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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Utley comes to the cage accompanied by Paramore - Ignorance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chase Utley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campbell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Utley blocks a head kick by Campbell.
Utley throws a counter high kick but Campbell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Campbell has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Utley.
Campbell digs a right hand into Utley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Utley's gas tank.
Utley tries to break free but Campbell pushes him back against the cage.
Campbell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Utley is defending well for now.
Campbell blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Utley fails to land.
Utley is trying to push Campbell away but Campbell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Utley gets control of Campbell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Utley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell passes Utley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Campbell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Utley defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Campbell seems to be looking for submissions.
Campbell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Utley sees it coming and defends easily.
Utley won't allow Campbell to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campbell wants to advance to full mount but Utley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Campbell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Utley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Campbell working a defensive guard here.
Utley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campbell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Utley has managed to get both his arms back between Campbell's legs - danger averted.
Campbell is trying to keep Utley in close.
Utley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Utley manages to get himself to full guard.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Utley has Campbell pulled in close to control his posture.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Utley keeps moving.
Campbell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Utley dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Utley passes into half guard.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Utley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Campbell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
Utley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Campbell.
Utley misses with a head kick.
Utley tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Campbell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Campbell closes the distance and pushes Utley back into the cage.
Utley misses with a punch on the inside.
Utley avoiding damage as Campbell throws knees to the body.
Utley tries to break free but Campbell pushes him back against the cage.
Campbell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Utley is trying to maintain a safe position but Campbell gets an underhook and turns Utley into the cage.
Utley is trying to break the clinch but Campbell has him pressed against the cage.
Campbell lands a good knee to the midsection. Utley won't want to take too many of those.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley can't break the clinch.
Campbell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campbell pulls Utley into guard.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campbell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Utley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Utley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell tries to roll over but Utley keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley trying to control the pace.
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Utley is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campbell trying to control but Utley postures up.
Campbell moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working a defensive guard but Utley passes into half guard.
Campbell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It looks like Utley is going to stand back up.
Campbell wants to control but Utley is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Utley misses with a head kick.
Utley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCampbell.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell tries to clinch but Utley is having none of it.
Campbell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Campbell clinches.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Utley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell can't find room to land a body shot as Utley controls the action.
Utley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Utley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Utley pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Utley throws a sloppy head kick and Campbell moves out of range easily.
Utley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campbell throws a big counter head kick but Utley avoids it with no problem.
Campbell thows a body kick. Utley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Campbell connects with a body shot.
Utley throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Utley.
Campbell connects with a right hand. Utley shakes it off.
Utley avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Utley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Campbell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Campbell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Campbell is looking to clinch.
Jack Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell throws a head kick but Utley moves out of range.
Utley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Campbell throws a hook but Utley blocks it.
Campbell throws a head kick but Utley moves out of range.
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell is looking to clinch but Utley is avoiding it.
Campbell lands a nice hook to Utley's body. Utley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Utley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Utley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell tries to clinch up.
Campbell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUtley.
Campbell lands a leg kick that knocks Utley off balance momentarily.
Chase Utley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley wants to clinch.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Utley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Utley blocks a jab.
Utley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Utley throws a counter high kick but Campbell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Utley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Utley misses
and Campbell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jack Campbell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Utley holds him up against the cage and eventually Campbell drops back down to his feet.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campbell trying to control the position but instead, Utley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campbell into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Utley.
Utley lands a shoulder strike.
Campbell is working Utley over against the cage.
Utley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike.
Campbell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Utley swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Utley is trying to force a seperation but Campbell has the dominant position.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Utley smiles and moves away.
Utley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Utley throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Jack Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley is trying to break the clinch but Campbell has him pressed against the cage.
Utley pulls guard effortlessly.
Utley keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Campbell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell forces his way into half guard.
Campbell controlling the action here.
Campbell trying to control from Utley's half guard. Utley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Campbell 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Campbell!
Jack Campbell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Hauki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taneli Hauki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldemir Warzecha!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warzecha misses with a body kick.
Warzecha moves out of range of the leg kick from Hauki.
Hauki works the jab nicely.
It looks like Waldemir Warzecha has been cut.
Warzecha swinging wildly here.
Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warzecha stalks Hauki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hauki's face. Hauki staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hauki. Warzecha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warzecha tries to clinch but Hauki moves out of range.
Warzecha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warzecha throws a head kick but Hauki moves out of range.
Hauki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warzecha misses with a head kick.
Warzecha misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hauki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warzecha manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Warzecha.
Warzecha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warzecha digs a good hook to Hauki's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hauki has closed the distance and engaged Warzecha in a clinch.
