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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Diaz's choice of entrance music: Fort Minor-Remember The Name. Perseen Suti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Diaz's chin.
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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
16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Suti steps away.
Suti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Suti.
Suti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suti throws a big shot that misses.
Suti misses with a few strikes there.
Suti throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Suti throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz thumps Suti with a low kick.
Suti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Suti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Suti just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suti lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz cracks Suti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Suti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti not doing much here.
Suti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Suti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suti landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suti defends well.
Suti postures up.
Suti cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Suti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Suti preventing the sweep.
Suti lands a couple of elbows.
Suti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suti wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suti lands a couple of digs.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suti has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suti preventing the sweep.
Suti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suti trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Suti slips nicely into half guard.
Suti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suti is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suti lands a nice short elbow.
Suti trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Suti in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diaz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Suti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Perseen Suti!
An out of breath Perseen Suti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Want You to Want Me by Cheap Trick. Charlie Meyers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dane Cook's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Meyers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Cook!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cook scores with a nice right hand.
Cook stuffs the takedown attempt from Meyers. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet.
Meyers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meyers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Charlie Meyers has been cut.
Cook lands a glancing blow to the side of Meyers's head.
Meyers is rocked!
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyers circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Meyers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cook looks to land a left hand but Meyers moved out of range nicely.
Meyers seems to have got his legs back now.
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyers.
Meyers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Meyers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cook manages to land in full guard to minimise the 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!
Cook keeping moving, preventing Meyers from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers wants to pass the guard but Cook is keeping the position.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Meyers from controlling successfully.
Meyers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Meyers from controlling successfully.
Meyers stands up over Cook, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meyers stopping the sweep attempt from Cook.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyers postures up in Cook's guard and throws a big left but Cook blocks it.
Cook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Meyers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meyers tries to clinch there but Cook circles away.
Meyers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cook counters with a series of strikes. Meyers will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meyerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meyers fails with the takedown.
Cook throws out a powerful jab.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meyers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Meyers 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers feints and as Cook raises his hands in defense, Meyers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meyers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cook looking for a sweep. Not yet Cook, not yet.
Meyers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cook wants to sweep here but Meyers controlling him for the moment.
Meyers trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyers looking to pass the guard.
Meyers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meyers trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyers misses the target.
Meyers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cook avoids it really well and circles away.
Meyers shoots in looking for a takedown but Cook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meyers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meyers fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Meyers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Cook there.
Cook will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cook feints a jab promting Meyers to slip. Cook then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meyers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dane Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meyers moves out of range of the strikes.
Meyers misses with a kick to the body.
Meyers moves away from the strike by Cook.
Meyers slips a jab and a cross from Cook.
Cook throws a head kick but Meyers moves out of range.
Meyers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meyers walks into a left hand.
Meyers ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cook but Cook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meyers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cook avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers moves into the clinch.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Meyers controls the action.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cook stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook tries to work over Meyers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook stops a takedown attempt from Meyers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cook sprawls well initially but Meyers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Meyers wants to take a breather but Cook is having none of it.
Meyers wants to work for an arm triangle but Cook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cook makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cook.
Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but Cook has wrist control.
Cook being controlled here, momentarily.
Cook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meyers is aware though and is defending well.
Meyers throws an elbow that misses. Cook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meyers's guard. Nice move by Cook!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers trying to control the position.
Meyers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meyers keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
Cook looking to pass the guard.
Cook passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Meyers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meyers is trying to control the action in half guard but Cook is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meyers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Charlie Meyers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cook is not content to let Meyers control the position.
Cook wants to improve his position but Meyers is controlling well.
Meyers is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meyers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Meyers's cut.
That's time! Meyers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meyers is looking to clinch.
Cook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cook lands with a nice body punch.
Meyers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cook defends it nicely.
Cook slips a straight right by Meyers.
Meyers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meyers fails with the takedown.
Meyers clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyers tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cook - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cook looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Cook.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Cook.
Charlie Meyers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cook as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Cook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyers. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cook fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meyers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dane Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyers feinted with a counter takedown.
Cook lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook moves into range and clinches up with Meyers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Meyers.
Meyers tries for a takedown but Cook manages to get underhooks.
Cook has had enough of the clinch but Meyers keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Cook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cook is trying to force a seperation but Meyers has the dominant position.
Cook cracks Meyers with a nice body shot.
Meyers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cook pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cook lands a lovely overhand right.
Meyers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cook. Cook obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cook.
Meyers is looking to clinch but Cook is avoiding it.
