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HMFL 134 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yves Jabouin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabouin comes to the cage accompanied by Trobule On My Mind- Pusha T and Tyler The Creator. This should be a great matchup!
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140 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yves Jabouin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 37 - 1, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley staying out of range there.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown but Jabouin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riley throws a solid leg kick but Jabouin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riley.
Billy Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jabouin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Riley with that takedown attempt.
Yves Jabouin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Good exchange - Jabouin coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jabouin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Riley manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabouin regains half guard.
Jabouin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jabouin has control of Riley's left arm, preventing Riley from doing any damage.
Riley passes Jabouin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riley thows a huge punch but Jabouin dodges it nicely.
It looks like Riley is going to stand back up.
Riley is keen to just control but Jabouin is a slippery customer.
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Jabouin kicks Riley off and gets back to his feet.
Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jabouin defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Jabouin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jabouin moves into range and clinches up with Riley.
Jabouin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jabouin.
Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jabouin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley tries to clinch but Jabouin is having none of it.
Riley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jabouin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riley dives in for a single leg takedown but Jabouin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riley looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Jabouin, which made it look bad.
Riley thows a leg kick but Jabouin checks it
and Jabouin counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley takes a shot to the head.
Jabouin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabouin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jabouin.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jabouin cracks Riley with a nice body shot.
Riley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jabouin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jabouin lands a nice shot to the body.
Jabouin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jabouin.
Jabouin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jabouin lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jabouin.
Jabouin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rileys head.
Jabouin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Jabouin.
Jabouin lands with a light punch inside.
Jabouin lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yves Jabouin dominated 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.
Jabouin connects with a body shot.
Jabouin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jabouin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Jabouin cracks Riley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jabouin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Riley to stand back up!
Riley is rocked!
Riley tries for a takedown but Jabouin circles away easily
and Jabouin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riley is still on wobbly legs! Can Jabouin finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Jabouin.
Jabouin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jabouin pushes Riley against the cage. Jabouin is working some dirty boxing. Jabouin pushes off with a quick right hook! Riley goes down! Riley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jabouin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yves Jabouin!
Yves Jabouin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samin Ax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samin Ax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Ax sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ax leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ax counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Samin Ax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
Ax keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White is trying to stand.
Ax will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ax is looking for a kimura here.
Ax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ax is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to control here.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White is in trouble now - Ax has advanced to mount!
White is bucking up trying to escape but Ax cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ax looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ax cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ax goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now White is on top in guard.
Ax looking to control.
Ax keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Ax wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ax trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ax pushes White off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ax sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat.
Ax half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ax closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Ax looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Ax persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Ax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White throws a series of strikes that have Ax backpedaling.
Ax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ax decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ax tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White wants to get back to his feet.
Ax thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Ax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ax is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
Ax wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samin Ax dominated 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.
Ax drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ax wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Ax sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
Ax is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Ax is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ax wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
Samin Ax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ax is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ax to get the leverage.
White is trying to stand back up but Ax is controlling him
White won't allow Ax to pass to mount.
Ax is stalling here. White is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ax seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and White has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
White wants to stand but Ax has his arm trapped.
Ax is trying to improve his position.
White stands up.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ax sprawls well. Ax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ax takes a jab right on the kisser.
White is looking to clinch.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from White.
A little feinted left hand from Ax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ax throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
White lands a nice hook to Ax's body. Ax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ax to the mat! Ax manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ax is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to sweep here but Ax controlling him for the moment.
Ax wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Ax wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Ax advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ax is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White is trying to stand.
Ax is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ax looking to pass the guard.
White is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is looking to stand up but Ax isn't so interested in that idea.
White has momentary wrist control but Ax slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samin Ax dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Ax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
Ax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Ax.
Ax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ax has a takedown stuffed.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Axs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to bum rush Ax with a series of wild strikes but Ax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ax dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
Ax trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Ax advances position into side control!
Ax working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ax is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ax has hold of White's arm. He's looking for a kimura. White seems comfortable defending it but Ax has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! White is real pain and he's forced to tap out! White is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ax couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samin Ax!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zephyrus Belenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Caisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zephyrus Belenus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Caisse!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belenus scores with a punch to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Caisse 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.