Warzecha tries to score a body lock takedown but Hauki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Warzecha keeps control of Hauki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warzecha wants a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Warzecha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Warzecha can't get the takedown.
Taneli Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Hauki lands with a left to the head.
Hauki leaning against his opponent.
Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Warzecha.
Warzecha wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Warzecha is looking to take this one to the mat.
I was talking to Hauki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Hauki.
Warzecha working hard to break the clinch.
Hauki stops a takedown attempt from Warzecha.
Warzecha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warzecha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hauki up against the cage.
Warzecha breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauki moves away from the strike by Warzecha.
Warzecha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warzecha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hauki circles away quickly and effectively.
Hauki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hauki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warzecha connects with a right hand. Hauki shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Warzecha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Warzecha.
Hauki closes the distance and clinches.
Hauki lands with a short shot to the head.
Warzecha lands a takedown into guard.
Warzecha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hauki is looking to stand up but Warzecha isn't so interested in that idea.
Warzecha looking to sit in guard and control but Hauki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Warzecha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hauki's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha lands a couple of digs.
Hauki controls Warzecha momentarily but Warzecha frees himself.
Warzecha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Warzecha advances position into side control!
Hauki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hauki manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hauki is looking to improve his position.
Warzecha trying to control from half guard but Hauki is working away.
Warzecha looks to land a strike but Hauki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Warzecha looking to sit in guard and control but Hauki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Warzecha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemir Warzecha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waldemir Warzecha's cut.
That's time! Hauki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hauki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hauki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warzecha.
Warzecha throws a head kick but Hauki moves out of range.
Warzecha lands a nice looking body shot.
Hauki lands a nice shot to the body.
Warzecha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warzecha throws a head kick but Hauki moves out of range.
A jab from Warzecha misses.
Waldemir Warzecha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hauki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Warzecha.
Warzecha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hauki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hauki lands a lovely overhand right.
Hauki throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Warzecha lands.
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!
Warzecha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warzecha ducks under a wild hook from Hauki.
Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hauki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Warzecha on the side of the head.
Warzecha tries for a takedown but Hauki circles away easily
enabling Hauki to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha is looking to land body kicks.
Hauki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warzecha is breathing heavily.
Hauki throws out a leg kick but Warzecha moves out of range and Hauki only half commits.
As Hauki backs off Warzecha throws a huge counter combo but Hauki manages to avoid it all.
Warzecha throws a nice looking combination but Hauki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warzecha throws a shot to the body.
Warzecha looks to score with a jab to the body but Hauki is just out of range.
Taneli Hauki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warzecha shoots in looking for a takedown. Hauki tries to sprawl out of it but Warzecha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hauki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hauki throws a body punch but Warzecha moves out of range.
Warzecha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hauki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hauki!
Hauki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hauki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warzecha is rocked!
Warzecha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warzecha is still on wobbly legs! Can Hauki finish him?
Hauki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warzecha throws a head kick that misses.
Hauki lands a leg kick that knocks Warzecha off balance momentarily.
Hauki is looking to score with low kicks.
Warzecha feints the counter takedown.
Warzecha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hauki.
Warzecha seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Hauki misses its intended target.
Hauki drops Warzecha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Warzecha looks back up at him and smiles so Hauki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nice sprawl there from Hauki as Warzecha shoots in.
Taneli Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Warzecha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warzecha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hauki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Warzecha sprawling to the canvas! Warzecha rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hauki finish him?!
Warzecha circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hauki. Warzecha falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hauki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taneli Hauki!
Taneli Hauki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Waldemir Warzecha had this to say: 'He is a tough opponent and I thought I would do better than I did. I've got the skills but tonight wasn't my night. Congrats Wilco Van Duijnhoven.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Zibanejadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mika Zibanejadass!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov scores with a takedown into Zibanejadass's guard.
Zibanejadass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zibanejadass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zibanejadass is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fedotov rolls with it to try and escape but Zibanejadass cranks on the arm and Fedotov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mika Zibanejadass!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mika Zibanejadass thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seyedi comes to the cage accompanied by Hypnotize- Biggie smalls. Luciano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Mechanic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano avoids the body shot from Seyedi.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seyedi throws a big shot that misses.
Seyedi slips a straight right by Luciano.
Nice body kick there by Luciano.
Luciano 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.
Seyedi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Seyedi throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
Seyedi blocks a low kick nicely.
Luciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seyedi moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Seyedi tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seyedi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seyedi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano blocks a head kick by Seyedi.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Seyedi moved out of range.
Seyedi throws a big counter combination but Luciano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
Nice defenses there by Seyedi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Seyedi.
