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ECFC 12 KAVANAUE VS JOUBAN PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fez Pez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fez Pez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes throws a nice looking combination but Pez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moraes throws a right and a left that Pez avoids nicely.
Pez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moraes just manages to avoid it.
Moraes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pez connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Moraes. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the body from Moraes misses
and Pez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moraes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pez counters with a stiff right hand.
Pez scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moraes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pez throws out the jab.
As Pez backs off Moraes throws a huge counter combo but Pez manages to avoid it all.
Moraes ducks under a wild hook from Pez.
Moraes is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moraes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Pez counter with a right hand.
Moraes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pez scores with a sloppy right hand. Moraes should have avoided that one.
Pez misses with a wild combination.
Moraes is looking for the big counter here.
Moraes throws a nice looking combination but Pez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moraes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moraes moves out of range of the leg kick from Pez.
Moraes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Pez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Moraes misses.
Pez is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moraes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moraes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moraes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pez.
Moraes throws a lazy uppercut
and Pez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moraes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moraes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pez lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Moraes can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Pez and Moraes drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Pez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fez Pez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noah Sauvageau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Baxter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Sauvageau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauvageau throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sauvageau.
Baxter misses with a body punch
and Sauvageau counters with a straight right hand.
Baxter misses with a jab to the body
and Sauvageau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baxter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baxter throws a combination that misses
and Sauvageau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baxter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sauvageau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baxter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sauvageau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxter is rocked!
Sauvageau misses with a straight right.
Baxter misses with a body punch
and Sauvageau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxter is still on wobbly legs! Can Sauvageau finish him?
Baxter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sauvageau finds it's way round the side to connect with Baxter's head.
Sauvageau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baxter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Sauvageau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sauvageau clobbers Baxter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sauvageau scores with a nice head shot.
Sauvageau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baxter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sauvageau. Baxter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Baxter coming out on top.
Sauvageau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sauvageau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Sauvageau.
A nice side step and Baxter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baxter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sauvageau counters with a straight right hand.
Baxter misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sauvageau to counter with a crisp jab.
Sauvageau closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Baxter! Sauvageau dives in looking to finish! Baxter is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Sauvageau!
Noah Sauvageau made sure to mention his sponsor, AnonymouS in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Rockhound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Ortiz 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phillip Rockhound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhound buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ortiz checks a leg kick.
Rockhound looks for a takedown but Ortiz sprawls well.
Rockhound closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockhound.
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockhound is defended easily by Ortiz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockhound looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz with a hook.
Rockhound shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Rockhound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhound scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rockhound tests Ortiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
Ortiz moves out of range as Rockhound strikes.
Ortiz throws a shot to the body.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockhound misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockhound shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortiz but Ortiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortiz blocks a low kick nicely.
As Rockhound backs off Ortiz throws a huge counter combo but Rockhound manages to avoid it all.
Phillip Rockhound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockhound gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ortiz counter with a right hand.
Ortiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Ortiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockhound fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to bum rush Rockhound with a series of wild strikes but Rockhound uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockhound connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Ortiz blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockhound feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ortizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockhound cracks Ortiz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ortiz drops his hands momentarily and Rockhound takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vince Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockhound.
Rockhound darts in looking for a takedown but Ortiz gets double underhooks and turns Rockhound into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Ortiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rockhound lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Ortiz finds it's target.
No luck for Rockhound with that takedown attempt.
Rockhound shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhound scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhound will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
Rockhound changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockhound goes for a double leg but Ortiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortiz continues to drive forward.
Rockhound is breathing heavily.
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockhound has time to react.
Ortiz lands a two punch combo.
Rockhound is rocked!
Ortiz connects with a body shot.
Rockhound fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ortiz on the side of the head.
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.
Rockhound shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.
Ortiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rockhound.
Rockhound tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockhound throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Rockhound avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockhound.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Rockhound moves out of range.
Rockhound misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockhound shoots and misses
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz connects with a body shot.
Rockhound misses with the combination.