Cook throws a right and a left that Meyers avoids nicely.
Meyers misses the shot to the body.
Cook has Meyers up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyers wants a takedown.
Dane Cook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meyers tries to pull guard but Cook holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyers drops back down to his feet.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyers.
Meyers is looking to break free of the clinch but Cook has double underhooks.
Meyers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cook avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Charlie Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cook is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Cook.
Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meyers throws a right hand that Cook ducks under and follows up with a left that Cook also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Cook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cook winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Cook!
A relieved looking Dane Cook 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Money - Take me home tonight. Hug is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Animal I Have Become . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harold Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard connects with a looping right hand.
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hug just manages to avoid it.
Howard missing with a left hand there. Hug was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Hug.
Howard throws out a loose jab but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Hug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard cracks Hug with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hug throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Howard misses the target.
Hug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Hug slips under a jab from Howard.
Hug lands with a nice combination. Howard backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Harold Howard has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Hug ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Howard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Howard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hug momentarily.
Howard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
Donk. Howard catches Hug right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
Hug gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howard.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Howard misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hug was well out of range. Poor timing from Howard.
Hug misses with a two punch combination.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard throwing a counter right hand but Hug manages to avoid it.
Howard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hug throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Hug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard cracks a nice hook into Hug's ribs.
Hug looks winded!
Howard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hug.
It looks like Hades Hug has been cut.
We've been told by Howard's head coaches at Riddum Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard throwing a counter right hand but Hug manages to avoid it.
Hug looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Howard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hug.
Harold Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard punishes Hug's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howard lands a right hook to the body.
Howard connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hug stalks Howard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howard's face. Howard staggers backwards, shaken.
Hug throws a head kick that misses
letting Howard counter with a right hand.
Howard cracks Hug with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Howard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hug to stand back up!
Hug is rocked!
Howard flashes Hug a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hug's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hug crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Howard punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Howard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harold Howard waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parts has chosen Written in the Stars as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Parts!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel tries to bum rush Parts with a series of wild strikes but Parts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parts moves out of range of the leg kick from Gabriel.
Parts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gabriel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Tony Parts has been cut.
Gabriel connects with a body shot.
Gabriel throws a looping overhand right but Parts ducks down to avoid it.
Parts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parts wants it to stay on the feet.
Parts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parts cracks Gabriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Gabriel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gabriel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Parts.
Parts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gabriel is out of range and Parts settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Gabriel there.
Gabriel cracks Parts with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parts thuds his right hand into Gabriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel walks into a stiff left hand from Parts.
Gabriel misses with a double jab
and Parts counters with a nice uppercut.
Parts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gabriel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gabriel slips a jab from Parts.
Sloppy strikes from Parts. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Gabriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parts thuds a left hand into Gabriel's body.
Gabriel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gabriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parts with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parts dodges the punch combination from Gabriel.
Gabriel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parts tests Gabriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gabriel shoots for a takedown but Parts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gabriel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts rushes Gabriel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Parts obliges.
Gabriel wants the takedown. Parts is fighting it off but Gabriel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Parts's guard against the cage.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses.
Parts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gabriel has a closed guard, preventing Parts from standing up.
Gabriel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parts is aware though and is defending well.
Parts wants to get up but he can't break Gabriel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is working an open guard so Parts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tony Parts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gabriel throws the left hand but Parts avoids the punch easily.
Parts appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gabriel's sensitive parts.
Jab by Parts.
Gabriel shoots for a takedown but Parts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel defending well as Parts loads up on a big left hand.
Gabriel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gabriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parts manages to avoid it.
Gabriel gets tackled into the cage by Parts. Parts maintains the clinch.
Gabriel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parts clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Parts tries to escape but Gabriel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gabriel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gabriel doesn't have the hooks in and Parts manages to turn into his guard.
Parts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gabriel's guard.
Parts is fighting to break Gabriel's control of his arms but Gabriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Parts is looking to stand up but Gabriel won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabriel looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Parts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Parts's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gabriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Parts is just out of range.
Gabriel moves out of range as Parts strikes.
As Parts looks to move away, Gabriel throws a big counter combo bu Parts just gets out of the way.
Parts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parts counters with a left to the body.
Gabriel misses with a hook. Parts ducked under it nicely.
Parts has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gabriel.
A swing and a miss from Gabriel.
Parts cracks a nice hook into Gabriel's ribs.
Gabriel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gabriel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel misses with a double jab.
Parts staying out of range there.
Gabriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gabriel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel misses the shot to the body.
