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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Atreides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mort Shula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Atreides has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Atreides seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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187 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Atreides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mort Shula!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atreides misses with a double jab
and Shula counters with a stiff right hand.
Shula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atreides misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shula wants to counter the offense by Atreides and move into the clinch position.
Atreides looks to land a combination. Shula sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Mort Shula has been cut.
Atreides feints with a jab and clips Shula right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Shula is sent crashing into the canvas and Atreides leaps in for the kill! Shula tries to get to his feet but Atreides is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Shula is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Atreides!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Serano Lukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serano Lukowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serano Lukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Melcher!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Melcher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Melcher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lukowski is looking to regain half guard here but Melcher keeps moving and retains side control.
Melcher controls the position.
Melcher throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Melcher controls the position.
Lukowski regains half guard.
Melcher controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melcher tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lukowski.
Lukowski trying to control but Melcher postures up.
Lukowski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pitbull MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Melcher tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lukowski.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lukowski cracks Melcher's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Melcher slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Lukowski can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serano Lukowski!
In defeat, Jon Melcher stepped up to the mic, saying 'We tried. We failed. I guess it's back to the ol' drawing board!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer comes to the cage accompanied by Predator Theme. James has chosen Tuesday's Gone as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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213 lbs
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Archer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Archer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
James misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Archer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Archer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Archer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James misses with the combination.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from James.
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
James has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Archer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James controls the action.
Archer breaks James's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Our spies down at at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) inform us that James has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer looking to pass the guard.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James striking off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
James is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
James is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Tommy James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with an uppercut.
Archer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Archer to the ground. James is now in Archer's guard.
Archer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Archer keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Archer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Archer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Archer throws a leg kick that misses.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Archer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Archer throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tommy James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Archer.
Archer throws a hook but James blocks it.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James lands a jab.
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Archer dodges the ground and pound from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from James seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
James is staying tight to Archer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Archer is letting James control him for a moment.
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Archer wants to control but James postures up.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.
Archer manages to get back to half guard.
Archer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
James wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James scores with a nice body kick.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Archer's sensitive parts.
James throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
A jab from James does it's job there.
James misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Archer as he connects with a hook.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Archer, as that shot connected.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Archer avoids the body shot from James.
James needs to keep his hands up - Archer had a free shot at his head there.
Archer is looking to clinch.
Tommy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
As James looks to move away, Archer throws a big counter combo bu James just gets out of the way.
Mason Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands with a nice body kick.
James loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James misses with a body kick.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Archer lands a jab to James's midsection.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side.
Mason Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy James.
James cracks the inside of Archer's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
James misses with a double jab.
James misses the shot to the body.
Archer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
Good leg kick by Archer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Archer.
Archer digs a good hook to James's body.
Archer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Archer on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses the body punch
and Archer counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
James connects with the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Archer down.
Archer lands a body shot.
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Archer back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.
James blocks the body kick.
Archer lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Archer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Archer lands a head kick!
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 combination from James does no damage.
James throws a push kick but Archer slaps the foot to one side.
Archer lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
Archer tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
James flicks out a counter leg kick but Archer steps away.
James moves away from the strike by Archer.
James feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James looks for a takedown but Archer sprawls well.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Archer tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Archer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense.
Mason Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy James.
Archer misses with a head kick.
Archer throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
James swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
James misses with a looping right.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer cracks the inside of James's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Archer misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Archer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer slips under a jab from James.
Archer throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer staying out of range there.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Nice body punch from Archer.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer wants to break free but James has control.
Archer gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy James!
In his post fight interview, Tommy James gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Fury for helping me be strong, Modern Wear Apparel for making me look so good, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym, all of my loved ones back home, and Kyle F for letting me fight here in the HMFL!! Thank you!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza gets caught flat footed, as Gilbert shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gilbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gilbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mendoza manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mendoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilbert wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendoza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendoza is pressed up against the cage. Gilbert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mendoza down to the mat. Mendoza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mendoza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilbert being controlled for a moment.
Mendoza tries to advance to mount but Gilbert denies him.
Gilbert wants to control but Mendoza postures up.
Gilbert tries to improve position but can't.
Mendoza moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert is looking for a sweep.
Gilbert manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendoza's best efforts.
Gilbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilbert missing with punches from the bottom.
Mendoza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendoza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendoza in particular looking to stall.
