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HMFL Quick Fire 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pinoy Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinoy Pride had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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142 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pinoy Pride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pride gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Obama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pride takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obama gets caught napping as Pride dives in and scores a takedown. Obama manages to retain guard.
Pride pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Obama tries to get to full guard but Pride has control of the leg.
Pride thows a huge punch but Obama dodges it nicely.
Pride stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Obama to get to his feet.
Obama lands a jab to the nose.
Pride throws a push kick but Obama slaps the foot to one side.
Obama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pride tries to clinch up.
Obama misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Obama looks to land a right hand but Pride moved out of range.
Pride quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Obama throws a combination. Pride tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride connects with a body shot that sends Obama's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Pride.
It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
Obama 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.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pride has closed the distance and engaged Obama in a clinch.
Obama blocks a body shot from Pride.
I was talking to Pride's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pride has Obama pressed against the cage, preventing Obama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obama is trying to break free.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pride prevents Obama from breaking the clinch.
Obama is trying to push Pride away but Pride has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Obama working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Obama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pride tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Obama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pride jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama trying to control but Pride is working from the bottom.
Pride tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pride looking for a guillotine here but Obama defends easily.
Pride looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pride throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Obama trying to control but Pride is working from the bottom.
Obama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pride is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pride is working hard here to advance position.
Obama is looking to take a break and control but Pride is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pride regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pride looking for submissions off his back.
Pride wants to get back to full guard.
Pride trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pride is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barack Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pride needs to keep his hands up - Obama had a free shot at his head there.
Barack Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pride tries to clinch up.
Pride shoots in and gets a takedown into Obama's guard.
Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pride stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Pride works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard.
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pride is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pride postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pride trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Pride working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pride works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pride trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama looking to control.
Pride keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obama's head.
Obama wants to sweep here but Pride controlling him for the moment.
Pride forces his way into half guard.
Obama actively working from the bottom here.
Obama moves into full guard.
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pride is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pride drops back looking for a leg! Obama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Obama manages to kick Pride off! Pride jumps back into Obama's guard.
Pride trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Pride keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obama's head.
Pride is fighting to break Obama's control of his arms but Obama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pride wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Obama keeping full guard, as Pride tries to pass.
Pride trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama wants to sweep here but Pride controlling him for the moment.
Pride might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pride thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Obama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pride can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Pride from controlling successfully.
Pride in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pride drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pride throws a big elbow that misses.
Obama looking to control.
Pride trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pride trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama is trying to keep Pride in close.
Pride trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pride trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pride throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pride moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Obama both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinoy Pride dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pride keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama avoids the body shot from Pride.
As Pride backs off Obama throws a huge counter combo but Pride manages to avoid it all.
Pride takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sloppy strikes from Obama. Those never looked like landing.
Pride tries to bum rush Obama with a series of wild strikes but Obama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama digs a good hook to Pride's body.
Obama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pride tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pride somewhat.
Obama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pride stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pride on the side of the head.
Obama cracks Pride with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obama throws the left hand but Pride avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
Pride lands a right hook to the body.
Pride slips a jab from Obama.
Obama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Obama misses.
Pride has a takedown stuffed.
Obama unleashes a big counter combination but Pride bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Obama feints a jab promting Pride to slip. Obama then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pride slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pride is rocked!
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Pride is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pride throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
No joy there for Obama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barack Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Obama! Pride is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Obama!
An out of breath and clearly excited Barack Obama thanked Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chong Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yves Jabouin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhu's entrance music is Meet Gazoo. A fine choice. Jabouin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trobule On My Mind- Pusha T and Tyler The Creator 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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29
146 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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145 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chong Zhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yves Jabouin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jabouin.
The crowd cheers as Zhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jabouin doesn't seem phased though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhu.
Zhu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhu scores with a body shot.
Zhu slips a jab from Jabouin.
Jabouin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zhu throws a sloppy head kick
and Jabouin counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhu!