Gabriel misses with a hook.
Gabriel takes a swing at Parts's ribcage but misses.
Parts unleashes a big counter combination but Gabriel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gabriel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gabriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gabriel tries to close the distance and clinch but Parts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parts misses with a two punch combination.
Gabriel throws a big counter combination but Parts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gabriel tries to clinch up
and Parts counters with a nice uppercut.
Gabriel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parts counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gabriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parts throws out a counter right but Gabriel avoids it with no problem.
Gabriel rushes Parts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts misses with a body punch.
Parts tries a body shot but Gabriel blocks it.
Gabriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gabriel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gabriel misses with a punch to the body.
Parts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gabriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parts's brow.
I was talking to Gabriel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gabriel lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Gabriel.
Nice body punch from Parts - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parts is working Gabriel over against the cage.
Gabriel is looking to break free of the clinch but Parts has double underhooks.
Parts scores with a hook to the body.
Parts misses with a punch to the body.
Gabriel tries a knee to the head but Parts blocks it.
Parts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gabriel.
Parts can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action.
Gabriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parts struggles to land a body shot inside as Gabriel controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gabriels head.
Parts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gabriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Parts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gabriel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Parts.
Parts tries a body shot but Gabriel blocks it.
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tony Parts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parts lands an overhand right.
Parts lands with a nice body punch.
Gabriel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parts counters with a straight right hand.
Gabriel misses with an uppercut. Parts saw that one coming.
Parts lands a jab to the nose.
Parts staying out of range there.
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!
Gabriel wants to clinch but Parts slips to the side
and Parts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parts moves out of range of the body kick from Gabriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parts cracks Gabriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gabriel is rocked!
It looks like Gideon Gabriel has been cut.
Parts lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Gabriel can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Parts and Gabriel drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Parts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Parts!
Tony Parts really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrenko comes to the cage accompanied by Bro Hymm/ Pennywise. Dmitry Petrenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Petrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Connor!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor throws a jab when Petrenko was well out of range.
Connor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Connor works Petrenko's body with a nice hook.
Petrenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrenko moves away.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrenko is just out of range.
Petrenko ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
Petrenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Connor tries to bum rush Petrenko with a series of wild strikes but Petrenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Connor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Connor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Connor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Connor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Petrenko.
Connor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Petrenko tries for a kimura but Connor is defending well.
Petrenko 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.
Connor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Petrenko.
Petrenko cracks Connor with a big right hand but Connor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two 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.
Connor parries the strikes from Petrenko easily there. Petrenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Connor to escape.
Connor tries to escape but Petrenko is in control.
Petrenko throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Connor works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Petrenko stops Connor from getting back to his feet.
Connor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrenko.
Petrenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrenko misses with a head shot. Connor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Petrenko prevents Connor from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Connor circles away.
Connor takes a swing at Petrenko's ribcage but misses.
Connor slips a straight right by Petrenko.
Connor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Connor should have avoided that one.
Petrenko walks into a left hand.
Connor blocks a head kick by Petrenko.
Dmitry Petrenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor loads up on a big right hand but Petrenko slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Connor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrenko doesn't seem phased though.
Connor throws a one two combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrenko. That's going to slow Connor down.
Petrenko clobbers Connor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrenko can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Connor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Connor unleashes a big counter combination but Petrenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Connor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Connor scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Matthew Connor has been cut.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Connor throws a right hand that Petrenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrenko also avoids with ease.
Petrenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Connor is rocked!
Petrenko dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Connor has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dmitry Petrenko!
Dmitry Petrenko got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington's choice of entrance music: Queen - I Want It All. 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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Cowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cowen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Washington - the referee stops the clock and Cowen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Washington. Cowen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cowen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cowen thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
Cowen loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Cowen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Cowen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Cowen moves out of range easily.
Cowen throws a quick counter head kick but Washington was just out of range.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cowen.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington blocks a jab.
Cowen throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Cowen both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington lands a nice hook to Cowen's body. Cowen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cowen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Cowen missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cowen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cowen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Cowen.
Washington misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Cowen finds it's way through Washington's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Washington blocks the leg kick.
Cowen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cowen scores with a hook.
Washington clinches.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cowen scores with a nice strike.
Cowen scoring well with a low kick there.
Cowen jabs at Washington's body.
Cowen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cowen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowen throws out the jab.
Cowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Cowen cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cowen throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowen throws out the jab.
Washington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cowen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cowen scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Leonard Washington's cut even more.
Washington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cowen looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cowen defends it well.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cowen connects with a leg kick. Washington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cowen momentarily.