Luciano checks a leg kick nicely.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Seyedi's head.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seyedi misses with a looping right.
Seyedi checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Seyedi misses its intended target.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seyedi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Seyedi.
Seyedi throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seyedi.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Seyedi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seyedi throws a front kick that sends Luciano stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seyedi blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Luciano.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Seyedi moved out of range nicely.
Seyedi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luciano if he has to take too many more of those.
Seyedi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Seyedi scores with a nice strike.
Seyedi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seyedi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Seyedi was not able to check.
Seyedi misses with a combination
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seyedi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Seyedi looks to land a body kick but Luciano moved away.
Seyedi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seyedi throws a low kick, looking for Luciano's leg but Luciano calmly moves out of range.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seyedi.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Seyedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a leg kick
and Seyedi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luciano thinking.
Seyedi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seyedi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano slips under a jab from Seyedi.
Seyedi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luciano.
Luciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seyedi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seyedi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano checks the leg kick.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luciano catches Seyedi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick from Seyedi.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seyedi throws out the jab.
Luciano thumps Seyedi with a low kick.
Seyedi misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
Luciano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seyedi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano lands a jab.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Seyedi connects with a leg kick. Luciano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luciano sizes up Seyedi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seyedi's head.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seyedi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Seyedi with a jab.
It looks like Charlie Luciano has been cut.
Luciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seyedi throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seyedi tries a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
Luciano avoids a kick to the body.
Luciano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Seyedi throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luciano thumps Seyedi with a low kick.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Seyedi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyedi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Seyedi slips the punch.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Seyedi moved away.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Seyedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seyedi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luciano just manages to avoid it.
Seyedi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the body from Seyedi misses
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seyedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Seyedi.
Seyedi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seyedi misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Seyedi tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seyedi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luciano on the side of the head.
Ali Seyedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seyedi.
Seyedi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seyedi moves away.
Seyedi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luciano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seyedi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seyedi.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seyedi. Seyedi obviously looking to wear him down.
Seyedi catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seyedi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seyedis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seyedi looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Seyedi! Luciano is out on his feet! Seyedi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Luciano is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Luciano is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Seyedi!
Ali Seyedi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Knapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knapp has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Knapp!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knapp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gruber lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Peter Knapp has been cut.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Knapp throws out a loose jab but Gruber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Gruber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gruber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knapp is rocked!
Gruber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruber.
Knapp tries a quick counter leg kick but Gruber is wise to it.
Knapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruber finish him?
A jab lands there for Gruber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Gruber.
Gruber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Knapp seems to have recovered his senses.
Gruber closes the distance and clinches.
Gruber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knapp after a bit of a struggle.
Knapp breaks the clinch.
Gruber lands an overhand right.
Gruber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Knapp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gruber.
Gruber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knapp manages to avoid it.
Knapp is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knapp throws a body kick that misses.
Knapp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peter Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knapp fails with the takedown.
Gruber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gruber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knapp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gruber scrambles back to his feet.
Gruber misses with a looping left.
Knapp cracks Gruber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knapp rushes Gruber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gruber ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gruber no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knapp wants to stand but Gruber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gruber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knapp stopping the sweep attempt from Gruber.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knapp trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gruber's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gruber managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp ducks under a wild hook from Gruber.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Gruber.
Knapp misses with a takedown attempt - Gruber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hans Gruber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Knapp.
Gruber tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Gruber.
Gruber scores with a jab to the body.
Knapp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gruber is rocked!
Gruber gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Knapp!
A less than humble Peter Knapp misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Kaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Hjelmslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjelmslev has chosen I Touch Myself as his entrance music. Max Kaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Kaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Hjelmslev!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Kaz there.
Kaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaz takes a swing at Hjelmslev's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnar Hjelmslev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hjelmslev.
A good leg kick by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hjelmslev's corner calls for a 1-2. Hjelmslev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hjelmslev misses with a looping left.
Kaz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kaz throws a nice outside leg 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!
Jab by Kaz.
Hjelmslev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hjelmslev.
Kaz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hjelmslev throws a low kick but Kaz avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Kaz blocks the low kick.
Hjelmslev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Max Kaz has been cut.
Hjelmslev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hjelmslev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hjelmslev walks into a straight right hand from Kaz.
Crunch! Kaz slams his shin into Hjelmslev's torso.
Kaz blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaz is looking to slow Hjelmslev down with leg kicks.
Kaz lands a slapping body shot.
Hjelmslev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaz moves away.
As Hjelmslev backs away, Kaz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kaz catches Hjelmslev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hjelmslev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hjelmslev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that Hjelmslev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hjelmslev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaz ducks under a wild hook from Hjelmslev.
Kaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaz sizes up Hjelmslev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaz closes the distance and clinches.
Kaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hjelmslev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hjelmslev is trying to break the clinch but Kaz is controlling him.
Kaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hjelmslevs head.
A short right from Hjelmslev on the inside.
Hjelmslev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hjelmslev manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjelmslev catches Kaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hjelmslev.
Kaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Hjelmslev misses
and Kaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hjelmslev scores with a jab to the head.
Hjelmslev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaz is out of range and Hjelmslev settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaz. That's going to slow Hjelmslev down.
Hjelmslev misses with a body shot.
Kaz avoids the head kick by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev loads up on a big right hand but Kaz slips the punch.
Hjelmslev scores with a jab. Kaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hjelmslev.
Kaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hjelmslev.
Kaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaz moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hjelmslev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaz.
Hjelmslev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hjelmslev throws a right hand that misses
and Kaz counters with a low kick, right behind Hjelmslev 's knee.
Kaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Kaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hjelmslev tries to bum rush Kaz with a series of wild strikes but Kaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Kaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hjelmslev takes one to the side of the head.
Hjelmslev misses with a hook.
Hjelmslev gets tackled into the cage by Kaz. Kaz maintains the clinch.
Kaz lands a nice elbow.
Hjelmslev is trying to push Kaz away but Kaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hjelmslev tries to break the clinch but Kaz is controlling the position.
Kaz blocking some punches.
Kaz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hjelmslev trying to land knees to the body.
Kaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hjelmslev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaz.
Hjelmslev tries to break the clinch but Kaz is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hjelmslev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hjelmslev.
Kaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hjelmslev.
Kaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Hjelmslev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaz.
Hjelmslev takes a swing at Kaz's ribcage but misses.
Kaz checks a low kick from Hjelmslev.
Kaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaz fakes the leg kick and cracks Hjelmslev in the body.
Hjelmslev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaz moves forwards but Hjelmslev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hjelmslev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hjelmslev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hjelmslev throws a fast counter high kick but Kaz manages to duck under it in time.
Hjelmslev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hjelmslev tries to score with a low kick but Kaz moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Hjelmslev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Kaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaz connects with a body shot that sends Hjelmslev's belly button to the back.
Hjelmslev fails to land with a series of punches.
Hjelmslev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hjelmslev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kaz tries to clinch but Hjelmslev moves out of range.
Kaz throws a sloppy head kick and Hjelmslev moves out of range easily.
Hjelmslev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hjelmslev's head backwards.
Kaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hjelmslev is out of range and Kaz settles back down.
Kaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Hjelmslev connects with a leg kick. Kaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donk. Kaz catches Hjelmslev right on the button with a cross.
Kaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hjelmslev. Hjelmslev obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hjelmslev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hjelmslev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hjelmslev there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Hjelmslev misses.
Hjelmslev misses with a left hand
and Kaz counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kaz lands a jab to the nose.
Kaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hjelmslev. That did some damage!
Hjelmslev throws a shot from downtown. Kaz moves away and avoids it.
Kaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hjelmslev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Hjelmslev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaz lands with a right to the head.
Hjelmslev avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaz.
A head punch on the inside from Kaz fails to land.
Kaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Hjelmslev backwards.
Hjelmslev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaz lands an elbow inside that Hjelmslev shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hjelmslev's brow.
Kaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev looking to throw knees to the head but Kaz is blocking nicely.
Hjelmslev is trying to push Kaz away but Kaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hjelmslev tries to break the clinch but Kaz is controlling the position.
Hjelmslev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hjelmslev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaz.
Hjelmslev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hjelmslev misses with a two punch combination.
Kaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Hjelmslev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaz pushes Hjelmslev away with a front kick.
Hjelmslev is breathing heavily.
A jab from Hjelmslev misses.
Hjelmslev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaz.
Kaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hjelmslev doesn't seem bothered though.
Hjelmslev walks into a jab.
Kaz instigates a clinch.
Kaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjelmslev.
Kaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaz throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaz tries to land a knee to the head but Hjelmslev blocks with his arms.
Hjelmslev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hjelmslev avoiding damage as Kaz throws knees to the body.
Kaz misses with a body punch.
Hjelmslev misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hjelmslev's brow.
Kaz connects with a knee to the head.
Kaz landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hjelmslev as Kaz tries to tie him up.
Kaz lands an elbow inside that Hjelmslev shrugs off.
Kaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hjelmslev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hjelmslev. Kaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Kaz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaz.
Kaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaz is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Hjelmslev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hjelmslev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaz.
Hjelmslev tries to work over Kaz's front leg with a kick but Kaz checks it.