Zhu looks to throw the jab but Jabouin is out of range.
Zhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhu misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabouin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jabouin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jabouin.
Zhu is rocked!
It looks like Chong Zhu has been cut.
Jabouin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Zhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jabouin doesn't seem phased though.
Jabouin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jabouin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zhu has time to react.
Oh Zhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chong Zhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhu throws an overhand right that lands on Jabouin's shoulder, as Jabouin tries to avoid the shot.
Zhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jabouin defending well as Zhu loads up on a big left hand.
Jabouin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhu seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabouin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jabouin throws a big counter head kick but Zhu avoids it with no problem.
Zhu throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Zhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jabouin doesn't seem phased though.
Zhu misses the jab.
Jabouin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhu throws out a loose jab but Jabouin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabouin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zhu throws a wild body kick that Jabouin sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jabouin misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabouin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhu looks to land a left hand but Jabouin moved out of range nicely.
Jabouin ducks under a wild hook from Zhu.
We've been informed that Jabouin 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.
Zhu throws a right hand that Jabouin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jabouin also avoids with ease.
Jabouin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Jabouin there.
Jabouin lands with a hook. Zhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhu throws a body kick that misses.
Zhu avoids the body shot from Jabouin.
Zhu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zhu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jabouin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhu doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhu throws a hook to the side of Jabouin's head but Jabouin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Jabouin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jabouin, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Jabouin.
Zhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Jabouin.
Zhu throws a series of punches but Jabouin moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jabouin misses.
Zhu tries to move into range but Jabouin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jabouin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jabouin counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Zhu! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yves Jabouin!
In his post fight interview, Yves Jabouin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by TNT by AC DC. The key to victory for Tony Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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143 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Brown is trying to escape the mount but Ward keeps good control and instead manages to take Brown's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is really stuck here.
Ward is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
Ward is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown showing good submission defense here.
Ward is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Ward. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ward's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ward has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ward looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ward looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ward!
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Ward passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brown!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ward lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brown hang on?
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown tries to hold on but Ward postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Ward lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Brown has his hands clasped together but Ward breaks the hold and Brown is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doby's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, International Players Anthem. McBain has chosen Harder Than You Think by Public Enemy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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137 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
26 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peter McBain!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doby swings widly with a right hand
enabling McBain to counter with a crisp jab.
Doby closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBain circles away.
Doby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doby tries to work over McBain's front leg with a kick but McBain checks it.
McBain keeps the fight on the outside.
Doby throws a lazy right hand but McBain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doby falls off balance throwing a combination
and McBain counters with a one-two to the body.
Doby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from McBain.
Doby avoids a punch combination nicely.
McBain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doby.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBain throws a right hand that Doby ducks under and follows up with a left that Doby also avoids with ease.
Doby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McBain!
McBain is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McBain tries to escape but Doby is in control.
Doby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McBain to see if he's OK.
Doby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Doby's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doby controlling the position.
Doby is trying to ground and pound but McBain uses the momentary lack of control by Doby to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McBain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McBain sees it coming and defends easily.
McBain has one foot on Doby's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McBain slips a jab and a cross from Doby.
McBain with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Doby eats them both and turns towards McBain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from McBain.
McBain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doby lands a nice shot that snaps McBain's head back.
McBain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doby misses the jab.
Doby shoots in looking for a takedown but McBain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McBain lands with a straight right. Doby didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Doby misses its intended target.
Doby takes a swing at McBain's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doby or perhaps it was just good defense by McBain, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBain lands a two punch combo.
Doby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doby tries to bum rush McBain with a series of wild strikes but McBain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBain throws a head kick but Doby moves out of range.
McBain misses with a wild combination.
McBain staying out of range there.
Doby throws a body kick that misses.
Doby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by McBain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBain.
Doby takes a swing at McBain's ribcage but misses.
Doby ducks right into an uppercut from McBain.
McBain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doby momentarily.
