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilan misses with a looping left.
A big right from Jane misses.
Jane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Jane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Jane misses the target.
Basilan tries to work over Jane's front leg with a kick but Jane checks it.
Jane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jane clinches with his opponent.
Jane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Basilan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jane lands a nice knee to the body.
Basilan is breathing heavily.
Basilan working aggressively here.
Jane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Basilan backwards.
Basilan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Basilan.
Jane scores a nice knee to the body.
Jane misses with a punch to the body.
Basilan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Jane.
Jane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Basilan backwards.
It looks like Felix Basilan has been cut.
Jane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Basilan blocking some punches.
Jane lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Jane has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jane blocks a body shot from Basilan.
Jane managing to block the knees to the body from Basilan.
Jane scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Basilan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jane trying to land knees to the body.
Basilan lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jane on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Basilan backwards.
Jane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Basilan is rocked!
Basilan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basilan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Jane.
Jane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basilan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Basilan misses with a punch on the inside.
Basilan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Basilans head.
Basilan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basilan misses with a body punch.
Jane throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Jane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Basilan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Basilan misses the target.
Jane throwing a counter right hand but Basilan manages to avoid it.
Basilan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jane is out of range and Basilan settles back down.
Basilan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Basilan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Basilan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Basilan moves out of range as Jane strikes.
Jane takes the fight into the clinch.
Basilan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basilan managing to block the knees to the body from Jane.
Basilan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basilan is working Jane over against the cage.
Jane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basilan tries to land knees in the clinch but Jane avoids the damage to the body.
Basilan misses with an elbow over the top.
Jane avoids a wild elbow strike from Basilan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Basilan fails to land.
Jane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Basilan misses with some punches.
Basilan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Basilan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jane misses with a punch on the inside.
Jane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Basilan backwards.
Jane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Basilan avoids it.
Basilan avoiding damage as Jane throws knees to the body.
Basilan misses with an elbow strike.
Jane misses with the head strike.
A short left from Jane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jane.
Basilan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basilan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jane uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jane throws a head punch that misses.
Basilan avoiding damage.
Jane lands an uppercut.
Jane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basilan tries a body shot but Jane blocks it.
Basilan blocks a body shot from Jane.
Basilan lands a nice uppercut.
Jane missing with knees to the body.
Basilan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basilan defending well as Jane loads up on a big left hand.
Jane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Basilan.
Good work by Jane as he checks the leg kick.
Jane connects with a right hand. Basilan shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basilan.
Jane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Basilan misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Jane misses its target.
Basilan throws a hook but Jane avoids it easily.
Jane looks to land a right hand but Basilan moved out of range.
Jane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jane scores with a jab.
Jane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Basilan looks to land a left hand but Jane moved out of range nicely.
Felix Basilan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jane throws a big shot that misses.
Jane has closed the distance and engaged Basilan in a clinch.
Basilan lands a body punch.
Jane misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan tries to break free but Jane pushes him back against the cage.
Basilan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jane gets an underhook and turns Basilan into the cage.
Basilan lands an elbow inside that Jane shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basilan is defending well for now.
Jane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Basilan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jane tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
Jane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jane stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jane.
Basilan is trying to stall.
Jane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Basilan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jane.
Basilan trying to stall but Jane improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Jane clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Basilan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Basilan.
Basilan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Basilan digs a good body shot into Jane's ribs.
Jane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Basilan's head backwards.
A punch combination from Jane misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jane looks to land a right hand but Basilan moved out of range.
Jane ducks under a wild hook from Basilan.
A quick step to the side and Jane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Basilan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jane on the side of the head.
Basilan blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basilan scores with a hook.
Basilan dodges the punch combination from Jane.
Basilan misses with a hook
and Jane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jane misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jane tries to clinch there but Basilan circles away.
Jane looks to throw the jab but Basilan is out of range.
Basilan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Basilan thuds his right hand into Jane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jane is looking to clinch.
Jane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Basilan looks to land a right hand but Jane moved out of range.
Basilan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Basilan moves away from the strike by Jane.
Jane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Basilan slips under a jab.
Basilan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basilan works Jane's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Basilan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Basilan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jane misses with a body shot.
Jane tries to close the distance and clinch but Basilan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jane lands a body shot.
Basilan throws a body shot but no joy.
Basilan misses with a looping right.
Jane lands with a straight right. Basilan didn't see that one coming.
Basilan ducks right into an uppercut from Jane.
Jane looks to land a right hand but Basilan moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Basilan.
Basilan throws a hook but Jane avoids it easily.
Jane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Basilan feints the counter takedown.
Basilan throws a jab when Jane was well out of range.
Jane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane takes one to the side of the head.
Jane clinches.
Jane misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jane.
Basilan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Basilan scores with a hook to the body.
Basilan pushes off an throws an elbow but Jane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Basilan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Basilan.
Jane avoids a wild elbow strike from Basilan.
Basilan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jane misses with a body punch.
Basilan has a couple of punches blocked by Jane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan lands a shot to the body.
Basilan is looking to control Jane's arms but Jane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Basilan has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basilan.
Jane working aggressively here.
Basilan lands a shoulder strike.
Basilan avoiding damage as Jane throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jane has a couple of punches blocked by Basilan.
Jane stalling the fight.
Basilan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basilan scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Basilan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Felix Basilan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Felix Basilan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Basilan lands with an uppercut that bounces Jane off the cage and back into range.
Jane tries to bum rush Basilan with a series of wild strikes but Basilan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jane backing away here, and Basilan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jane blocks a jab.
Jane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Jane.
Jane scores with a sloppy right hand. Basilan should have avoided that one.
Jane throws a hook but Basilan avoids it easily.
Basilan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Basilan throws a poor cross that misses
and Jane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Basilan takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Basilan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Basilan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jane scores with a nice strike.
Basilan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Basilan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Basilan scores with a hook.
Basilan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jane on the side of the head.
Basilan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jane slips under a jab.
Basilan misses with a hook.
Basilan walks into a left hand.
Basilan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jane tries to clinch but Basilan is having none of it.
Jane moves forwards but Basilan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Basilan misses the target.
Jane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Basilan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jane looks to throw the jab but Basilan is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilan looks to land a left hand but Jane moved out of range nicely.
Basilan misses with a hook
and Jane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basilan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jane's calf.
Basilan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jane scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jane.
Jane moves out of range as Basilan strikes.
Nice defenses there by Basilan.
A nice side step and Basilan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jane misses with a looping right.
Basilan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jane avoids the body shot from Basilan.
Jane lands with an uppercut that bounces Basilan off the cage and back into range.
Jane misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Basilan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Basilan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane scores with a sloppy right hand. Basilan should have avoided that one.
Jane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jane.
Jane throwing a counter right hand but Basilan manages to avoid it.
Basilan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jane.
Jane connects with a body shot.
Jane blocks the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Jane.
Jane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jane.
Basilan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Basilan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Basilan misses with a hook.
Jane throwing a counter right hand but Basilan manages to avoid it.
Basilan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Basilan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jane misses with a looping right.
Basilan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jane moves away.
Basilan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jane circles away quickly and effectively.
Jane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Basilan on the side of the head.
Jane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Basilan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Basilan loads up on a big right hand but Jane slips the punch.
Jane throws a good cross that connects.
Jane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Basilan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Basilan throws a hook but Jane blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basilan slips a jab from Jane.
Jane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Basilan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jane misses the jab.
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 Patrick Jane.
I think Jane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Patrick Jane!
Patrick Jane retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Patrick Jane waved his t-shirt featuring SP Ultimate Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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