Hjelmslev tries to move into range but Kaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hjelmslev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hjelmslev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Hjelmslev is rocked!
Hjelmslev scores with a nice body kick.
Hjelmslev is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaz finish him?
Kaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hjelmslev seems to have recovered his senses.
Hjelmslev tests Kaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaz checks a low kick from Hjelmslev.
Kaz misses with a low kick.
Hjelmslev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaz.
Kaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hjelmslev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaz.
Hjelmslev throws the left hand but Kaz avoids the punch easily.
Max Kaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaz lands a leg kick that knocks Hjelmslev off balance momentarily.
Kaz connects with a crisp jab.
Kaz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Kaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Kaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hjelmslev.
Kaz slips a jab and a cross from Hjelmslev.
As Hjelmslev backs away, Kaz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kaz wants to clinch up but Hjelmslev keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Hjelmslev misses.
Hjelmslev throws a shot from downtown. Kaz moves away and avoids it.
Kaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hjelmslev throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaz.
Kaz throws a nice head kick!
Hjelmslev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Kaz.
Hjelmslev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hjelmslev misses with a hook.
Kaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hjelmslev throws a nice looking combination but Kaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaz.
Hjelmslev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hjelmslev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev misses the shot to the body.
Kaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaz lands a jab to the nose.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kaz! Hjelmslev is out on his feet! Kaz rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hjelmslev is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hjelmslev is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Kaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Max Kaz made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Ragnar Hjelmslev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Did anyone see where my liver went?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Su han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kong Su han!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suti cracks Su han with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Su han. Those never looked like landing.
Suti connects with a body shot that sends Su han's belly button to the back.
Suti misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Su han has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Suti blocks a head kick by Su han.
Suti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suti throws a hook but Su han blocks it.
Suti connects with the punch.
Suti throws a body punch but Su han moves out of range.
Su han tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suti throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Su han.
Suti doesn't manage to clinch there - Su han circles away.
Suti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Su han does no damage.
Suti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suti moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSu han.
Suti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Su han.
Su han follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suti is looking to wear down Su han with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suti or perhaps it was just good defense by Su han, which made it look bad.
Su han appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Su han throws a head kick that misses.
Suti misses the shot to the body.
Suti dives in for a single leg takedown but Su han sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perseen Suti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suti throws a nice looking combination but Su han bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Su han misses
and Suti counters with a straight right hand.
Suti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Su han throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Su han feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suti's calf.
Su han avoids a kick to the body.
Suti throws a hook but Su han blocks it.
Su han throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Su han looks for the body kick but Suti saw that one coming.
Suti dives in and scores a takedown into Su han's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suti throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su han looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Suti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suti landing some decent shots from guard.
Su han is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Su han pulls Suti in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suti is looking to work some ground and pound but Su han has wrist control.
Suti lands a couple of digs.
Suti is in close to Su han's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Su han seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suti trying to control but Su han is working from the bottom.
Suti won't allow Su han to sweep him here.
Su han is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Su han working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suti.
Suti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Suti misses the target.
Su han lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Perseen Suti has been cut.
Su han lands with a good body shot.
Suti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Su han looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Su han.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Su han was well out of range. Poor timing from Suti.
Suti tries to bum rush Su han with a series of wild strikes but Su han uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suti takes a swing at Su han's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Su han 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 Suti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Su han sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Suti backs off Su han throws a huge counter combo but Suti manages to avoid it all.
Suti misses with a body shot.
Suti fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suti throws a jab but it's blocked by Su han.
Suti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice body kick from Su han.
Suti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Su han swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Su han closes the distance and pushes Suti back into the cage.
Suti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Su han gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Su han both land. Nice combination.
Su han chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perseen Suti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perseen Suti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Su han doesn't manage to clinch there - Suti circles away.
A combination from Suti does no damage.
A nice side step and Su han releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Su han takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Su han can do to turn this around?
Jab by Suti.
Su han throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Su han uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suti.
Suti throws a series of punches but Su han moves out of range.
Suti gets a clinch.
Su han prevents Suti from breaking the clinch.
Su han lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Su han.
Suti breaks the clinch.
Su han tries to close the distance and clinch but Suti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Su han looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suti throws a body shot but no joy.
Su han is looking for the big counter here.
Suti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Su han swivels and escapes.
Su han connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Su han.
Suti misses the shot to the body.
Su han throws a wild body kick that Suti sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Su han.
Suti swings for the body but Su han moves out of range.
Suti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Su han.
Su han throws a sloppy head kick and Suti moves out of range easily.
Suti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Su han gets back to full guard.