Cowen scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Cowen misses.
Washington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Washington tries a low kick but Cowen avoids it.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowen throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowen throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Cowen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowen was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Cowen lands a jab to the head.
Cowen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cowen scores with a leg kick.
Cowen throws a big shot that misses.
Cowen scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
A jab from Cowen misses.
Cowen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Washington's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Cowen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cowen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Cowen misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cowen pinned against the cage. Cowen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Cowen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowen moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Cowen moves away from the strike by Washington.
Cowen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Cowen ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington moves out of range as Cowen strikes.
Cowen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cowen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Cowen moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Cowen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cowen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington blocks a jab.
Cowen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washington digs a good hook to Cowen's body.
Washington avoids the head kick by Cowen.
Cowen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cowen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington wants to take a breather but Cowen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington moves into full mount! Cowen won't be happy about that!
Cowen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington looking to control but Cowen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cowen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cowen tries to hold on but Washington postures up.
Washington dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Washington with a couple of short strikes.
Washington lands a couple of good shots and Cowen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Washington gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Washington misses with an elbow to the head.
Washington is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
What can Cowen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Even with his hooks in, Washington manages to miss with strikes from the back.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Washington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cowen if he has to take too many more of those.
Washington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cowen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sloppy strikes from Cowen. Those never looked like landing.
Washington feints the counter takedown.
Washington lands a jab to Cowen's midsection.
A head kick from Cowen lands but Washington takes it in his stride.
The cut above Leonard Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cowen loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jared Cowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington feints and then cracks Cowen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cowen down.
Cowen ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Cowen throws the kick towards the body but Washington avoids it.
Washington lands a lovely overhand right.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cowen defends it well.
Washington takes a swing at Cowen's ribcage but misses.
Cowen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cowen throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cowen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cowen walks into a left hand.
Washington is looking to chop away at Cowen's legs.
Cowen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Jared Cowen is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Washington
and Cowen counters with a body kick.
Cowen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington slips under a jab.
Cowen cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Washington feints and then cracks Cowen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cowen down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cowen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowen misses the target.
Cowen digs a good body shot into Washington's ribs.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cowen throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cowen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowen was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Cowen throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cowen looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington with the counter takedown but Cowen avoids it easily.
Cowen throws a big shot that misses.
Cowen tries to bum rush Washington with a series of wild strikes but Washington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cowen stuffs the takedown.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Cowen scores with a four punch combination!
Cowen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Cowen walks into a jab.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Jared Cowen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Cowen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington lands a jab to Cowen's midsection.
Jab, jab by Cowen - just one landing.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cowen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Cowen misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Washington.
Cowen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but Cowen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cowen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Cowen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cowen 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Cowen!
After the fight, Jared Cowen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Basilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Basilan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Basilan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basilan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wise.
Basilan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Basilan misses with a body kick.
Wise connects with a leg kick. Basilan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Basilan lands a left and a right that send Wise crashing to the mat, dazed. Basilan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Basilan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Felix Basilan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basilan tests Wise's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wise connects with a looping right hand.
Good work by Basilan as he checks the leg kick.
Basilan cracks Wise with a hook to the temple - Wise is on wobbly legs here! Basilan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wise falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Basilan wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Felix Basilan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moribe comes to the cage accompanied by Krayzie Bone - Drama. Azusa Moribe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku lands a glancing blow to the side of Moribe's head.
Varvaskoukku checks a leg kick.
And Varvaskoukku tries to counter it with a takedown but Moribe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varvaskoukku works Moribe's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Varvaskoukku is predictable there
and Moribe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Moribe as he checks the leg kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Moribe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Moribe's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Varvaskoukku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Varvaskoukku feints and then cracks Moribe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moribe down.
Moribe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moribe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moribe looks for the body kick but Varvaskoukku saw that one coming.
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!
Varvaskoukku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moribe defends well and Varvaskoukku ends up having to push Moribe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Varvaskoukku blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Varvaskoukku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Varvaskoukku gets a double leg takedown into Moribe's guard.
Moribe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moribe wants to sweep here but Varvaskoukku controlling him for the moment.
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Moribe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moribe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moribe continues to stall.
Moribe postures up.
Varvaskoukku has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moribe has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moribe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moribe wants to control but Varvaskoukku is keeping him busy.
Varvaskoukku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moribe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moribe gets to mount! Varvaskoukku was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Varvaskoukku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moribe controlling the pace.