Gilbert tries to get to full guard but Mendoza has control of the leg.
Mendoza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendoza lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendoza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilbert sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendoza is taking a breather. Gilbert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mendoza working the head and body with strikes.
Gilbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendoza lands strikes from half guard.
Mendoza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendoza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendoza controlling the action here.
Mendoza drops an elbow to the side of Gilbert's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendoza trying to control but Gilbert is working from the bottom.
Mendoza scoring with some ground and pound.
Gilbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Gilbert is keeping the position.
Mendoza 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.
Gilbert looking to control.
Gilbert keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Gilbert looking for subs off his back but Mendoza has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mendoza works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to control but Gilbert wriggling away.
Gilbert tries to hold on but Mendoza postures up.
Gilbert is trying to escape the mount.
Gilbert is still trying to improve position.
Mendoza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mendoza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mendoza with the ground and pound from mount.
Gilbert is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilbert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Mendoza dominated that round.
That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the body
and Gilbert counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza is pressed up against the cage. Gilbert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mendoza down to the mat. Mendoza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mendoza throws a monster overhand right that drops Gilbert! Mendoza follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Mendoza!
A victorious Luis Mendoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cappy Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazushi Sakuraba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cappy Christian!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christian doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuraba circles away.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christian closes the distance but Sakuraba moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Christian closes the distance and clinches.
Sakuraba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christian.
Christian landing knees to the body.
Christian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakuraba's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Sakuraba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sakuraba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Christian won't allow it.
Sakuraba successfully pulls guard.
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!
Sakuraba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christian wants to get up but he can't break Sakuraba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakuraba is on top in guard.
Sakuraba slips nicely into half guard.
Sakuraba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakuraba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but Christian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakuraba to get the leverage.
Christian is trying to stand up here but Sakuraba is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christian defending well though.
Sakuraba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christian is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Christian is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian instigates a clinch.
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christian walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sakuraba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Christian's guard.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuraba pushes down on Christian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sakuraba uses his free foot to push down on Christian's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Christian.
Sakuraba swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Christian is now in Sakuraba's guard. A big mistake from Sakuraba there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Christian defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christian defends well.
Sakuraba 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.
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 Kazushi Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Christian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Christian clinches up with Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christian.
Christian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Christian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Christian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Christian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to score a body lock takedown but Christian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sakuraba wants a takedown but no success here.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Christian won't allow it.
Christian lands a nice elbow.
Christian lands an elbow just above Sakuraba 's eye.
Christian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christian lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Christian.
Sakuraba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Christian is defending well.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christian lands a nice knee to the body.
Christian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sakuraba seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Christian can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christian lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakuraba won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Christian.
Christian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes an elbow to the temple.
Sakuraba is rocked!
Christian landing knees to the body.
Oh Sakuraba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christian crunches a lovely knee into Sakuraba's ribcage.
Christian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Christian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakuraba's defenses.
Christian has Sakuraba pressed against the cage. He pushes Sakuraba back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Christian throws a beautiful elbow that sends Sakuraba crashing to the floor! Christian piles on the pressure with more strikes! Sakuraba is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cappy Christian!
Cappy Christian really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Beaver Jooce! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marcus Megnus Maximus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marcus Megnus Maximus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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23
287 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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38
253 lbs
33 - 24 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudio Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Espinoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Espinoza misses with a few strikes there.
Espinoza throws a leg kick which misses Maximus's front leg but catches the back leg as Maximus tries to avoid it.
Espinoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Espinoza is predictable there
and Maximus counters with a nice uppercut.
Espinoza throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espinoza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maximus is trying to maintain the position but Espinoza is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Maximus'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.
Espinoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maximus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Espinoza is controlling the pace.
Espinoza wants to pass to mount but Maximus is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Espinoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Espinoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus is staying active underneath Espinoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Espinoza thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Espinoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus trying to control here.
Espinoza stops Maximus from getting back to his feet.
Espinoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Espinoza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Espinoza there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Espinoza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Espinoza might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Espinoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maximus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Espinoza.
Espinoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximus defends it well.
Espinoza throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Espinoza.
Espinoza throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus is looking to counter punch.
Maximus gets caught flat footed, as Espinoza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Espinoza forces his way into half guard.
Espinoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maximus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maximus tries to roll over but Espinoza keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Espinoza thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Espinoza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Espinoza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maximus is not content to let Espinoza control the position.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
Espinoza is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus trying to hold on to Espinoza's head to control him but Espinoza postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Espinoza lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Espinoza is taking a breather. Maximus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Espinoza is thwarting Maximus's attempts to control the position.