Suti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suti trying to control the position from guard on top but Su han is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suti prevents Su han from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su han not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suti stands up over Su han, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suti is looking to work some ground and pound but Su han has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Su han is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Su han is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Su han lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Su han fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suti looks to land a left hand but Su han moved out of range nicely.
Su han moves forwards but Suti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Suti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suti connects with a body shot that sends Su han's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Su han's hands.
Su han tries to clinch up but Suti circles away and keeps his distance.
Su han stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suti.
Su han listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Su han takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Su han clinches.
Suti has a couple of punches blocked by Su han.
Suti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Su han after a bit of a struggle.
Suti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Su han is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perseen Suti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Su han throws an elbow but misses.
Suti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Su han breaks the clinch.
Suti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Su han circles away quickly and effectively.
Kong Su han is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Su han sizes up Suti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Su han throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Su han.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suti tries to clinch but Su han is having none of it.
Su han throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Suti. That snapped Su han's head back.
Suti misses with a takedown
enabling Su han to counter with a crisp jab.
Suti is looking to clinch.
Kong Su han is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Su han cracks Suti with an open hand slap.
Suti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Su han defends it nicely.
Su han has Suti up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Suti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Suti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Su han misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kong Su han will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Perseen Suti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Su han gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Su han is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Suti closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Su han out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Perseen Suti!
Perseen Suti retains his featherweight title!
Perseen Suti tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos has chosen Chemical Brothers - Leave Home as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Mercer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, William Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer cracks Dos Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mercer looks to throw a body kick
and Dos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Santos tries to avoid it.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Mercer throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Santos scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Mercer.
Dos Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercer on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mercer scores with a spinning back kick!
Mercer lands with a good body shot.
Dos Santos cracks Mercer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
Mercer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Santos misses the target.
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer lands a head kick!
Dos Santos feints and then cracks Mercer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercer down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mercer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking.
Good work by Dos Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos.
Mercer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dos Santos's head.
Mercer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mercer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dos Santos takes a step back to recover.
Dos Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Mercer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercer.
Dos Santos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dos Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mercer doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Alex Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Santos back to the cage. Mercer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dos Santos misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mercer.
Mercer throws a lazy body kick
and Dos Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Mercer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
My spies in 5 Star Spar Bazaar inform me that Dos Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer trying to control the position here.
Mercer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos won't allow Mercer to sweep him here.
Dos Santos trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Dos Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mercer connects with the punch.
Mercer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mercer is trying to defend but Dos Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Mercer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dos Santos if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice cross by Mercer.
Mercer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Santos's head backwards.
Mercer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dos Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercer to score with a decent uppercut.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is looking to slow Dos Santos down with leg kicks.
Mercer scores with the left hand. Dos Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Mercer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands an overhand right.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos misses the jab.
Dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Alex Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mercer!
The crowd cheers as Mercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Dos Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer is looking to counter the offense by Dos Santos and move into the clinch.
Mercer slips a straight right by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Mercer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Santos.
Mercer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercer misses the target.
Dos Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Mercer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
A cross from Mercer lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mercer lands a glancing blow to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Mercer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer scores with a push kick.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercer scores with a shot to the body.
Mercer lands a jab to the nose.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
It looked like Mercer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Mercer moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercer's sensitive parts.
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!
Mercer scores with a nice right hand.
Dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercer.
Dos Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercer.
Mercer throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mercer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mercer keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Mercer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mercer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Mercer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mercer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dos Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dos Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercer moves into the clinch.
Mercer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mercer.
Dos Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mercer breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer cracks Dos Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dos Santos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercer throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dos Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercer defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer connects with a solid leg kick.
Dos Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dos Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mercer.
Mercer lands a jab.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Santos, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Mercer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer cracks Dos Santos with a good jab.
Mercer lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mercer tries to land a front kick but Dos Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dos Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercer tries to land a front kick but Dos Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercer stuffs the takedown.
Mercer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercer.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer scores with a hook.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Dos Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dos Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mercer up against the cage.
Mercer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Mercer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mercer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mercer throws an elbow but misses.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Mercer.
Dos Santos throws out a powerful jab.
Mercer jabs Dos Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dos Santos misses with a looping left.
Dos Santos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mercer.
Mercer just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a low kick.
Alex Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Mercer finds it's way through Dos Santos's defenses.
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Santos tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mercer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Mercer's cut.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Mercer connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercer digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Mercer lands a nice hook to Dos Santos's body. Dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Mercer moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Dos Santos! Mercer continues to tee off on Dos Santos, landing with a left and a right! Mercer connects with a right hand that leaves Dos Santos sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Mercer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Mercer!
Alex Mercer retains his welterweight title!