Rockhound avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockhound swings widly with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rockhound or perhaps it was just good defense by Ortiz, which made it look bad.
Ortiz unleashes a big counter combination but Rockhound bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Ortiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rockhound misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rockhound attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ortiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rockhound seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ortiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockhound moves away.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz moves forwards but Rockhound connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vince Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockhound doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Rockhound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rockhound misses with a hook
letting Ortiz counter with a right hand.
Ortiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockhound fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockhound counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Rockhound.
Rockhound shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.
Ortiz throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz slips under a jab.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ortiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockhound tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockhound throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Rockhound connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ortiz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rockhound shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortiz tries to sprawl out of it but Rockhound keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Ortiz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhound misses with a body punch
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockhound circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockhound moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortiz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockhound.
Rockhound throws a front kick aimed at Ortiz's knee but Ortiz avoids it well.
Ortiz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rockhound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockhound drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortiz sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a swing at Rockhound's ribcage but misses.
Vince Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortiz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rockhound throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortiz's waist but Ortiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockhound off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Ortiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Ortiz scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhound connects with a solid leg kick.
Ortiz misses with a double jab.
Rockhound cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
Rockhound misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rockhound takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rockhound throws out a powerful jab.
Rockhound throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortiz scores with a jab. Rockhound acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rockhound fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhound fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice defenses there by Ortiz.
Rockhound takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz throws a right hand that Rockhound ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhound also avoids with ease.
Rockhound misses with a straight left.
Rockhound ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockhound was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rockhound connects with the punch.
Rockhound tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
Ortiz avoids a kick to the body.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown.
Ortiz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ortiz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockhound's hands.
Some wild striking there from Ortiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rockhound's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rockhound is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockhound looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rockhound loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rockhound throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockhound pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Rockhound wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Ortiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockhound is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhound passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ortiz is not content to let Rockhound control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockhound in side control, throwing shots but Ortiz defends.
Ortiz is not content to let Rockhound control the position.
Ortiz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rockhound has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rockhound moves into full mount!
Ortiz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhound working for a guillotine from mount but Ortiz is in no mood to give up.
Ortiz really wants to buck Rockhound off and get back to his feet.
Rockhound lands a big elbow.
Rockhound wants to finish this one by submission but Ortiz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rockhound.
Ortiz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhound throws some wild stikes that Ortiz manages to avoid easily.
Ortiz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Poor strikes thrown by Rockhound there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rockhound thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Rockhound there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Phillip Rockhound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillip Rockhound overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rockhound.
Rockhound throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ortiz because Rockhound loaded up on that one.
Ortiz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rockhound is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ortiz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rockhound won't let Ortiz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockhound unloads with some shots from mount but Ortiz bucks and avoids them well.
Vince Ortiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ortiz tries to buck Rockhound off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Rockhound showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Leclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Leclair 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Leclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edson Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leclair loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Leclair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Leclair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Jerome Leclair has been cut.
Leclair stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leclair scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leclair lands a lovely overhand right.
Leclair lands with a cross.
Santos is rocked!
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!
Leclair darts in and clinches Santos up against the cage.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Leclair finish him?
Leclair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
Leclair pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leclair gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leclair unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Santos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Leclair is unloading with more strikes now! Santos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Leclair!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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176 cm
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong cracks a nice hook into Belanger's ribs.
Belanger blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Belanger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armstrong on his heels. He'll look to pass Armstrong's guard now, I'm sure.
Belanger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belanger wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Armstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belanger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belanger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Belanger isn't so interested in that idea.
Belanger pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
Belanger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belanger is working away from the top position though.
Belanger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belanger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belanger drops an elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belanger.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belanger is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belanger lands a nice short elbow.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong tries to kick Belanger off but Belanger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belanger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Belanger keeps him under control.
Belanger slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Belanger has control of the leg.
Armstrong trying to hold on to Belanger's head to control him but Belanger postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armstrong can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belanger.
Armstrong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belanger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armstrong taking some punishment here, with Belanger in his half guard.