Espinoza seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Espinoza there.
Espinoza stops Maximus from getting back to his feet.
Espinoza seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Espinoza controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Espinoza has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Espinoza dominated that round.
That's time! Maximus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Espinoza misses with a hook to the body
and Maximus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maximus throws a right and a left that Espinoza avoids nicely.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Espinoza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Espinoza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Espinoza wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Maximus is trying to improve his position.
Espinoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Check out the look on Espinoza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Espinoza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Espinoza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Espinoza keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
Espinoza works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Espinoza lands an elbow.
Espinoza advances to mount.
Maximus squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Maximus wants to hold on but Espinoza pushes him away.
Espinoza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maximus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus tries to escape but Espinoza is in control.
Maximus tries to improve position but can't.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom here.
My spies in M Jay's Training Center inform me that Espinoza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maximus is trying to buck Espinoza off.
Espinoza working the head with strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Espinoza. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maximus some visible discomfort.
Maximus tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Espinoza easily slips into full mount!
Espinoza scoring with strikes but Maximus is staying in there.
Maximus wants to hold on but Espinoza pushes him away.
Maximus is trying to escape the mount.
Espinoza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus tries to hold on but Espinoza pushes him away.
Maximus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is squirming around, avoiding Espinoza's attempts to control the action.
Espinoza landing strikes from the mount and Maximus is in trouble!
Espinoza lands a nice shot to the head.
Espinoza looking for a guillotine from mount but Maximus is having none of it.
Espinoza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Espinoza fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Espinoza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espinoza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Espinoza is landing with some decent strikes but Maximus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maximus is rocked!
Espinoza lands a big elbow - Maximus is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Maximus is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Claudio Espinoza!
A relieved looking Claudio Espinoza 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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34
188 lbs
24 - 10 - 1 |
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25
186 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fury connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
It looks like Chuck Silva has been cut.
Fury scores with a jab to the body.
Fury cracks Silva on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Silva falls backwards against the cage. Fury follows up with more strikes that drop Silva to his knees. Fury keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Fury!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nick Fury waved his t-shirt featuring Beaver Jooce!'s logo in front of the cameras.
Chuck Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'it was bad luck'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jomar Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov comes into the arena with Ministry - Thieves blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
220 lbs
31 - 13 - 1 |
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220 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jomar Requina!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requina throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Tokhtakhounov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tokhtakhounov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Requina moves out of range as Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov sizes up Requina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tokhtakhounov, as that shot connected.
Requina misses with a body kick.
Requina looks to land a body kick but Tokhtakhounov moved away.
Tokhtakhounov throwing a counter right hand but Requina manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov thuds his right hand into Requina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov jabs at Requina's body.
Requina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tokhtakhounov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Requina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tokhtakhounov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Requina.
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!
Tokhtakhounov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Requina looks to land a left hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range nicely.
Requina misses with a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throwing a counter right hand but Requina manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Requina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Requina takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Requina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokhtakhounov fakes the leg kick and cracks Requina in the body.
Requina looks to land a body kick but Tokhtakhounov moved away.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination that misses
letting Requina counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Requina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Requina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Requina walks into a straight right hand from Tokhtakhounov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Tokhtakhounov does it's job there.
Requina checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a one two! Requina had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Requina 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.
Tokhtakhounov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov thows a body kick. Requina tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid body kick from Requina.
Tokhtakhounov checks the leg kick.
Requina checks a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Requina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Requina misses the target.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a nice combination. Requina backs away looking to recover.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a single shot there.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick that knocks Requina off balance momentarily.
Requina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov pushes Requina away with a front kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a powerful jab.
Requina throws a hook but Tokhtakhounov blocks it.
Requina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Requina looks to throw the jab but Tokhtakhounov is out of range.
As Requina backs away, Tokhtakhounov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Requina throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tokhtakhounov looks for the body kick but Requina saw that one coming.
Tokhtakhounov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Requina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Requina scores with a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a series of punches but Requina moves out of range.
Requina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a head kick.
Requina is looking to clinch.
Requina tries to land a body kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Requina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokhtakhounov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Requina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov defending well as Requina loads up on a big left hand.
