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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sherbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlinhos Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherbo comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom Out Go The Lights/ Pat Travers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pavel Sherbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlinhos Valente!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherbo throws a body punch but Valente moves out of range.
Valente ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sherbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherbo tries to keep at a distance but Valente has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sherbo scores with a shot to the side of Valente's head.
Sherbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valente lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valente creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valente lands with a short shot to the head.
Sherbo blocks a body shot from Valente.
Sherbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Sherbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valente prevents a body shot from Sherbo.
Valente can't find room to land a body shot as Sherbo controls the action.
Sherbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Valente.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valente tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valente tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sherbo misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valente.
Valente throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valente's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sherbo lands a jab.
Pavel Sherbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sherbo throws a hook to the side of Valente's head but Valente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sherbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valente.
Sherbo misses with a looping right.
Sherbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valente.
Sherbo scores with a shot to the body.
Sherbo throws a hook but Valente avoids it easily.
Valente shoots in and drives through. Sherbo sprawls well.
Sherbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sherbo throws a looping overhand right but Valente ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sherbo misses the target.
Valente flicks out a counter leg kick but Sherbo steps away.
Valente missing with a left hand there. Sherbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Valente has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valente takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valente moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valente fails to pull guard.
Pavel Sherbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlinhos Valente.
Valente misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valente working aggressively here.
Valente lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sherbo backwards.
Valente throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sherbo tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Sherbo tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Sherbo back against the cage.
Sherbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sherbo has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
A body shot lands from Sherbo.
Sherbo working aggressively here.
Valente lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Pavel Sherbo has been cut.
Sherbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sherbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Valente has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente throws a head punch that misses.
Sherbo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valente lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sherbo or not.
Valente softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valente lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sherbo blocks a body shot from Valente.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sherbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valente creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sherbo's defenses.
Sherbo wants to break free but Valente has control.
Sherbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Valente has double underhooks.
Valente misses with a punch on the inside.
Valente lands a right hand.
Valente tries to work over Sherbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sherbo misses with some punches.
Valente just leaning against Sherbo, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Valente fails to land.
Valente lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sherbo backwards.
Valente has a couple of punches blocked by Sherbo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valente avoids the elbow strike from Sherbo, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sherbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valente blocks an uppercut.
Sherbo pushes Valente back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sherbo is trying to break free.
Sherbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valente has him pressed against the cage.
Sherbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sherbo blocks a body shot from Valente.
Valente breaks the clinch.
Sherbo misses the body punch
and Valente counters with a nice uppercut.
Valente takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valente uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sherbo.
Valente moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavel Sherbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valente slips a jab from Sherbo.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch but Sherbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sherbo is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlinhos Valente will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pavel Sherbo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valente uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sherbo.
Valente gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Sherbo.
Sherbo misses with a body punch.
Valente misses with a knee to the head.
Valente lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Valente.
Valente prevents Sherbo from breaking the clinch.
Valente lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valente blocks a body shot from Sherbo.
Sherbo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valente has Sherbo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sherbo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Valente.
Valente works on Sherbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Sherbo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sherbo prevents a body shot from Valente.
Sherbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Valente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sherbo blocks an uppercut.
Carlinhos Valente seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente misses with a punch to the body.
Valente scores with a shot to the side of Sherbo's head.
Valente lands a nice uppercut.
Sherbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valente throws a head punch that misses.
Sherbo avoiding damage as Valente throws knees to the body.
Sherbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sherbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sherbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sherbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Carlinhos Valente has been cut.
Valente misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sherbo.
Sherbo has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
Sherbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sherbo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sherbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valente is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sherbo throws a hook but Valente avoids it easily.
Valente gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherbo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sherbo throws a shot from downtown. Valente moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Sherbo.
Sherbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sherbo misses with a shot to the body
letting Valente counter with a right hand.
Valente forces Sherbo back against the cage and clinches.
Sherbo tries to break free but Valente pushes him back against the cage.
Valente works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valente lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valente.
Nice elbow from Valente.
Sherbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valente struggles to land a body shot inside as Sherbo controls his hands.
Valente tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valente lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sherbo backwards.
Valente throws a head punch that misses.
Valente landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sherbo is looking to control Valente's arms but Valente gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sherbo has his back to the cage.
Sherbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sherbo looks to throw the jab but Valente is out of range.
Valente doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valente closes the distance and clinches.
Valente lands an elbow just above Sherbo 's eye.
Sherbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valente lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sherbo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valente.
Sherbo trying to control the position but instead, Valente has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sherbo into the cage.
Sherbo breaks the clinch.
Valente is looking to clinch but Sherbo is avoiding it.
Valente dives in for a single leg takedown but Sherbo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Valente looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valente fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sherbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sherbo misses with a jab to the body
and Valente cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valente ducks under a wild hook from Sherbo.
Valente lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherbo looks to land a left hand but Valente moved out of range nicely.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sherbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valente wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sherbo.
Valente flicks out a counter leg kick but Sherbo steps away.
Valente clinches up with Sherbo and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlinhos Valente showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Valente clinches.
Sherbo misses with a body punch.
Sherbo misses with some punches.
Valente creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sherbo's defenses.
Valente scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sherbo is rocked!
Nice body punch from Valente.
Oh Sherbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Valente.
Nice body punch from Valente.
Valente creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sherbo with a big uppercut! Sherbo tries to clinch up but Valente pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sherbo to the mat! Sherbo covers up and Valente unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlinhos Valente!
A victorious Carlinhos Valente thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perseen Suti had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suti has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dama off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
An inside leg kick lands from Dama.
Dama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suti pinned against the cage. Suti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dama throws a leg kick but Suti checks it.
Dama ducks under a wild hook from Suti.
Suti misses with a hook.
Suti scores with a punch to the head.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Suti.
Dama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suti was covering up waiting for the punch and Dama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suti is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama stands and throws Suti's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Suti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dama is putting a hurting on Suti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Suti is trying to get back to half guard.
Dama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Suti tries to bench press Dama off him but Dama keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suti, who protects the arm well.
Dama tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dama trying to control the action but Suti is working from the bottom.
Suti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dama.
Suti tries to improve position but can't.
Dama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dama is working away from the top position though.
Dama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suti's head.
Dama seems to be looking for submissions.
Dama is looking to take a break and control but Suti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suti is looking to improve his position.
Dama is looking for a kimura but Suti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dama to get the leverage.
Dama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Dama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Suti is trying to get back to full guard.
Dama is trying to control. Suti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Suti makes his way to full guard, as Dama worked for a kimura.