Doby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McBain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Doby shoots in looking for a takedown. McBain tries to sprawl out of it but Doby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McBain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doby motions for McBain to come forward. Doby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McBain unleashes a big counter combination but Doby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter McBain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McBain blocks a jab.
McBain throws a combination. Doby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Doby misses with a takedown attempt - McBain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from McBain. Those never looked like landing.
Doby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBain.
McBain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doby in his tracks.
Doby tries to work over McBain's front leg with a kick but McBain checks it.
McBain with a jab.
McBain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Doby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doby dives in and grabs McBain's left leg, looking for a takedown. McBain pushes down on Doby's head and hops out.
McBain blocks a leg kick.
Doby shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBain scores with a one two! Doby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from McBain does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McBain.
McBain lands with a cross.
McBain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doby tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doby somewhat.
McBain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McBain throws a head kick that misses.
McBain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBain.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBain bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby lands with a good body shot.
McBain misses with the combination.
Doby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peter McBain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doby closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBain circles away.
Doby takes a swing at McBain's ribcage but misses.
Doby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from McBain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBain moves away.
McBain lands a two punch combo.
Doby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doby misses with a double jab
and McBain counters with a right hand to the body.
Doby cracks McBain with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain misses with a few strikes there.
McBain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McBain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from McBain as Doby shoots in.
No joy there for McBain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McBain has time to react.
McBain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McBain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doby drops down looking for a counter takedown but McBain sprawls and moves away.
Doby misses with a shot to the body
and McBain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBain staying out of range there.
Doby thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBain misses with a series of wild punches.
McBain scores with the left hand. Doby knows he should have avoided that one.
Doby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBain throws out the jab.
McBain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBain.
Doby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBain lands a body shot.
Doby throws a jab but it's blocked by McBain.
McBain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dobys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doby closes the distance and clinches up with McBain, looking for a takedown. Doby pushes McBain against the cage but McBain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McBain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McBain swivels and escapes.
McBain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McBain lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doby.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBain lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter McBain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Doby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doby dives in and grabs McBain's left leg, looking for a takedown. McBain pushes down on Doby's head and hops out.
McBain dips to his left and cracks Doby with an uppercut!
McBain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doby.
A right-left combo lands from McBain.
McBain connects with a body shot.
McBain thuds a left hand into Doby's body.
Doby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBain manages to avoid it.
McBain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by McBain as he checks the leg kick.
McBain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doby.
McBain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McBain cracks Doby with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain is refusing to be controlled, as Doby sits in half guard.
McBain is trying to stand.
Doby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Doby drops an elbow to the side of McBain's head.
McBain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doby.
Shane Doby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Doby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McBain's head.
McBain has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Doby is on him like a limpet, forcing McBain back against the cage.
McBain manages to break the clinch.
McBain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McBain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doby shoots in for a double leg but McBain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBain misses with a double jab.
Doby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from McBain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for McBain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McBain throws a series of punches but Doby moves out of range.
McBain throws a series of punches but Doby moves out of range.
Doby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Doby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McBain tries to bum rush Doby with a series of wild strikes but Doby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from McBain.
McBain misses with a straight left.
McBain throws a series of punches but Doby moves out of range.
Doby tries to counter with a takedown but McBain is quick to defend against it.
Doby misses with a takedown attempt
and McBain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBain scores with a head kick. Doby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McBain throws a series of punches but Doby moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McBain throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McBain.
McBain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBain staying out of range there.
Doby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Doby stops McBain from getting back to his feet.
Doby trying to control from half guard but McBain is working away.
McBain wants to get back to his feet.
Doby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter McBain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McBain 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter McBain!
Post fight, Peter McBain took to the microphone: 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Fury for helping me be strong, Modern Wear Apparel for making me look so good, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym, all of my loved ones back home, and Kyle F for letting me fight here in the HMFL!! Thank you!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos. Sandoval has chosen Overseer - Slayed as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Felix Sandoval enters the cage!
