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CFC 376: Showdown! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God has chosen justin morgan gin and juice as his entrance music. Gully God is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
37 - 28 - 0 |
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34
166 lbs
29 - 13 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romano Schoots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gully God!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
God takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schoots throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck God on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Schoots misses the target.
God throws out a counter right but Schoots avoids it with no problem.
Schoots fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and God has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schoots jabs at God's body.
God has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Romano Schoots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schoots looks to score with a jab to the body but God is just out of range.
God is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoots slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schoots lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Schoots lands a jab to God's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schoots buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schoots scores with a takedown into God's guard.
Schoots trying to control but God is working from the bottom.
Schoots is really struggling to control God but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
God not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoots 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.
Schoots trying to control but God is working from the bottom.
Schoots sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots just misses with a punch to the body.
Schoots chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schoots throws a chopping leg kick but God manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schoots shoots in and drives through. God sprawls well.
A nice side step and God releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schoots throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
God swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schoots digs a good hook to God's body.
Schoots lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots looks to land a right hand but God moved out of range.
God needs to keep his hands up - Schoots had a free shot at his head there.
Schoots throws a jab when God was well out of range.
Schoots throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Schoots scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schoots fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but God avoids it really well and circles away.
God appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Schoots dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schoots fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Schoots backs off God throws a huge counter combo but Schoots manages to avoid it all.
Schoots throws a jab when God was well out of range.
Schoots misses with a body punch
and God counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schoots misses with an uppercut.
God is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schoots throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoots tries to score a power double leg takedown but God sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schoots somewhat.
God looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God moves forwards but Schoots connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schoots throws a good cross that connects.
God checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schoots misses with a right hand
and God counters with a series of strikes. Schoots will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
God showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schoots.
A big right from Schoots misses.
Schoots scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schoots connects with a body shot.
Schoots moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Schoots.
Schoots connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schoots cracks a nice hook into God's ribs.
Schoots feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schoots fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schoots displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schoots can pounce on him.
Schoots checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schoots, right into the meat.
That kick from Schoots tenderised God's leg. God is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
God throws a right and a left that Schoots avoids nicely.
Schoots thumps God with a low kick.
Gully God is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Schoots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Schoots 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!
Schoots misses with a series of wild punches.
God swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Schoots misses.
God flicks out a counter leg kick but Schoots steps away.
Schoots throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Schoots takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schoots lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God takes one to the side of the head.
God shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Schoots eats them both and turns towards God to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Romano Schoots has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots looks to score with a jab to the body but God is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from God! But no joy.
God on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schoots. Schoots obviously looking to wear him down.
Schoots jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schoots avoids the body shot from God.
God blocks a head kick by Schoots.
God is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Romano Schoots is winning the standup battle so far.
Schoots throws a jab when God was well out of range.
Schoots looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
God doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoots lands a straight punch to the body, keeping God at a distance.
God lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schoots at a distance.
Schoots lands with a hook. God tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Schoots. That snapped God's head back.
God swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schoots counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schoots stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots scoring well with a low kick there.
Schoots scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schoots connects with a body shot.
Schoots bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps God's head backwards.
Schoots lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
God chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schoots can pounce on him.
Gully God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from God misses.
Schoots is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that God can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract God.
God tries a low kick but Schoots avoids it.
Schoots shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has God pinned against the cage. God gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from God! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schoots tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schoots feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Romano Schoots showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schoots 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romano Schoots!
A relieved looking Romano Schoots thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Floor Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf has chosen Riptide as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
32 - 16 - 0 |
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34
165 lbs
20 - 18 - 4 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite 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
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Floor Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Floor Jan.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Floor Jan moves out of range.
Floor Jan misses the shot to the body.
Floor Jan connects with a solid leg kick.
LaBeouf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaBeouf throws out a loose jab but Floor Jan uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaBeouf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Floor Jan shoots in looking for a takedown. LaBeouf tries to sprawl out of it but Floor Jan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LaBeouf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LaBeouf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Floor Jan misses
and LaBeouf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Floor Jan scores with a one two! LaBeouf had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.
LaBeouf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Floor Jan. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Floor Jan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBeouf was well out of range. Poor timing from Floor Jan.
Jab, jab by LaBeouf - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LaBeouf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaBeouf! But no joy.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
LaBeouf told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Floor Jan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LaBeouf throws a big right hand that misses.
Floor Jan keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
LaBeouf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Floor Jan looking to control.
LaBeouf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Floor Jan is trying to control the position but LaBeouf postures up.