Belanger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belanger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Belanger has control of the leg.
Armstrong wants to control but Belanger is keeping busy.
Belanger thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Belanger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armstrong defending well though.
Armstrong missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to maintain the position but Belanger is very close to passing his half guard.
Belanger lands strikes from half guard.
Armstrong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Belanger thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Belanger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belanger stops Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Belanger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belanger thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belanger throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Belanger is controlling him well.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Belanger has control of the leg.
Armstrong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Belanger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Armstrong wants to control but Belanger is keeping busy.
Armstrong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belanger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Belanger is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armstrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belanger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armstrong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong catches Belanger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Belanger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Belanger shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armstrong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Armstrong pushes Belanger up against the cage in a clinch.
Belanger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armstrong is defending well.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Armstrong avoiding damage.
Belanger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Armstrong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Belanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belanger avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Armstrong has Belanger pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belanger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Armstrong gets through Belanger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belanger misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong clinches up against the cage.
Armstrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armstrong is working Belanger over against the cage.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Armstrong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Armstrong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belanger's brow.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Armstrong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Belanger controls the action.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Armstrong.
Belanger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Armstrong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Armstrong tenderised Belanger's leg. Belanger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Armstrong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Armstrong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belanger doesn't seem phased though.
Armstrong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Armstrong cracks Belanger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Armstrong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Armstrong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belanger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belanger tries for a takedown but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armstrong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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!
Armstrong lands a two punch combo.
Belanger walks into a stiff left hand from Armstrong.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Belanger controls the action.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Belanger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armstrong is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong cracks Belanger with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
Belanger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Belanger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belanger.
Jay Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belanger fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong clinches.
Armstrong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belanger up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belanger blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belanger up against the cage.
Jay Armstrong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Belanger tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Belanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belanger.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong stalling against the cage.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong leaning against his opponent.
Armstrong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belanger up against the cage.
Armstrong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
Belanger takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Belanger shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Armstrong - that will leave a mark!
Armstrong thows a body kick. Belanger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong connects with a high kick.
Armstrong scores with a jab. Belanger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong throws a nice head kick!
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong gets a clinch.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong connects with the punch.
Armstrong lands an overhand right.
Michael Belanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belanger eats them both and turns towards Armstrong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Belanger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Armstrong defends well and Belanger ends up having to push Armstrong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belanger tries to move into range but Armstrong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jay Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong lands with a nice body punch.
Armstrong moves into the clinch successfully.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Armstrong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belanger shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armstrong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belanger's calf.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Armstrong feints and then cracks Belanger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belanger down.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
Belanger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Armstrong. Armstrong obviously looking to wear him down.
Belanger darts in looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets double underhooks and turns Belanger into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Armstrong.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belanger.
Armstrong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belanger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Armstrong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Heinz Bauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Palmer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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25
208 lbs
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Heinz Bauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer drives through and clinches with Bauser against the cage.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bauser.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bauser's brow.
Bauser blocks an elbow strike from Palmer.
Palmer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bauser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bauser avoids it.
Palmer prevents Bauser from breaking the clinch.
Bauser blocks the elbow strike.
Palmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bauser's efforts to push away.
Palmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bauser's efforts to push away.
Bauser takes a knee to the side of the body.
Palmer lands an elbow inside that Bauser shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser blocks an elbow strike from Palmer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
It looks like Karl Heinz Bauser has been cut.
Bauser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Palmer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bauser blocks it with crossed arms.
Bauser is trying to break free.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bauser avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer prevents Bauser from breaking the clinch.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Bauser wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bauser is breathing heavily.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the head but Bauser blocks with his arms.
Palmer with a knee to the head.
Palmer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bauser is defending well for now.
Palmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bauser managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palmer with a knee to the head.
Bauser is rocked!
Palmer tries a knee to the head but Bauser blocks it.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bauser avoids it.
Bauser wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Bauser's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauser wants to break free but Palmer has control.
Knees to the body from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bauser avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Palmer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bauser avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Palmer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Palmer scores a nice knee to the body.