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39
162 lbs
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158 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopez looks to throw a body kick
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sandoval fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lopez sprawls well initially but Sandoval persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Sandoval is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lopez is trying to stand back up but Sandoval is controlling him
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez tries to roll over but Sandoval keeps him under control.
Sandoval stops Lopez from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lopez is refusing to be controlled, as Sandoval sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sandoval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Lopez is refusing to be controlled, as Sandoval sits in half guard.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Lopez wriggles free and stands up.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Sandoval's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Lopez works over Sandoval's head and body with a nice combination.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
Sandoval avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Sandoval is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sandoval manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lopez on his heels. He'll look to pass Lopez's guard now, I'm sure.
Sandoval told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sandoval won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez looking to control.
Sandoval being controlled here momentarily.
Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sandoval defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control the position but Sandoval says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sandoval looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lopez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sandoval keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sandoval is defended easily by Lopez.
Sandoval closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lopez is trying to control Sandoval's posture but Sandoval avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sandoval asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sandoval cracks Lopez with a big right hand but Lopez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sandoval in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sandoval wants to control for a moment but Lopez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lopez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sandoval takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez tries to bum rush Sandoval with a series of wild strikes but Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Felix Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Sandoval shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Sandoval moves out of range.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Sandoval doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
As Sandoval looks to move away, Lopez throws a big counter combo bu Sandoval just gets out of the way.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Sandoval's leg. Sandoval is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sandoval dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Sandoval looks to move away, Lopez throws a big counter combo bu Sandoval just gets out of the way.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Sandoval's body. Sandoval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Lopez.
Sandoval decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is looking to control Sandoval's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sandoval defends well.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez controls Sandoval momentarily but Sandoval frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miguel Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sandoval postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Sandoval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sandoval throws a strike but Lopez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lopez wants to get up but he can't break Sandoval's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sandoval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Sandoval scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
Sandoval doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez lands a jab.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez jabs Sandoval right on the nose. Sandoval blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
Lopez throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez is looking to slow Sandoval down with leg kicks.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandoval's head.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandoval is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lopez tries to land a body kick
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez works over Sandoval's head and body with a nice combination.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Sandoval closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Lopez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandoval tries to counter with a clinch but Lopez shakes him off and moves away.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lopez lands a high kick!
Lopez throws a lazy head kick
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez feints a jab promting Sandoval to slip. Lopez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sandoval slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Lopez throws a right hand that Sandoval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sandoval also avoids with ease.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Sandoval persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Sandoval moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Sandoval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lopez sets himself, and Sandoval steps forward looking for the clinch! Lopez avoids it this time.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sandoval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Sandoval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Sandoval on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopez cracks Sandoval with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sandoval looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopez!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sandoval is working away from the top position though.
Sandoval wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez trying to hold on to Sandoval's head to control him but Sandoval postures up.
Felix Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Sandoval sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Sandoval controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lopez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Lopez!
Miguel Lopez made sure to mention his sponsor, SP Ultimate Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bonfire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
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164 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White lands a head shot.
Gambino moves out of range of the body kick from White.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Gambino's head coaches at Slaughterhouse - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gambino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambino lands with a shot to the body.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White lands with a nice body kick.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Gambino.
White connects with the punch.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambino.
Gambino ducks under a wild hook from White.
Gambino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from White.
White avoids the head kick by Gambino.
Gambino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambino.
Gambino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Gambino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White slips a jab from Gambino.
Gambino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gambino avoids the head kick by White.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gambino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambino throws a body shot but no joy.
Gambino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White slips under a jab from Gambino.
White scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a good, hard body kick but Gambino shrugs it off.
Gambino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White lands a head kick. Gambino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
White misses with a body kick.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick from White lands but Gambino takes it in his stride.
Gambino loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White slips a jab and a cross from Gambino.
Gambino throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
White throws a head kick but Gambino moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino avoids the head kick by White.