Suti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genki Dama will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Suti as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suti.
Dama digs a good body shot into Suti's ribs.
Suti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dama manages to get to full guard.
Dama has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Montreal Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dama working for a triangle but Suti defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dama wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suti.
Dama 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.
Dama throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Suti escapes and throws Dama's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Suti wants to control but Dama is keeping him busy.
Dama tries to improve position but can't.
Dama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Suti is trying to control the action in half guard but Dama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dama gets back to full guard.
Dama has momentary wrist control but Suti slips an elbow through the middle.
Suti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suti with a nice head shot there.
Suti stands up over Dama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suti wants to control from the top but Dama keeps moving.
Dama is trying to control the position but Suti postures up.
Dama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suti defends it easily.
Suti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suti scoring with some ground and pound.
Suti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Suti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dama wants to control but Suti postures up.
Dama takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Perseen Suti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dama is trying to improve his position.
Suti working the head with strikes.
Dama is trying to improve his position.
Dama sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama wants to get back to full guard.
Suti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suti trying to control from half guard but Dama is working away.
Suti is taking a breather. Dama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suti lands with a punch from half guard.
Suti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Suti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dama can do to turn this around?
Suti wants to control but Dama is keeping him busy.
Dama is looking for a sweep. Suti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dama trying to control but Suti postures up.
Dama has hold of Suti's hands but Suti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dama is rocked!
Suti seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perseen Suti dominated that second round.
That's time! Suti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Suti closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dama! Suti dives in looking to finish! Dama is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perseen Suti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Perseen Suti thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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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 Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino comes to the cage accompanied by Bonfire. Van Kirkland has chosen DJ Vadim - The Terrorist as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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164 lbs
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino walks into a straight right hand from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland loads up on a big right hand but Gambino slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Gambino.
Gambino cracks Van Kirkland with an open hand slap.
Van Kirkland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Kirkland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Kirkland lands a nice shot that snaps Gambino's head back.
Gambino slips a jab from Van Kirkland.
A counter left hand to the body from Gambino misses its target.
Van Kirkland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gambino momentarily.
Van Kirkland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gambino counters with a crisp one two that drops Van Kirkland! Gambino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Van Kirkland to his feet! Van Kirkland is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kirkland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambino throwing a counter right hand but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Gambino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Kirkland throws an off balance right hand
and Gambino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Kirkland looks to land a right hand but Gambino moved out of range.
Gambino is looking for a counter combo.
Van Kirkland misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Kirkland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambino.
Van Kirkland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gambino throws a right hand that Van Kirkland ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Kirkland also avoids with ease.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kirkland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gambino.
A little feinted left hand from Gambino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Gambino moves out of range easily.
Gambino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Kirkland throws out a loose jab but Gambino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kirkland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gambino's head.
Gambino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Kirkland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambino throws out the jab.
Van Kirkland throws out a counter right but Gambino avoids it with no problem.
Van Kirkland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambino is looking to counter punch.
Gambino with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kirkland thows a leg kick but Gambino checks it
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow Gambino down.
It looks like Gambino has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gambino lands a jab to Van Kirkland's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Gambino.
Gambino is looking for a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Kirkland.
Some wild striking there from Van Kirkland.
It looked like Gambino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gambino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Kirkland.
Gambino works Van Kirkland's body with a nice hook.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
Gambino loads up on a big right hand but Van Kirkland slips the punch.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gambino under the eye.
Van Kirkland throws a right hand that Gambino ducks under and follows up with a left that Gambino also avoids with ease.
Gambino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Kirkland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambino.
It appears Gambino was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gambino lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Van Kirkland misses
and Van Kirkland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Vladimir Van Kirkland has been cut.
Gambino blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gambino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Kirkland misses with a body punch
and Gambino counters with a straight right hand.
Gambino misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight left.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Gambino blocks the body kick.
As Van Kirkland looks to move away, Gambino throws a big counter combo bu Van Kirkland just gets out of the way.
Gambino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Kirkland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Kirkland cracks Gambino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Gambino moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambino with a jab.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.
Gambino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Kirkland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambino.
Van Kirkland throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gambino counter with a right hand.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut.
Van Kirkland throws a body punch but Gambino moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gambino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Kirkland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambino.
Van Kirkland throws a poor cross that misses
and Gambino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Van Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Van Kirkland's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gambino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Kirkland throws an overhand right that lands on Gambino's shoulder, as Gambino tries to avoid the shot.
Van Kirkland connects with a right hand. Gambino shakes it off.
Gambino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gambino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gambino takes one on the button.
Gambino throws a body punch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambino.
Gambino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kirkland.
Gambino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gambino might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Kirkland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Gambino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gambino blocks a jab.
It looked like Gambino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gambino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambino misses with a body shot.
Van Kirkland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland looks to land a left hand but Gambino moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Kirkland.
Gambino throws a one two combo.
Gambino throws a hook but Van Kirkland avoids it easily.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
As Van Kirkland looks to move away, Gambino throws a big counter combo bu Van Kirkland just gets out of the way.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Van Kirkland lands a head shot.
Van Kirkland throws a push kick but Gambino slaps the foot to one side.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Van Kirkland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Kirkland lands a jab to Gambino's midsection.
Van Kirkland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Van Kirkland to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland misses with a jab to the body
and Gambino counters with a two punch combo.
Van Kirkland is rocked!
A right-left combo lands from Van Kirkland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gambino throws a right hand that Van Kirkland ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Kirkland also avoids with ease.
Van Kirkland cracks Gambino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Gambino moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Gambino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gambino blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Gambino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Van Kirkland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gambino doesn't seem phased though.
Van Kirkland misses with a lunging right hand
and Gambino counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Kirkland! Gambino lets Van Kirkland back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Van Kirkland is still on wobbly legs! Can Gambino finish him?
Nice shot lands for Van Kirkland.
Gambino throws an overhand right that drops Van Kirkland like a sack of potatoes! Gambino dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Childish Gambino!
A relieved looking Childish Gambino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willy Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: So Cold by Breaking Benjamin. Kuai Liang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Willy Hardwood's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Willy Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Hardwood finds it's target.
Liang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liang misses with a leg kick.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Liang moves out of range.
Liang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liang throws a body punch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Liang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hardwood will feel that in the morning.
Liang misses with a low kick as Hardwood jumps back.
Liang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardwood feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Liang throws a front kick aimed at Hardwood's knee but Hardwood avoids it well.
Hardwood tries to score with a low kick but Liang moves his leg out of the way.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Liang's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardwood.