Caisse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caisse lands a body shot.
Caisse misses with some punches.
Caisse has Belenus pushed against the cage.
Belenus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belenus prevents a body shot from Caisse.
Caisse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caisse.
Belenus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caisse can't find room to land a body shot as Belenus controls the action.
Caisse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belenus struggles to land a body shot inside as Caisse controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caisse.
Belenus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caisse is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belenus blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Belenus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Belenus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Belenus.
Caisse throws a head punch that misses.
Caisse gets underhooks to prevent Belenus's takedown attempt.
Belenus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caisse is defending well for now.
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!
Belenus dodges an elbow strike from Caisse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belenus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Belenus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caisse works on Belenus's body with a couple of short punches.
Belenus lands a left hand.
Belenus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caisse misses with an elbow over the top.
Caisse trying to control the position but instead, Belenus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caisse into the cage.
Caisse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caisse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belenus.
Belenus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caisse.
Belenus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Caisse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caisse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belenus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belenus misses with a straight right.
Belenus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caisse tries to clinch
and Belenus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belenus connects with a crisp jab.
Belenus wants to clinch up but Caisse keeps it at a distance.
Caisse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Belenus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belenus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caisse.
Belenus struggling a bit here.
Belenus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Belenus is trying to control but can't.
Caisse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belenus gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caisse postures up in Belenus's guard and throws a big left but Belenus blocks it.
Belenus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belenus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caisse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belenus is trying to control the position but Caisse postures up.
Caisse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belenus is looking for a triangle here but Caisse uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Caisse working the ground and pound.
Belenus is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Caisse is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Caisse unloading with bombs!
Caisse lands a big elbow.
Belenus is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caisse drops a big elbow. That's hurt Belenus! More shots from Caisse and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Caisse!
Jean Caisse was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Persecutioned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pun - Glamor Life. Persecutioned has chosen Aristocrat - Money, cars and castles as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Persecutioned!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persecutioned misses with a right hand
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Blaze has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blaze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Persecutioned effectively controlling the action here.
Blaze slowing the pace effectively.
Blaze letting Persecutioned take a breather here.
Persecutioned stalling.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Blaze misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze stalls.
Blaze struggles to land a body shot inside as Persecutioned controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blaze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Persecutioned has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze trying to stall but Persecutioned improves his position.
Persecutioned blocking some punches.
Blaze tries to throw a body punch but Persecutioned avoids it by throwing Blaze back against the cage.
Persecutioned tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Blaze gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Persecutioned wants to get back to his feet but Blaze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned wants to get back to his feet but Blaze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blaze with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Persecutioned can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blaze throwing strikes but missing.
Blaze won't allow Persecutioned to get back to his feet.
Blaze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Persecutioned is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Persecutioned wants to stand and escape but Blaze is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Persecutioned cracks Blaze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blaze falls off balance throwing a combination
and Persecutioned counters with a crisp one two that drops Blaze! Persecutioned thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blaze to his feet! Blaze is in big trouble!
Blaze is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze glances at the clock... BAM! Persecutioned nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Blaze crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Blaze is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Worldwide Nutrition (160q), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakk Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wylde has chosen A Song For You by Zack Wylde as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zakk Wylde enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zakk Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde throws a sloppy head kick and Kukko moves out of range easily.
Wylde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kukko looks to land a combination but Wylde avoids it well.
Kukko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wylde.
Wylde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wylde staying out of range there.
Kukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wylde was well out of range. Poor timing from Kukko.
Wylde dodges the punch combination from Kukko.
Wylde scores with a one two! Kukko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Kukko throws a combination that misses
and Wylde counters with a thumping low kick.
Wylde throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukko throws a combination that misses
and Wylde counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kukko's knee momentarily.
Kukko lands a nice shot to the body.
Wylde tries to clinch up.
Wylde wants to clinch up but Kukko keeps it at a distance.
Wylde throws a head kick but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wylde tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kukko is in Wylde's guard.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kukko controls the pace.
Kukko working some strikes from top position.