Alex Mercer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated William Dos Santos had this to say: 'Ok,.maybe I do suck donkey balls.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Idea might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boss of All Bosses . Lesnoe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's On! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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142 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Idea.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lesnoe.
Idea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lesnoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Idea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesnoe's guard.
Idea throwing strikes from guard but Lesnoe blocks nicely.
Lesnoe working a defensive guard here.
Idea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Idea postures up in Lesnoe's guard and throws a big left but Lesnoe blocks it.
Idea trying to control but Lesnoe is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea is really struggling to control Lesnoe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Idea with a hook.
Lesnoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lesnoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Idea misses.
Lesnoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lesnoe blocks a head kick by Idea.
Lesnoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Idea steps away.
Idea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Idea as he checks the leg kick.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Idea.
Idea drops his hands momentarily and Lesnoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Idea takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Uebishe Lesnoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idea lands with a good body shot.
Lesnoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bad Idea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnoe moves out of range as Idea throws a body kick.
Lesnoe tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Idea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lesnoe with that takedown attempt.
Idea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lesnoe sprawls and moves away.
Lesnoe throws out a leg kick but Idea moves out of range and Lesnoe only half commits.
Lesnoe's coach down at Beast Cartel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lesnoe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lesnoe misses with a leg kick
and Idea counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Idea ducks under a wild hook from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Idea shoots in for a double leg but Lesnoe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lesnoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Idea tries to clinch but Lesnoe moves away
and Lesnoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Idea misses.
Lesnoe with a hook.
Lesnoe lands a head shot.
Idea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea wants to land a leg kick but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Idea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lesnoe throws the kick towards the body but Idea avoids it.
Idea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lesnoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idea.
Nice uppercut there from Idea.
Lesnoe needs to keep his hands up - Idea had a free shot at his head there.
Lesnoe thumps Idea with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lesnoe.
Good work by Idea as he checks the leg kick.
Idea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnoe lands with a straight right. Idea didn't see that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Idea, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe staying out of range there.
Lesnoe misses with an uppercut. Idea saw that one coming.
Lesnoe misses the body punch
and Idea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lesnoe's knee momentarily.
Idea throws a head kick that misses.
Idea defending well as Lesnoe loads up on a big left hand.
Idea misses with a hook.
Idea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesnoe.
Idea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lesnoe misses with a straight right.
Lesnoe throws a big shot that misses.
Idea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Lesnoe tenderised Idea's leg. Idea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Idea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Idea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Idea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Idea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uebishe Lesnoe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Idea throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the body kick from Idea.
Lesnoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Idea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Idea connects with a right hand. Lesnoe shakes it off.
Lesnoe moves out of range as Idea strikes.
Lesnoe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Idea blocks it well.
Uebishe Lesnoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot.
Idea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lesnoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idea.
Idea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Idea should have avoided that one.
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe 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.
Lesnoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lesnoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lesnoe.
Idea thows a leg kick but Lesnoe checks it
and Lesnoe counters with a good low kick that Idea was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Idea misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Idea tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lesnoe counters with a body kick.
Lesnoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
Idea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Idea throws a body punch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Idea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Idea fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesnoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Idea.
Idea lands a jab.
Good shot there by Lesnoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea stuffs the takedown.
Lesnoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lesnoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idea is looking to clinch but Lesnoe is avoiding it.
Lesnoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lesnoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lesnoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Idea in the body.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lesnoe blocks a head kick by Idea.
Nice straight punches there by Idea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Idea.
Idea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe thinks about the counter body kick.
Idea avoids a kick to the body.
Idea pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lesnoe back to the cage. Idea follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lesnoe walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea misses with a looping right.
Lesnoe wants to slow Idea down by chopping away at his legs.
Idea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lesnoe drops his hands momentarily and Idea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lesnoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Idea lands a jab to Lesnoe's midsection.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
Lesnoe throws a hook but Idea blocks it.
Lesnoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lesnoe throws a lazy body kick
and Idea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Idea looking to pass the guard.
Idea stands and throws Lesnoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnoe is not content to let Idea control the position.
Lesnoe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Idea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnoe stalling away here and it's allowed Idea to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Idea is trying to keep Lesnoe in close.
Lesnoe sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bad Idea will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idea moves away.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lesnoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Idea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lesnoe throws a big shot that misses.
Idea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Idea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lesnoe missing with a left hand there. Idea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnoe throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesnoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Lesnoe is predictable there
and Idea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lesnoe lands an overhand right.
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe lands a body shot.
Idea connects with a body shot that sends Lesnoe's belly button to the back.
Idea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Idea slips under a jab.
Lesnoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Idea scores with a jab.
Lesnoe works Idea's body with a nice hook.
Idea lands with a slapping head kick.
Lesnoe sizes up Idea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick.