Floor Jan keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
Floor Jan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Floor Jan has LaBeouf pulled in close to control his posture.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Floor Jan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaBeouf throws a right hand that misses
and Floor Jan counters with a one-two to the body.
Floor Jan blocks the body kick.
Floor Jan throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Floor Jan lands a nice looking body kick.
LaBeouf throws out a loose jab but Floor Jan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floor Jan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
LaBeouf lands a head kick!
LaBeouf cracks Floor Jan with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Floor Jan moves out of range of the strikes.
Floor Jan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from LaBeouf.
Floor Jan is looking to wear down LaBeouf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LaBeouf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Floor Jan closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaBeouf circles away.
LaBeouf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Floor Jan lands with a nice combination. LaBeouf backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut.
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.
LaBeouf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Floor Jan's sensitive parts.
Floor Jan is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from LaBeouf misses the target.
Floor Jan throws a big counter combination but LaBeouf scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Floor Jan shoots for a takedown but LaBeouf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaBeouf throws out a counter right but Floor Jan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Floor Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floor Jan scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Floor Jan's sensitive parts.
Kenny Floor Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Floor Jan misses with a hook. LaBeouf ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like LaBeouf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Floor Jan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
Floor Jan misses the shot to the body.
LaBeouf with the counter takedown but Floor Jan avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan darts in looking for a takedown but LaBeouf gets double underhooks and turns Floor Jan into the cage.
Floor Jan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaBeouf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Floor Jan throws a leg kick that misses.
LaBeouf is looking for the big counter here.
LaBeouf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Floor Jan to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Floor Jan. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf shoots for a takedown but Floor Jan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Floor Jan fails in his attempt to clinch.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Floor Jan misses.
Floor Jan misses with a jab to the body
and LaBeouf counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A low kick from Floor Jan is predictable there
and LaBeouf counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
LaBeouf moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Floor Jan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaBeouf scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Floor Jan. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBeouf has a takedown stuffed.
Floor Jan misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
LaBeouf misses the jab.
LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Floor Jan circles away quickly and effectively.
Floor Jan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Floor Jan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaBeouf lands a nice shot that snaps Floor Jan's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Floor Jan motions for LaBeouf to come forward. Floor Jan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Floor Jan scores with a nice right hand.
Floor Jan throws a front kick that sends LaBeouf stumbling back into the cage.
LaBeouf throws a jab but it's blocked by Floor Jan.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Floor Jan throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor Jan misses with a body kick.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
Floor Jan misses with an uppercut.
LaBeouf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Floor Jan misses with a straight left.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floor Jan was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
Floor Jan misses with a kick to the body.
Floor Jan wants to clinch up but LaBeouf keeps it at a distance.
LaBeouf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Floor Jan.
Floor Jan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Floor Jan avoids a kick to the body.
Floor Jan is looking to counter punch.
LaBeouf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Floor Jan tries to avoid it but LaBeouf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Floor Jan to the ground. Floor Jan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Floor Jan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LaBeouf's hands.
LaBeouf lands a head shot.
LaBeouf shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenny Floor Jan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Floor Jan connects with a leg kick. LaBeouf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Floor Jan tries to score a power double leg takedown but LaBeouf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Floor Jan somewhat.
LaBeouf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Floor Jan.
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!
Floor Jan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from LaBeouf misses.
LaBeouf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Floor Jan.
LaBeouf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Floor Jan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LaBeouf on the side of the head.
Floor Jan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Floor Jan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Floor Jan avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
Floor Jan is looking to counter punch.
Floor Jan misses with a body kick.
Floor Jan walks into a straight right hand from LaBeouf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws out a loose jab but Floor Jan uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaBeouf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Floor Jan's waist but Floor Jan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaBeouf off to one side.
LaBeouf staying out of range there.
LaBeouf misses with a two punch combination.
LaBeouf throws a series of strikes that have Floor Jan backpedaling.
Floor Jan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Floor Jan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LaBeouf tries to bum rush Floor Jan with a series of wild strikes but Floor Jan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Floor Jan throws a shot from downtown. LaBeouf moves away and avoids it.
Good work by LaBeouf as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Floor Jan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Floor Jan looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Floor Jan throws a big shot that misses.
Floor Jan cracks the inside of LaBeouf's front leg.
Floor Jan tries to clinch up.
A combination from Floor Jan does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Floor Jan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Floor Jan on the side of the head.
Floor Jan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaBeouf circles away quickly and effectively.
Floor Jan throws a body punch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Floor Jan avoids a kick to the body.
LaBeouf clobbers Floor Jan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Floor Jan moves into the clinch.
