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CEFC Fight Night 31 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Ataides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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265 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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Ataides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataides scores with a hook to the body. Rubble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ataides closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rubble tries to improve position but can't.
Rubble on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ataides working the head and body with strikes.
Ataides cracks Rubble with a big elbow.
Rubble taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ataides scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ataides grinds an elbow into Rubble's temple.
Ataides working the body and head with strikes.
Ataides in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ataides is putting a hurting on Rubble here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rubble is rocked!
Rubble takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rubble is still in real trouble! Can Ataides finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ataides lands a big left to the face of Rubble, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Ataides and another - Rubble is out! Ataides stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leandro Ataides!
Barney Rubble spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to fans across the nation.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fancy Nancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sound of MAdness - Shinedown. Fancy Nancy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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288 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
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fancy Nancy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons dives in and scores a takedown into Nancy's guard.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Nancy keeps moving.
Simmons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simmons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Nancy has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nancy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nancy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simmons throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Simmons misses.
Nancy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
Simmons tries to bum rush Nancy with a series of wild strikes but Nancy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simmons lunges at Nancy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nancy's hand.
Nancy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nancy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nancy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nancy ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nancy looks to land a right hand but Simmons moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Simmons.
Nancy cracks Simmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nancy swivels and escapes.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nancy moves away.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Nancy circles away easily
and Nancy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simmons misses the shot to the body.
Simmons throws out a loose jab but Nancy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nancy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Nancy persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Nancy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simmons digs a good body shot into Nancy's ribs.
Simmons misses with a hook. Nancy ducked under it nicely.
Simmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good shot there by Simmons.
A punch combination from Nancy misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nancy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nancy throwing a counter right hand but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Nancy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simmons shoots in and bounces Nancy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Nancy is retaining full guard.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons trying to control but Nancy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but Nancy blocks nicely.
Simmons controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nancy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simmons takes one on the button.
It looks like John Simmons has been cut.
That kick from Nancy tenderised Simmons's leg. Simmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Nancy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nancy defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
Simmons defending well as Nancy loads up on a big left hand.
Nancy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Simmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nancy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fancy Nancy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nancy cracks the inside of Simmons's front leg.
Nancy slips a straight right by Simmons.
Nancy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Nancy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simmons as Nancy tries to tie him up.
Nancy blocks a body shot from Simmons.
Nancy prevents a body shot from Simmons.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simmons misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nancy is pressed up against the cage. Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nancy down to the mat. Nancy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nancy defends it nicely.
Nancy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons swings for the body but Nancy moves out of range.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nancy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simmons.
Fancy Nancy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simmons.
Nancy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simmons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
Nancy stands up.
Nancy defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
Simmons walks into a jab.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Nancy shows good takedown defense.
Simmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nancy.
Simmons misses with a hook. Nancy ducked under it nicely.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Nancy ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nancy lands with a straight right. Simmons didn't see that one coming.
Nancy scores with the left hand. Simmons knows he should have avoided that one.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nancy lands an overhand right.
Nancy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons throws a right and a left that Nancy avoids nicely.
Nancy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nancy.
Nancy connects with a nice looking jab.
Nancy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Nancy slips the punch.
Simmons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nancy misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nancy throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up John Simmons's cut even more.
Nancy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Nancy.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Simmons trying to control but Nancy is working from the bottom.
Nancy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nancy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses. Nancy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simmons's guard. Nice move by Nancy!
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nancy passes into half guard.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Nancy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simmons wants to sweep but Nancy has passed to side control!
Simmons tries to buck Nancy off but Nancy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fancy Nancy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Simmons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Simmons missing with a left hand there. Nancy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Nancy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simmons at a distance.
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nancy defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Nancy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nancy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Nancy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nancy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simmons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nancy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nancy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons throws a body punch but Nancy moves out of range.