Kukko 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.
Wylde working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
Kukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wylde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kukko has managed to get both his arms back between Wylde's legs - danger averted.
Wylde wants to control but Kukko passes easily into half guard.
Wylde trying to hold on to Kukko's head to control him but Kukko postures up.
Wylde is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kukko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wylde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kukko lands with some strikes.
Wylde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wylde felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kukko tries to control but Wylde wriggling away.
Kukko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wylde can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Kukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wylde is squirming around, avoiding Kukko's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Kukko.
Kukko landing punches.
Kukko with shots to the head and body - Wylde looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kukko unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Wylde wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kukko celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasi Kukko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ladislav Hemsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillon comes into the arena with Pipes & Drums 1st Battalion Scots Guards blaring out of the sound system. Hemsky has chosen Onward to Victory as his entrance music. Kjell Dillon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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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
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kjell Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislav Hemsky!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon lands with a kick to the temple. Hemsky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hemsky throws a good cross that connects.
Dillon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hemsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dillon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hemsky throws a body punch but Dillon moves out of range.
Dillon takes a swing at Hemsky's ribcage but misses.
Hemsky ducks under a wild hook from Dillon.
The fighters circling - Hemsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillon looks to land a left hand but Hemsky moved out of range nicely.
Hemsky misses with a hook.
Dillon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hemsky throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemsky staying out of range there.
Dillon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hemsky scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hemsky.
Hemsky with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hemsky.
Hemsky misses with the combination.
Hemsky checks a low kick from Dillon.
Dillon throws the kick towards the body but Hemsky avoids it.
Dillon throws a hook to the side of Hemsky's head but Hemsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillon darts in looking for a takedown but Hemsky gets double underhooks and turns Dillon into the cage.
Dillon catches Hemsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hemsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Hemsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillon.
Hemsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hemsky lands a body shot.
Hemsky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hemsky throws a hook but Dillon blocks it.
Dillon tests Hemsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillon. Dillon obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hemsky.
Dillon needs to keep his hands up - Hemsky had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hemsky as he connects with a hook.
Hemsky looks to land a left hand but Dillon moved out of range nicely.
Hemsky scores with a one two! Dillon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kjell Dillon has been cut.
Hemsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillon.
Dillon throws a shot from downtown. Hemsky moves away and avoids it.
Dillon throws a good cross that connects.
Dillon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hemsky swings for the body but Dillon moves out of range.
Hemsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dillon throws a leg kick but Hemsky checks it.
Hemsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillon feinted with a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Hemsky as he connects with a hook.
Ladislav Hemsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillon misses with a left hand
and Hemsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hemsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hemsky has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice jab there from Hemsky.
Hemsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hemsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillon.
Dillon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dillon slips a straight right by Hemsky.
Dillon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Hemsky.
Dillon misses with a wild combination.
Dillon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillon walks into a left hand.
Hemsky scores with a shot to the body.
Dillon scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemsky with a hook.
Hemsky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dillon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hemsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hemsky drives through and clinches with Dillon against the cage.
Dillon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dillon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hemsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kjell Dillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemsky trying to land knees to the body.
Dillon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hemsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dillon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hemsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hemsky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislav Hemsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kjell Dillon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hemsky with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dillon.
Hemsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dillon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillon misses with a few strikes there.
Hemsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Dillon.
Hemsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hemsky takes a swing at Dillon's ribcage but misses.
Hemsky misses with an uppercut.
Dillon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hemsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hemsky.
Dillon misses with the combination.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses.
Hemsky dips to his left and cracks Dillon with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Dillon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hemsky connects with a body shot that sends Dillon's belly button to the back.
Hemsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hemsky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hemsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillon backwards.
Hemsky gets underhooks to prevent Dillon's takedown attempt.
Hemsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillon backwards.
Hemsky lands a left hand.
Hemsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hemsky working Dillon over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hemsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Hemsky - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Hemsky.
Hemsky crunches a lovely knee into Dillon's ribcage.
Hemsky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dillon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky lands a body punch.
Hemsky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hemsky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hemsky digs a right hand into Dillon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dillon's gas tank.
Hemsky stops a takedown attempt from Dillon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kjell Dillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Hemsky.