Requina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tokhtakhounov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a kick to the temple. Requina shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Requina misses with a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice shot that snaps Requina's head back.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov avoids the head kick by Requina.
Tokhtakhounov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tokhtakhounov clinches with his opponent.
Requina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Requina.
Tokhtakhounov can't find room to land a body shot as Requina controls the action.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokhtakhounov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body shot.
Requina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Requina down with leg kicks.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a leg kick.
Requina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tokhtakhounov throws a wild body kick that Requina sees coming a mile off.
Tokhtakhounov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Requina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Requina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tokhtakhounov moves into the clinch successfully.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a light punch inside.
Tokhtakhounov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Requina's elbow.
Tokhtakhounov gets through Requina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Requina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Requina struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokhtakhounov controls his hands.
Tokhtakhounov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tokhtakhounov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Requina is breathing heavily.
Tokhtakhounov tries to work over Requina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a left hand.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokhtakhounov tries to throw a body punch but Requina avoids it by throwing Tokhtakhounov back against the cage.
Requina tries to throw a body punch but Tokhtakhounov avoids it by throwing Requina back against the cage.
Requina tries to work over Tokhtakhounov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Requina backwards.
Requina swings wildly with an uppercut but Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a shot to the side of Requina's head.
Requina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokhtakhounov's elbow.
Requina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov trying to stall but Requina improves his position.
Requina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokhtakhounov tries a body shot but Requina blocks it.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina blocks an uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Requina.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Requina trying to control the position but instead, Tokhtakhounov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Requina into the cage.
Tokhtakhounov blocking some punches.
Tokhtakhounov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Requina slips a jab and a cross from Tokhtakhounov.
Requina replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tokhtakhounov blocks it well.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Requina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a left hand but Requina moved out of range nicely.
Requina throws out a counter right but Tokhtakhounov avoids it with no problem.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice looking combination but Requina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokhtakhounov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tokhtakhounov. Those never looked like landing.
Tokhtakhounov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Requina under the eye.
Requina walks into a jab.
Requina throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Requina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov takes a swing at Requina's ribcage but misses.
Requina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov dips to his left and cracks Requina with an uppercut!
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range as Requina throws a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to counter the offense by Requina and move into the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Requina avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Requina looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Requina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Requina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Requina throws a looping overhand right but Tokhtakhounov ducks down to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Requina takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina misses with a body kick.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is winning the standup battle so far.
Requina with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tokhtakhounov to score with a decent uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Requina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Requina walks into a stiff left hand from Tokhtakhounov.
Nice body kick from Requina.
Tokhtakhounov cracks a nice hook into Requina's ribs.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab to Requina's midsection.
Tokhtakhounov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tokhtakhounov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Requina can do to turn this around?
Tokhtakhounov swinging wildly here.
Requina throws the kick towards the body but Tokhtakhounov avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov tests Requina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Requina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tokhtakhounov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Requina misses with a low kick.
That kick from Requina tenderised Tokhtakhounov's leg. Tokhtakhounov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tokhtakhounov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Requina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Requina with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tokhtakhounov to score with a decent uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tokhtakhounov clinches up against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov throws a punch but it's blocked by Requina.
Requina 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.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokhtakhounov working aggressively here.
Tokhtakhounov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Requina's elbow.
Requina lands a hook that snaps the head of Tokhtakhounov backwards.
Tokhtakhounov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Requina to work.
Good body shot from Requina.
Tokhtakhounov has a couple of punches blocked by Requina.
Tokhtakhounov has a couple of punches blocked by Requina.
Tokhtakhounov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokhtakhounov blocks an uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov struggles to land a body shot inside as Requina controls his hands.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body punch.
Requina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Requina is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Requina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokhtakhounov lands a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov presses Requina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tokhtakhounov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Requina backwards.
Tokhtakhounov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokhtakhounov.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Requina or not.
Tokhtakhounov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tokhtakhounov scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Requina misses with a low kick as Tokhtakhounov jumps back.
A nice combination there by Tokhtakhounov.
Requina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a slapping head kick.
Requina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Requina looks for the body kick but Tokhtakhounov saw that one coming.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Requina takes one to the chin there.
Requina is looking to land body kicks.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice shot that snaps Requina's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Requina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Requina misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Requina has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tokhtakhounov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Requina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Requina slips a jab from Tokhtakhounov.
Requina misses with a kick to the body.