Liang doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Some wild striking there from Liang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Liang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liang wants to slow Hardwood down by chopping away at his legs.
Liang takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liang manages to avoid it.
Hardwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Liang.
Hardwood appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liang throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Hardwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardwood checks a leg kick.
Hardwood blocks a jab.
Hardwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardwood swings for the body but Liang moves out of range.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liang misses with a looping right.
Kuai Liang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Hardwood.
Liang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hardwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Liang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardwood. That did some damage!
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Liang.
Liang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardwood avoids a kick to the body.
Hardwood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liang on the side of the head.
Hardwood connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardwood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardwood looks to land a right hand but Liang moved out of range.
Liang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardwood is able to avoid easily.
Liang throws a low kick, looking for Hardwood's leg but Hardwood calmly moves out of range.
Hardwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardwood loads up on a big right hand but Liang slips the punch.
Hardwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liang checks it well.
And Liang responds with a good body kick, but Hardwood manages to step out the way in time.
Hardwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardwood sizes up Liang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liang throws a solid leg kick but Hardwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liang.
Hardwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Hardwood misses
and Liang counters with a straight right hand.
Liang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liang misses with a low kick.
Liang tries to land a leg kick but Hardwood saw it coming and moves away.
Liang walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liang connects with a leg kick. Hardwood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Liang tries to clinch but Hardwood is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Liang misses with a low kick.
Liang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Liang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardwood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liang slips a jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Liang.
Liang closes the distance and pushes Hardwood back into the cage.
Liang tries a knee to the head but Hardwood blocks it.
Liang working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kuai Liang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hardwood throws an overhand right that lands on Liang's shoulder, as Liang tries to avoid the shot.
Liang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardwood.
Hardwood lands an overhand right.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Liang.
Willy Hardwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liang has time to react.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liang tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardwood.
A right handed body shot lands from Liang.
Hardwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood breaks the clinch.
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Liang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liang has time to react.
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardwood connects with a body shot that sends Liang's belly button to the back.
Liang looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Liang throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Liang.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liang.
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Liang is just out of range.
Liang throws a fast counter high kick but Hardwood manages to duck under it in time.
Liang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardwood lands a leg kick that knocks Liang off balance momentarily.
Hardwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liang. Liang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardwood blocks the body kick.
Liang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liang throws a front kick aimed at Hardwood's knee but Hardwood avoids it well.
Hardwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Liang misses.
Nice defenses there by Liang.
Liang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liang lands a head kick!
Hardwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liang.
Liang throws a leg kick but Hardwood checks it.
Liang moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardwood scores with a jab. Liang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liang lands a slapping body shot.
Liang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Liang.
Nice defenses there by Liang.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liang has time to react.
Liang misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Liang's body. Liang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hardwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liang throws a lazy head kick
and Hardwood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liang's knee momentarily.
Liang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Liang avoids them all with ease.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liang looks to land a right hand but Hardwood moved out of range.
Liang throws a leg kick but Hardwood moved away.
Nice body punch from Hardwood.
Liang loads up on a big right hand but Hardwood slips the punch.
Liang is looking to clinch.
Hardwood thumps Liang with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardwood 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 Liang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Liang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liang fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardwood can pounce on him.
Hardwood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardwood checks a leg kick.
Hardwood throws a series of strikes that have Liang backpedaling.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Liang moves out of range.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Liang throws a head kick that misses.
Liang motions for Hardwood to come forward. Liang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardwood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liang delivers a nice body kick.
Liang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardwood avoids a kick to the body.
Liang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardwood's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Hardwood dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hardwood misses with a straight left.
Liang throws a wild body kick that Hardwood sees coming a mile off.
Hardwood lunges at Liang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liang's hand.
Liang wants to clinch.
It looked like Hardwood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Liang.
Hardwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liang was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Liang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hardwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liang's head.
Hardwood lands a jab.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Liang misses.
Liang throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liang was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Liang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Hardwood as he checks the leg kick.
Liang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Hardwood backs off Liang throws a huge counter combo but Hardwood manages to avoid it all.
Hardwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liang's calf.
Liang misses with a body kick.
Hardwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liang tries to score with a low kick but Hardwood moves his leg out of the way.
Hardwood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liang moves away.
Hardwood misses with a hook.
Hardwood loads up on a big right hand but Liang slips the punch.
Hardwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Liang.
Hardwood lands with a straight right. Liang didn't see that one coming.
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Liang throws a leg kick which misses Hardwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardwood tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liang.
Hardwood scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood misses with an uppercut. Liang saw that one coming.
Hardwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liang misses with a leg kick
enabling Hardwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Liang throws a sloppy head kick
and Hardwood counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardwood lands a head shot.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardwood lands the left hand.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Liang.
Liang throws a wild body kick that Hardwood sees coming a mile off.
Hardwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A leg kick checked by Hardwood.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardwood misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Hardwood - just one landing.
Hardwood fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Liang misses its intended target.
Hardwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Liang is just out of range.
Liang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liang slips a jab from Hardwood.
Liang throws an off balance right hand
and Hardwood counters with a straight right hand.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Liang.
Liang misses with a body punch
and Hardwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liang 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 Hardwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liang.
Hardwood throws a hook but Liang avoids it easily.
Hardwood moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLiang.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liang 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 Hardwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liang.
Hardwood cracks Liang with an open hand slap.
Liang is looking to chop away at Hardwood's legs.
Hardwood works Liang's body with a nice hook.
Hardwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liang throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Hardwood. Beautiful body shot.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood misses with a hook. Liang ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hardwood!
Hardwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liang.
Liang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardwood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liang looks for the body kick but Hardwood saw that one coming.
Liang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardwood stuns Liang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Hardwood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardwood 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Hardwood!
Willy Hardwood very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sick Puppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrenko comes to the cage accompanied by Bro Hymm/ Pennywise. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Petrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Sick Puppy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puppy misses with a takedown attempt - Petrenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrenko scores with a hook.
We've been informed that Puppy 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.
Puppy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puppy moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrenko misses the target.
Puppy throws out a counter right but Petrenko avoids it with no problem.
Puppy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puppy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrenko lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrenko.
Petrenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dmitry Petrenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puppy misses with a hook. Petrenko ducked under it nicely.
Petrenko drops his hands momentarily and Puppy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puppy. Petrenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puppy is defended easily by Petrenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puppy connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko misses with a wild body shot.
Puppy darts in and clinches Petrenko up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Petrenko has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Puppy misses with the head strike.