White misses with a head kick.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambino.
Gambino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gambino counter with a right hand.
White has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gambino throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gambino falls off balance throwing a combination
letting White counter with a right hand.
White lands a big head kick that sends Gambino tumbling to the mat! White takes a step backwards and waves Gambino back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gambino is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gambino blocks a head kick by White.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Gambino counters with a right hand to the body.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Gambino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gambino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambino connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambino loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freddy White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a head kick. That will keep Gambino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Gambino's head back.
Gambino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White moves out of range as Gambino strikes.
Gambino catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White misses with a looping left.
Gambino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White misses with a leg kick
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from White. Gambino shrugs it off though.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gambino blocks a head kick by White.
White misses the jab.
White staying out of range there.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gambino finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Gambino throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Gambino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White is rocked!
White connects with a high kick.
Gambino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Gambino finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by White.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino swings for the body but White moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Gambino lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! White goes down and covers up as Gambino starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Childish Gambino!
A very excited looking Childish Gambino rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Freddy White stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm has chosen David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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156 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 3, fighting out of New York, Billy Dessler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Auguste Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm tries to bum rush Dessler with a series of wild strikes but Dessler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dessler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Billy Dessler has been cut.
Grimm blocks a low kick nicely.
Dessler scores with a head kick. Grimm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grimm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grimm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dessler clinches with his opponent.
Grimm is trying to break the clinch but Dessler has him pressed against the cage.
Dessler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimms head.
Dessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Grimm.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler throws a leg kick but Grimm checks it.
Grimm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimm.
Good work by Dessler as he checks the leg kick.
Dessler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grimm.
Dessler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dessler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dessler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grimm feints a jab promting Dessler to slip. Grimm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dessler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dessler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dessler is looking to land body kicks.
Dessler moves into range and clinches up with Grimm.
Grimm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dessler backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dessler throws an elbow but misses.
Grimm trying to land knees to the body.
Grimm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler blocks a body shot from Grimm.
Dessler throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm lands a good knee to the midsection. Dessler won't want to take too many of those.
Grimm blocking some punches.
Grimm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimm throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dessler.
Grimm pushes Dessler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm blocking some punches.
Grimm lands with a light punch inside.
Grimm misses with the head strike.
Dessler throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm controlling the action here for a moment.
Grimm trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessler blocks a body shot from Grimm.
Dessler digs a right hand into Grimm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grimm's gas tank.
Grimm prevents a body shot from Dessler.
Grimm blocks a body shot from Dessler.
Dessler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimm.
The referee calls for Grimm to work.
Grimm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dessler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dessler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessler working aggressively here.
Grimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimm 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 Dessler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dessler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dessler.
Dessler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dessler throws a leg kick but Grimm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dessler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dessler rushes Grimm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dessler prevents a body shot from Grimm.
Dessler presses Grimm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimm breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dessler.
A left and a right from Grimm both land. Nice combination.
Dessler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimm counters with a body kick.
Grimm connects with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimm checks a leg kick.
Grimm throws a poor cross that misses
and Dessler counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dessler looks for the body kick but Grimm saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Dessler'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.
Grimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimm just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDessler.
Dessler throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dessler.
Dessler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimm looks to land a right hand but Dessler moved out of range.
Dessler moves away from the strike by Grimm.
Dessler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimm lands a body punch.
Grimm blocks an uppercut.
Dessler can't find room to land a body shot as Grimm controls the action.
Grimm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Dessler.
Grimm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dessler backwards.
Dessler dodges an elbow strike from Grimm.
Dessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dessler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Grimm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessler.
Grimm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimm looking to stall.
Dessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimm's elbow.
Dessler managing to block the knees to the body from Grimm.
Grimm wants to stall.
Dessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grimm as Dessler tries to tie him up.
Grimm misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dessler.
Dessler blocks a body shot from Grimm.
Grimm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dessler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grimm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimm scores with a decent looking hook.
