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MFN 189: Lemieux vs. Judd PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Zietsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Zietsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Durant!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zietsch tries to clinch up but Durant circles away and keeps his distance.
Durant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zietsch takes a step back to recover.
Zietsch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marc Zietsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zietsch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durant, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Durant - that landed with a thud.
Durant misses with a body punch.
Durant digs a right hand into Zietsch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zietsch's gas tank.
Zietsch takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zietsch.
Zietsch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zietsch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Zietsch avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Zietsch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zietsch.
Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
Zietsch misses with the head strike.
Durant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zietschs head.
Durant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durant misses with a body punch.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
Durant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Zietsch.
Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zietsch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zietsch is looking to clinch.
Durant throws out a counter right but Zietsch avoids it with no problem.
Durant scores with a decent looking hook.
Zietsch wants to clinch up but Durant keeps it at a distance.
Durant tries a head kick but it misses.
Zietsch wants to clinch up but Durant keeps it at a distance.
Zietsch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Durant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zietsch doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zietsch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zietsch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zietsch closes the distance but Durant moves to the side
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durant's corner calls for a 1-2. Durant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zietsch tries to clinch up
and Durant counters with a crisp right that sends Zietsch to the canvas! Durant follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Durant!
A victorious Sonny Durant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoolander's entrance music is Don't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult. A fine choice. Ross has chosen Neck of the Woods as his entrance music. Mike Ross has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Derek Zoolander's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander throws a push kick but Ross slaps the foot to one side.
Ross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zoolander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoolander throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zoolander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zoolander's guard.
Zoolander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoolander is retaining full guard.
Ross seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zoolander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ross passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross working away.
Zoolander parries the strikes from Ross easily there. Ross is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zoolander to escape.
Ross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoolander keeps working.
Zoolander tries to buck Ross off but Ross is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ross lands some shots froms side control.
Zoolander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zoolander is working hard here to advance position.
Ross is trying to get an arm triangle but Zoolander is defending well.
Ross working the ground and pound from side control.
Zoolander manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ross's best efforts.
Zoolander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zoolander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ross wants to control from the top but Zoolander keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Ross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four 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.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Zoolander misses its target.
Zoolander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zoolander shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Zoolander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoolander is just out of range.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoolander avoids the body shot from Ross.
Zoolander lands with a straight right. Ross didn't see that one coming.
Zoolander misses with a two punch combination.
Ross misses with a hook.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Zoolander throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross cracks Zoolander with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoolander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ross at a distance.
Ross misses with a looping left.
Zoolander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Zoolander.
Mike Ross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoolander lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ross, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zoolander.
Zoolander keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big left from Ross misses.
Ross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zoolander.
Ross tries to score with a low kick but Zoolander moves his leg out of the way.
Zoolander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Zoolander.
Ross scores with a punch to the head.
Ross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zoolander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zoolander throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zoolander or perhaps it was just good defense by Ross, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zoolander on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Ross finds it's target.
Zoolander is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Ross. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Zoolander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoolander is looking to wear down Ross with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Zoolander.
Zoolander seems to have got his legs back now.
Derek Zoolander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoolander cracks Ross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoolander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zoolander checks a leg kick nicely.
Zoolander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoolander.
Zoolander moves out of range of the body kick from Ross.
Zoolander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ross counter with a right hand.
Zoolander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoolander thows a leg kick but Ross checks it
and Ross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ross cracks the inside of Zoolander's front leg.
Ross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zoolander misses with a left hand
and Ross counters with a straight right hand.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoolander misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ross's calf.
Ross cracks Zoolander with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ross has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zoolander to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoolander looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ross!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ross is trying to get back to half guard.
Ross regains half guard.
Zoolander is thwarting Ross's attempts to control the position.
Ross is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zoolander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Ross.
Ross avoids the body shot from Zoolander.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Ross misses its intended target.
Zoolander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ross throws a push kick but Zoolander slaps the foot to one side.
Zoolander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross with a jab.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zoolander.
Ross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zoolander is out of range and Ross settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander lands with a straight right. Ross didn't see that one coming.
Zoolander misses with a body shot.
A big right from Zoolander misses.
Ross blocks a head kick by Zoolander.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoolander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoolander misses with a straight left.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ross misses.
Ross digs a good body shot into Zoolander's ribs.
Ross avoids the body shot from Zoolander.
Ross looks to land a combination. Zoolander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Zoolander.
Ross lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zoolander 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.
Ross feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zoolander's calf.
Zoolander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zoolander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Ross.
Ross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ross!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross cracks Zoolander with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zoolander. That did some damage!
Ross scores with a hook to the body. Zoolander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Derek Zoolander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross drops Zoolander with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zoolander looks back up at him and smiles so Ross waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross drops Zoolander with a naaaaasty hook - Zoolander is in real trouble here! Ross dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ross!
Mike Ross seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kunitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kunitskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Carver Cade!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kunitskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cade.
Kunitskiy scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kunitskiy misses the target.