Puppy prevents the takedown attempt.
Puppy misses with the head strike.
Puppy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrenko looking to throw knees to the head but Puppy is blocking nicely.
Puppy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dmitry Petrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sick Puppy.
Petrenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Petrenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Petrenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puppy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Petrenko blocks an uppercut.
Puppy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puppy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Puppy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Puppy goes for a takedown attempt but Petrenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Puppy takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrenko punishes Puppy's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puppy just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrenko tries to counter with a takedown but Puppy is quick to defend against it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puppy clinches with his opponent.
Puppy throws a head punch that misses.
Puppy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puppy's efforts to push away.
Puppy stalling in the clinch but Petrenko improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Petrenko fails to land.
Petrenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puppy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puppy moves out of range as Petrenko strikes.
Puppy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puppy throws a leg kick but Petrenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petrenko throws out a loose jab but Puppy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrenko misses with a low kick.
Puppy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko misses with a straight left.
Puppy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puppy staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrenko blocks the leg kick.
Puppy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrenko misses the jab.
Petrenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puppy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrenko.
Puppy throws a shot to the body.
Puppy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrenko.
Puppy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puppy moves away.
Puppy tries to counter with a clinch but Petrenko shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy left from Puppy finds it's target.
Puppy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puppy.
Puppy is looking to slow Petrenko down with leg kicks.
Puppy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puppy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko connects with a jab.
Puppy misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Puppy.
Petrenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Puppy. That one must have hurt.
Puppy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Puppy has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puppy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrenko stalling in the clinch but Puppy improves position.
Puppy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puppy walks away with a smile on his face. Petrenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petrenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Puppy blocks a jab.
Petrenko walks into a straight right hand from Puppy.
Petrenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puppy clinches with his opponent.
Puppy blocks a body shot from Petrenko.
Puppy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puppy tightens his grip and picks Petrenko up, before dumping him to the ground. Petrenko manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sick Puppy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petrenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petrenko throws a solid leg kick but Puppy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrenko.
Petrenko moves away from the strike by Puppy.
Puppy lands with a nice body punch.
Petrenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puppy.
Puppy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrenko.
Petrenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puppy.
Petrenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrenko misses with a body shot
and Puppy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puppy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Puppy!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Petrenko enables Puppy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Petrenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Puppy wants to control from the top but Petrenko keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrenko, not yet.
Petrenko is looking to stand up but Puppy isn't so interested in that idea.
Petrenko keeping moving, preventing Puppy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko keeping full guard, as Puppy tries to pass.
Petrenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Puppy trying to control but Petrenko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrenko trying to control the position.
Puppy won't allow Petrenko to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puppy.
Petrenko throws a solid leg kick but Puppy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrenko.
Puppy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrenko throws out the jab.
Petrenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puppy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrenko on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puppy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puppy throws a lazy right hand but Petrenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrenko connects with a high kick.
Puppy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puppy throws a wild body kick that Petrenko sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrenko tries to work over Puppy's front leg with a kick but Puppy checks it.
Puppy lands with a straight right. Petrenko didn't see that one coming.
Puppy throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrenko.
Jab by Puppy.
Dmitry Petrenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrenko tries a low kick but Puppy avoids it.
A head kick misses from Petrenko.
Puppy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrenko but Petrenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrenko connects with the punch.
Puppy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrenko.
Puppy feints a counter leg kick.
Puppy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puppy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko digs a good body shot into Puppy's ribs.
Puppy throws a combination. Petrenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Puppy just misses with a punch to the body.
Puppy tries to bum rush Petrenko with a series of wild strikes but Petrenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puppy.
Puppy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puppy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrenko manages to avoid it.
Petrenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Puppy.
Puppy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrenko.
Petrenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Petrenko.
Petrenko throws a big shot that misses.
Puppy slips under a jab.
It seemed like Puppy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Puppy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Puppy. That's going to slow Petrenko down.
Puppy avoids a kick to the body.
Puppy throws a shot from downtown. Petrenko moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puppy ducks under a wild hook from Petrenko.
Puppy ducks under a wild hook from Petrenko.
Puppy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puppy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Puppy avoided it.
Petrenko connects with a right hand. Puppy shakes it off.
Puppy lands a head shot.
Petrenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrenko ducks right into an uppercut from Puppy.
Petrenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puppy throws out the jab.
Puppy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrenko moves away.
Petrenko throws a shot from downtown. Puppy moves away and avoids it.
Puppy pushes Petrenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Puppy throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrenko.
A short body shot lands from Petrenko as the two fighters clinch.
Puppy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petrenko misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sick Puppy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrenko defending well as Puppy loads up on a big left hand.
Petrenko misses with a hook.
Puppy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Puppy darts in looking for a takedown but Petrenko gets double underhooks and turns Puppy into the cage.
Petrenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puppy's calf.
Petrenko throws a jab when Puppy was well out of range.
Petrenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puppy checks it well.
Puppy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puppy defending well as Petrenko loads up on a big left hand.
Puppy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puppy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puppy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puppy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Puppy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puppy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrenko walks into a straight right hand from Puppy.
Puppy jabs Petrenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Puppy is just out of range.
Petrenko lands a jab to the head.
Petrenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puppy.
Puppy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Petrenko catches Puppy right on the button with a cross.
Petrenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Puppy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Petrenko is rocked!
Puppy drops Petrenko with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Petrenko! Puppy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sick Puppy!
In his post fight interview, Sick Puppy 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kong Su han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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151 lbs
28 - 24 - 1 |
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32
157 lbs
22 - 13 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kong Su han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Su han.
Su han with a jab.
DeVito misses the shot to the body.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Su han moves away.
Su han throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeVito takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Su han, as that shot connected.
DeVito throws a hook but Su han blocks it.
Su han darts in and clinches DeVito up against the cage.
DeVito lands a nice uppercut.
Su han controlling the action here for a moment.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Su han's elbow.
DeVito misses with a punch on the inside.
Su han lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Su han looking to stall.
DeVito slows down the pace here.
Su han cracks DeVito with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Su han breaks the clinch.
DeVito missing with a left hand there. Su han was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeVito tries to score with a low kick but Su han moves his leg out of the way.
Su han was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeVito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeVito cracks Su han with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeVito scores with a nice strike.
Su han fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from DeVito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeVito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Su han circles away quickly and effectively.
Su han appears to be looking for a big counter.
Su han connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeVito's hands.
DeVito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Su han tries to clinch up but DeVito circles away and keeps his distance.
DeVito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Su han feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeVitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Su han slips a straight right by DeVito.
Su han darts in and clinches DeVito up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Su han lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Su han gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tommy DeVito has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Su han has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Su han comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Su han escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Su han misses with a two punch combination.