Bauser avoids a wild elbow strike from Palmer.
Bauser has had enough of the clinch but Palmer keeps him there for the moment.
Bauser managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bauser is defending well for now.
Palmer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palmer crunches a lovely knee into Bauser's ribcage.
I was talking to Bauser's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
Bauser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bauser blocks an elbow strike from Palmer.
Palmer landing knees to the body.
Bauser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bauser avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Bauser is trying to push Palmer away but Palmer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bauser working hard to break the clinch.
Palmer keeps control of Bauser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bauser is trying to push Palmer away but Palmer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but Bauser blocks it.
Palmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Bauser leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Palmer blocking some punches.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauser has had enough of the clinch but Palmer keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bauser's brow.
Bauser tries to circle away but Palmer has him pinned against the cage.
Palmer misses with a knee to the head.
Bauser is trying to force a seperation but Palmer has the dominant position.
Bauser can't break the clinch.
Palmer landing knees to the head.
Palmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bauser avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Bauser tries to break free but Palmer pushes him back against the cage.
Bauser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Palmer lands a nice elbow.
Palmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bauser avoids the damage to the body.
Palmer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bauser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bauser tries to break free but Palmer pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Heinz Bauser's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Palmer landing knees to the body.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Palmer is controlling him.
Palmer lands an elbow inside that Bauser shrugs off.
Bauser managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Palmer lands an elbow inside.
Palmer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bauser managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bauser.
Palmer landing knees to the body.
Palmer misses with an elbow strike.
Palmer misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmer looking to throw knees to the head but Bauser is blocking nicely.
Palmer looking to throw knees to the head but Bauser is blocking nicely.
Palmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bauser avoids the damage to the body.
Bauser missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer keeps control of Bauser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Palmer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Palmer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Palmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bauser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bauser avoids the elbow strike from Palmer, against the cage.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bauser is defending well for now.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but Bauser blocks it.
Mario Palmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bauser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bauser avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Bauser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Palmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bauser's efforts to push away.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer avoiding damage as Bauser throws knees to the body.
Bauser is looking to break free of the clinch but Palmer has double underhooks.
Bauser avoids the elbow strike from Palmer, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bauser's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Palmer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bauser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palmer trying to land knees to the body.
Bauser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bauser tries to circle away but Palmer has him pinned against the cage.
Bauser has had enough of the clinch but Palmer keeps him there for the moment.
Bauser avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Palmer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
Palmer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer landing knees to the body.
Bauser managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Palmer scores a nice knee to the body.
Palmer misses with a knee to the head.
Palmer lands a good knee to the midsection. Bauser won't want to take too many of those.
Palmer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bauser is looking to break free of the clinch but Palmer has double underhooks.
Bauser wants to get back to striking at distance but Palmer won't allow it.
Bauser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Palmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bauser's efforts to push away.
Bauser tries to break the clinch but Palmer is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Bauser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bauser tries to break free but Palmer pushes him back against the cage.
Bauser managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
Palmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bauser's efforts to push away.
Palmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bauser working hard to break the clinch.
Bauser avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Bauser is trying to force a seperation but Palmer has the dominant position.
Palmer lands an elbow just above Bauser 's eye.
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!
Palmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Heinz Bauser's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bauser lands a high kick!
Karl Heinz Bauser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Palmer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Palmer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Palmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bauser managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Bauser is trying to force a seperation but Palmer has the dominant position.
Palmer misses with a knee strike.
Bauser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bauser blocks the elbow strike.
Bauser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser misses with a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bauser wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palmer trying to land knees to the body.
Palmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Bauser leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bauser breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Palmer. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauser connects with an inside leg kick.
Palmer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer blocks a head kick by Bauser.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Bauser circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmer forces Bauser back against the cage and clinches.
Palmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bauser avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
Bauser is trying to push Palmer away but Palmer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bauser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palmer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palmer blocks a head kick by Bauser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Palmer moves out of range easily.
Bauser plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Palmer moves into range and clinches up with Bauser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer crunches a lovely knee into Bauser's ribcage.
Bauser is trying to break the clinch but Palmer is controlling him.