Requina throws a push kick but Tokhtakhounov slaps the foot to one side.
Requina on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Requina.
Tokhtakhounov lands a lovely overhand right.
Tokhtakhounov rushes Requina and presses him up against the cage.
Requina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokhtakhounov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Requina.
Jomar Requina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokhtakhounov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokhtakhounov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
An out of breath Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klas Micropop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micropop comes into the arena with Killer Instinct blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Klas Micropop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Drake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micropop misses with a body kick.
Micropop scores with a jab to the body.
Micropop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drake under the eye.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Micropop throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Micropop scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Drake.
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Micropop counters with a straight right hand.
Micropop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drake throws a leg kick but Micropop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Micropop throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Micropop misses the shot to the body.
Micropop throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Micropop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like David Drake has been cut.
Micropop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Drake blocks a head kick by Micropop.
Drake slips a straight right by Micropop.
Micropop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micropop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Micropop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drake is rocked!
Drake backs away from a small jab... but Micropop lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Drake crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Micropop with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Klas Micropop!
Klas Micropop decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Wexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rob Zombie - Scum of the earth . Wexler has chosen Go To Sleep - Eminem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Wexler!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves slips under a jab.
Alves lands a front kick.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wexler throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.
A big left from Wexler misses.
Wexler throws a lazy uppercut
and Alves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alves lands the left hand.
Wexler moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Alves scores with a nice strike.
Alves throws a body kick that misses.
Wexler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alves defends it well.
Wexler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Wexler - just one landing.
Alves lands a nice shot that snaps Wexler's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves lands with a good body shot.
Alves looks for the body kick but Wexler saw that one coming.
Wexler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alves under the eye.
Wexler has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands a left hand.
Alves is pressed up against the cage. Wexler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alves down to the mat. Alves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alves lands a nice looking body kick.
Alves avoids the body shot from Wexler.
Alves tries to sprawl but Wexler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wexler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wexler's back!
Wexler trying to control the hands but Alves breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Alves.
Alves not allowing Wexler to control his hands.
Alves struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves doesn't have the hooks in and Wexler manages to turn into his guard.
Wexler looking to pass the guard.
Alves has Wexler pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
My spies in Gold Standard Gym inform me that Wexler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wexler defends well.
Wexler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wexler has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
Wexler pushes down on Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alves wants to control but Wexler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler is keen to just control but Alves is a slippery customer.
Alves is controlling Wexler's trapped leg to prevent Wexler from advancing to side control.
Wexler trying to control the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wexler tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alves wants to control from the top but Wexler keeps moving.
Wexler trying to control the position.
Alves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wexler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wexler is still trying to improve position.
Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Wexler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves scores with the left hand. Wexler knows he should have avoided that one.
Alves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wexler has time to react.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fernando Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wexler circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Alves misses.
Wexler throws a counter combo.
Wexler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Wexler persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wexler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexler ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Wexler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves takes a swing at Wexler's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Wexler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wexler avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Wexler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wexler swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wexler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wexler looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
Fernando Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wexler.
Alves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wexler can do to turn this around?
Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Wexler keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wexler is keeping the position for now.
Wexler pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Wexler can't keep his opponent in guard - Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wexler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Still in half guard, Alves seems content to control.
Wexler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fernando Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wexler wants to improve his position but Alves is controlling well.
Wexler is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wexler manages to get to full guard.
Wexler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wexler trying to control the position.
Wexler looking for subs off his back but Alves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alves is taking a breather. Wexler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wexler is looking to get back to full guard here but Alves has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wexler's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Alves dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alves blocks a jab.
Alves is looking to counter punch.
Wexler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wexler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fernando Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wexler's guard.
Wexler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wexler wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves trying to control but Wexler is working from the bottom.
Wexler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexler wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler controlling Alves's posture.
Alves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wexler trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Wexler can't keep his opponent in guard - Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shawn Wexler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wexler wants to sweep but Alves has passed to side control!
Alves moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alves trying to control the position but Wexler is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wexler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alves controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Wexler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wexler.
Wexler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
Wexler throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wexler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Alves wants to clinch up but Wexler keeps it at a distance.
Alves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wexler. Wexler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wexler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wexler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wexler trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control but Wexler is working from the bottom.
Wexler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wexler, not yet.
Fernando Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wexler working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wexler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Alves!
A very excited looking Fernando Alves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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