Auguste Grimm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dessler.
A leg kick checked by Dessler.
Billy Dessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dessler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimm misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessler cracks Grimm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Dessler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dessler throws a front kick aimed at Grimm's knee but Grimm avoids it well.
Grimm looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Grimm misses its intended target.
Grimm scores with a spinning back kick!
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dessler moves in looking to clinch but Grimm pushes him off.
Grimm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Dessler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grimm doesn't seem phased though.
Grimm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimm checks a leg kick.
As Dessler backs off Grimm throws a huge counter combo but Dessler manages to avoid it all.
Dessler avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Dessler throws a hook but Grimm blocks it.
Dessler lands with a slapping head kick.
Grimm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dessler. Dessler obviously looking to wear him down.
Dessler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dessler is out of range.
Dessler throws a lazy head kick
and Grimm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimm feints and then cracks Dessler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dessler down.
Dessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimm throws out the jab.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Grimm is looking to score with low kicks.
Dessler moves into range and clinches up with Grimm.
Grimm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessler is defending well for now.
A short left from Dessler.
Dessler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dessler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billy Dessler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grimm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dessler throws a low kick but Grimm avoids it.
Grimm misses with a kick to the body.
Dessler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Grimm misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grimm.
Dessler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dessler throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm throws a push kick but Dessler slaps the foot to one side.
Grimm digs a good body shot into Dessler's ribs.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
Dessler throws a head kick that half lands.
Grimm throws a nice looking combination but Dessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler blocks a leg kick.
Dessler defending well as Grimm loads up on a big left hand.
Grimm misses with a straight right.
Dessler thuds a left hand into Grimm's body.
Grimm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Dessler.
Grimm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dessler scores with a leg kick.
Grimm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses.
Grimm throws a head kick but Dessler moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dessler.
Grimm lands a slapping body shot.
Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimm takes a swing at Dessler's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler connects with a leg kick. Grimm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dessler throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dessler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grimm - the referee stops the clock and Dessler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grimm. Dessler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm lands with a cross.
Dessler lands a nice shot that snaps Grimm's head back.
A head kick misses from Grimm.
It looked like Dessler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dessler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dessler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dessler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dessler lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dessler as Grimm tries to tie him up.
Dessler tries to throw a body punch but Grimm avoids it by throwing Dessler back against the cage.
Grimm lands a left hand.
Grimm blocks the elbow strike.
Dessler misses with an elbow strike.
Dessler misses with an elbow over the top.
Dessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessler throws an elbow that misses.
Dessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimm misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm tries to circle away but Dessler has him pinned against the cage.
Grimm avoids a wild elbow strike from Dessler.
Dessler throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dessler backwards.
Dessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm digs a right hand underneath Dessler's ribcage. Dessler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grimm is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm lands with a left to the head.
Dessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Grimm.
Dessler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimm manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dessler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm throws a front kick aimed at Dessler's knee but Dessler avoids it well.
Dessler is looking to counter the offense by Grimm and move into the clinch.
Dessler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grimm counters with a nice body kick.
Billy Dessler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Dessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimm jabs at Dessler's body.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Dessler moves out of range.
Dessler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimm. Dessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dessler thows a leg kick but Grimm checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Auguste Grimm just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Billy Dessler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grimm tries to land a front kick but Dessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dessler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dessler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dessler lands a front kick.
Dessler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grimm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dessler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grimm keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Grimm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grimm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Dessler.
Grimm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dessler manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimm checks a leg kick.
Dessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grimm throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dessler lands with a nice combination. Grimm backs away looking to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dessler.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimm, as that shot connected.
A big left from Dessler misses.
Grimm looks to land a body kick but Dessler moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimm.
Dessler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dessler circles away quickly and effectively.
Dessler scores with a body shot.
Dessler lands a head kick. Grimm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dessler lands with a nice combination. Grimm backs away looking to recover.
Dessler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grimm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Grimm - just one landing.