Moribe is trying to control. Varvaskoukku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Varvaskoukku tries to get to full guard but Moribe has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moribe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Varvaskoukku defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Varvaskoukku goes for a double leg but Moribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moribe continues to drive forward.
Moribe is looking to counter the offense by Varvaskoukku and move into the clinch.
Varvaskoukku dives in for a single leg takedown but Moribe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azusa Moribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Moribe keeps Varvaskoukku at a distance using the push kick.
Moribe swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moribe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws an overhand right that lands on Moribe's shoulder, as Moribe tries to avoid the shot.
Moribe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Varvaskoukku just manages to avoid it.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku throws the kick towards the body but Moribe avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe works Varvaskoukku's body with a nice hook.
Varvaskoukku cracks a nice hook into Moribe's ribs.
Moribe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Varvaskoukku.
Moribe lands a head shot.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moribe misses with a wild combination.
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 Azusa Moribe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Varvaskoukku moves out of range as Moribe strikes.
Moribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moribe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Varvaskoukku's sensitive parts.
Moribe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Varvaskoukku misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Varvaskoukku misses the target.
Varvaskoukku slips a straight right by Moribe.
Moribe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moribe 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.
Varvaskoukku fails with the takedown.
Varvaskoukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moribe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Varvaskoukku's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku dips to his left and cracks Moribe with an uppercut!
Varvaskoukku throws a hook but Moribe avoids it easily.
Moribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varvaskoukku can do to turn this around?
Varvaskoukku pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moribe back to the cage. Varvaskoukku follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku checks a low kick from Moribe.
Moribe moves out of range as Varvaskoukku strikes.
Moribe avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moribe - that will leave a mark!
Moribe fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Moribe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moribe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moribe has managed to clinch.
Moribe misses with some punches.
Moribe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku looking to stall.
Moribe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku throws a punch but it's blocked by Moribe.
Moribe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varvaskoukku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moribe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varvaskoukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moribe misses with a punch on the inside.
Varvaskoukku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moribe swings wildly with an uppercut but Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varvaskoukku.
Moribe takes a shot to the head.
Varvaskoukku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Varvaskoukku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moribe is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
Moribe moves out of range as Varvaskoukku strikes.
Moribe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Varvaskoukku blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moribe.
Varvaskoukku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moribe.
Moribe looks to land a left hand but Varvaskoukku moved out of range nicely.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moribe as he avoids it easily.
Moribe is looking to chop away at Varvaskoukku's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Moribe blocks the leg kick.
Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moribe.
Moribe throws out a leg kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range and Moribe only half commits.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Moribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Varvaskoukku scores with the left hand. Moribe knows he should have avoided that one.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the body kick from Moribe.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moribe can pounce on him.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moribe pinned against the cage. Moribe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azusa Moribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Nice jab there from Moribe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku throws an overhand right that lands on Moribe's shoulder, as Moribe tries to avoid the shot.
Moribe lands an overhand right.
Moribe is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moribe.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moribe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moribe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moribe swinging wildly here.
Moribe blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moribe throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Moribe tries to clinch but Varvaskoukku is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moribe is looking to counter the offense by Varvaskoukku and move into the clinch.
Moribe scores with the left hand. Varvaskoukku knows he should have avoided that one.
Moribe wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku loads up on a big right hand but Moribe slips the punch.
Moribe connects with a crisp jab.
Moribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varvaskoukku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Varvaskoukku connects with a looping right hand.
Varvaskoukku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moribe. Moribe obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moribe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varvaskoukku.
Moribe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Varvaskoukku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moribe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Varvaskoukku misses.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab to the body
and Moribe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moribe looks to land a right hand but Varvaskoukku moved out of range.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a left hand but Moribe moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moribe.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Moribe misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe dodges the punch combination from Varvaskoukku.
As Varvaskoukku tries to get set, Moribe tries to push him back and clinch up but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid the attempt.
Moribe swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that misses.
Moribe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Varvaskoukku manages to circle out of the way.
Varvaskoukku misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moribe 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 Varvaskoukku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Varvaskoukku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Varvaskoukku takes one to the side of the head.
Moribe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Varvaskoukku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moribe to score with a decent uppercut.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Moribe moved away.
Moribe connects with a looping right hand.
Varvaskoukku swats away the attempt to clinch by Moribe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Varvaskoukku, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Moribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Varvaskoukku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varvaskoukku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moribe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice body punch.
Moribe's corner calls for a 1-2. Moribe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moribe blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Moribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moribe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Varvaskoukku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Moribe.