Cade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kunitskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Cade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cade throws a hook to the side of Kunitskiy's head but Kunitskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cade throws a hook but Kunitskiy blocks it.
Kunitskiy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cade looks to throw the jab but Kunitskiy is out of range.
Cade throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cade clinches up against the cage.
Cade can't find room to land a body shot as Kunitskiy controls the action.
Cade managing to block the knees to the body from Kunitskiy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cade.
Cade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cade as the two fighters clinch.
Cade takes a shot to the head.
Kunitskiy misses with the head strike.
Cade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kunitskiy obliges.
Cade swings wildly with an uppercut but Kunitskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cade.
Kunitskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cade presses Kunitskiy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kunitskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kunitskiy takes a shot to the head.
Cade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Cade.
Kunitskiy pushes off an throws an elbow but Cade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cade dodges an elbow strike from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kunitskiy lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kunitskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kunitskiy missing with knees to the body.
Cade managing to block the knees to the body from Kunitskiy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kunitskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Cade misses with a punch to the body.
Cade struggles to land a body shot inside as Kunitskiy controls his hands.
Kunitskiy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kunitskiy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cade's face.
Kunitskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cade.
Cade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kunitskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cade misses with a body punch.
Kunitskiy lands a body punch.
Kunitskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kunitskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kunitskiy tries to land knees in the clinch but Cade avoids the damage to the body.
Cade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cade blocks an elbow strike from Kunitskiy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cade misses with some punches.
Kunitskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cade.
Cade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kunitskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kunitskiy lands a nice knee to the body.
Cade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kunitskiy backwards.
Kunitskiy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kunitskiy.
Cade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kunitskiy blocking some punches.
Kunitskiy misses with a knee strike.
Kunitskiy scores with a shot to the side of Cade's head.
Kunitskiy landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kunitskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kunitskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Cade controls his hands.
Cade has a couple of punches blocked by Kunitskiy.
Cade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kunitskiy cracks Cade with a nice body shot.
Kunitskiy lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kunitskiy tries a knee to the head but Cade blocks it.
Cade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cade lands with a light punch inside.
Kunitskiy blocks an uppercut.
Kunitskiy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cade misses with a punch to the body.
Cade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kunitskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kunitskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Cade.
Cade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kunitskiy's elbow.
Cade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kunitskiy.
Cade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy digs a right hand into Cade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cade's gas tank.
Cade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cade blocks a body shot from Kunitskiy.
Cade can't find room to land a body shot as Kunitskiy controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Kunitskiy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kunitskiy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cade somewhat.
A bone on bone clash there as Kunitskiy blocks the leg kick.
Cade works the jab nicely.
Cade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cade prevents a body shot from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy lands with a left to the head.
Cade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kunitskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Kunitskiy blocking some punches.
Cade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunitskiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cade lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kunitskiy wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cade trying to control the action but Kunitskiy is working from the bottom.
Kunitskiy actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cade is looking to stall here but Kunitskiy recovers full guard.
Kunitskiy working for a triangle but Cade defends it easily.
Cade wants to control from the top but Kunitskiy keeps moving.
Kunitskiy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cade manages to get himself to full guard.
Cade is pulling down on Kunitskiy's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy stops Cade from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunitskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kunitskiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kunitskiy wants to control from the top but Cade keeps moving.
Kunitskiy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kunitskiy preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy trying to control but Cade is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kunitskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cade.
Kunitskiy blocks the body kick.
Kunitskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kunitskiy moves out of range of the leg kick from Cade.
Kunitskiy tried to counter with a leg kick but Cade avoided it.
Kunitskiy avoids the body shot from Cade.
Kunitskiy moves into the clinch.
Cade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kunitskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Cade.
Cade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kunitskiys head.
Kunitskiy scores with a shot to the side of Cade's head.
Kunitskiy missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kunitskiy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Kunitskiy.
Cade misses with a body punch.
Kunitskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kunitskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Cade controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kunitskiy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cade's brow.
Cade has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kunitskiy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kunitskiy rolls, trying to escape but Cade keeps control of the position.
Cade punches Kunitskiy on the ear.
Cade loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kunitskiy hold on?
Cade lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kunitskiy tries to roll but Cade sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A good leg kick by Cade.
Cade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kunitskiy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kunitskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Cade throws a leg kick that misses.
Kunitskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kunitskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kunitskiy forces Cade back against the cage and clinches.
Cade can't find room to land a body shot as Kunitskiy controls the action.
Kunitskiy tries a body shot but Cade blocks it.
Kunitskiy tries to work over Cade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kunitskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade misses with some punches.
Kunitskiy crunches a lovely knee into Cade's ribcage.
Cade throws a head punch that misses.
Cade misses with some punches.
Cade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunitskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vladimir Kunitskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kunitskiy lands an elbow that stopped Cade in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Kunitskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy blocks a body shot from Cade.
Cade scores with a shot to the side of Kunitskiy's head.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Cade.
