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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov's entrance music is Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. A fine choice. Wilson has chosen crazy bitch as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brown Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dragov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dragov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilson to the mat! Wilson manages to get full guard.
Dragov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is trying to keep Dragov in close.
Dragov is fighting to break Wilson's control of his arms but Wilson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dragov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dragov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragov drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Dragov off! Dragov jumps back into Wilson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dragov is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dragov passes into half guard.
Dragov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson trying to hold on to Dragov's head to control him but Dragov postures up.
Dragov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dragov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two 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.
Dragov working Wilson over with strikes.
Dragov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dragov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wilson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dragov has cracked it and Wilson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dragov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valko Dragov!
An out of breath Valko Dragov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Palmer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oko Poli!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmer.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Poli.
Poli has an Americana. Palmer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Poli is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Poli hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Oko Poli!
Oko Poli decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shit Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heed comes into the arena with Gentlelman blaring out of the sound system. Face comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blue clear sky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shit Face told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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152 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
24 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mongolia Heed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Face was covering up waiting for the punch and Heed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Face manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heed manages to get himself to full guard.
Face pushes down on Heed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Face controlling the pace.
Face has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Face content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face has control of Heed's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Heed regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face has isolated one of Heed's arms. Heed looking to fight him off but Face twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shit Face!
Shit Face got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calgary Alberta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
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World class MT
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calgary Alberta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a combination. Alberta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Calgary Alberta has been cut.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Alberta is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Alberta rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alberta working Smith over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alberta.
Alberta lands an uppercut.
It looks like Greg Smith has been cut.
Alberta works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alberta trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alberta.
Alberta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alberta wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberta works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Alberta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alberta slips nicely into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alberta.
Alberta has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Alberta has him pressed against the cage.
Alberta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberta jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alberta tries to strike from the bottom.
Alberta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alberta wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Alberta kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Alberta doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Alberta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alberta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a series of punches but Alberta avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta closes the distance and clinches.
Alberta lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Alberta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Alberta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Alberta moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alberta throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Bruize Brothers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alberta is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Alberta tries to clinch up.
Alberta closes the distance and clinches.
Alberta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a series of punches but Alberta avoids them all with ease.
Alberta blocks the body kick.
A combination from Alberta does no damage.
Alberta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alberta rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alberta manages to break the clinch.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Alberta. Alberta maintains the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alberta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
That has opened up Calgary Alberta's cut even more.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alberta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alberta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alberta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Alberta tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a body punch but Alberta moves out of range.
Alberta clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calgary Alberta will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alberta slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albertas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Greg Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alberta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alberta fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alberta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alberta closes the distance and clinches.
Alberta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alberta breaks the clinch.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greg Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alberta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Alberta sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alberta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alberta clinches with his opponent.
Alberta working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith tries to stall but Alberta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alberta trying to land knees to the body.
Alberta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alberta avoiding damage.
Alberta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Alberta is controlling the position.
Alberta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alberta swinging wildly here.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Alberta manages to avoid it.
Alberta fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Alberta tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Alberta wants to clinch.
Alberta moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alberta looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Alberta pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith keeps control of Alberta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alberta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alberta.
Alberta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The cut above Calgary Alberta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alberta is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Alberta lands.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alberta doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Alberta misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Alberta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alberta doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Alberta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alberta misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alberta drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Alberta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alberta closes the distance and clinches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alberta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alberta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alberta.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alberta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alberta tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Alberta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alberta tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alberta is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alberta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alberta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alberta has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a front kick.
Alberta with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Alberta is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Alberta avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Alberta tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
Smith kicks Alberta off and gets to his feet.
Alberta has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alberta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alberta digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alberta wants a takedown.
Greg Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calgary Alberta.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alberta works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Alberta missing with knees to the body.
Alberta tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Alberta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alberta closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alberta tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Alberta closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alberta misses with a series of wild punches.