Simmons throws a right hand that Nancy ducks under and follows up with a left that Nancy also avoids with ease.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons cracks Nancy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simmons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nancy circles away.
Fancy Nancy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simmons.
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nancy moves into the clinch.
Nancy stalls.
Simmons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nancy after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.
Nancy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Nancy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nancy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nancy.
Nancy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Nancy.
Nancy lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Nancy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nancy.
Simmons is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nancy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Nancy finish him?
A shot to the liver by Nancy. Beautiful body shot.
Nancy cracks Simmons with a left hook right on the temple and Simmons goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nancy lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Simmons is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fancy Nancy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero has chosen House of Cards as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Flintstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero moves into range and clinches up with Flintstone.
Zero lands an uppercut.
Zero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zero lands with a short shot to the head.
Zero lands a nice uppercut.
Zero scores with a shoulder strike.
Zero lands a big right hand that sends Flintstone to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Flintstone!
Flintstone is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero unloads with some huge strikes here! Flintstone is out! Zero wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sub Zero!
Sub Zero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Fred Flintstone stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to the fans out there.next time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Punter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Thug will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Punter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Thug!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thug scoring well with a low kick there.
Punter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thug pinned against the cage. Thug gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thug lands with a thumping leg kick.
Punter tries to clinch but Thug moves out of range.
Thug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Punter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thug is fending him off so far but Punter persists. Nope, Thug circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Thug. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thug.
Punter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pitbull MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Chris Punter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punter throws a sloppy body shot
and Thug counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thug misses with a body shot.
Thug swats away the attempt to clinch by Punter.
Punter tries to clinch there but Thug circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thug keeping hold of Punter's head, controlling as best he can.
Thug looks like he's trying to stand up.
Punter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thug defending well though.
Thug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punter.
Punter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Punter is trying to control. Thug wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Punter 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.
Punter throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thug to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thug wants to stand but Punter is controlling the position.
Punter stands up over Thug, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Punter trying to control the position from guard on top but Thug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thug trying to control the position here.
Punter throws an elbow that misses. Thug uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Punter's guard. Nice move by Thug!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug trying to stand up but can't free himself from Punter's guard.
Punter controls Thug momentarily but Thug frees himself.
Thug gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Punter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thug as he avoids it easily.
Thug throws a fast counter high kick but Punter manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Punter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thug knocks Punter to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Chris Punter has been cut.
Punter regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thug stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Punter avoids the body shot from Thug.
Punter moves in looking to clinch but Thug pushes him off.
Punter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thug but Thug pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thug lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thug lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thug trying to stall but Punter improves his position.
Punter misses with the head strike.
Punter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thug breaks the clinch.
Punter moves into range and clinches up with Thug.
Punter has a couple of punches blocked by Thug.
A head punch on the inside from Punter fails to land.
Punter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thug stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thug taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thug misses with a knee strike.
Punter lands an uppercut.
Punter misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Thug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Punter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Punter shoots for a double leg takedown but Thug sprawls well. He's pushed Punter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thug scores with a head kick. Punter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A left and a right from Punter both land. Nice combination.
Thug throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Punter tumbling to the canvas!
Punter is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thug gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Punter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Punter has his takedown stuffed
and Thug counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thug controlling the action here for a moment.
Thug lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Thug.
Punter seems to have got his legs back now.
Thug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andy Thug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punter tries to clinch up
and Thug counters with a huge left! Punter is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thug isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Punter from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thug!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Thug!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Kim!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kim drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
Chandler takes a shot to the head.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kim.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim feints the counter takedown.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Kim staying out of range there.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chandler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kim counters with a series of strikes that sends Chandler to the canvas! Kim follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kim has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Disciples Top Team . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
Kim won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
Chandler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kim controlling from the top position.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chandler.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Kim tries to clinch up but Chandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kim is rocked!
Kim circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Chandler. Kim falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Chandler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Chandler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dent's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, tim finnegans. Harvey Dent has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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30
180 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harvey Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kimura backs up against the cage.