Bauser is trying to push Palmer away but Palmer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Palmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bauser avoids the damage to the body.
Bauser tries to break free but Palmer pushes him back against the cage.
Bauser blocks an elbow strike.
Bauser managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bauser.
Bauser wants to get back to striking at distance but Palmer won't allow it.
Bauser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bauser is defending well for now.
Bauser wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Bauser is trying to break free.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bauser.
Palmer misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bauser's defenses.
Bauser tries to circle away but Palmer has him pinned against the cage.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bauser.
Palmer prevents Bauser from breaking the clinch.
Bauser avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Bauser avoids a wild elbow strike from Palmer.
Bauser avoids a wild elbow strike from Palmer.
Bauser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Palmer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bauser blocks it with crossed arms.
Bauser working hard to break the clinch.
Bauser is trying to push Palmer away but Palmer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bauser tries to circle away but Palmer has him pinned against the cage.
Bauser blocks an elbow strike from Palmer.
Karl Heinz Bauser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Palmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bauser misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palmer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palmer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Palmer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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29
209 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Mcgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcgregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
letting Mcgregor counter with a right hand.
Stevenson cracks Mcgregor with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stevenson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mcgregor to stand back up!
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!
Mcgregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jon Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor scores with a jab to the head.
Mcgregor misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Mcgregor throws a one two combo.
Stevenson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stevenson throws out a powerful jab.
Stevenson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mcgregor is out on his feet! Stevenson sets himself and nearly takes Mcgregor's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Stevenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Travis Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keller's half guard.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but Keller defending well.
Keller is trying to stand up here but Kopp is controlling him well.
Keller won't allow Kopp to pass to mount.
Keller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keller tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp is pressing down on Keller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keller is holding on for now.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopp throwing shots but Keller is blocking nicely.
Keller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keller defending well though.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopp throwing shots but Keller is blocking nicely.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kopp working Keller over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kopp passes to side control.
Kopp lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Kopp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kopp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kopp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Keller is avoiding damage well.
Kopp throws a strike aimed at the side of Keller's head but Keller avoids it well.
Kopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kopp lands a nice forearm strike.
Keller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kopp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp has knee on belly momentarily but Keller bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Kopp has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kopp working over Keller with some ground and pound. Keller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kopp trying to mount his opponent but Keller defends it.
Keller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is looking to pass Keller's guard but actually Keller recovers to full guard.
Keller wants to stand but Kopp is controlling the position.
Keller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keller wants to get back to his feet but Kopp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Kopp tries to get set, Keller tries to push him back and clinch up but Kopp manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kopp feints and as Keller raises his hands in defense, Kopp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Kopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dave Kopp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keller's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Keller blocks nicely.
Kopp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kopp tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keller's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kopp working the strikes but Keller uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopp working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Keller's thigh. Keller counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kopp forces his way into half guard.
Kopp is pressing down on Keller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keller is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kopp connects with a nice short shot to Keller's temple.
Kopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keller's head.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kopp works his way into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kopp fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kopp scoring with punches and elbows.
Kopp tries to score with some ground and pound. Keller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kopp cracks Keller with a big right hand but Keller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kopp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kopp working the ground and pound but Keller is defending the strikes.
Kopp lands a few punches from side control.
Kopp lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Keller down.
Kopp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Keller sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Keller parries the strikes from Kopp easily there. Kopp is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Keller to escape.
Keller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kopp throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kopp cracks Keller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kopp is putting a hurting on Keller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kopp lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kopp lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp scores with punches from side control.
Kopp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Keller some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kopp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kopp lands in his opponent's guard.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kopp stands up over Keller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kopp tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kopp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp postures up in Keller's guard and throws a big left but Keller blocks it.
Kopp is in close to Keller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Keller's brow.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kopp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keller's head.
Kopp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopp looking to score a takedown here. Keller is defending well but Kopp drives through and ends up in Keller's guard.
Kopp tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kopp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp.
Kopp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kopp cracks Keller with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp.
Kopp advances position into side control!
Keller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kopp.