Hemsky is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Hemsky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hemsky.
Hemsky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dillon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hemsky to the mat. Hemsky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hemsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillon is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dillon manages to get himself to full guard.
Hemsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hemsky wants to stand but Dillon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dillon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hemsky is one step ahead there.
Hemsky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dillon's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hemsky is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hemsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hemsky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillon is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillon lands with a slapping head kick.
Dillon looks for the body kick but Hemsky saw that one coming.
Dillon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillon keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislav Hemsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kjell Dillon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hemsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kjell Dillon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hemsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillon's calf.
Hemsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Hemsky misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hemsky. Dillon shrugs it off though.
Hemsky wants to clinch but Dillon slips to the side
and Dillon counters with a solid body kick.
Hemsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Hemsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Dillon. Dillon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemsky misses with a hook. Dillon ducked under it nicely.
Hemsky throws a right hand that Dillon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillon also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Dillon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hemsky misses with an uppercut.
Hemsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dillon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dillon.
Hemsky looks to land a left hand but Dillon moved out of range nicely.
Hemsky jabs Dillon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hemsky misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Hemsky.
Hemsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Hemsky.
Dillon walks into a stiff left hand from Hemsky.
Dillon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Hemsky.
Hemsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillon takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hemsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dillon.
Hemsky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon throws an overhand right that lands on Hemsky's shoulder, as Hemsky tries to avoid the shot.
Hemsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillon manages to avoid it.
Dillon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hemsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillon keeps the fight on the outside.
Hemsky clinches.
Dillon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hemsky is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kjell Dillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Hemsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hemsky trying to stall but Dillon improves his position.
Hemsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillon backwards.
Dillon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hemsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dillon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hemsky is trying to keep an underhook but Dillon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hemsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hemsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dillon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dillon's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Hemsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hemsky instigates a clinch.
Hemsky pushes Dillon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dillon can't get the takedown.
A short right from Hemsky.
Dillon tries for a takedown but Hemsky manages to get underhooks.
Hemsky lands with a left to the head.
Hemsky lands a right hand.
Dillon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kjell Dillon's cut is getting worse.
Hemsky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dillon goes for a takedown attempt but Hemsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Hemsky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dillon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left and a right from Hemsky both land. Nice combination.
Dillon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hemsky lands with a cross.
Dillon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kjell Dillon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hemsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hemsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hemsky closes the distance and pushes Dillon back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hemsky scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hemsky.
Dillon tries to break the clinch but Hemsky is controlling the position.
Dillon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ladislav Hemsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hemsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ladislav Hemsky!
Ladislav Hemsky really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hell's Balls Recovery (160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Kjell Dillon stepped up to the mic, saying 'i didnt manage to perform how i wanted to night but ehh...i´ll be back...i´ll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back - Ludacris. Davis has chosen Monkey Junction as his entrance music. Cain Marko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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287 lbs
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268 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Davis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a right hand that misses
enabling Marko to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Donny Davis has been cut.
Davis scores with the left hand. Marko knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis scores with a hook.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marko.
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Davis misses with the combination.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donny Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Marko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Marko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at M Jay's Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marko manages to avoid it.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a low kick but Marko moves out of range easily.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Marko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Marko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davis avoids the body shot from Marko.
Davis slips a jab from Marko.
Marko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Marko.
Davis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marko's calf.
Marko misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Marko.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marko.
Davis misses with a combination
and Marko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Marko throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis digs a good hook to Marko's body.
Marko looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Marko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis misses with a body kick.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Davis.
Marko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davis with a nice cross.
Marko slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marko moves away from the strike by Davis.
Marko ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Marko staying out of range there.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marko moves away from the strike by Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marko.
Marko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marko.
Marko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Marko is out of range.
Davis works the jab nicely.
Cain Marko's cut is getting worse.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marko misses the shot to the body.
Marko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Marko as he connects with a hook.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marko manages to avoid it.
A big left from Marko misses.
Marko misses with a body shot.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Marko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marko moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Marko misses its intended target.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marko. That did some damage!
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marko scrambles back to his feet.
Marko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis takes a swing at Marko's ribcage but misses.
Marko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis avoids the body shot from Marko.