Floor Jan trying to land knees to the body.
Floor Jan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LaBeouf or not.
LaBeouf has clasped his hands together around Floor Jan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Floor Jan manages to get back to half guard.
LaBeouf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Floor Jan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Floor Jan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
LaBeouf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Floor Jan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Floor Jan working a defensive guard here.
Floor Jan has LaBeouf pulled in close to control his posture.
LaBeouf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LaBeouf is looking to work some ground and pound but Floor Jan has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floor Jan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Floor Jan looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf gets a double leg takedown into Floor Jan's guard.
LaBeouf with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Floor Jan keeps moving.
LaBeouf with a nice head shot there.
Floor Jan has control of LaBeouf's left arm, preventing LaBeouf from doing any damage.
LaBeouf 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.
Floor Jan wants to sweep but no luck.
Floor Jan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LaBeouf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LaBeouf prevents Floor Jan from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
LaBeouf scores with a hook.
Floor Jan tries to clinch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Floor Jan looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Floor Jan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.
Floor Jan falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaBeouf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaBeouf scores with a jab. Floor Jan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Floor Jan connects with a looping right hand.
Floor Jan tries to land a front kick but LaBeouf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Floor Jan blocks a head kick by LaBeouf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floor Jan lands a jab to the nose.
LaBeouf looks for a takedown but Floor Jan sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with the combination.
A lazy left from LaBeouf finds it's target.
LaBeouf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick.
LaBeouf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Floor Jan misses with a hook.
LaBeouf misses with the combination.
Floor Jan misses with an uppercut. LaBeouf saw that one coming.
Floor Jan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaBeouf.
A head kick misses from LaBeouf.
Floor Jan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by LaBeouf or perhaps it was just good defense by Floor Jan, which made it look bad.
Floor Jan attempts a counter takedown but LaBeouf avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan shoots in for a double leg but LaBeouf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Floor Jan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Floor Jan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Floor Jan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaBeouf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Floor Jan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kenny Floor Jan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from LaBeouf finds it's target.
Floor Jan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LaBeouf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaBeouf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Floor Jan fires out a quick counter leg kick but LaBeouf just manages to avoid it.
Floor Jan misses with a few strikes there.
LaBeouf slips under a jab from Floor Jan.
LaBeouf throws a series of strikes that have Floor Jan backpedaling.
Floor Jan misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
Shia LaBeouf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Floor Jan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaBeouf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes into the arena with Oops! I Did It Again by Children of Bodom blaring out of the sound system. Sonni has chosen Chica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
185 lbs
21 - 14 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orpo Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaheli Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice combination there by Jokinen.
It looks like Kaheli Sonni has been cut.
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sonni sprawling to the canvas! Sonni rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jokinen finish him?!
Sonni is rocked!
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sonni is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sonni.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Sonni seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jokinen scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sonni.
Orpo Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonni thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sonni lunges at Jokinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokinen's hand.
Jokinen thows a leg kick but Sonni checks it
and Sonni counters with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sonni.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonni.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Sonni.
A big left from Sonni misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonni.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Sonni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Jokinen with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen backing away here, and Sonni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen looks for the body kick but Sonni saw that one coming.
Jokinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sonni defends well and Jokinen ends up having to push Sonni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orpo Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Jokinen dives in and grabs Sonni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sonni pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out.
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Sonni checks a leg kick.
Sonni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Sonni misses with a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonni throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jokinen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonni connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonni's waist but Sonni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Sonni is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sonni's sensitive parts.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up with Sonni, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes Sonni against the cage but Sonni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sonni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jokinen's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jokinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Sonni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaheli Sonni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaheli Sonni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sonni feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Sonni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sonni catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jokinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sonni sprawls well initially but Jokinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sonni manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sonni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jokinen defends it easily.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sonni keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen passes Sonni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
Jokinen trying to mount his opponent but Sonni defends it.
Sonni is trying to control but can't.
Sonni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonni looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Sonni tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Sonni wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sonni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sonni connects with a crisp jab.
Sonni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sonni's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sonni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonni has a hand on Jokinen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jokinen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sonni is controlling an arm, preventing Jokinen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sonni wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sonni is looking to escape.
Jokinen is looking to work his way around to Sonni's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sonni sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jokinen wants to free his trapped foot but Sonni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jokinen is looking to stall here but Sonni recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaheli Sonni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sonni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Sonni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sonni lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sonni keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sonni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Sonni sees coming a mile off.
Sonni is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sonni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Sonni lunges at Jokinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokinen's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni tries to score with a low kick but Jokinen moves his leg out of the way.