Kunitskiy blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cade backwards.
Kunitskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cade.
Kunitskiy tries a body shot but Cade blocks it.
Cade is working Kunitskiy over against the cage.
Cade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cade lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cade scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kunitskiy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cade wants to take the fight to the mat but Kunitskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vladimir Kunitskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carver Cade.
Kunitskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cade working aggressively here.
Cade misses with the head strike.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kunitskiy's elbow.
Cade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kunitskiy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kunitskiy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kunitskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Cade blocking some punches.
Kunitskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kunitskiy lands a right hand.
Cade takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cade has a couple of punches blocked by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy lands with a left to the head.
Kunitskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kunitskiy tries to work over Cade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kunitskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cade.
Still in the clinch, Kunitskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cade misses with a punch to the body.
Kunitskiy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kunitskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kunitskiy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cade is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kunitskiy to the mat. Kunitskiy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kunitskiy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cade postures up in Kunitskiy's guard and throws a big left but Kunitskiy blocks it.
Kunitskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kunitskiy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kunitskiy, not yet.
Cade works over Kunitskiy with some ground and pound from guard.
Kunitskiy working a defensive guard here.
Cade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kunitskiy controls Cade momentarily but Cade frees himself.
Cade sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunitskiy slips a straight right by Cade.
Kunitskiy cracks Cade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Kunitskiy.
I think Kunitskiy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Kunitskiy!
Vladimir Kunitskiy gave a mention to Beaver Jooce! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
140 lbs
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141 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grecko thumps Bergfried with a low kick.
Grecko darts in and clinches Bergfried up against the cage.
Grecko can't break the clinch.
Bergfried gets through Grecko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grecko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bergfried pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bergfried tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grecko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grecko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bergfried breaks the clinch.
Bergfried plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bergfried takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grecko throws a big shot that misses.
Bergfried moves out of range as Grecko strikes.
Grecko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bergfried on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Bergfried misses.
Grecko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergfried.
Grecko shoots in and gets a takedown into Bergfried's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grecko trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
Grecko connects with a couple of short punches.
Grecko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bergfried works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grecko won't allow Bergfried to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grecko wants to control from the top but Bergfried keeps moving.
Grecko throws an elbow that misses. Bergfried uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grecko's guard. Nice move by Bergfried!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko 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.
Bergfried pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grecko is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grecko wants to sweep here but Bergfried controlling him for the moment.
Grecko is looking to sweep but instead, Bergfried has passed into half guard.
Grecko is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko wants to get back to full guard.
Grecko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Grecko wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bergfried tries to work over Grecko's front leg with a kick but Grecko checks it.
Grecko tries to counter with a takedown but Bergfried is quick to defend against it.
Grecko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the body from Bergfried misses
and Grecko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Grecko from controlling successfully.
Grecko being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried wants to sweep here but Grecko controlling him for the moment.
Grecko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergfried looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grecko is one step ahead there.
Grecko trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Grecko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grecko feinted with a counter takedown.
Grecko throws a poor cross that misses
and Grecko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grecko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergfried is just out of range.
Grecko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergfried is just out of range.
Grecko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grecko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grecko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grecko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergfried is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grecko postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried wants to get back to his feet but Grecko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grecko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bergfried can do to turn this around?
Grecko trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
Grecko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grecko!
Grecko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grecko looks to throw the jab but Bergfried is out of range.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grecko throws a lazy right hand but Bergfried sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grecko misses with a low kick.
Bergfried slips a jab and a cross from Grecko.
Grecko slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick.
Bergfried was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bergfried lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grecko will feel that in the morning.
Tony Grecko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Grecko as he connects with a hook.
Bergfried throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bergfried scores with a head kick. Grecko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grecko.
Bergfried tries to bum rush Grecko with a series of wild strikes but Grecko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grecko avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
Tony Grecko is winning the standup battle so far.
Grecko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grecko lands in his opponent's guard.
Grecko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grecko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grecko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grecko trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
Grecko 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko is working Bergfried over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bergfried 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.
Grecko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bergfried takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bergfried misses with a looping left.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergfried moves out of range of the strikes.
Bergfried ducks right into an uppercut from Grecko.
Bergfried lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grecko's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Grecko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grecko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bergfried was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bergfried misses with a looping left.
Grecko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergfried is just out of range.
Bergfried gets tackled into the cage by Grecko. Grecko maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bergfried creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grecko throws a head punch that misses.
Grecko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bergfried's elbow.
Bergfried misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grecko fails to land.
Bergfried works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried lands a left hand.
Bergfried struggles to land a body shot inside as Grecko controls his hands.
Bergfried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grecko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bergfried flicks out a counter leg kick but Grecko steps away.
Bergfried feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grecko's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Grecko cracks Bergfried with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grecko throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Grecko tries to land a leg kick but Bergfried saw it coming and moves away.