Marko just misses with a punch to the body.
Marko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marko.
Davis throws out a counter right but Marko avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Marko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Marko scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Davis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marko dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marko.
Davis throws a hook but Marko blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Marko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Marko.
Some wild striking there from Marko.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Marko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis throws a series of punches but Marko avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Marko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Marko counters with a nice body shot.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Marko saw that one coming.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis tries to bum rush Marko with a series of wild strikes but Marko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis tried to score with a low kick but Marko checks it.
Marko misses the jab.
Donny Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marko tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marko misses the jab.
Davis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Davis throws a right hand that Marko ducks under and follows up with a left that Marko also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Marko.
Marko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Marko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davis on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Marko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko throws a big shot that misses.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Davis as he checks the leg kick.
Marko cracks Davis with a hook to the temple - Davis is on wobbly legs here! Marko swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Davis falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Marko wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cain Marko!
After winning the bout, Cain Marko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Donny Davis had this to say: 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Modern Wear Apparel for making me look so good, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym, all of my loved ones back home, and Kyle F for letting me fight here in the HMFL!! I really wanted the win tonight, I'll get it next ti'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dietrich comes to the cage accompanied by Mother- Danzig. Daedalus has chosen Spartacus Soundtrack as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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29
266 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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255 lbs
30 - 15 - 1 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quintus Daedalus!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dietrich tries to sprawl but Daedalus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daedalus prevents Dietrich from standing back up.
Daedalus content to control rather than advance.
My spies in M Jay's Training Center inform me that Daedalus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Daedalus tries to pass to full mount but Dietrich defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daedalus is taking a breather. Dietrich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Daedalus thows a huge punch but Dietrich dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daedalus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daedalus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daedalus, right into the meat.
Daedalus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Dietrich - just one landing.
It looks like Quintus Daedalus has been cut.
A good leg kick by Dietrich.
Daedalus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daedalus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daedalus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dietrich will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Daedalus trying to control the action but Dietrich is working from the bottom.
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!
Dietrich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Daedalus is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is not content to let Daedalus control the position.
Daedalus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Daedalus takes a little break here. Dietrich wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Daedalus lands an elbow.
Daedalus tries to move to mount but Dietrich blocks the move with his legs.
Daedalus prevents Dietrich from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dietrich keeps working.
Daedalus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dietrich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dietrich prevents Daedalus from improving position.
Daedalus trying to control the position but Dietrich is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee asks Daedalus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Daedalus prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dietrich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daedalus.
Dietrich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daedalus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daedalus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dietrich defends it well.
Sloppy strikes from Daedalus. Those never looked like landing.
Dietrich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dietrich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daedalus drops his hands momentarily and Dietrich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daedalus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daedalus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dietrich is looking to clinch but Daedalus is avoiding it.
Daedalus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hans Dietrich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Dietrich does no damage.
Dietrich misses with a right hand
and Daedalus counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Daedalus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dietrich wants to control but Daedalus postures up.
Daedalus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dietrich will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Daedalus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daedalus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daedalus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daedalus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dietrich. Dietrich obviously looking to wear him down.
Dietrich misses with the combination.
Daedalus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dietrich swinging wildly here.
Dietrich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daedalus.
Daedalus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dietrich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daedalus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dietrich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daedalus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daedalus works Dietrich's body with a nice hook.
Dietrich jabs Daedalus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daedalus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dietrich to the mat! Dietrich manages to get full guard.
Daedalus is pushing down on Dietrich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dietrich is fighting to maintain full guard but Daedalus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Daedalus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Daedalus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus trying to advance position but Dietrich counters by regaining guard.
Daedalus trying to control but Dietrich is working from the bottom.
Daedalus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dietrich is keeping the position for now.
Daedalus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dietrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dietrich pushes Daedalus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dietrich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daedalus misses with an uppercut.
Daedalus wants to clinch up but Dietrich keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Dietrich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daedalus blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dietrich. Those never looked like landing.
Daedalus with the counter takedown but Dietrich avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Dietrich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daedalus doesn't seem phased though.