Kopp landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Keller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kopp connects with a decent elbow.
Travis Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopp is working Keller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kopp is putting a hurting on Keller here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is chipping away with strikes.
Kopp tries to score with some ground and pound. Keller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kopp throws a strike aimed at the side of Keller's head but Keller avoids it well.
Kopp in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kopp looks up at the clock and then as Keller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kopp smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kopp working the ground and pound.
Kopp cracks Keller with a big right hand but Keller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Keller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dave Kopp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes there by Kopp.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Kopp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kopp has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Kopp!
Our winner, Dave Kopp, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Longstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
164 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Longstreet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Stout!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longstreet throws a body shot but no joy.
Longstreet misses with a hook.
Longstreet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Longstreet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stout 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.
Stout uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longstreet.
Longstreet leaves Stout with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Longstreet takes a swing at Stout's ribcage but misses.
Stout thinks about the counter body kick.
A punch combination from Longstreet misses.
Stout closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Longstreet's guard.
Stout content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stout accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stout sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longstreet controls Stout momentarily but Stout frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longstreet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stout is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stout trying to control but Longstreet is working from the bottom.
Stout is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Longstreet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Longstreet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christopher Longstreet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longstreet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Stout is just out of range.
Stout let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stout bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Stout misses.
Stout misses with a series of wild punches.
Longstreet throwing a counter right hand but Stout manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longstreet scores with a jab to the body.
Stout throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Longstreet's waist but Longstreet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stout off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Longstreet misses the target.
Longstreet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stout appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stout feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longstreet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stout scoring with some ground and pound.
Stout seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stout won't allow Longstreet to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longstreet looking to control.
Stout wants to pass the guard but Longstreet is keeping the position.
Longstreet wants to sweep but no luck.
Stout wants to control from the top but Longstreet keeps moving.
Stout scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stout with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stout trying to control but Longstreet is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stout keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Longstreet's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout won't allow Longstreet to sweep him here.
Stout pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longstreet is keeping the position for now.
Stout postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Stout looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Longstreet is fending him off so far but Stout persists. Nope, Longstreet circles away and we're back to standing.
Longstreet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christopher Longstreet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Stout.
Longstreet missing with a left hand there. Stout was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longstreet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stout closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Longstreet quickly recovers to half guard.
Stout looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Longstreet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Longstreet manages to get to full guard.
Longstreet looking for a sweep. Not yet Longstreet, not yet.
Stout is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Christopher Longstreet will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Longstreet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longstreet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stout makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Longstreet really felt that one!
Longstreet slips under a jab from Stout.
Stout rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longstreet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longstreet throws a poor cross that misses
and Stout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longstreet moves out of range of the body kick.
Longstreet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Longstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longstreet throws a body punch but Stout moves out of range.
Longstreet looks to land a right hand but Stout moved out of range.
Christopher Longstreet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longstreet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stout changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stout takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Longstreet is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Longstreet throws a shot from downtown. Stout moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Stout on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longstreet looks to land a right hand but Stout moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout moves away from the strike by Longstreet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longstreet. Stout does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longstreet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Longstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stout moves away.
Stout darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stout missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Longstreet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stout lands strikes from half guard.
Stout throws a strike but Longstreet avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stout working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stout stands up over Longstreet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout with a nice head shot there.
Stout has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stout landing with the ground and pound.
Longstreet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Longstreet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stout controls the pace.
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but Longstreet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longstreet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longstreet throws a strike but Stout avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Longstreet is looking to advance position but Stout has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Longstreet takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stout's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Stout!
Mike Stout is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kavanaue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Jouban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Roger Jouban enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Kavanaue!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Jouban!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jouban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kavanaue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kavanaue misses with a series of wild punches.
Jouban moves in looking to clinch but Kavanaue pushes him off.
Jouban misses with a hook. Kavanaue ducked under it nicely.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kavanaue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kavanaue misses with the combination.
Jouban moves into range and clinches up with Kavanaue.
Kavanaue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kavanaue managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Kavanaue avoiding damage.
Kavanaue avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Jouban blocks an uppercut.