Azusa Moribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Moribe thumps Varvaskoukku with a low kick.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Moribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Moribe.
Varvaskoukku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moribe slips under a jab.
Moribe avoids the body shot from Varvaskoukku.
As Varvaskoukku backs away, Moribe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moribe.
Moribe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Moribe coming out on top.
Moribe connects with a solid leg kick.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Varvaskoukku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Varvaskoukku lands an overhand right.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a right hand but Moribe moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moribe throws a looping overhand right but Varvaskoukku ducks down to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku digs a good hook to Moribe's body.
Moribe tries a low kick but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moribe misses with a looping left.
Moribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Varvaskoukku with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moribe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range as Moribe throws a body kick.
Varvaskoukku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Moribe takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Moribe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe looks to land a right hand but Varvaskoukku moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Moribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moribe lands with a nice body punch.
Moribe scores with a shot to the body.
Moribe throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Moribe lands with a straight right. Varvaskoukku didn't see that one coming.
Varvaskoukku blocks the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Varvaskoukku.
A jab lands there for Moribe.
Varvaskoukku misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe cracks Varvaskoukku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moribe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Varvaskoukku misses.
Varvaskoukku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Varvaskoukku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Varvaskoukku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moribe scores with a nice strike.
Moribe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku swings widly with a right hand
and Moribe counters with a stiff right hand.
Moribe closes the distance and pushes Varvaskoukku back into the cage.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moribe smiles and moves away.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku lands a head kick!
Moribe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moribe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Varvaskoukku has time to react.
Moribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moribe thumps Varvaskoukku with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moribe defends well and Varvaskoukku ends up having to push Moribe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moribe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Varvaskoukku manages to circle out of the way.
Azusa Moribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku keeps the fight on the outside.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moribe missing with a left hand there. Varvaskoukku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moribe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Varvaskoukku misses its intended target.
Varvaskoukku works Moribe's body with a nice hook.
Varvaskoukku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick that knocks Moribe off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moribe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Varvaskoukku checks it well.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut.
Moribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
Moribe throws a sloppy head kick and Varvaskoukku moves out of range easily.
Moribe blocks a leg kick.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Moribe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moribe ducks under a wild hook from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe throws a hook but Varvaskoukku avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a left hand but Moribe moved out of range nicely.
Moribe wants to slow Varvaskoukku down by chopping away at his legs.
Moribe feints and then cracks Varvaskoukku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Varvaskoukku down.
Moribe tries to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe had his way with Rainer Varvaskoukku in that round.
That's time! Moribe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moribe defending well as Varvaskoukku loads up on a big left hand.
Moribe moves in looking to clinch but Varvaskoukku pushes him off.
Varvaskoukku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Varvaskoukku misses with a few strikes there.
Moribe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moribe needs to keep his hands up - Varvaskoukku had a free shot at his head there.
Moribe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses.
Varvaskoukku fails to land with a series of punches.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moribe moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Varvaskoukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moribe doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws the left hand but Moribe avoids the punch easily.
Moribe moves out of range as Varvaskoukku strikes.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Varvaskoukku at a distance.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe tries to counter by clinching up but Varvaskoukku breaks away and moves out of range.
Moribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Varvaskoukku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Varvaskoukku slams his shin into Moribe's torso.
Moribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moribe throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moribe ducks under a wild hook from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe misses with a few strikes there.
Varvaskoukku throws out a loose jab but Moribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Varvaskoukku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moribe.
Varvaskoukku throws out a leg kick but Moribe moves out of range and Varvaskoukku only half commits.
Moribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Varvaskoukku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varvaskoukku throws a low kick, looking for Moribe's leg but Moribe calmly moves out of range.
Moribe connects with a right hand. Varvaskoukku shakes it off.
Varvaskoukku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Varvaskoukku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Varvaskoukku crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moribe - the referee stops the clock and Varvaskoukku gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moribe. Varvaskoukku manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Varvaskoukku misses its intended target.
Varvaskoukku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Varvaskoukku misses.
Moribe blocks a leg kick.
Moribe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Varvaskoukku's hands.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moribe checks it well.
Moribe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moribe connects with a right hand. Varvaskoukku shakes it off.
Moribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moribe.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Moribe checks it.
As Varvaskoukku tries to get set, Moribe tries to push him back and clinch up but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid the attempt.
Moribe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Varvaskoukku's head.
Varvaskoukku scores with a leg kick.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moribe tries to bum rush Varvaskoukku with a series of wild strikes but Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moribe. Moribe obviously looking to wear him down.