It looks like Masahiko Kimura has been cut.
Dent throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
Dent swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kimura.
Dent throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Dent fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kimura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dent shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dent was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here.
Dent decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kimura to his feet.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown but Dent manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dent misses.
Kimura fails with the takedown.
Kimura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harvey Dent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Dent will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kimura up against the cage.
Dent breaks from the clinch.
Dent moves into the clinch.
Kimura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dent gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kimura wants to take the fight to the mat but Dent manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Dent forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dent prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kimura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dent to keep the fight standing.
Kimura is working for takedown but Dent is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kimura wants a takedown.
Dent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dent throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Oooooh!!! Dent has knocked Kimura down with a huge combo! Dent steps away and waves a wobbly Kimura back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dent tries to work over Kimura's front leg with a kick but Kimura checks it.
Dent throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura is controlling Dent's posture.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Kimura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dent tries to stand but Kimura is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dent is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kimura working a defensive guard but Dent passes into half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Dent stands up and beckons Kimura to join him on the feet.
Dent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dent misses with a series of wild punches.
Kimura gets a takedown into half guard.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Dent defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Dent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masahiko Kimura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dent swivels and escapes.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dent but Dent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dent is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dent throws a leg kick
and Kimura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dent!
Dent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dent is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura trying to control the position but Dent is working away.
We've been informed that Kimura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dent slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura prevents Dent from standing back up.
Kimura 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.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dent keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masahiko Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Dent defends the submission attempt.
Kimura working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dent's thigh. Dent counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Dent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura wants to control but Dent passes easily into half guard.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Dent wants to stand up but Kimura has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Dent stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dent feints a jab promting Kimura to slip. Dent then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kimura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dent misses with a wild combination.
Kimura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Dent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dent shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dent was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Dent dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masahiko Kimura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dent blocks a jab.
Kimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Dent wants to stand but Kimura is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dent is one step ahead there.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kimura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dent haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dent's guard.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Dent is retaining full guard.
Dent has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dent is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Dent tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Kimura misses with a takedown
and Dent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to drag Dent to the mat but Dent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harvey Dent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dent is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dent darts in and clinches Kimura up against the cage.
Kimura being controlled against the cage.
Kimura fails to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right from Dent on the inside.
Masahiko Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey Dent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dent breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Dent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dent 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Dent!
Harvey Dent 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 Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade's entrance music is Eyes of a Ranger. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Van Kirkland's choice of entrance music: DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
165 lbs
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31
164 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McQuade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Kirkland.
McQuade misses with a straight right.
McQuade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Kirkland's head.
McQuade misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Kirkland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McQuade. McQuade obviously looking to wear him down.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses.
McQuade tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Kirkland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by McQuade.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kirkland looks for the body kick but McQuade saw that one coming.
McQuade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McQuade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuade.
McQuade tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.
McQuade backing away here, and Van Kirkland unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Kirkland looks to land a combination. McQuade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuade misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade swings for the body but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
McQuade lunges at Van Kirkland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Kirkland's hand.
Van Kirkland slips under a jab from McQuade.
McQuade wants to clinch up but Van Kirkland keeps it at a distance.
McQuade cracks Van Kirkland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Van Kirkland as he checks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but McQuade moves out of range.
McQuade tries to clinch up.
Van Kirkland connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Kirkland looks to throw the jab but McQuade is out of range.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
McQuade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Vladimir Van Kirkland has been cut.
Van Kirkland lands with a hook. McQuade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Kirkland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McQuade. That's going to slow Van Kirkland down.
McQuade looks to land a combination but Van Kirkland avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McQuade is out of range.
Van Kirkland avoids the head kick by McQuade.
McQuade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McQuade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McQuade avoids the body shot from Van Kirkland.
McQuade is looking to counter punch.