Jokinen fails to land the takedown.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonni.
Kaheli Sonni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sonni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot by Sonni.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonni. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen 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.
Sonni catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sonni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonni scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonni, right into the meat.
Sonni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react.
Jokinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings around for an armbar but Sonni sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonni working some strikes from top position.
Sonni trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Sonni is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Sonni tries to pass.
Sonni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonni throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonni wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jokinen is trying to control Sonni's posture but Sonni avoids it.
Sonni trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jokinen sneaks back into half guard.
Sonni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Sonni keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice jab there from Sonni.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaheli Sonni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sonni 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kaheli Sonni!
Kaheli Sonni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Orpo Jokinen had this to say: 'You know, I came into this fight with a bulging disk and a ugh, a cracked skull. I wanna see someone fight with a cracked skull. That's why I came into this fight with a black eye. Cause my skull is cracked right here.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Mannelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gentleman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
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182 lbs
19 - 9 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Mannelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Mannelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilpatrick slips a jab from Mannelly.
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Mannelly's ribcage but misses.
Mannelly defending well as Kilpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Kilpatrick throws out a powerful jab.
Mannelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luke Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mannelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick, looking for Mannelly's leg but Mannelly calmly moves out of range.
Mannelly misses with a body shot.
Kilpatrick throws a sloppy head kick and Mannelly moves out of range easily.
Kilpatrick connects with the punch.
Mannelly throws a body punch but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mannelly cracks a nice hook into Kilpatrick's ribs.
Mannelly looks for the body kick but Kilpatrick saw that one coming.
Kilpatrick lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Mannelly's head.
Mannelly pushes Kilpatrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Mannelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilpatrick controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly breaks from the clinch.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mannelly wants to land a leg kick but Kilpatrick is out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a front kick that sends Mannelly stumbling back into the cage.
Mannelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mannelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mannelly gets a clinch.
Kilpatrick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kilpatrick with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mannelly.
Kilpatrick tries to work over Mannelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilpatrick lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Mannelly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mannelly avoiding damage as Kilpatrick throws knees to the body.
Kilpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mannelly.
Kilpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilpatrick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mannelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kilpatrick looking to throw knees to the head but Mannelly is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mannelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mannelly blocks an uppercut.
Mannelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mannelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilpatrick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mannelly or not.
Kilpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mannelly lands a body punch.
Kilpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mannelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mannelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mannelly has a couple of punches blocked by Kilpatrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mannelly.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mannelly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kilpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
Mannelly blocks an uppercut.
Kilpatrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mannelly blocks it with crossed arms.
Kilpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilpatrick tries to work over Mannelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Mannelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kilpatrick fails to land.
Kilpatrick misses with a body punch.
Kilpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mannelly tries to break the clinch but Kilpatrick is controlling the position.
Kilpatrick working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick looking to throw knees to the head but Mannelly is blocking nicely.
Kilpatrick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mannelly avoids it.
Kilpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mannelly.
Kilpatrick lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mannelly.
Kilpatrick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mannelly is trying to break free.
Kilpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mannelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilpatrick.
Mannelly lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mannelly.
Kilpatrick lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kilpatrick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilpatrick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilpatrick tries to bum rush Mannelly with a series of wild strikes but Mannelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilpatrick is looking to slow Mannelly down with leg kicks.
Kilpatrick misses with a body kick.
Mannelly has closed the distance and engaged Kilpatrick in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kilpatrick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kilpatrick.
Mannelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mannelly.
Kilpatrick prevents a body shot from Mannelly.
Mannelly leaning against his opponent.
Mannelly pushes Kilpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luke Kilpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mannelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilpatrick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kilpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Luke Kilpatrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick darts in and clinches Mannelly up against the cage.
Kilpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kilpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilpatrick misses with some punches.
Kilpatrick lands a right hand.
Mannelly is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilpatrick has double underhooks.
Kilpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kilpatrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mannelly blocks it with crossed arms.
Mannelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilpatrick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mannelly is able to avoid easily.
Mannelly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kilpatrick. That one must have hurt.
Kilpatrick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Patrick Mannelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mannelly.
Kilpatrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mannelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilpatrick.
Mannelly is looking to wear down Kilpatrick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick slips a straight right by Mannelly.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mannelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mannelly. Kilpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mannelly wants to clinch up but Kilpatrick keeps it at a distance.
Kilpatrick throws out a leg kick but Mannelly moves out of range and Kilpatrick only half commits.
Mannelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannelly.
Kilpatrick scores with a sloppy right hand. Mannelly should have avoided that one.