Su han throws a head kick that misses.
DeVito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Su han lands a high kick!
DeVito is rocked!
An inside leg kick from DeVito misses.
DeVito is still on wobbly legs! Can Su han finish him?
DeVito throws out a loose jab but Su han uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVito seems to have recovered his senses.
DeVito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeVito tries to keep at a distance but Su han has taken the fight into the clinch.
Su han tries to land a knee to the head but DeVito blocks with his arms.
DeVito lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeVito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Su han tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito is trying to stall.
Su han blocking some punches.
DeVito misses with an elbow strike.
Su han is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Su han blocking some punches.
DeVito lands with a left to the head.
Su han gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Su han lands a nice elbow.
Su han tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeVito avoids it.
Su han breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeVito swats away the attempt to clinch by Su han.
A little jabbing left from DeVito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Su han tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeVito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeVito looks to land a right hand but Su han moved out of range.
Su han on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeVito. DeVito obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Su han misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Su han takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Su han.
Su han blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVito lands the left hand.
Tommy DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVito. Su han does a little dance to reset his feet.
Su han scores with a head kick. DeVito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Su han moves away.
Su han connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeVito. DeVito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Su han is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Su han.
DeVito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Su han tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Su han moves out of range as DeVito throws a body kick.
DeVito has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Su han throws a counter high kick but DeVito was just alert enough to avoid it.
Su han chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Su han avoids a kick to the body.
Su han fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeVito let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kong Su han will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy DeVito'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.
DeVito throws a series of punches but Su han avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Su han coming out on top.
Su han tries to bum rush DeVito with a series of wild strikes but DeVito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeVito connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeVito.
DeVito misses with a looping right.
DeVito moves out of range as Su han strikes.
Su han feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends DeVito sprawling to the canvas! DeVito rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Su han finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito checks the leg kick.
DeVito misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Su han looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Su han connects with an inside leg kick.
Su han walks forward and throws a big overhand right! DeVito drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Su han swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from DeVito's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kong Su han!
Kong Su han seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barclay has chosen I Am The Walrus as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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181 lbs
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184 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tatsuya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Barclay!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Barclay.
Barclay just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki moves out of range of the leg kick from Barclay.
Barclay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barclay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barclay tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aoki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barclay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aoki. That one must have hurt.
Barclay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Barclay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barclay just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barclay dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Barclay misses with a jab to the body
and Aoki counters with a takedown into side control.
Barclay sneaks out the side door and pushes Aoki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andy Barclay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barclay is looking to land body kicks.
As Barclay looks to move away, Aoki throws a big counter combo bu Barclay just gets out of the way.
Barclay throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Barclay throws a combination. Aoki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barclay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barclay misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barclay.
Barclay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barclay catches Aoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barclay was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Barclay misses with a body kick.
Barclay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barclay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barclay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aoki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barclay to score with a decent uppercut.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Barclay avoids nicely.
Barclay just misses with a punch to the body.
Barclay misses with a head kick.
Barclay cracks Aoki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Barclay throws a head kick that misses
and Aoki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Barclay keeps moving.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barclay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aoki, into his guard.
Aoki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barclay doesn't defend quickly enough and Aoki has managed to lock this one up! Can Barclay escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aoki on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tatsuya Aoki!
Tatsuya Aoki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Andy Barclay was interviewed post fight and said 'I shoulda stayed with the band...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mohsen Mosaddegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mohsen Mosaddegh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Carver Cade!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosaddegh just misses with a punch to the body.
Cade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mosaddegh works Cade's body with a nice hook.
Cade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cade shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mosaddegh's guard.
Mosaddegh is looking to stand back up but Cade counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh tries to roll over but Cade keeps him under control.
Cade working the head and body with strikes.
Cade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mosaddegh defending well though.
Cade thows a huge punch but Mosaddegh dodges it nicely.
Cade throwing shots but Mosaddegh is blocking nicely.
Mosaddegh wants to get back to his feet.
Mosaddegh is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cade is taking a breather. Mosaddegh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mosaddegh tries to kick Cade off but Cade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cade trying to pass the guard but Mosaddegh defending well.
Mosaddegh wants to improve his position but Cade is controlling well.
Cade is nestled in close to Mosaddegh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cade connects with a nice short shot to Mosaddegh's temple.
Cade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cade.
Mosaddegh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bruize Brothers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mosaddegh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cade.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mosaddegh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mosaddegh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cade throws the left hand but Mosaddegh avoids the punch easily.
Cade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mosaddegh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Mosaddegh misses its intended target.
Cade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mosaddegh's sensitive parts.
Mosaddegh tries to clinch but Cade moves out of range.
Cade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cade misses with an uppercut.
Cade takes one to the side of the head.
Mosaddegh rushes Cade and presses him up against the cage.
Cade scores with a shot to the side of Mosaddegh's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cade misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mosaddegh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade can't find room to land a body shot as Mosaddegh controls the action.
Mosaddegh can't find room to land a body shot as Cade controls the action.
A short right from Cade on the inside.
Cade has picked Mosaddegh up - he's going for a ride! Cade dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mosaddegh defending well though.
Cade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mosaddegh wants to improve his position but Cade is controlling well.
Cade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mosaddegh wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cade.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mosaddegh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cade throws an elbow that misses. Mosaddegh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cade's guard. Nice move by Mosaddegh!
Cade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carver Cade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mosaddegh ducks right into an uppercut from Cade.
Mosaddegh fails to land with a series of punches.
Cade takes one to the side of the head.
Cade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mosaddegh defends well and Cade ends up having to push Mosaddegh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh avoids the body shot from Cade.
Cade connects with a solid leg kick.
Mosaddegh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot.
Cade tries a quick counter leg kick but Mosaddegh is wise to it.
Cade throws a wild body kick that Mosaddegh sees coming a mile off.
Mosaddegh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cade moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade lands a lovely overhand right.
Cade cracks Mosaddegh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cade, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cade throws a body shot but no joy.
Cade lands with a nice body kick.
Cade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cade.
Cade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mosaddegh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cade's hands.
Mosaddegh throws an off balance right hand
and Cade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Mosaddegh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mosaddegh slips a jab from Cade.
Cade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mosaddegh scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Mosaddegh - just one landing.
Cade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cade 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.
Mosaddegh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cade thumps Mosaddegh with a low kick.
Mosaddegh throws a chopping leg kick but Cade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Cade lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carver Cade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cade clinches up against the cage.
Mosaddegh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mosaddegh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mosaddegh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cade on the side of the head.