Idea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnoe motions for Idea to come forward. Lesnoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Idea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Idea lands with an uppercut that bounces Lesnoe off the cage and back into range.
Lesnoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Idea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Idea scores with a jab.
Lesnoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lesnoe throws a solid leg kick but Idea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lesnoe.
Idea looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lesnoe tries to work over Idea's front leg with a kick but Idea checks it.
Lesnoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Idea.
Idea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnoe. That did some damage!
Idea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lesnoe sprawls well initially but Idea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lesnoe is pressing down on Idea's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Idea wants to control from the top but Lesnoe keeps moving.
Idea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe is controlling Idea's posture.
Idea distracts Lesnoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Idea tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnoe is retaining full guard.
Idea is looking to advance position but Lesnoe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lesnoe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lesnoe controlling the pace for now.
Idea working to try and regain half guard.
Bad Idea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idea in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws some wild stikes that Idea manages to avoid easily.
Lesnoe working Idea over with strikes here.
Lesnoe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lesnoe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lesnoe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Idea avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lesnoe.
Idea is bucking up trying to escape but Lesnoe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Idea avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe missing with a left hand there. Idea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idea throws a jab when Lesnoe was well out of range.
Lesnoe counters with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Idea as he connects with a hook.
Lesnoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lesnoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Idea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Idea throws a series of punches but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Idea throws a shot from downtown. Lesnoe moves away and avoids it.
Lesnoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe throws out a leg kick but Idea moves out of range and Lesnoe only half commits.
Idea tries to clinch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Idea. That did some damage!
Idea loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
Lesnoe thuds a left hand into Idea's body.
Idea checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lesnoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Idea's head.
Lesnoe lands a jab.
Idea cracks Lesnoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnoe slaps away a takedown attempt from Idea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lesnoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Lesnoe misses.
Lesnoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lesnoe lands with a shot to the body.
Idea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lesnoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnoe. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idea takes one on the button.
Idea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lesnoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Lesnoe responds with a good body kick, but Idea manages to step out the way in time.
Idea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lesnoe. Lesnoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Lesnoe drops his hands momentarily and Idea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Idea misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lesnoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick as Idea jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Idea. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the body.
Idea tries to clinch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe moves out of range as Idea strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lesnoe 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 Idea has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Idea and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lesnoe throws a good cross that connects.
Lesnoe moves away from the strike by Idea.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lesnoe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesnoe, as that shot connected.
Idea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lesnoe can pounce on him.
Lesnoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Idea counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnoe defending well though.
Idea is thwarting Lesnoe's attempts to control the position.
Lesnoe looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Idea pulls his head out easily.
Lesnoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Idea trying to control from half guard but Lesnoe is working away.
Idea not doing much here.
Idea wants to take a breather but Lesnoe is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lesnoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Idea's calf.
Lesnoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lesnoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idea lands a nice shot to the body.
Idea lands a nice looking body shot.
Idea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Idea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Lesnoe.
Idea moves away from the strike by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
Idea throws a jab when Lesnoe was well out of range.
Lesnoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Idea.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Idea scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnoe misses with an uppercut. Idea saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe thumps Idea with a low kick.
Idea blocks a head kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lesnoe lands a really nice looking cross but Idea seems unphased.
Idea slips a straight right by Lesnoe.
Idea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lesnoe sprawls and moves away.
Lesnoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lesnoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Idea counters with a straight right hand.
Idea throws a hook but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
Lesnoe slips a jab from Idea.
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
Idea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnoe.
Idea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Idea wants to clinch but Lesnoe slips to the side
and Lesnoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uebishe Lesnoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lesnoe. That's going to slow Idea down.
Lesnoe throws a quick inside leg 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!
Idea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lesnoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lesnoe scores with a jab.
Lesnoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lesnoe avoids the head kick by Idea.
Lesnoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lesnoe lands a head shot.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Idea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lesnoe as he jumps to the side.
Idea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
Idea walks into a left hand.
Idea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lesnoe lands a body shot.
Idea misses with a straight right.
Lesnoe thinks about the counter body kick.
Lesnoe lands a nice hook to Idea's body. Idea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Idea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lesnoe.
Idea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Idea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lesnoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Idea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnoe scores with a body shot.
Lesnoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Idea's head.
Lesnoe lands with a shot to the body.
Lesnoe thuds his right hand into Idea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Idea ducks right into an uppercut from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe takes one to the chin there.
Nice cross by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe connects with the punch.
Lesnoe throws a wild body kick that Idea sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Idea was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uebishe Lesnoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lesnoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uebishe Lesnoe!
Uebishe Lesnoe is the new bantamweight champion!
Uebishe Lesnoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bad Idea had this to say: 'My time will come.. I just got unlucky today.. '.
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