Grecko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bergfried checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Grecko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grecko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grecko blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
Grecko throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergfried.
Grecko doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bergfried to counter with a crisp jab.
Friedrich Bergfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried lands a leg kick that knocks Grecko off balance momentarily.
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!
Grecko checks the leg kick.
Bergfried moves out of range as Grecko strikes.
Bergfried raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grecko.
Grecko tries to score with a low kick but Bergfried moves his leg out of the way.
Grecko closes the distance and clinches.
Bergfried presses Grecko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grecko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Grecko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grecko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grecko lands a head shot.
Tony Grecko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Grecko saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grecko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a combination. Grecko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grecko scores with a decent looking hook.
Grecko misses with an uppercut. Bergfried saw that one coming.
Grecko misses with a hook
and Bergfried counters with a nice body kick.
Grecko throws a poor cross that misses
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Bergfried throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bergfried tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grecko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grecko throws a solid leg kick but Bergfried takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grecko.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grecko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Grecko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bergfried doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Bergfried as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grecko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Grecko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grecko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Grecko moves out of range.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bergfried throws a hook to the side of Grecko's head but Grecko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grecko connects with a jab.
Bergfried looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grecko stuns Bergfried with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grecko cracks Bergfried with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Grecko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grecko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Grecko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Seek & Destroy. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Colt McLaren enters the cage!
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30
152 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - McLaren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tracey fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaren just manages to avoid it.
McLaren misses with a takedown attempt - Tracey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McLaren rushes Tracey and presses him up against the cage.
Tracey stalls.
A short right from Tracey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren lands a left hand.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McLaren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tracey blocking some punches.
Tracey misses with some punches.
Tracey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tracey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaren tries to land a front kick but Tracey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tracey, pushing him back against the cage.
McLaren tries to throw a body punch but Tracey avoids it by throwing McLaren back against the cage.
Tracey lands a nice uppercut.
McLaren misses with a punch to the body.
Tracey misses with a body punch.
McLaren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tracey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tracey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tracey.
Tracey wants to slow McLaren down by chopping away at his legs.
McLaren wants to counter with a clinch but Tracey pushes him away.
Rob Tracey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaren just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaren throws a leg kick
and Tracey counters with a stiff right hand.
Colt McLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaren clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Tracey on the inside.
McLaren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tracey is trying to force a seperation but McLaren has the dominant position.
Tracey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tracey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tracey breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey checks a leg kick.
McLaren closes the distance and clinches.
McLaren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tracey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLaren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tracey backwards.
Tracey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLaren throws a body kick that misses
and McLaren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tracey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tracey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLaren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tracey was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaren.
McLaren lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McLaren wants to clinch
and Tracey counters with an inside leg kick.
McLaren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tracey as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tracey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tracey circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaren lands a leg kick that knocks Tracey off balance momentarily.
McLaren tries to clinch there but Tracey circles away.
Tracey throws a jab when McLaren was well out of range.
McLaren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLaren misses with a hook. Tracey ducked under it nicely.
Tracey lands with a right hand.
McLaren fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLaren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tracey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tracey blocks a jab.
Tracey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaren throws a sloppy body shot
and Tracey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tracey throws a series of punches but McLaren moves out of range.
McLaren tries to counter with a clinch but Tracey shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rob Tracey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tracey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLaren on the side of the head.
McLaren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLaren darts in trying to clinch
and McLaren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tracey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McLaren checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tracey fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaren just manages to avoid it.
McLaren scores with a leg kick.
McLaren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tracey counters with a nice body shot.
McLaren throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rob Tracey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Tracey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McLaren throws a leg kick that misses.
Tracey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rob Tracey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLaren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tracey moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaren.
McLaren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tracey counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaren's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaren scores with a jab.
McLaren 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tracey.
A clash of legs there as Tracey blocks the low kick.
Tracey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaren throws a nice looking combination but Tracey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tracey jabs McLaren right on the nose. McLaren blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLaren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tracey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McLaren is in Tracey's guard.
McLaren with a flurry of punches that miss.
McLaren distracts Tracey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tracey keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully.
McLaren throws a big elbow that misses.
Tracey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McLaren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tracey has hold of McLaren's hands but McLaren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tracey trying to control from the bottom.
Tracey tries to kick McLaren off but McLaren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McLaren lands with a punch from half guard.
McLaren controlling the action here.
McLaren throwing shots but Tracey is blocking nicely.
McLaren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tracey defending well though.
Nice strikes from McLaren there.
Tracey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McLaren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tracey is trying to stand back up but McLaren is controlling him
Tracey is looking to control McLaren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tracey avoid being mounted?
McLaren trying to control from half guard but Tracey is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McLaren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tracey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaren. That's going to slow Tracey down.
Decent striking displayed by Tracey there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracey lands with a good body shot.
McLaren misses with a takedown attempt
and Tracey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaren has Tracey up against the cage in a clinch.
Tracey misses with some punches.
Colt McLaren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tracey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McLaren lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tracey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Tracey.