Cade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosaddegh slips under a jab from Cade.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cade 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 Mosaddegh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mosaddegh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosaddegh manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Mosaddegh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosaddegh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mosaddegh moves out of range of the body kick from Cade.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mosaddegh 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 Cade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mosaddegh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cade is out of range.
Cade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cade swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cade misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cade.
A telegraphed right hand from Mosaddegh misses the target.
Mosaddegh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosaddegh is looking to counter the offense by Cade and move into the clinch.
Mosaddegh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cade. Cade obviously looking to wear him down.
Mosaddegh throws a poor cross that misses
and Cade counters with a left to the body.
Mosaddegh throws a leg kick but Cade sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mosaddegh throws a lazy right hand but Cade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cade looks to throw the jab but Mosaddegh is out of range.
Cade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mosaddegh with a body shot.
Mosaddegh misses with a series of wild punches.
Cade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mosaddegh is able to avoid easily.
A jab lands there for Mosaddegh.
That kick from Cade tenderised Mosaddegh's leg. Mosaddegh is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cade lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mosaddegh misses with a wild body shot.
Cade flicks out a counter leg kick but Mosaddegh steps away.
Mosaddegh slips a straight right by Cade.
Cade throws a body punch but Mosaddegh moves out of range.
Mosaddegh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosaddegh takes the fight into the clinch.
Cade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mosaddegh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cade cracks Mosaddegh with a nice body shot.
Cade lands a left hand.
Cade is trying to drag Mosaddegh to the mat but Mosaddegh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mohsen Mosaddegh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carver Cade.
Cade working aggressively here.
Cade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Mosaddegh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mosaddegh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mosaddegh breaks the clinch.
Mosaddegh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mosaddegh lands with a shot to the body.
Mosaddegh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mosaddegh moves out of range of the leg kick from Cade.
Mosaddegh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mosaddegh moves forwards but Cade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mosaddegh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mosaddegh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mosaddegh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Cade.
Mosaddegh darts in trying to clinch
and Cade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mosaddegh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cade counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosaddegh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cade feints and then cracks Mosaddegh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mosaddegh down.
Mosaddegh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cade thumps Mosaddegh with a low kick.
Cade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosaddegh lands with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cade.
Cade tries to land a leg kick but Mosaddegh saw it coming and moves away.
Cade scores with a nice strike.
Mosaddegh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mosaddegh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mosaddegh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mosaddegh scores with a jab. Cade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mohsen Mosaddegh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cade lands a nice shot to the body.
Cade shoots in and drives through. Mosaddegh sprawls well.
Cade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cade checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Mosaddegh.
Cade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cade connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mosaddegh was well out of range. Poor timing from Cade.
Mosaddegh stuffs the takedown attempt from Cade. Cade gets slowly back to his feet.
Mohsen Mosaddegh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carver Cade.
Cade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Mosaddegh.
Cade misses with a body shot.
No luck for Cade with that takedown attempt.
Cade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Cade. Beautiful body shot.
Mosaddegh defending well as Cade loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Mosaddegh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mosaddegh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cade.
Mosaddegh thuds his right hand into Cade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cade jabs Mosaddegh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mosaddegh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cade on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cade.
Cade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cade tries to clinch up.
Mosaddegh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mosaddegh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mosaddegh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cade is looking to score with low kicks.
Mosaddegh moves out of range of the leg kick from Cade.
Mosaddegh connects with a looping right hand.
Cade scores with a sloppy right hand. Mosaddegh should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cade 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.
Cade connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosaddegh misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cade.
Mosaddegh checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cade connects with a single shot there.
Cade darts in and clinches Mosaddegh up against the cage.
A short right from Mosaddegh.
Cade lands a hook that snaps the head of Mosaddegh backwards.
Cade misses with the head strike.
Mosaddegh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mosaddegh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mosaddegh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mosaddegh misses with some punches.
Cade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mosaddegh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cade tries to work over Mosaddegh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Mosaddegh fails to land.
Mosaddegh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cade is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cade.
Cade lands a shoulder strike.
Cade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mohsen Mosaddegh did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cade tries to work over Mosaddegh's front leg with a kick but Mosaddegh checks it.
Cade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mosaddegh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cade is rocked!
Mosaddegh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cade is still on wobbly legs! Can Mosaddegh finish him?
Mosaddegh Throws a clean left jab. Mosaddegh Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Cade's chin! Cade crumbles to the ground and Mosaddegh follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Mosaddegh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohsen Mosaddegh!
Mohsen Mosaddegh retains his featherweight title!
Mohsen Mosaddegh gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myles O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell comes to the cage accompanied by Anti by Mayhem. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles O Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seppo Hovi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Donnell misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - O Donnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hovi flicks out a counter leg kick but O Donnell steps away.
O Donnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hovi.
Hovi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Donnell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hovi digs a good body shot into O Donnell's ribs.
O Donnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hovi lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Hovi.
A big left from O Donnell misses.
O Donnell punishes Hovi's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from O Donnell misses.
Hovi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hovi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O Donnell tries to clinch up
and Hovi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hovi throws a solid leg kick but O Donnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hovi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi misses with a low kick.
O Donnell misses with an uppercut.
Hovi looks to throw the jab but O Donnell is out of range.
O Donnell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Donnell misses the jab.
O Donnell cracks Hovi with an open hand slap.
Hovi throws an overhand right that lands on O Donnell's shoulder, as O Donnell tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by O Donnell as he connects with a hook.
O Donnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hovi.
O Donnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Donnell checks a low kick from Hovi.
Myles O Donnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Donnell misses with an uppercut
and Hovi counters with a left and a right that stings O Donnell.
O Donnell ducks under a wild hook from Hovi.
O Donnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hovi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hovi throws a jab but it's blocked by O Donnell.
O Donnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hovi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hovi. That's going to slow O Donnell down.
Hovi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Donnell's hands.
Hovi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Hovi. Beautiful body shot.
O Donnell moves out of range of the strikes.
O Donnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Donnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hovi.
A good leg kick by O Donnell.
O Donnell misses with a looping left.
O Donnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hovi lands with a slapping head kick.
O Donnell is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Hovi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Donnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hovi.
O Donnell throws a combination that misses
and Hovi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hovi throws a jab but it's blocked by O Donnell.
O Donnell tries to clinch up but Hovi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell moves out of range of the strikes.
O Donnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hovi avoids the body shot from O Donnell.
Hovi takes a swing at O Donnell's ribcage but misses.
Hovi gets tackled into the cage by O Donnell. O Donnell maintains the clinch.