McQuade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
McQuade wants to slow Van Kirkland down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Kirkland staying out of range there.
Van Kirkland dips to his left and cracks McQuade with an uppercut!
McQuade is rocked!
The fighters circling - McQuade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Kirkland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh McQuade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McQuade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McQuade looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
McQuade seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from McQuade misses.
McQuade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Kirkland wants to slow McQuade down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with a thumping low kick.
McQuade misses with an attempted mid kick.
McQuade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Kirkland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQuade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Kirkland steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McQuade throws out a leg kick but Van Kirkland moves out of range and McQuade only half commits.
McQuade lands with a nice combination. Van Kirkland backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Kirkland. That snapped McQuade's head back.
Van Kirkland motions for McQuade to come forward. Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McQuade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Kirkland keeps the fight on the outside.
McQuade moves out of range of the body kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McQuade.
McQuade throws a quick inside leg kick.
McQuade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland cracks McQuade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whack! Van Kirkland lands a heavy head kick that drops McQuade. The ref tackles Van Kirkland to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because McQuade was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon comes to the cage accompanied by LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
158 lbs
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168 lbs
19 - 13 - 1 |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes Edilhson back into the cage.
Edilhson manages to pull guard.
Clendennon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clendennon stopping the sweep attempt from Edilhson.
Edilhson being controlled here, momentarily.
Edilhson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clendennon defends well.
Clendennon trying to control but Edilhson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edilhson pulls Clendennon in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edilhson looking to control but Clendennon passes into half guard.
Clendennon wants to pass to mount but Edilhson is defending the position.
Clendennon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clendennon content to control rather than advance.
Edilhson is looking for a sweep. Clendennon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clendennon is keen to just control but Edilhson is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edilhson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edilhson.
Edilhson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edilhson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses.
Clendennon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clendennon tries to clinch but Edilhson moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Edilhson - just one landing.
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes Edilhson back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edilhson.
Edilhson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clendennon lands an uppercut.
Clendennon misses with the head strike.
Edilhson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clendennon to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edilhson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Craig Clendennon has been cut.
Edilhson stalls.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Edilhson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clendennon smiles and moves away.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Edilhson.
Clendennon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edilhson is defending well for now.
Clendennon misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Clendennon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clendennon.
Edilhson managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Edilhson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edilhson lands with a right to the head.
Clendennon lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon is trying to break the clinch but Edilhson has him pressed against the cage.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clendennon misses with the head strike.
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!
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edilhson lands a nice uppercut.
Edilhson is trying to stall.
Edilhson blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon crunches a lovely knee into Edilhson's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edilhson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Clendennon can't fight it off and eventually Edilhson manages to take the fight to the floor. Clendennon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clendennon is adopting a defensive guard.
Edilhson tries to free his leg and advance position but Clendennon is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clendennon tries to clinch up.
And Edilhson tries to counter it with a takedown but Clendennon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edilhson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clendennon as he avoids it easily.
Clendennon forces Edilhson back against the cage and clinches.
Edilhson blocking some punches.
Clendennon breaks from the clinch.
Edilhson ducks under a wild hook from Clendennon.
Edilhson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clendennon's head.
Clendennon takes the fight into the clinch.
Clendennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edilhson's elbow.
Clendennon tries to break free but Edilhson pushes him back against the cage.
Edilhson struggles to land a body shot inside as Clendennon controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edilhson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clendennon lands a hook that snaps the head of Edilhson backwards.
Clendennon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clendennon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clendennon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edilhson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon lands a body punch.
Edilhson throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon lands a nice knee to the body.
Edilhson digs a right hand underneath Clendennon's ribcage. Clendennon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edilhson managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Edilhson tries to pull guard but Clendennon won't allow it.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edilhson.
Clendennon takes an elbow to the temple.
Clendennon lands a knee to the body.
Edilhson swings wildly with an uppercut but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edilhson avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
Clendennon cracks Edilhson with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Clendennon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Clendennon on the inside.