Varvaskoukku misses with a few strikes there.
Moribe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azusa Moribe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moribe keeps Varvaskoukku at a distance using the push kick.
Moribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe tries to clinch but Varvaskoukku is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Moribe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varvaskoukku can pounce on him.
Varvaskoukku motions for Moribe to come forward. Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe tries to counter by clinching up but Varvaskoukku breaks away and moves out of range.
Moribe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Azusa Moribe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moribe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azusa Moribe!
A very excited looking Azusa Moribe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zivic comes into the arena with La La Girl by Paffendorf blaring out of the sound system. Brock has chosen Guns and Roses - Reckless Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fritzie Zivic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Brock!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock thumps Zivic with a low kick.
Good shot there by Brock.
Zivic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brock.
Jab by Zivic.
Zivic walks into a straight right hand from Brock.
Brock lands the left hand.
Brock walks into a jab.
Brock slips a straight right by Zivic.
Zivic misses with a right hand
and Brock counters with a right hand to the body.
Zivic closes the distance and clinches.
Zivic looking to slow down the pace here.
Brock blocks a body shot from Zivic.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Brock.
A left hand lands to the body for Zivic.
Zivic lands an elbow that stopped Brock in his tracks for a moment.
Brock tries to break free but Zivic pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Zivic.
Brock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Zivic backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Fritzie Zivic has been cut.
A short uppercut from Zivic.
A short left from Zivic.
Brock lands a nice uppercut.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zivic.
Zivic misses with the head strike.
Zivic cracks Brock with a nice body shot.
Zivic takes a shot to the head.
Zivic lands a right hand.
Zivic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Brock on the inside.
Zivic trying to control the position but instead, Brock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zivic into the cage.
Zivic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zivic.
Brock is looking to break free of the clinch but Zivic has double underhooks.
Zivic stalling against the cage.
Zivic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zivic swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zivic is trying to maintain a safe position but Brock gets an underhook and turns Zivic into the cage.
Zivic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Brock as the two fighters clinch.
Brock lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Brock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zivic.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zivic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zivic is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zivic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zivic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zivic prevents a body shot from Brock.
Brock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zivic backwards.
Brock blocks a body shot from Zivic.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zivic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Zivic.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zivic struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Brock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zivic or not.
Zivic taking a breather.
A short right from Zivic on the inside.
Zivic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brock.
Zivic can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zivic.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
Zivic lands with a light punch inside.
Zivic presses Brock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brock misses with a punch on the inside.
Brock takes a shot to the head.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zivic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zivic.
Zivic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brock misses with a body punch.
Zivic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Zivic.
Good body shot from Zivic.
Zivic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zivic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Still in the clinch, Zivic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Zivic on the inside.
Brock is rocked!
Zivic lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brock to his knees! Zivic keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fritzie Zivic!
Fritzie Zivic retains his light heavyweight title!
Fritzie Zivic gave a mention to AnonymouS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Eddie Brock was interviewed post fight and said 'This is the end of my career...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio has chosen Partio walks out, the little fucker looks at the cage with fury! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Connemara ducks down to avoid it.
Connemara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Partio checks a low kick from Connemara.
Connemara looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
Connemara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Connemara throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Connemara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Connemara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Connemara cracks Partio with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Connemara misses its intended target.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Connemara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connemara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Connemara lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Connemara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Connemara throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Connemara off the cage and back into range.
Connemara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio scores with a nice strike.
Connemara misses with a head kick.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Connemara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio 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.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Connemara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Connemara throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
Partio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connemara parries the strikes from Partio easily there. Partio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Connemara to escape.
Connemara is trying to improve his position.
Partio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Connemara is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio is trying to ground and pound but Connemara uses the momentary lack of control by Partio to regain half guard.
Partio wants to pass to mount but Connemara is defending the position.
Connemara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Connemara wants to get back to full guard.
Partio trying to pass the guard but Connemara defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio moves nicely into side control.
Connemara is looking for a sweep.
Connemara struggling a bit here.
Partio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Connemara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Partio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Connemara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Connemara trying to control but Partio postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Partio.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connemara is keeping the position for now.
Connemara wants to sweep here but Partio controlling him for the moment.
Partio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Connemara is on top in guard.
Partio working for submissions but it's allowed Connemara to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connemara misses with a low kick.
Connemara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Connemara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Partio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Connemara checks it well.
Connemara lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Connemara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Connemara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Connemara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connemara throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Connemara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Connemara scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio keeps Connemara at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio connects with a leg kick. Connemara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Connemara tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Connemara.