Kilpatrick jabs at Mannelly's body.
Mannelly avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Mannelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpatrick.
Mannelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilpatrick.
Mannelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mannelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilpatrick throws a body punch but Mannelly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mannelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Mannelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick looks to land a left hand but Mannelly moved out of range nicely.
Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mannelly.
Mannelly tries to clinch but Kilpatrick is having none of it.
Mannelly checks a leg kick.
Mannelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Kilpatrick misses.
Kilpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mannelly to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilpatrick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mannelly misses the shot to the body.
Kilpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Kilpatrick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mannelly closes the distance and clinches.
Kilpatrick tries to work over Mannelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is working Mannelly over against the cage.
Mannelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kilpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mannelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mannelly is looking to control Kilpatrick's arms but Kilpatrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mannelly has his back to the cage.
Kilpatrick digs a right hand underneath Mannelly's ribcage. Mannelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kilpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mannelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
Kilpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kilpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Kilpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Mannelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick 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! This is the final round!
Mannelly misses with a low kick.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick but Mannelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilpatrick scoring well with a low kick there.
Mannelly misses with an uppercut.
Mannelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpatrick is just out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick but Mannelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mannelly throws a hook but Kilpatrick blocks it.
Mannelly misses with a hook. Kilpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Mannelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mannelly throws a body kick that misses.
Kilpatrick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mannelly defends it well.
Mannelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannelly.
Kilpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick is looking to clinch.
Kilpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Mannelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilpatrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mannelly finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilpatrick's head.
Kilpatrick lands a leg kick that knocks Mannelly off balance momentarily.
Kilpatrick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick connects with a solid leg kick.
Mannelly lands with a nice body punch.
Kilpatrick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Mannelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Kilpatrick misses
and Mannelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mannelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilpatrick.
And Kilpatrick tries to counter it with a takedown but Mannelly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mannelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilpatrick.
A big left from Kilpatrick misses.
Mannelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Mannelly.
Kilpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mannelly moves out of range of the body kick from Kilpatrick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mannelly. That's going to slow Kilpatrick down.
Mannelly throws a hook but Kilpatrick avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly throws a body punch but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick punishes Mannelly's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Mannelly swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Mannelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mannelly scores with a body shot.
Mannelly throws a head kick that misses.
Kilpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannelly lands a jab to Kilpatrick's midsection.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch up.
Kilpatrick lands a nice shot that snaps Mannelly's head back.
Mannelly looks to land a left hand but Kilpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Mannelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilpatrick jabs at Mannelly's body.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick but Mannelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mannelly digs a good body shot into Kilpatrick's ribs.
Kilpatrick looks for the body kick but Mannelly saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilpatrick is looking to slow Mannelly down with leg kicks.
Mannelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Mannelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannelly.
Mannelly swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Mannelly blocks the low kick.
Patrick Mannelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Kilpatrick does no damage.
Kilpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mannelly.
Mannelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kilpatrick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mannelly avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Mannelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpatrick.
Mannelly drops his hands momentarily and Kilpatrick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly misses with an attempted mid 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!
Mannelly takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Kilpatrick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kilpatrick gets tackled into the cage by Mannelly. Mannelly maintains the clinch.
Mannelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mannelly blocks a body shot from Kilpatrick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kilpatrick.
Mannelly blocking some punches.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mannelly tries a body shot but Kilpatrick blocks it.
Mannelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mannelly is trying to break the clinch but Kilpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Kilpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Mannelly lands a shoulder strike.
Kilpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Kilpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kilpatrick fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Kilpatrick.
Well Kilpatrick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Kilpatrick!
After winning the bout, Luke Kilpatrick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis's entrance music is Stand up and Fight. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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33
169 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
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31
167 lbs
23 - 12 - 2 |
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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
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis avoids the body shot from Yakimyuk.
Louis blocks a jab.
Louis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Louis lands a leg kick that knocks Yakimyuk off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk throws a body punch but Louis moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Louis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Louis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yakimyuk. Yakimyuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Louis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Louis there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Louis misses its intended target.
Yakimyuk ducks under a wild hook from Louis.
Nice straight punches there by Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Louis.
Yakimyuk throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yakimyuk scores with a nice strike.
Yakimyuk connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Louis misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yakimyuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Louis, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Louis throws a sloppy head kick
and Yakimyuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Louis tries to get to full guard but Yakimyuk has control of the leg.
Louis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Louis's head.
Yakimyuk prevents Louis from improving his position.
Louis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yakimyuk.