Clendennon scores with a knee to the head.
Edilhson avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clendennon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edilhson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Edilhson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edilhson is defending well for now.
Clendennon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edilhson blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Edilhson on the inside.
Clendennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Edilhson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clendennon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edilhson tries to pull guard but Clendennon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Edilhson.
Clendennon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edilhson's defenses.
Edilhson trying to control the position but instead, Clendennon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edilhson into the cage.
Edilhson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edilhson avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Edilhson.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Edilhson avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Clendennon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clendennon tries to clinch up.
Edilhson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clendennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edilhson.
Clendennon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Edilhson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig Clendennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edilhson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Edilhson tries to counter it with a takedown but Clendennon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edilhson moves out of range of the body kick from Clendennon.
Edilhson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edilhson defending well as Clendennon loads up on a big left hand.
Edilhson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clendennon defends it well.
Edilhson takes one to the chin there.
Clendennon throws a wild body kick that Edilhson sees coming a mile off.
A bone on bone clash there as Clendennon blocks the leg kick.
Clendennon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edilhson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clendennon can pounce on him.
Edilhson throws a big shot that misses.
Edilhson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clendennon.
Edilhson is looking to clinch but Clendennon is avoiding it.
Clendennon throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a body kick.
Clendennon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon looks to land a combination. Edilhson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Edilhson is rocked!
Clendennon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Edilhson will feel that in the morning.
Clendennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edilhson.
Edilhson misses with a body kick.
Clendennon throws an overhand right that lands on Edilhson's shoulder, as Edilhson tries to avoid the shot.
Edilhson throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Clendennon counters with a quick kick to the body but Edilhson blocks it.
Clendennon throws a shot to the body.
Clendennon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clendennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses.
Edilhson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clendennon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clendennon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edilhson doesn't seem bothered though.
Clendennon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Edilhson misses.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edilhson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clendennon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Edilhson.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clendennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edilhson manages to avoid it.
Edilhson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clendennon wants to clinch up but Edilhson keeps it at a distance.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon throws a jab when Edilhson was well out of range.
Clendennon throws a head kick but Edilhson moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clendennon!
Clendennon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon moves in looking to clinch but Edilhson pushes him off.
Edilhson throws a push kick but Clendennon slaps the foot to one side.
Edilhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clendennon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clendennon misses with a kick to the body.
Clendennon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Edilhson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edilhson lands a nice hook to Clendennon's body. Clendennon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edilhson lands a nice looking body kick.
Edilhson lands a nice shot to the body.
Edilhson dodges the punch combination from Clendennon.
Clendennon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edilhson can do to turn this around?
Edilhson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edilhson lands a nice looking body shot.
Clendennon thuds a left hand into Edilhson's body.
Edilhson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clendennon defends well and Edilhson ends up having to push Clendennon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson with a nice cross.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clendennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edilhson manages to avoid it.
Clendennon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edilhson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clendennon feints and then cracks Edilhson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edilhson down.
Clendennon just misses with a punch to the body.
Edilhson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edilhson looks to land a body kick but Clendennon moved away.
Clendennon tries to counter with a takedown but Edilhson is quick to defend against it.
Clendennon keeps the fight on the outside.
Edilhson drives through and clinches with Clendennon against the cage.
Clendennon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clendennon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Edilhson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Clendennon.
Edilhson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Edilhson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but Edilhson blocks it.
Edilhson wants to stall.
Clendennon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edilhson dodges an elbow strike from Clendennon.
Edilhson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon misses with the head strike.
Edilhson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
Edilhson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Edilhson blocking some punches.
Clendennon blocks an elbow strike from Edilhson.
Edilhson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Edilhson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Edilhson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clendennon's brow.
Craig Clendennon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edilhson backwards.
Edilhson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edilhson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edilhson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clendennon throws the kick towards the body but Edilhson avoids it.