McLaren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tracey backwards.
McLaren tries to work over Tracey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tracey prevents a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren lands with a left to the head.
Tracey wants to break free but McLaren has control.
McLaren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaren tries a body shot but Tracey blocks it.
McLaren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tracey backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Tracey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McLaren tries to clinch up but Tracey circles away and keeps his distance.
McLaren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLaren throws a looping overhand right but Tracey ducks down to avoid it.
McLaren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tracey.
A swing and a miss from Tracey.
Tracey blocks a head kick by McLaren.
The fighters circling - McLaren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tracey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tracey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tracey looks to land a combination but McLaren avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tracey is rocked!
Tracey cracks the inside of McLaren's front leg.
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tracey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLaren misses with an uppercut.
McLaren lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey moves out of range as McLaren strikes.
Tracey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLaren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Tracey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tracey tried to score with a low kick but McLaren checks it.
McLaren scores with a head kick. Tracey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McLaren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tracey misses with a looping left.
Tracey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaren.
Nice straight punches there by Tracey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tracey.
McLaren moves to clinch but Tracey breaks away
and Tracey counters with a three punch combo that has McLaren backing up. McLaren nods at Tracey to acknowledge the strikes.
Tracey blocks a head kick by McLaren.
Tracey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tracey tried to score with a low kick but McLaren checks it.
McLaren misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tracey misses the target.
Tracey throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rob Tracey is winning the standup battle so far.
BOOM! McLaren lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tracey. Tracey tries to recover but McLaren is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tracey lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt McLaren!
Colt McLaren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Slicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Won't Back Down. Slicer has chosen Morbid Angel - Rapture as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
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274 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
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, William Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Slicer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slicer breaks from the clinch.
Slicer with a hook.
Burns misses with a low kick as Slicer jumps back.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns tried to score with a low kick but Slicer checks it.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slicer throws a body shot but no joy.
Slicer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slicer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slicer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slicer throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slicer.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Slicer throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Slicer. Those never looked like landing.
Slicer throws a shot to the body.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slicer throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Slicer.
Slicer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Slicer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns.
Slicer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slicer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slicer has managed to clinch.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slicer landing knees to the body.
Slicer blocks a body shot from Burns.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slicer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Slicer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slicer slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slicer stalling in the clinch.
Slicer receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Slicer stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Slicer taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johny Slicer.
An inside leg kick lands from Slicer.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Slicer.
Slicer connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slicer can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slicer.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Slicer circles away.
Burns wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slicer moves away.
Jab from Slicer.
Burns wants to clinch up but Slicer keeps it at a distance.
Burns avoids the head kick by Slicer.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Slicer blocks the low kick.
Slicer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Burns tenderised Slicer's leg. Slicer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slicer finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns's head.
The fighters circling - Slicer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slicer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slicer.
Burns tries a low kick but Slicer avoids it.
Slicer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slicer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns momentarily.
Slicer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Slicer slips under a jab from Burns.
Slicer misses with a body kick.
Slicer blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns gets tackled into the cage by Slicer. Slicer maintains the clinch.
Slicer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slicer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Slicer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slicer lands a body shot.
Slicer misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Burns lands.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slicer. Slicer obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slicer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Slicer does no damage.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Slicer is just out of range.
Slicer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Slicer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slicer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johny Slicer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slicer connects with a nice looking jab.
Slicer moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Slicer taking a breather.
Slicer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Slicer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slicer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slicer misses with a body punch.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slicer dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Slicer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slicer trying to stall but Burns improves his position.
Slicer stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slicer with a knee to the head.
Slicer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Slicer tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Johny Slicer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Slicer misses with a body punch.
Slicer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Slicer slips the punch.
A jab from Burns misses.
A good leg kick by Burns.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slicer forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.
Burns presses Slicer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slicer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slicer trying to stall but Burns improves his position.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Slicer is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slicer stalling in the clinch.
Slicer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slicer looking to slow down the pace here.
Slicer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slicer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Slicer throws an elbow that misses.
Slicer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slicer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Slicer managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Slicer looking to slow down the pace here.
Slicer tries to stall but Burns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slicer prevents a body shot from Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Slicer.
Slicer is trying to force a seperation but Burns has the dominant position.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slicer lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
It looks like William Burns has been cut.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns pushes Slicer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slicer is breathing heavily.
Burns lands a body shot.
Burns working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slicer looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Slicer.
A knee to the head by Burns.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
Slicer trying to control the position but instead, Burns has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slicer into the cage.
Burns unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Slicer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Burns is unloading with more strikes now! Slicer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Burns!
In his post fight interview, William Burns started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kage comes to the cage accompanied by Gojira - Oroborus. Raijin Kage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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29
162 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raijin Kage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spezza misses with a few strikes there.
Kage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spezza.
Kage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spezza throws out the jab.
Spezza throws a front kick that sends Kage stumbling back into the cage.
Kage throws a head kick but Spezza moves out of range.
Spezza misses with a double jab.