Dietrich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daedalus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daedalus shoots in for a double leg but Dietrich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daedalus jabs at Dietrich's body.
Dietrich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hans Dietrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daedalus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daedalus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dietrich.
Dietrich misses with an uppercut. Daedalus saw that one coming.
Daedalus misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus slips under a jab from Dietrich.
Daedalus swings for the body but Dietrich moves out of range.
Daedalus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dietrich.
Daedalus feints a counter leg kick.
Dietrich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Quintus Daedalus's cut even more.
Daedalus works Dietrich's body with a nice hook.
Daedalus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dietrich blocks a low kick nicely.
Dietrich misses the jab.
Dietrich throws a low kick but Daedalus moves out of range easily.
Daedalus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daedalus connects with a jab.
Daedalus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dietrich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dietrich duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dietrich throws a right and a left that Daedalus avoids nicely.
Daedalus dives in and grabs Dietrich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dietrich pushes down on Daedalus's head and hops out.
Dietrich misses with a two punch combination.
Dietrich lands a big head kick that sends Daedalus tumbling to the mat! Dietrich takes a step backwards and waves Daedalus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Daedalus is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daedalus ducks under a wild hook from Dietrich.
Daedalus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daedalus is still on wobbly legs! Can Dietrich finish him?
Dietrich looks to throw the jab but Daedalus is out of range.
Dietrich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daedalus to score with a decent uppercut.
Hans Dietrich is winning the standup battle so far.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dietrich! Daedalus is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Dietrich!
Hans Dietrich took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Beaver Jooce! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ogustivimus Amavimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Overeem's choice of entrance music: Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
279 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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265 lbs
39 - 38 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogustivimus Amavimus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cees Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amavimus misses with the combination.
Overeem drops Amavimus with a beautiful combination! Amavimus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Overeem is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ogustivimus Amavimus has been cut.
Amavimus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Amavimus.
Amavimus backs away from a small jab... but Overeem lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Amavimus crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Overeem with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cees Overeem!
Our winner, Cees Overeem, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino's entrance music is Bonfire. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
29 - 12 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Billy Dessler!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dessler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dessler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gambino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gambino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dessler. Dessler obviously looking to wear him down.
Gambino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gambino swinging wildly here.
Dessler drives through and clinches with Gambino against the cage.
Gambino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gambino tries to break the clinch but Dessler is controlling the position.
Dessler scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gambino's defenses.
It looks like Childish Gambino has been cut.
Dessler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gambino blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dessler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gambino's brow.
Dessler has a couple of punches blocked by Gambino.
Dessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Dessler.
Dessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Gambino.
Gambino wants to get back to striking at distance but Dessler won't allow it.
Gambino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gambino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gambino letting Dessler take a breather here.
Dessler scores with a shot to the side of Gambino's head.
Gambino tries to break the clinch but Dessler is controlling the position.
Gambino wants to get back to striking at distance but Dessler won't allow it.
Gambino blocks a body shot from Dessler.
Gambino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambino checks a leg kick.
Gambino throws a leg kick that misses.
Gambino lands an overhand right.
It looks like Billy Dessler has been cut.
Gambino looks to land a left hand but Dessler moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dessler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gambino ducks under a wild hook from Dessler.
Gambino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dessler lands a head kick!
Billy Dessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dessler looks to throw the jab but Gambino is out of range.
Gambino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dessler swinging wildly here.
Dessler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dessler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gambino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dessler has Gambino up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino blocking some punches.
Gambino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gambino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gambino sets himself, and Dessler steps forward looking for the clinch! Gambino avoids it this time.
Dessler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gambino dodges the punch combination from Dessler.
It looked like Gambino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dessler tries to clinch there but Gambino circles away.
Dessler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gambino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dessler in his tracks.
Gambino throws a right and a left that Dessler avoids nicely.
Dessler throws a big shot that misses.
Dessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gambino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dessler ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Dessler staying out of range there.
Dessler blocks a jab.
Gambino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Dessler.
Dessler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Gambino does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gambino slips a jab from Dessler.
Gambino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dessler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gambino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gambino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambino fails to land with a series of punches.
Dessler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dessler lands a high kick!