Louis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yakimyuk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Louis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Louis trying to hold on to Yakimyuk's head to control him but Yakimyuk postures up.
Yakimyuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yakimyuk working Louis over with strikes.
Louis tries to roll over but Yakimyuk keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakimyuk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk is keen to just control but Louis is a slippery customer.
Louis is trying to maintain the position but Yakimyuk is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yakimyuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Louis tried to counter with a leg kick but Yakimyuk avoided it.
Louis misses with a looping right.
Yakimyuk throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Louis looks for the body kick but Yakimyuk saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Louis.
Yakimyuk misses with a straight left.
Louis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakimyuk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yakimyuk scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Louis lands a nice uppercut.
Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louis blocks an uppercut.
Louis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yakimyuk prevents a body shot from Louis.
Louis struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakimyuk controls his hands.
Louis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yakimyuk misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yakimyuk fails to land.
Louis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yakimyuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yakimyuk backwards.
Yakimyuk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Louis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yakimyuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Yakimyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Louis loads up on a big right hand but Yakimyuk slips the punch.
Louis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Louis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakimyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Yakimyuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Louis avoids them all with ease.
Yakimyuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yakimyuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Louis, which made it look bad.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Louis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Louis moves out of range.
Louis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yakimyuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakimyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Louis.
Martin Louis is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakimyuk connects with a leg kick. Louis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Louis throws a looping overhand right but Yakimyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Yakimyuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakimyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Louis.
Yakimyuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Louis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakimyuk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yakimyuk lands a nice uppercut.
Louis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yakimyuk fails to land.
Louis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakimyuk's elbow.
Yakimyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louis blocks an uppercut.
Louis can't find room to land a body shot as Yakimyuk controls the action.
Yakimyuk tries to throw a body punch but Louis avoids it by throwing Yakimyuk back against the cage.
Louis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakimyuk's elbow.
Yakimyuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Louis lands with a right to the head.
Louis misses with a body punch.
Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louis lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Yakimyuk.
Louis blocks an uppercut.
Yakimyuk blocks a body shot from Louis.
Yakimyuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakimyuk lands a shoulder strike.
Yakimyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Louis misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Louis tries a body shot but Yakimyuk blocks it.
Louis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yakimyuk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Louis to keep the fight standing.
Louis tries a body shot but Yakimyuk blocks it.
Louis works on Yakimyuk's body with a couple of short punches.
Yakimyuk misses with some punches.
Louis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Louis cracks Yakimyuk with a nice body shot.
Louis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakimyuk backwards.
Yakimyuk is rocked!
Louis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakimyuk backwards.
Yakimyuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Louis finish him?
Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakimyuk.
Louis cracks Yakimyuk with a nice body shot.
A short right from Louis on the inside.
Louis cracks Yakimyuk with a nice body shot.
Yakimyuk is breathing heavily.
Yakimyuk misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Yakimyuk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Louis is unloading with more strikes now! Yakimyuk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Louis!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Louis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slader's entrance music is Pantera - Walk. A fine choice. Phoenix comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Phoenix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Simon Phoenix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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28
180 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Slader is just out of range.
A combination from Slader does no damage.
Phoenix throws a push kick but Slader slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Slader throws a big counter combination but Phoenix scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phoenix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slader.
It looks like Randy Slader has been cut.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Slader moves away and avoids it.
Slader lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slader.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Slader is just out of range.
Slader cracks a nice hook into Phoenix's ribs.
Phoenix lands a nice shot that snaps Slader's head back.
Slader throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Slader is looking to counter punch.
Slader throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slader tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slader takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Slader misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix unleashes a big counter combination but Slader bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Slader tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slader throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Slader avoids it well.
Slader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Slader throws out a powerful jab.
Slader throws out a powerful jab.
Slader throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slader misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as Slader jumps back.
Phoenix thows a leg kick but Slader checks it
and Slader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Slader checks it.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix lands a jab to Slader's midsection.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Slader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Slader's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slader misses with a two punch combination.
Slader backing away here, and Phoenix unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slader looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Slader checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Slader throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Slader cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slader walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Slader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Slader.
Slader lands with an overhand left.
Slader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slader's hands.
Slader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader jabs at Phoenix's body.
Phoenix lands a leg kick that knocks Slader off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Slader misses.
Slader scores with a jab to the body.
Slader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slader.
Slader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slader.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Slader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slader 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.
Simon Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slader.
Slader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Slader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phoenix rushes Slader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Phoenix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
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 Randy Slader will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Slader's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Slader sees it coming and moves out of range.
Randy Slader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phoenix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slader has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slader and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crunch! Slader slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
Phoenix moves out of range as Slader strikes.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slader throws out the jab.