Dessler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dessler misses with a body kick.
Grimm unleashes a big counter combination but Dessler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dessler moves to clinch but Grimm breaks away
and Grimm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grimm throws a wild body kick that Dessler sees coming a mile off.
Dessler throws a head kick that Grimm semi-blocks.
Dessler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dessler.
Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dessler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dessler tries to score with a low kick but Grimm moves his leg out of the way.
Grimm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Dessler misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Dessler.
Dessler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dessler tries to clinch up but Grimm circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimm moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Grimm misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dessler.
Grimm swings for the body but Dessler moves out of range.
Dessler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grimm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dessler loads up on a big right hand but Grimm slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Dessler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses.
Dessler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler rushes Grimm and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Grimm misses with a knee strike.
Grimm misses with a knee to the head.
Grimm is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dessler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grimm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grimm blocks an elbow strike from Dessler.
Dessler misses with an elbow over the top.
Dessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dessler throws an elbow but misses.
Grimm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimm taking a breather.
Grimm letting Dessler take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dessler.
Dessler misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler had his way with Auguste Grimm in that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Dessler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dessler.
Grimm thumps Dessler with a low kick.
Dessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimm can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Dessler misses its intended target.
Dessler wants to clinch.
Dessler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimm throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dessler lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grimm tries to keep at a distance but Dessler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dessler misses with an elbow strike.
Grimm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dessler has him pressed against the cage.
Dessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessler wants to stall.
Grimm blocking some punches.
Grimm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessler controls his hands.
Dessler avoids the elbow strike from Grimm, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessler.
Dessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimm backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Billy Dessler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm digs a right hand into Dessler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dessler's gas tank.
Grimm breaks the clinch.
Grimm swings widly with a right hand
and Dessler counters with a good low kick that Grimm was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimm. Dessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Grimm finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Grimm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dessler misses with a head kick.
Grimm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts.
Grimm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dessler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimm avoids the head kick by Dessler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dessler.
Nice body kick from Grimm.
No joy there for Grimm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dessler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimm scores with a one two! Dessler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grimm throws a push kick but Dessler slaps the foot to one side.
Dessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grimm manages to circle out of the way.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dessler is looking to clinch but Grimm is avoiding it.
Dessler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dessler avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessler is defending well for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dessler avoiding damage as Grimm throws knees to the body.
Grimm looking to throw knees to the head but Dessler is blocking nicely.
Dessler stalling against the cage.
Dessler misses with an elbow strike.
Dessler lands an elbow that stopped Grimm in his tracks for a moment.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Dessler.
Dessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessler lands a nice uppercut.
Dessler lands a right hand.
Grimm tries to land knees in the clinch but Dessler avoids the damage to the body.
Grimm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dessler backwards.
Grimm missing with knees to the body.
Dessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Auguste Grimm.
I think Grimm 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 49:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Billy Dessler retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malutin Andrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is American Ninja 2 OST - Truckin'. Andrey has chosen Gunther -Ding Dong Song as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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146 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
22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Boon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malutin Andrey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrey lands the left hand.
Andrey lands a head kick. Boon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boon misses with a takedown
and Andrey counters with a stiff right hand.
Boon shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrey sprawls well. He's pushed Boon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boon shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Andrey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Boon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Andrey.
Boon shoots in for a takedown but Andrey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrey circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Boon drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Andrey follows Boon to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malutin Andrey!
Malutin Andrey spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armis comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sly Randolph!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Armis attempts a counter takedown but Randolph avoids it well and moves away.
Randolph tries to clinch up but Armis circles away and keeps his distance.
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randolph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Randolph wants it to stay on the feet.
Randolph throws a low kick but Armis moves out of range easily.
Randolph swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Armis counters with a shoot takedown. Randolph fights it but they end up in guard.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randolph controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randolph is looking to stand up but Armis isn't so interested in that idea.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armis is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis is fighting to break Randolph's control of his arms but Randolph is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Randolph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armis loads up on a big right hand but Randolph slips the punch.