Kage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spezza lands the left hand.
Spezza misses with a straight right.
Kage lands a nice shot to the body.
Spezza dodges the punch combination from Kage.
Spezza fails with the takedown.
Kage feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Spezza misses.
Kage lands a high kick!
Kage blocks a jab.
Spezza tries to work over Kage's front leg with a kick but Kage checks it.
Spezza blocks a head kick by Kage.
A head kick misses from Kage.
Spezza connects with a crisp jab.
Spezza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kage moves out of range as Spezza strikes.
Kage tries to counter with a takedown but Spezza is quick to defend against it.
Kage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spezza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kage is fending him off so far but Spezza persists. Nope, Kage circles away and we're back to standing.
Kage lands a nice shot to the body.
Kage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spezza's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spezza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kage defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza looking for a sweep. Not yet Spezza, not yet.
Spezza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spezza is keeping the position for now.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Spezza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spezza keeping moving, preventing Kage from controlling successfully.
Kage tries to free his leg and advance position but Spezza is retaining full guard.
Kage slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza wants to control but Kage is keeping busy.
Kage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spezza keeps working.
Kage throwing shots but Spezza is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing good reports from Kage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Spezza blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage trying to control but Spezza is having none of it.
Spezza is trying to escape the mount.
Kage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kage unloading with bombs!
Spezza is rocked!
Spezza regains half guard.
Kage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spezza sees it coming and defends easily.
Kage uses his free foot to push down on Spezza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spezza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spezza tries to reverse the position but Kage maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage 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.
Spezza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kage.
Kage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Kage crashes against the mat.
Spezza wants to control but Kage postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage working the ground and pound but Spezza is defending the strikes.
Spezza is trying to control Kage's posture but Kage avoids it.
Kage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spezza keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Kage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza tries to buck Kage off but Kage is having none of it.
Kage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spezza is avoiding damage well.
Kage tries to move into full mount but can't pass Spezza's legs.
Spezza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spezza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spezza tries to buck Kage off but Kage is having none of it.
Spezza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kage off and has taken his back!
Kage trying to control the hands but Spezza won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza is hanging on to Kage's back as he tries to escape.
Spezza doesn't have the hooks in and Kage manages to turn into his guard.
Spezza has his foot on Kage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kage works his way back into a safe position though.
Kage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spezza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kage cracks Spezza with a big right hand but Spezza just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kage lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spezza is looking to regain half guard here but Kage keeps moving and retains side control.
Spezza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kage trying to control the action but Spezza is working from the bottom.
Spezza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kage is pressing down on Spezza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spezza is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kage passes to side control.
Kage wants to control but Spezza is keeping him busy.
Spezza tries to buck Kage off but Kage is having none of it.
Kage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spezza tries to bench press Kage off him but Kage keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage working away.
Kage tries for a kimura but Spezza is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Spezza throws a big shot that misses.
Kage looks to score with a jab to the body but Spezza is just out of range.
Spezza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kage scores with a body shot.
Spezza missing with a left hand there. Kage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kage feinted with a counter takedown.
Kage is looking to wear down Spezza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spezza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kage 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.
Kage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spezza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spezza is pressing down on Kage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kage landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spezza dives on top into guard.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Spezza from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kage is on top in guard.
Kage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spezza is keeping the position for now.
Kage is in close to Spezza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spezza working a defensive guard here.
Spezza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kage defends well.
Raijin Kage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spezza is keeping the position for now.
Kage stopping the sweep attempt from Spezza.
Kage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kage seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spezza for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kage is aware though and is defending well.
Spezza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spezza shoots in for a takedown but Kage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spezza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spezza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kage tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spezza is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza stops Kage from passing to mount.
Kage slows the pace down.
Kage continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Kage.
Jason Spezza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage trying to control the position but Spezza is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raijin Kage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raijin Kage!
A relieved looking Raijin Kage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanahara comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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30
215 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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29
222 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Callahan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nanahara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Callahan tried to score with a low kick but Nanahara checks it.
Nanahara avoids the head kick by Callahan.
Callahan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nanahara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Callahan.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Callahan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Callahan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nanahara.
Callahan throws a head kick that Nanahara semi-blocks.
Nanahara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callahan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nanahara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nanahara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Callahan throws a head kick but Nanahara moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Callahan.
Nanahara lands an overhand right.
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Callahan connects with a leg kick. Nanahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callahan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Callahan.
Callahan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a one two combo.
Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Nanahara - just one landing.
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!
Callahan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Callahan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nanahara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nanahara takes a swing at Callahan's ribcage but misses.
Nanahara tries to clinch up.
Callahan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Nanahara misses its intended target.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown but Nanahara shows good takedown defense.
Nanahara avoids the head kick by Callahan.
Callahan slips a jab from Nanahara.
A clash of legs there as Nanahara blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nanahara. Callahan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Callahan.
Callahan thumps Nanahara with a low kick.
Nanahara misses with a few strikes there.
Callahan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nanahara counters with a straight right hand.