Clendennon connects with a looping right hand.
Clendennon moves into range and clinches up with Edilhson.
Edilhson lands a damaging elbow.
Edilhson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clendennon lands an elbow inside.
Edilhson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clendennon lands a damaging elbow.
Edilhson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edilhson avoids a wild elbow strike from Clendennon.
Edilhson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clendennon tries to land a front kick but Edilhson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edilhson wants to counter the offense by Clendennon and move into the clinch position.
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes Edilhson back into the cage.
Clendennon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clendennon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Edilhson is still on wobbly legs! Can Clendennon finish him?
Clendennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edilhson has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Edilhson pulls Clendennon into guard.
Edilhson seems to have recovered his senses.
Clendennon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edilhson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clendennon stacks Edilhson 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 Clendennon!
Edilhson is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon working away.
Clendennon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edilhson keeps working.
Edilhson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edilhson is trying to control Clendennon's posture but Clendennon avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clendennon controls the position from side control.
Clendennon is looking to take a break and control but Edilhson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edilhson is looking to reverse the position.
Edilhson is trying to control Clendennon's posture but Clendennon avoids it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon slips under a jab.
Edilhson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edilhson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edilhson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edilhson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clendennon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edilhson avoids the head kick by Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a series of punches but Edilhson avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Edilhson is predictable there
and Clendennon counters with a nice uppercut.
Clendennon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edilhson at a distance.
Edilhson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
Edilhson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craig Clendennon is winning the standup battle so far.
Clendennon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edilhson wants to counter with a clinch but Clendennon pushes him away.
Clendennon is looking to clinch.
Clendennon wants to clinch up but Edilhson keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson slips a jab and a cross from Clendennon.
Clendennon looks to clinch
and Edilhson counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edilhson is putting a hurting on Clendennon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Clendennon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Edilhson.
A lull in the action here.
Edilhson trying to control the action but Clendennon is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon had his way with Edmundo Edilhson in that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Edilhson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clendennon is out of range and Edilhson settles back down.
Edilhson lands the left hand.
Clendennon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edilhson.
Clendennon lands with a good body shot.
Clendennon tests Edilhson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edilhson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clendennon to score with a decent uppercut.
Clendennon lands with a nice body kick.
Clendennon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Edilhson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clendennon avoids a kick to the body.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but Edilhson circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clendennon. Edilhson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edilhson misses with a lunging right hand
and Clendennon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson misses with a looping left.
Clendennon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edilhson throws a jab but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Edilhson tries to close the distance and clinch but Clendennon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clendennon misses with a looping left.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clendennon moves in looking to clinch but Edilhson pushes him off.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Edilhson circles away and keeps his distance.
Edilhson connects with an inside leg kick.
Edilhson shoots and misses
and Clendennon counters with a head kick.
Edilhson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but Edilhson circles away.
Edilhson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Edilhson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon is looking to improve his position.
Edilhson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edilhson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edmundo Edilhson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edilhson wants to pass the guard but Clendennon is defending well.
Edmundo Edilhson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clendennon defending well though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Edilhson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clendennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clendennon jabs Edilhson right on the nose. Edilhson blinks but takes it well.
Edilhson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clendennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Edilhson.
Clendennon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Edilhson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edilhson needs to keep his hands up - Clendennon had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson dips to his left and cracks Clendennon with an uppercut!
Clendennon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edilhson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edilhson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edilhson misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Clendennon.
Edilhson throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Clendennon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edilhson gets control of Clendennon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Edilhson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Craig Clendennon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edilhson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Edilhson postures up in Clendennon's guard and throws a big left but Clendennon blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edmundo Edilhson.
I think Clendennon 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Clendennon!
Craig Clendennon retains his lightweight title!
Craig Clendennon gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Edmundo Edilhson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great fight "The Lone Wolf" Booker McQuade I managed to get you in an armbar the first fight but you won fair and square this time I will be back to get my title tho!'.
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