Gambino swings for the body but Dessler moves out of range.
Gambino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gambino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dessler is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino throws a right hand that Dessler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dessler also avoids with ease.
Gambino throws a right hand that Dessler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dessler also avoids with ease.
Childish Gambino is winning the standup battle so far.
Dessler tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gambino throwing a counter right hand but Dessler manages to avoid it.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Dessler avoids them all with ease.
Gambino swats away the attempt to clinch by Dessler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gambino checks a low kick from Dessler.
Gambino lands a jab to the nose.
Gambino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dessler to score with a decent uppercut.
Dessler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dessler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dessler. That's going to slow Gambino down.
Gambino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dessler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Gambino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dessler motions for Gambino to come forward. Dessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gambino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambino throwing a counter right hand but Dessler manages to avoid it.
Dessler tries to bum rush Gambino with a series of wild strikes but Gambino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dessler swings widly with a right hand
and Gambino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dessler connects with an inside leg kick.
Dessler tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dessler scores with a kick to the body.
Dessler misses with a body kick.
Gambino is looking to counter punch.
Dessler misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambino.
Gambino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambino is looking for a counter combo.
Dessler throws a sloppy head kick and Gambino moves out of range easily.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Dessler avoids it well.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Dessler moves out of range.
Gambino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino checks a low kick from Dessler.
Dessler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dessler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gambino is looking for a counter combo.
Gambino blocks the body kick.
Dessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Dessler is looking to score with low kicks.
Dessler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gambino. That did some damage!
Gambino walks into a left hand.
Dessler throws a lazy right hand but Gambino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses.
Gambino lands a two punch combo.
That has opened up Billy Dessler's cut even more.
Childish Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dessler. Gambino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dessler ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Dessler throws a leg kick
and Dessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dessler misses with a shot to the body
and Gambino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gambino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gambino tries to bum rush Dessler with a series of wild strikes but Dessler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dessler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gambino throws a right hand that Dessler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dessler also avoids with ease.
Dessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gambino misses with a hook. Dessler ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Dessler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gambino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dessler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dessler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambino misses the target.
Dessler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gambino will feel that in the morning.
A punch combination from Gambino misses.
Dessler tries to counter with a clinch but Gambino shakes him off and moves away.
Dessler throws a push kick but Gambino slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Gambino misses the target.
Dessler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dessler darts in and clinches Gambino up against the cage.
Dessler scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessler misses with some punches.
Gambino prevents a body shot from Dessler.
Billy Dessler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dessler.
Gambino is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dessler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gambino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dessler.
Gambino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Dessler.
Gambino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gambino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dessler looks to land a combination but Gambino avoids it well.
Gambino throwing a counter right hand but Dessler manages to avoid it.
Dessler cracks Gambino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dessler wants to land a leg kick but Gambino is out of range.
Dessler throws a big shot that misses.
Dessler misses with a hook
enabling Gambino to counter with a crisp jab.
Dessler feints and then cracks Gambino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gambino down.
Dessler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dessler moves away.
Dessler connects with a crisp jab.
Dessler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gambino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dessler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dessler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dessler clinches up with Gambino and pushes him back against the cage.
Gambino is trying to break free.
Dessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessler keeps control of Gambino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessler breaks the clinch.
Dessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gambino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dessler.
Dessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gambino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gambino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dessler.
Gambino cracks Dessler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dessler rushes Gambino and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dessler.
Gambino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gambino wants to break free but Dessler has control.
Gambino is trying to break the clinch but Dessler has him pressed against the cage.
Dessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gambino blocks a body shot from Dessler.
Nice body punch from Dessler - that landed with a thud.
Dessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gambinos head.
Dessler pushes Gambino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gambino avoids it.
Dessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dessler stalls.
Gambino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambino can't break the clinch.
Gambino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dessler lands a shot to the body.
Dessler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dessler working aggressively here.
A short left from Dessler.
Gambino manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gambino's calf.
Dessler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dessler, right into the meat.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambino throwing a counter right hand but Dessler manages to avoid it.
Dessler lands with a kick to the temple. Gambino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dessler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dessler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gambino backwards.