Kavanaue takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jouban scores with a knee to the head.
Jouban utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jouban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kavanaue is breathing heavily.
Jouban with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jouban obliges.
A knee to the head by Jouban.
Kavanaue avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
Kavanaue is trying to stall.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jouban with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jouban lands a nice knee to the body.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jouban with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouban crunches a lovely knee into Kavanaue's ribcage.
Kavanaue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kavanaue wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Jouban lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jouban.
Jouban crunches a lovely knee into Kavanaue's ribcage.
Jouban scores with a knee to the head.
Kavanaue is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kavanaue avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
Kavanaue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jouban lands a nice knee to the body.
Kavanaue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jouban misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jouban.
Jouban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kavanaue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jouban working Kavanaue over with knees to the body.
Jouban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kavanaue.
Jouban lands a knee to the body.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Kavanaue has a couple of punches blocked by Jouban.
Kavanaue is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jouban utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the head but Kavanaue blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kavanaue managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Kavanaue working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jouban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kavanaue avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kavanaue.
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!
Jouban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kavanaue.
Kavanaue can't find room to land a body shot as Jouban controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kavanaue.
Kavanaue managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Kavanaue wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jouban has him pressed against the cage.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kavanaue avoids it.
Kavanaue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kavanaue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Jouban dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kavanaue loads up on a big right hand but Jouban slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kavanaue loads up on a big right hand but Jouban slips the punch.
Jouban tries to clinch there but Kavanaue circles away.
Kavanaue takes a swing at Jouban's ribcage but misses.
Jouban staying out of range there.
Kavanaue misses with a low kick.
Kavanaue lands a jab.
Kavanaue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jouban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kavanaue misses the target.
Kavanaue uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jouban has time to react.
Kavanaue swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanaue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kavanaue misses with a hook. Jouban ducked under it nicely.
Kavanaue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanaue misses with the combination.
Good work by Kavanaue as he checks the leg kick.
Kavanaue throws a jab when Jouban was well out of range.
Kavanaue checks a leg kick.
Kavanaue looks to land a combination but Jouban avoids it well.
Jouban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kavanaue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kavanaue shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jouban tries to clinch but Kavanaue is having none of it.
Kavanaue throws out a leg kick but Jouban moves out of range and Kavanaue only half commits.
Jouban throws a body punch but Kavanaue moves out of range.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch but Kavanaue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kavanaue keeps the fight on the outside.
Jouban tries to clinch there but Kavanaue circles away.
Kavanaue fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jouban on the side of the head.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kavanaue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roger Jouban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaue loads up on a big right hand but Jouban slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Jouban.
Kavanaue throws a leg kick that misses.
Jouban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jouban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jouban blocks a leg kick.
Jouban doesn't manage to clinch there - Kavanaue circles away.
Jouban tries to clinch up.
Kavanaue missing with a left hand there. Jouban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roger Jouban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jouban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jouban tries to bum rush Kavanaue with a series of wild strikes but Kavanaue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jouban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jouban wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Kavanaue misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouban is looking to clinch but Kavanaue is avoiding it.
Kavanaue swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.
Kavanaue throws a lazy right hand but Jouban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kavanaue swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.
Roger Jouban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kavanaue slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jouban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kavanaue seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kavanaue swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.
Kavanaue misses with a hook. Jouban ducked under it nicely.
Jouban moves into the clinch successfully.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kavanaue avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kavanaue has a couple of punches blocked by Jouban.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Kavanaue throws a head punch that misses.
Jouban working Kavanaue over with knees to the body.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Kavanaue avoids the damage to the body.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Roger Jouban seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Jouban.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavanaue managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Kavanaue avoids the damage to the body.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kavanaue avoids it.
Kavanaue managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Kavanaue throws a punch but it's blocked by Jouban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Kavanaue dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jouban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jouban is looking to clinch but Kavanaue is avoiding it.
It looked like Kavanaue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kavanaue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kavanaue misses with an uppercut. Jouban saw that one coming.