Hovi struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
Hovi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hovi on the inside.
O Donnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Donnell tries to work over Hovi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Donnell has a couple of punches blocked by Hovi.
O Donnell working aggressively here.
Hovi misses with a body punch.
Hovi struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
Hovi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hovi struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
Hovi has had enough of the clinch but O Donnell keeps him there for the moment.
O Donnell lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Donnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
O Donnell cracks Hovi with a nice body shot.
O Donnell tries to work over Hovi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Donnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hovi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Hovi.
O Donnell stalling.
O Donnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Donnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Donnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from O Donnell.
Hovi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from O Donnell fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Hovi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Donnell scores with a shot to the side of Hovi's head.
Still in the clinch, O Donnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hovi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Hovi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Hovi misses the target.
Hovi throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Donnell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by O Donnell.
O Donnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hovi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Donnell blocks an uppercut.
Hovi scores with a hook to the body.
O Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as Hovi controls the action.
Hovi dodges an elbow strike from O Donnell.
Hovi struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
O Donnell blocks an uppercut.
Hovi controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Hovi as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Donnell misses with a punch to the body.
Hovi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from O Donnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi is trying to maintain a safe position but O Donnell gets an underhook and turns Hovi into the cage.
O Donnell tries to work over Hovi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hovi misses with the head strike.
O Donnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Hovi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hovi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Donnell lands with a left to the head.
O Donnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hovi misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hovi.
O Donnell throws a head punch that misses.
O Donnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, O Donnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Donnell working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Donnell blocks a body shot from Hovi.
Hovi tries to throw a body punch but O Donnell avoids it by throwing Hovi back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi lands a body shot in the clinch.
O Donnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovi.
Hovi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Donnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hovi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hovi blocks a body shot from O Donnell.
Hovi can't find room to land a body shot as O Donnell controls the action.
Hovi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnell misses with a punch to the body.
Hovi lands a left hand.
Hovi tries to work over O Donnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Donnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Donnell lands with a right to the head.
Hovi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donnell's elbow.
Hovi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hovi cracks the inside of O Donnell's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hovi.
O Donnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Donnell swings for the body but Hovi moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hovi lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Donnell doesn't seem phased though.
O Donnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Hovi.
Hovi walks into a straight right hand from O Donnell.
Hovi lands a jab to O Donnell's midsection.
O Donnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hovi.
O Donnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Donnell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Donnell throws a head kick that misses.
Hovi tries a quick counter leg kick but O Donnell is wise to it.
Hovi throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Donnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Hovi off the cage and back into range.
Hovi loads up on a big right hand but O Donnell slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Hovi is just out of range.
Hovi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hovi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Donnell.
Hovi misses with a hook
and O Donnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from O Donnell fails to land.
Hovi struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
Hovi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hovi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hovi breaks from the clinch.
Hovi pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Donnell is out of range and Hovi settles back down.
As Hovi tries to get set, O Donnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Hovi manages to avoid the attempt.
Hovi checks a low kick from O Donnell.
Hovi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Donnell, pushing him back against the cage.
Hovi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hovi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hovi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hovi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seppo Hovi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hovi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hovi swats away the attempt to clinch by O Donnell.
O Donnell checks a low kick from Hovi.
O Donnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hovi misses the shot to the body.
O Donnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hovi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hovi throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Hovi lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Donnell doesn't seem phased though.
O Donnell connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovi throws a right hand that misses
and O Donnell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch lands to the side of Hovi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hovi throws a hook to the side of O Donnell's head but O Donnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Hovi. That snapped O Donnell's head back.
Hovi connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi keeps the fight on the outside.
O Donnell tries to clinch but Hovi is having none of it.
Hovi swats away the attempt to clinch by O Donnell.
Hovi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hovi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hovi throws out a loose jab but O Donnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hovi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hovi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Donnell's calf.
O Donnell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hovi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and O Donnell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Donnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hovi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Donnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hovi.
O Donnell is looking to counter the offense by Hovi and move into the clinch.
Hovi tries to move into range but O Donnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hovi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Donnell misses with a body shot
and Hovi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Donnell checks a leg kick.
O Donnell ducks right into an uppercut from Hovi.
O Donnell digs a good body shot into Hovi's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hovi misses with a low kick.
O Donnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from O Donnell. Those never looked like landing.
Hovi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Donnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hovi.
O Donnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Hovi is just out of range.
Hovi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hovi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donnell misses with a straight right.
Hovi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hovi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Donnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hovi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myles O Donnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seppo Hovi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi tries to stall but O Donnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O Donnell misses with an elbow over the top.
Hovi blocking some punches.
A short right from O Donnell on the inside.
O Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as Hovi controls the action.
Hovi throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donnell.
O Donnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovi.
Hovi lands a nice shot to the body.
O Donnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Hovi backwards.
Hovi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Donnell is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Donnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Donnell trying to control the position but instead, Hovi has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Donnell into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hovi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Hovi gets an underhook and turns O Donnell into the cage.
Hovi blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hovi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Donnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
O Donnell misses with a punch on the inside.
O Donnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Donnell throws a head punch that misses.
Hovi blocks a body shot from O Donnell.
Hovi blocking some punches.
O Donnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Hovi controls his hands.
O Donnell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Donnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Hovi controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seppo Hovi.
I've got Hovi 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Hovi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Mannelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li's entrance music is Tourniquet by Evanescence. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
32 - 18 - 0 |
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178 lbs
25 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Mannelly!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Mannelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mannelly.
Li throws a body punch but Mannelly moves out of range.
Li has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mannelly scores with a jab.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Li misses.
Li throws a series of punches but Mannelly avoids them all with ease.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Li takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li digs a good hook to Mannelly's body.
Li throws a hook but Mannelly avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li misses with a looping right.
Li fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mannelly on the side of the head.
Mannelly misses with a wild body shot.
Mannelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mannelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li gets tackled into the cage by Mannelly. Mannelly maintains the clinch.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Mannelly avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Li.
Li lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Mannelly scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
Mannelly blocks an uppercut.
Mannelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mannelly misses with some punches.
A short left from Li.
Mannelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mannelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Mannelly.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li stalling.
Mannelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Mannelly can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Mannelly.
Mannelly lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mannelly.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Mannelly.
Li avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mannelly.
Mannelly blocks a body shot from Li.
Mannelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Mannelly.
Mannelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mannelly.
Mannelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly slowing the pace effectively.
Mannelly blocks an uppercut.
Li misses with some punches.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Li leaning his opponent against the cage.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mannelly.
Mannelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Mannelly avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Mannelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Mannelly blocks a body shot from Li.
Mannelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Li lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Mannelly avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Li as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Li.
Mannelly tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mannelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mannelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li digs a right hand into Mannelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mannelly's gas tank.
Mannelly gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Mannelly controls his hands.
Mannelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li cracks Mannelly with a nice body shot.
Mannelly looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li has Mannelly pressed against the cage.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jet Li will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mannelly sizes up Li with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Li.
Mannelly lands a jab to the head.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Mannelly circles away.
Li moves away from the strike by Mannelly.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mannelly blocks a head kick by Li.
Mannelly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Li takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Li throws a series of punches but Mannelly moves out of range.
Mannelly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mannelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mannelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Li.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mannelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jet Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Mannelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Mannelly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mannelly staying out of range 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!
Mannelly lands with a shot to the body.
Mannelly misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mannelly throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Mannelly wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Mannelly circles away.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Mannelly circles away.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Mannelly.
Mannelly dodges the punch combination from Li.
Mannelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Mannelly feints a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Mannelly there.
Mannelly connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Mannelly tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mannelly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li cracks a nice hook into Mannelly's ribs.
Li rushes Mannelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li misses with some punches.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li cracks Mannelly with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Mannelly tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Mannelly back against the cage.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jet Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with some punches.
Mannelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Li.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li gets through Mannelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li lands a left hand.
Mannelly throws a head punch that misses.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Li as Mannelly tries to tie him up.
Mannelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Mannelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mannelly misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Mannelly can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mannelly fails to land.
Mannelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mannelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mannelly has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li stalling in the clinch but Mannelly improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Li.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
A body shot lands from Li.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Mannelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li pushes Mannelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mannelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly misses with a body punch.
Mannelly softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Mannelly controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Mannelly pushes Li back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Li pushes Mannelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mannelly.
Li working aggressively here.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mannelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mannelly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Li misses with the head strike.
Mannelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mannelly lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Li dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mannelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Mannelly takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Mannelly throws a good cross that connects.
Li misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Mannelly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mannelly throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Li throws a combination. Mannelly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mannelly tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
Li cracks Mannelly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mannelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mannelly lands a right hook to the body.
Mannelly lands a leg kick that knocks Li off balance momentarily.
Mannelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Li finds it's way through Mannelly's defenses.
Li throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mannelly blocks a jab.
Mannelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mannelly misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mannelly.
Mannelly motions for Li to come forward. Mannelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Mannelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li throws a good cross that connects.
Li closes the distance and pushes Mannelly back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Mannelly - that landed with a thud.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li working aggressively here.
Mannelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Mannelly controls the action.
Li lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mannelly.
Mannelly blocks an uppercut.
Mannelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mannelly misses with some punches.
Li looking to slow down the pace here.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mannelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li is struggling to control the position.
Mannelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li or not.
Mannelly misses with the head strike.
Mannelly tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Mannelly back against the cage.
Li is trying to stall.
Come on Mannelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Mannelly controls his hands.
Mannelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li blocking some punches.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mannelly gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mannelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Mannelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Li.
Mannelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Mannelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mannelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Li lands with a left to the head.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Mannelly.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Mannelly on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mannelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mannelly can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
Mannelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mannelly's elbow.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mannelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head.
Mannelly blocking some punches.
Mannelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mannelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li blocks a body shot from Mannelly.
Li scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Patrick Mannelly just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mannelly takes one to the side of the head.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mannelly throws out the jab.
Mannelly connects with a body shot that sends Li's belly button to the back.
Mannelly blocks a head kick by Li.
Mannelly misses with a low kick.
Li throws a big counter combination but Mannelly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Li takes one to the chin there.
Mannelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannelly.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mannelly.
Mannelly tries a quick counter leg kick but Li is wise to it.
Li tries a low kick but Mannelly avoids it.
Mannelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mannelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Li wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to clinch but Mannelly moves out of range.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li throws a good cross that connects.
Li throws the left hand but Mannelly avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li cracks a nice hook into Mannelly's ribs.
Li connects with a looping right hand.
Mannelly has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mannelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mannelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Li looks to land a left hand but Mannelly moved out of range nicely.
Mannelly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mannelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mannelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mannelly lands the left hand.
Li misses with a head kick.
Mannelly cracks Li with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Mannelly cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
Li thuds his shin into the meat of Mannelly's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mannelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Li.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li tries to bum rush Mannelly with a series of wild strikes but Mannelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li moves into range and connects with a jab.
Li throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Mannelly pushes him off.
Li looks to throw the jab but Mannelly is out of range.
Li takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mannelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Mannelly throws a head punch that misses.
Li lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mannelly throws a head punch that misses.
Mannelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Mannelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mannelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Mannelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Li is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Mannelly.
Li lands with a short shot to the head.
Mannelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mannelly trying to stall but Li improves his position.
Li lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Li blocking some punches.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
Mannelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mannelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mannelly.
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mannelly up against the cage.
Mannelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Li tries a body shot but Mannelly blocks it.
Mannelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li is trying to maintain a safe position but Mannelly gets an underhook and turns Li into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jet Li will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mannelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mannelly throws a leg kick
and Mannelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mannelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mannelly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Li.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mannelly.
That kick from Mannelly tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Li missing with a left hand there. Mannelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mannelly moves out of range as Li strikes.
A swing and a miss from Li.
A jab from Mannelly misses.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannelly cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
Li scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannelly.
Li feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mannelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mannelly at a distance.
A low kick from Li is predictable there
and Mannelly counters with a straight right hand.
Mannelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li throwing a counter right hand but Mannelly manages to avoid it.
Mannelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Li rushes Mannelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li tries a body shot but Mannelly blocks it.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Mannelly.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mannelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Mannelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li tries a body shot but Mannelly blocks it.
Mannelly stalling in the clinch.
Mannelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li tries to work over Mannelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mannelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mannelly misses with a body punch.
Mannelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li blocking some punches.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mannelly working aggressively here.
Mannelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mannelly working aggressively here.
Mannelly misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Mannelly slowing the pace effectively.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li is pushing Mannelly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Mannelly.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
Li misses with a body punch.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jet Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Li.
Patrick Mannelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li blocks an uppercut.
Mannelly lands with a right to the head.
Li is pushing Mannelly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Li lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mannelly throws a head punch that misses.
Mannelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mannelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mannelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mannelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mannelly misses with a body punch.
Mannelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mannelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Li 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jet Li!
Jet Li retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jet Li waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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