Armis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Armis showed some decent athleticism there.
Armis is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to mount his opponent but Randolph defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis trying to control from half guard but Randolph is working away.
Randolph is trying to stand.
Randolph tries to get to full guard but Armis has control of the leg.
Randolph avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armis.
Armis passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Armis stalling.
Armis wants to work for an arm triangle but Randolph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Armis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Randolph because Armis loaded up on that one.
Armis looking for a guillotine from mount but Randolph is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis wants to control the pace but Randolph is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Armis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Armis throwing strikes here but Randolph is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Randolph is trying to escape the mount.
Randolph is still trying to improve position.
Armis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randolph working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Armis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Randolph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randolph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Randolph.
Armis slips a jab from Randolph.
Armis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Armis drives through with a takedown into Randolph's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Armis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Randolph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.
Armis controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randolph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis won't allow Randolph to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sly Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randolph cracks Armis with a good jab.
Randolph misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Randolph. No joy for Armis on that attempt.
Armis throws a hook but Randolph blocks it.
Randolph connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph throws a hook but Armis blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Randolph.
Randolph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Armis's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Armis blocks the low kick.
Randolph tries to clinch up but Armis circles away and keeps his distance.
Armis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Randolph's guard.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Randolph is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Randolph has Armis pulled in close to control his posture.
Randolph avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis advances to half guard.
Armis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randolph can do to turn this around?
Armis wants to pass to mount but Randolph is defending the position.
Randolph manages to get to full guard.
Randolph is looking to stand up but Armis isn't so interested in that idea.
Randolph pulls Armis in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Randolph being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sly Randolph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randolph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Randolph misses with a hook. Armis ducked under it nicely.
Armis is looking to counter punch.
Randolph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armis attempts a counter takedown but Randolph avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Randolph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Randolph wants to slow Armis down by chopping away at his legs.
Randolph throws a chopping leg kick but Armis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Randolph throws a hook but Armis blocks it.
Randolph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armis tries to counter with a takedown but Randolph is quick to defend against it.
Randolph wants to clinch.
Randolph throws a looping overhand right but Armis ducks down to avoid it.
Armis tries to counter with a takedown but Randolph is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randolph pinned against the cage. Randolph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Randolph tries a head kick but it misses.
Armis tries to counter with a takedown but Randolph is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph takes one to the side of the head.
Armis blocks a jab.
Armis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Randolph to the mat! Randolph manages to get full guard.
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Armis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Randolph holds on and takes a little breather.
Randolph is looking to stand up but Armis isn't so interested in that idea.
Armis preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Armis preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armis dives in and grabs Randolph's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randolph pushes down on Armis's head and hops out.
As Armis backs off Randolph throws a huge counter combo but Armis manages to avoid it all.
Randolph scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Randolph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randolph.
Jab by Randolph.
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!
Randolph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph scores with a nice right hand.
Armis with a poor takedown
and Randolph counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Armis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armis misses with a takedown attempt - Randolph sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Armis closes the distance and clinches up with Randolph, looking for a takedown. Armis pushes Randolph against the cage but Randolph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Randolph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Randolph works Armis's body with a nice hook.
Randolph instigates a clinch.
Armis blocks an uppercut.
Armis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Randolph just stands there and leans against the cage.
Randolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Randolph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Randolph to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Armis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Randolph fails to land.
Armis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Randolph smiles and moves away.
Randolph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Armis's sensitive parts.
Randolph tried to score with a low kick but Armis checks it.
Armis blocks a head kick by Randolph.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randolph throws a looping overhand right but Armis ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randolph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Randolph stuffs the takedown attempt from Armis. Armis gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Randolph really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Armis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randolph circles away.
Randolph scores with a head kick. Armis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Randolph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Armis's hands.
Armis is rocked!
Randolph closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Armis out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sly Randolph!
Sly Randolph is the new bantamweight champion!
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