Phoenix misses with a kick to the body.
Slader throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phoenix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slader on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader throws a front kick that sends Phoenix stumbling back into the cage.
Slader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slader has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phoenix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Slader appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Slader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Slader.
Phoenix tried to score with a low kick but Slader checks it.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Slader.
Phoenix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Slader.
Slader 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.
Slader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Slader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slader moves out of range of the leg kick from Phoenix.
Slader misses with a double jab.
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!
Slader moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
It looked like Slader was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phoenix.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Slader with an uppercut!
Phoenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slader circles away quickly and effectively.
Slader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Slader misses.
Slader takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slader lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Slader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Slader moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slader lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phoenix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slader checks it well.
Slader's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slader duly obliges.
Slader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slader manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Slader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix is trying to counter with his kicks.
Phoenix has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Slader tries a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slader.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slader misses with a straight left.
Randy Slader is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Phoenix as he checks the leg kick.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Slader moved out of range nicely.
Slader scores with a nice body kick.
Slader looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix feints a counter leg kick.
Slader misses with a body kick.
Phoenix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slader scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Slader thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slader to the mat! Slader manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Phoenix won't allow Slader to sweep him here.
Phoenix is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slader is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slader has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slader postures up and lands a big shot to Phoenix's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Slader dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Slader's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slader throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Slader pushes him off.
Phoenix misses with a body kick.
Slader misses with a head kick.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slader.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Slader.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slader misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Slader.
Phoenix defending well as Slader loads up on a big left hand.
As Slader backs off Phoenix throws a huge counter combo but Slader manages to avoid it all.
Slader throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Slader.
Slader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader throws a head kick that misses.
Slader lands an overhand right.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phoenix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slader - the referee stops the clock and Phoenix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slader. Phoenix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Slader looks to land a body kick but Phoenix moved away.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Slader saw that one coming.
Slader blocks a jab.
Slader scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Slader.
Slader misses the shot to the body.
Slader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Slader.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader misses with a double jab
and Phoenix counters with a series of strikes. Slader will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slader finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
Slader slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Slader clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slader swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slader checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Slader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slader.
Phoenix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Slader.
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Slader.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slader feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Slader. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Slader counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slader checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slader.
Slader throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.
Phoenix feints a counter leg kick.
Slader blocks a low kick nicely.
Slader slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
Slader throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Slader. Phoenix shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slader.
Phoenix thinks about the counter body kick.
Simon Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slader.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Slader is looking to land body kicks.
Slader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Slader.
Phoenix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix misses with a double jab.
Phoenix throws a leg kick
and Slader counters with a straight right hand.
Slader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Slader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slader throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Slader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slader, 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 Yves DeLean 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... Randy Slader!
Randy Slader was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nixon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Upsetters - Dread Lion. Barksdale comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kanye West ft. Jay-Z - Who Gon Stop Me? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Damien Barksdale 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Barksdale off the cage and back into range.
Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Barksdale dives in for a single leg takedown but Nixon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barksdale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nixon momentarily.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but Nixon shows good takedown defense.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nixon tries to clinch but Barksdale is having none of it.
Barksdale scores with a head kick.
Nixon scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Nixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barksdale doesn't seem phased though.
Barksdale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Barksdale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Barksdale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the temple. Nixon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barksdale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barksdale takes one to the chin there.
Nixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barksdale works the jab nicely.
Barksdale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barksdale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barksdale.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Nixon catches Barksdale right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon scores with a one two! Barksdale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richard Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barksdale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nixon.
Barksdale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barksdale throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barksdale.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barksdale moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Barksdale with the counter takedown but Nixon avoids it easily.
Barksdale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Barksdale's body. Barksdale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Barksdale misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon cracks the inside of Barksdale's front leg.
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barksdale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon connects with the punch.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale throws a nice head kick!
Barksdale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Damien Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
Barksdale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale clobbers Nixon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon stuffs the takedown.
Barksdale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Barksdale walks into a stiff left hand from Nixon.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Barksdale's body. Barksdale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barksdale checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nixon lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon cracks Barksdale with a good jab.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barksdale lands a right hook to the body.
Barksdale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nixon.
Barksdale swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Barksdale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Barksdale staying out of range there.
Barksdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon feints a jab promting Barksdale to slip. Nixon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barksdale slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barksdale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barksdale throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Barksdale only half commits.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barksdale might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nixon has got the better of the exchanges.
Nixon sizes up Barksdale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nixon tries to bum rush Barksdale with a series of wild strikes but Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Barksdale lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand.