Nanahara throws a sloppy body shot
and Callahan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Callahan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Callahan lands a leg kick that knocks Nanahara off balance momentarily.
Callahan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Callahan thows a body kick. Nanahara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Callahan.
Callahan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nanahara cracks Callahan with an open hand slap.
Nanahara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Callahan. That's going to slow Nanahara down.
Nanahara tries to clinch there but Callahan circles away.
Callahan counters with a body kick.
Callahan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Callahan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nanahara blocks the body kick.
Callahan lands a head kick. Nanahara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice defenses there by Callahan.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callahan defending well as Nanahara loads up on a big left hand.
Callahan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Callahan.
Callahan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Callahan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nanahara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Callahan throws a leg kick but Nanahara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Callahan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
Nanahara cracks Callahan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nanahara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Callahan can pounce on him.
Callahan throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callahan misses with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nanahara might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Callahan thows a body kick. Nanahara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nanahara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Callahan throws a leg kick but Nanahara sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan avoids the body shot from Nanahara.
Nanahara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callahan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nanahara.
Nanahara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harry Callahan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Callahan misses with a body kick.
Nanahara looks to land a right hand but Callahan moved out of range.
Callahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Callahan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Callahan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Callahan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nanahara swivels and escapes.
Nanahara moves out of range of the leg kick from Callahan.
Nanahara scores with a hook to the body. Callahan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nanahara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Callahan shoots in and drives through. Nanahara sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara avoids a kick to the body.
Callahan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nanahara rushes Callahan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nanahara scores with a shoulder strike.
Callahan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nanahara is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nanahara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Callahan lands an uppercut.
Callahan struggles to land a body shot inside as Nanahara controls his hands.
Callahan tries to throw a body punch but Nanahara avoids it by throwing Callahan back against the cage.
Nanahara lands with a light punch inside.
Nanahara looking to slow down the pace here.
Callahan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nanahara taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nanahara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Callahan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Callahan fails to land.
Nanahara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nanahara throws a punch but it's blocked by Callahan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nanahara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callahan.
Nanahara taking a breather.
Callahan looking to throw knees to the head but Nanahara is blocking nicely.
Nanahara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Callahan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nanahara blocks it with crossed arms.
Nanahara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Callahan backwards.
Callahan missing with knees to the body.
Callahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Callahan throws a head kick but Nanahara moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nanahara is looking to clinch.
Callahan connects with a leg kick. Nanahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Callahan slips a straight right by Nanahara.
Nanahara backing away here, and Callahan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Callahan is looking to slow Nanahara down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nanahara throws a sloppy head kick
and Callahan counters with a thumping low kick.
Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callahan is looking to land body kicks.
Callahan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nanahara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nanahara misses with a body shot.
Callahan scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Callahan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Callahan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Callahan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nanahara.
Harry Callahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanahara throws a hook to the side of Callahan's head but Callahan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Callahan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Callahan connects with a high kick.
Nanahara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Callahan slips under a jab.
Callahan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nanahara.
Callahan misses with a body kick.
Nanahara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nanahara digs a good body shot into Callahan's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callahan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
Nanahara swings for the body but Callahan moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Callahan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nanahara moves out of range of the body kick from Callahan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callahan.
Callahan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from Callahan.
Callahan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Callahan cracks the inside of Nanahara's front leg.
Callahan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nanahara missing with a left hand there. Callahan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Callahan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Callahan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nanahara throws an overhand right that lands on Callahan's shoulder, as Callahan tries to avoid the shot.
Callahan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nanahara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nanahara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Callahan.
Nanahara moves out of range of the body kick.
Nanahara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Callahan slips under a jab from Nanahara.
Nanahara lunges at Callahan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Callahan's hand.
Nanahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Callahan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara avoids the head kick by Callahan.
Callahan is looking to land body kicks.
Callahan lands with a kick to the temple. Nanahara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A low kick from Callahan misses
and Nanahara counters with a two punch combo.
Callahan is looking to chop away at Nanahara's legs.
Nanahara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nanahara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nanahara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Callahan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callahan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nanahara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callahan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nanahara.
Nanahara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Callahan misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nanahara finds it's way through Callahan's defenses.
Nanahara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nanahara checks a leg kick.
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
Nanahara misses with a looping right.
Callahan delivers a nice body kick.
Nanahara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Callahan counters with a low kick, right behind Nanahara 's knee.
Nanahara doesn't manage to clinch there - Callahan circles away.
Shuya Nanahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nanahara tries a low kick but Callahan avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Callahan.
I've got Callahan 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Callahan!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Callahan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lemieux might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sliwa. Judd has chosen I take it up the ass - by lil wayne as his entrance music. 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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135 lbs
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27
140 lbs
20 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Judd!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux takes a swing at Judd's ribcage but misses.
Judd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Judd throws a front kick that sends Lemieux stumbling back into the cage.
Lemieux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lemieux keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemieux throws a jab when Judd was well out of range.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick from Judd.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Judd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judd checks a leg kick nicely.