Connemara looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connemara defends it well.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Connemara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connemara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Connemara moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connemara parries the strikes from Partio easily there. Partio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Connemara to escape.
Partio landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Connemara wants to control but Partio postures up.
Connemara tries to buck Partio off but Partio is having none of it.
Connemara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Partio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Connemara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Partio.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Kauko Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Partio tries to free his leg and advance position but Connemara is retaining full guard.
Partio postures up.
Connemara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Partio manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connemara preventing the sweep.
Connemara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Partio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Connemara defends it easily.
Connemara trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Connemara pushes down on Partio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Connemara wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.
Partio tries to roll over but Connemara keeps him under control.
Connemara wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.
Partio actively working from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Connemara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio connects with a nice looking jab.
Partio misses with a hook.
Connemara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Connemara tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Partio slips under a jab.
Connemara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connemara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara scores with a jab.
Connemara lands a lovely overhand right.
Connemara tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Connemara blocks the leg kick.
Connemara throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Connemara.
Connemara misses with a leg kick.
Jameson Connemara is winning the standup battle so far.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Connemara is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Connemara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Connemara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Connemara moves his leg out of the way.
Connemara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Connemara checks a low kick from Partio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Connemara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jameson Connemara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connemara throws a front kick that sends Partio stumbling back into the cage.
Connemara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connemara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Partio misses with a combination
and Connemara counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a push kick but Connemara slaps the foot to one side.
Partio cracks the inside of Connemara's front leg.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromConnemara.
Partio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connemara pinned against the cage. Connemara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connemara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connemara misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connemara throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Partio checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Connemara moves his leg out of the way.
Partio misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Connemara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Connemara ducks down to avoid it.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Connemara checks it.
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connemara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Connemara lands with a nice combination. Partio backs away looking to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Connemara.
Partio checks a low kick from Connemara.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Connemara.
Partio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Connemara.
Connemara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
As Partio backs away, Connemara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connemara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Connemara.
Partio throws an off balance right hand
and Connemara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connemara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Partio takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Connemara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partio on the side of the head.
Connemara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connemara misses with a looping right.
Partio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Connemara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Partio misses with a low kick as Connemara jumps back.
Nice shot by Connemara.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Connemara counters with a nice uppercut.
Connemara looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Partio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Connemara at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio throws a head kick but Connemara moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Partio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Connemara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Connemara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Partio counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio working the strikes but Connemara uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Connemara to regain full guard.
Partio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Connemara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Connemara has wrist control.
Connemara can't keep his opponent in guard - Partio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Partio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Connemara sees it coming and defends easily.
Connemara wants to improve his position but Partio is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throwing shots but Connemara is blocking nicely.
Partio lands with a punch from half guard.
Connemara is doing well to control the position and prevent Partio from advancing to side control.
Connemara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara looking to control but Partio passes into half guard.
Partio is looking to advance position but Connemara won't allow it.
Connemara moves into full guard.
Partio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connemara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Partio postures up and lands a big shot to Connemara's brow.
Connemara has his hands on Partio's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Connemara moved out of range.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Connemara moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Connemara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio motions for Connemara to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Connemara takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Connemara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Partio tests Connemara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connemara throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
Connemara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Connemara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Connemara. That did some damage!
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Connemara.
Connemara throws a body kick that misses.
Connemara throws a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Connemara wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connemara.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Partio looks to move away, Connemara throws a big counter combo bu Partio just gets out of the way.
Connemara throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
And Partio tries to counter it with a takedown but Connemara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connemara.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connemara defends it well.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara tries to clinch but Partio is having none of it.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Connemara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Connemara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Connemara scores with a nice body kick.
Connemara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Connemara cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Connemara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Connemara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connemara throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Connemara throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Connemara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Connemara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Partio with the counter takedown but Connemara avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Connemara lands a front kick.
Connemara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Partio lands a jab to Connemara's midsection.
Connemara throws a front kick that sends Partio stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connemara.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Connemara throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio avoids the head kick by Connemara.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connemara thuds his shin into the meat of Partio's side.
Connemara connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Connemara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Partio gets a double leg takedown into Connemara's guard.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connemara is keeping the position for now.
Partio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Partio throws a big right hand that misses.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio is looking to advance position but Connemara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara controlling the pace for now.
Partio is looking to get to half guard.
Connemara controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Connemara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connemara 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Connemara!
A relieved looking Jameson Connemara 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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