Nixon pushes Barksdale away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon throws the left hand but Barksdale avoids the punch easily.
Barksdale moves out of range of the leg kick from Nixon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barksdale.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nixon as he jumps to the side.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barksdale can do to turn this around?
Nixon works Barksdale's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barksdale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Barksdale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barksdale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barksdale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nixon.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Barksdale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barksdale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barksdale has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barksdale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nixon counters with an inside leg kick.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barksdale.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nixon. Barksdale shrugs it off though.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Nixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nixon.
Barksdale throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but Nixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barksdale.
Barksdale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nixon connects with a nice looking jab.
Richard Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Barksdale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Barksdale's head but Barksdale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon connects with a single shot there.
Barksdale works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barksdale.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Barksdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barksdale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barksdale misses with a takedown attempt
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barksdale is defended easily by Nixon.
Barksdale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nixon.
Barksdale avoids the head kick by Nixon.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nixon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barksdale if he has to take too many more of those.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Barksdale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nixon.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a good body shot.
Barksdale works the jab nicely.
Barksdale pushes Nixon away with a front kick.
A left lands for Nixon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Barksdale misses
and Nixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barksdale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barksdale fails to land the takedown.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barksdale.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Nixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Barksdale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Barksdale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nixon defends it well.
Nixon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barksdale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Barksdale settles back down.
Barksdale misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barksdale.
Nixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale shoots in but no luck this time.
Barksdale is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nixon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barksdale.
Nixon cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barksdale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Barksdale.
Nixon slips a jab from Barksdale.
A head kick from Nixon lands but Barksdale takes it in his stride.
Barksdale misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Barksdale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barksdale's head backwards.
Nixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Nixon lands the left hand.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barksdale.
Nixon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barksdale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a series of strikes. Barksdale will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
Barksdale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barksdale walks into a stiff left hand from Nixon.
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nixon tests Barksdale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barksdale is rocked!
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon clearly takes 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.
Donk. Nixon catches Barksdale right on the button with a cross.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon misses with the combination.
Nixon backing away here, and Barksdale unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barksdale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crunch! Nixon slams his shin into Barksdale's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Barksdale shoots and misses
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nixon scores with a jab to the head.
Barksdale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Barksdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barksdale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barksdale checks a leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Some wild striking there from Nixon.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barksdale. That did some damage!
Nixon 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.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon is looking for a counter combo.
Barksdale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick there by Nixon.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
Barksdale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
and Barksdale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.
Nice cross by Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a combination
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale takes one on the button.
Barksdale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barksdale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barksdale misses with a body kick.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Barksdale tries to counter it with a takedown but Nixon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barksdale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nixon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barksdale - the referee stops the clock and Nixon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barksdale. Nixon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barksdale shoots and misses
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Barksdale counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barksdale.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Barksdale is out of range.
Barksdale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Barksdale settles back down.
Barksdale shoots in for a double leg but Nixon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barksdale.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Nixon.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon had his way with Damien Barksdale in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barksdale shoots for a double leg takedown but Nixon sprawls well. He's pushed Barksdale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nixon keeps Barksdale at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barksdale.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barksdale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a right hand to the body.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barksdale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barksdale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nixon's waist but Nixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barksdale off to one side.
Nixon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barksdale.
Nixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barksdale.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Barksdale is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barksdale throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barksdale dips to his left and cracks Nixon with an uppercut!
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
Barksdale walks into a left hand.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Nixon's shoulder, as Nixon tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale tried to score with a low kick but Nixon checks it.
Barksdale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
Barksdale slips a jab from Nixon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Nixon is looking to slow Barksdale down with leg kicks.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barksdale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barksdale finds it's way round the side to connect with Nixon's head.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Barksdale thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Barksdale was not able to check.
Barksdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Nixon coming out on top.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Nixon.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Barksdale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon 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.
Nixon delivers a nice body kick.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Barksdale missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barksdale tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon cracks Barksdale with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Barksdale throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Damien Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Barksdale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Barksdale was not able to check.
Barksdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Barksdale seems unphased.
Nixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barksdale jabs Nixon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Richard Nixon.
Well Nixon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Richard Nixon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Accept's Balls To The Wall. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Velasquez is looking to land body kicks.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Velasquez blocks the leg kick.
Velasquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Velasquez lands a nice shot that snaps Diego's head back.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Diego misses.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Diego.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
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 telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Velasquez slips under a jab.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diego lands a big head kick that sends Velasquez to the canvas! Diego follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
Post fight, Don Diego stared into the camera and said 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
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