Gambino tries to break free but Dessler pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gambino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Dessler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gambino.
An inside leg kick lands from Dessler.
Dessler tries to clinch there but Gambino circles away.
Dessler throws a leg kick that misses.
Dessler misses with a head kick.
Dessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gambino.
Dessler is looking to clinch but Gambino is avoiding it.
Gambino avoids the body shot from Dessler.
Gambino is looking to counter punch.
Dessler throws a nice head kick!
Dessler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gambino counters with a straight right hand.
Gambino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dessler can pounce on him.
Dessler slips a jab and a cross from Gambino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino digs a good hook to Dessler's body.
Gambino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dessler.
Dessler is looking to slow Gambino down with leg kicks.
Dessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gambino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dessler.
Dessler scores with a leg kick.
Dessler jabs Gambino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Dessler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Gambino misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Dessler. That snapped Gambino's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino misses with an uppercut.
Dessler takes one to the chin there.
Dessler loads up on a big right hand but Gambino slips the punch.
Dessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dessler dodges the punch combination from Gambino.
Gambino throws a nice looking combination but Dessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gambino takes a swing at Dessler's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Dessler.
Dessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambino throws a nice looking combination but Dessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
Dessler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambino.
Dessler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambino.
Dessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambino.
Gambino throws a body punch but Dessler moves out of range.
Dessler wants to counter the offense by Gambino and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino looks to throw the jab but Dessler is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dessler, right into the meat.
Dessler throws a wild body kick that Gambino sees coming a mile off.
Dessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gambino moves out of range as Dessler strikes.
A jab from Gambino does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dessler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambino throws out the jab.
Dessler connects with a leg kick. Gambino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dessler tries to work over Gambino's front leg with a kick but Gambino checks it.
It looked like Gambino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gambino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dessler to score with a decent uppercut.
Dessler throws a leg kick
and Gambino counters with a right hand to the body.
Dessler lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino keeps the fight on the outside.
Dessler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gambino takes a swing at Dessler's ribcage but misses.
Dessler tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler tries to score with a low kick but Gambino moves his leg out of the way.
Gambino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dessler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gambino's head.
Gambino walks into a stiff left hand from Dessler.
Gambino tries to bum rush Dessler with a series of wild strikes but Dessler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gambino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dessler moves away.
Dessler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Gambino.
Gambino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dessler can pounce on him.
Gambino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dessler misses with a right hand
and Gambino counters with a three punch combo that has Dessler backing up. Dessler nods at Gambino to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gambino tries to circle away but Dessler has him pinned against the cage.
Gambino can't break the clinch.
Dessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gambino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dessler has him pressed against the cage.
Gambino is trying to break the clinch but Dessler has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dessler.
Dessler effectively controlling the action here.
Gambino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Gambino controls his hands.
Dessler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dessler prevents Gambino from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dessler wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Dessler.
Dessler has Gambino pressed against the cage, preventing Gambino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dessler keeps control of Gambino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dessler has Gambino pressed against the cage, preventing Gambino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dessler.
Dessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gambino avoids it.
Dessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessler lands an elbow inside.
Gambino is trying to break the clinch but Dessler has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gambino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gambino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dessler lands an elbow inside.
Billy Dessler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gambino can't break the clinch.
Dessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gambino backwards.
Dessler can't find room to land a body shot as Gambino controls the action.
Gambino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dessler has him pressed against the cage.
Gambino breaks from the clinch.
Dessler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gambino throws a right hand that Dessler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dessler also avoids with ease.
Gambino ducks under a wild hook from Dessler.
Dessler moves into range and clinches up with Gambino.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dessler prevents Gambino from breaking the clinch.
Childish Gambino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambino blocks a body shot from Dessler.
Gambino scores with a shot to the side of Dessler's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Dessler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dessler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Dessler!
Billy Dessler is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Billy Dessler stared into the camera and said 'I want the recegnition I deserve. I have been beating all these guys put in front of me, stomping them and yeah, I'll be cocky now, no more mr nice guy I want my Title shot, I am the real Champ come try and beat me.'.
Childish Gambino was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks.'.
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