Kavanaue scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kavanaue postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kavanaue postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jouban is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Kavanaue crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanaue lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jouban is trying to get back to his feet.
Kavanaue working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kavanaue throws an elbow but Jouban slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jouban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouban managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kavanaue.
Jouban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kavanaue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kavanaue throws a strike aimed at the side of Jouban's head but Jouban avoids it well.
Jouban defending against the ground and pound.
Kavanaue moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jouban is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kavanaue has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Kavanaue.
Kavanaue misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kavanaue tries to score with some ground and pound. Jouban controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kavanaue in side control, throwing shots but Jouban defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouban defending against the ground and pound.
Jouban pushes Kavanaue away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kavanaue gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kavanaue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jouban takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kavanaue works Jouban's body with a nice hook.
Jouban gets tackled into the cage by Kavanaue. Kavanaue maintains the clinch.
Kavanaue managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Kavanaue scores with a shoulder strike.
Kavanaue avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Kavanaue avoids the damage to the body.
Kavanaue lands with a right to the head.
Kavanaue is trying to break the clinch but Jouban has him pressed against the cage.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Kavanaue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaue is trying to force a seperation but Jouban has the dominant position.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kavanaue avoids it.
Jouban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kavanaue avoids it.
Kavanaue avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
Kavanaue is pushing Jouban up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jouban being controlled against the cage.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Kavanaue avoids the damage to the body.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Jouban with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kavanaue is trying to push Jouban away but Jouban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kavanaue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kavanaue scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Kavanaue just leaning against Jouban, taking a breather.
Kavanaue looking to slow down the pace here.
Kavanaue managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kavanaue managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Kavanaue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kavanaue tries to break free but Jouban pushes him back against the cage.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Kavanaue avoids the damage to the body.
Kavanaue tries to break the clinch but Jouban is controlling the position.
Kavanaue leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Kavanaue 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.
Kavanaue moves away from the strike by Jouban.
An attempted straight right counter from Kavanaue misses the target.
Jouban tries to clinch up.
Jouban clinches.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kavanaue is defending well for now.
Kavanaue pushes Jouban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kavanaue is defending well for now.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kavanaue is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kavanaue is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jouban looking to throw knees to the head but Kavanaue is blocking nicely.
Jouban is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kavanaue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kavanaue.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kavanaue takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kavanaue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Kavanaue avoids the damage to the body.
Jouban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kavanaue lands with a short shot to the head.
Kavanaue stalls.
Kavanaue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Kavanaue works on Jouban's body with a couple of short punches.
Kavanaue lands a body punch.
Kavanaue is pushing Jouban up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Kavanaue.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kavanaue takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kavanaue fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kavanaue.
Kavanaue managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Kavanaue working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kavanaue fails to land.
A knee to the head by Jouban.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Kavanaue avoids the damage to the body.
Kavanaue stalling in the clinch.
Kavanaue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Kavanaue wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kavanaue lands a left hand.
Kavanaue controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the head but Kavanaue blocks with his arms.
Kavanaue is trying to break the clinch but Jouban is controlling him.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kavanaue is defending well for now.
Kavanaue lands a shoulder strike.
Kavanaue lands a hook that snaps the head of Jouban backwards.
Kavanaue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jouban backwards.
Kavanaue lands a right hand.
Kavanaue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kavanaue is trying to push Jouban away but Jouban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kavanaue throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kavanaue has a couple of punches blocked by Jouban.
Kavanaue wants to break free but Jouban has control.
Kavanaue tries to throw a body punch but Jouban avoids it by throwing Kavanaue back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Kavanaue is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kavanaue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the head but Kavanaue blocks with his arms.
Kavanaue throws an elbow that misses.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kavanaue is defending well for now.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Kavanaue wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jouban has him pressed against the cage.
Kavanaue working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kavanaue working hard to break the clinch.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kavanaue is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kavanaue creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kavanaue avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Kavanaue had his way with Roger Jouban in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kavanaue circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jouban to the canvas! Jouban doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kavanaue keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Kavanaue!
Jason Kavanaue is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Jason Kavanaue 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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