Judd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lemieux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Judd doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemieux circles away.
Judd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Judd. Judd obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick there by Judd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lemieux gets a takedown into half guard.
Judd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Judd is looking for a triangle but Lemieux pushes his legs off easily.
Judd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lemieux scoring with some ground and pound.
Lemieux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemieux has managed to get both his arms back between Judd's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Judd.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Judd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux cracks Judd with a solid left hand.
Judd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lemieux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Judd advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Judd is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Judd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
Judd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Judd postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Judd wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux working for submissions but it's allowed Judd to get to half guard.
Judd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lemieux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lemieux working for a triangle but Judd defends it easily.
Judd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Judd misses with a low kick.
Judd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Judd.
Judd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemieux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Judd ducked under it nicely.
Judd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Judd takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Judd cracks the inside of Lemieux's front leg.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Judd moves away and avoids it.
Lemieux avoids a kick to the body.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judd throws out the jab.
Judd throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lemieux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Judd is looking to clinch.
Lemieux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judd.
Judd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
Judd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Judd has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judd.
Judd is looking to slow Lemieux down with leg kicks.
Eugene Judd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judd scores with a jab.
Judd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick by Lemieux misses
enabling Judd to counter with a crisp jab.
Judd throws a body shot but no joy.
Judd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Judd wants it to stay on the feet.
Judd instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Judd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Judd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Judd.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux is trying to pull guard but Judd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judd lands a right hand.
Judd blocks an uppercut.
Judd scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head.
Judd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Judd scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Judd fails to land.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Judd misses with some punches.
Judd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judd scores with a hook to the body.
Judd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Judd lands a body shot.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Judd controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Judd.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Judd as Lemieux tries to tie him up.
Judd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Judd scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head.
Judd can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Judd can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Judd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Lemieux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Judd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judd prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
A head punch on the inside from Judd fails to land.
Judd digs a right hand into Lemieux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lemieux's gas tank.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Judd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Judd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Judd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Judd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Judd throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Judd misses with some punches.
Judd throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Judd prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Judd throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Judd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judd throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Judd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Judd is working Lemieux over against the cage.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judd's elbow.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Judd lands a body shot.
Judd misses with a straight right.
Judd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lemieux.
Eugene Judd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Judd throws a leg kick
and Lemieux counters with a takedown into side control.
Lemieux throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Judd works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Judd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judd.
Judd working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd has momentary wrist control but Lemieux slips an elbow through the middle.
Ron Lemieux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lemieux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux postures up and lands a big shot to Judd's brow.
Judd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Judd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Judd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Judd keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lemieux looking to sit in guard and control but Judd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Judd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judd wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux looking for a guillotine here but Judd defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judd trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Judd tries to pass.
Judd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Judd advances to half guard.
Judd trying to mount his opponent but Lemieux defends it.
Judd works his way into side control.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
Judd trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Judd working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Judd working the ground and pound.
Lemieux wants to control but Judd postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd really dominated that round.
That's time! Lemieux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Judd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lemieux. Lemieux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lemieux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Judd misses with a body kick.
Lemieux tries to work over Judd's front leg with a kick but Judd checks it.
Judd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judd takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Judd scoring well with a low kick there.
Judd connects with a leg kick. Lemieux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lemieux swings for the body but Judd moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd lands a slapping body shot.
Lemieux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judd.
Eugene Judd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Judd.
Judd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range and Judd settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd throws a body shot but no joy.
Judd scores with a hook.
Judd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Judd looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Judd.
Judd scores with a sloppy right hand. Lemieux should have avoided that one.
Judd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lemieux throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Judd.
Judd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Judd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
Judd throws a head kick that misses.
Judd swinging wildly here.
Lemieux tries to counter with a takedown but Judd is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux takes a swing at Judd's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Judd.
Lemieux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Judd throws a leg kick but Lemieux moved away.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Judd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Judd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Judd throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
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!
Judd blocks a leg kick.
Judd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lemieux on the side of the head.
Lemieux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lemieux lands with a good body shot.
Lemieux with a jab.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Judd.
Judd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lemieux's sensitive parts.
Judd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lemieux has Judd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Judd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Judd has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux is trying to maintain a safe position but Judd gets an underhook and turns Lemieux into the cage.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Judd.
Lemieux pulls guard effortlessly.
Judd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Judd looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Judd can't keep his opponent in guard - Lemieux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux slips a nice elbow through Judd's hands, connecting with Judd's forehead.
Lemieux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lemieux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lemieux is thwarting Judd's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Judd is just out of range.
Judd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lemieux blocks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Judd.
Lemieux with a hook.
Judd tries to land a body kick
and Lemieux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Judd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Judd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Judd trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lemieux manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Judd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemieux.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Judd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lemieux has his hands clasped together but Judd extends and breaks Lemieux's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Judd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Judd!
Eugene Judd is the new bantamweight champion!
Eugene Judd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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