Alberta takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Alberta trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Calgary Alberta's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calgary Alberta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Greg Smith!
Our winner, Greg Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp comes to the cage accompanied by Boom! Shake The Room . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anadrade drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anadrade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anadrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anadrade trying to control but Zepp is working from the bottom.
Zepp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zepp managing to control the position.
Anadrade stays in close to Zepp's body and controls the position.
Anadrade trying to control but Zepp is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp looking for a sweep. Not yet Zepp, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anadrade postures up in Zepp's guard and throws a big left but Zepp blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade shoots for a takedown but Zepp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zepp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zepp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anadrade with the counter takedown but Zepp avoids it easily.
Zepp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anadrade changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zepp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anadrade.
Anadrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anadrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anadrade takes one on the button.
Zepp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zepp avoids the body shot from Anadrade.
Zepp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zepp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zepp counters with a crisp one two that drops Anadrade! Zepp thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anadrade to his feet! Anadrade is in big trouble!
Anadrade is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zepp connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Anadrade covering up! Zepp comes in with a big uppercut and Anadrade goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Zepp!
A relieved looking Bobby Zepp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Unikeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos. Unikeko has chosen Gesaffelstein - Opr as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
42 - 14 - 2 |
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147 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touko Unikeko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Unikeko tries to counter with a clinch but Lopez shakes him off and moves away.
Lopez misses with a leg kick
and Unikeko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unikeko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lopez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Lopez's head coaches at Always Clean Double Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Unikeko moves to clinch but Lopez breaks away
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Unikeko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unikeko dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tried to score with a low kick but Unikeko checks it.
Unikeko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopez checks it well.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Unikeko takes one to the chin there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Unikeko.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Unikeko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Unikeko tries to clinch up
and Unikeko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Unikeko's body. Unikeko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez with a jab.
Lopez tries to land a leg kick but Unikeko saw it coming and moves away.
Lopez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Unikeko counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unikeko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Unikeko misses with a body shot.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Unikeko throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Unikeko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unikeko just manages to avoid it.
Unikeko drives through and clinches with Lopez against the cage.
Unikeko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lopez wants to get back to striking at distance but Unikeko won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unikeko scores with a three punch combo!
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez sizes up Unikeko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Unikeko saw that one coming.
As Lopez backs off Unikeko throws a huge counter combo but Lopez manages to avoid it all.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Unikeko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez throws a good cross that connects.
Unikeko tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopez throws a head kick but Unikeko moves out of range.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Unikeko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopez to score with a decent uppercut.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez lands a jab to Unikeko's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Lopez dominated that round.
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.
Unikeko has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unikeko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Unikeko throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Unikeko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lopez blocks an elbow strike from Unikeko.
A right hand to the body from Unikeko.
Lopez works on Unikeko's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Unikeko throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Unikeko has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Unikeko stalling in the clinch but Lopez improves position.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Unikeko moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Unikeko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It appears Lopez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Unikeko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Unikeko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Unikeko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unikeko throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Unikeko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Unikeko misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Unikeko tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez stuns Unikeko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Unikeko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unikeko looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Lopez misses
and Unikeko counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Unikeko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Unikeko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Unikeko avoids them all with ease.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Unikeko throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Unikeko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Unikeko moves into the clinch.
Unikeko tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Lopez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unikeko can do to turn this around?
Lopez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unikeko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Unikeko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Unikeko ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Unikeko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Unikeko's head back.
Unikeko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unikeko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez thumps Unikeko with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Unikeko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Unikeko counters with a takedown into side control.
Unikeko throws a strike aimed at the side of Lopez's head but Lopez avoids it well.
Unikeko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unikeko trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko is trying to ground and pound but Lopez uses the momentary lack of control by Unikeko to regain half guard.
Unikeko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Unikeko seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Unikeko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Touko Unikeko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Miguel Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Unikeko forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Unikeko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lopez's brow.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lopez.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unikeko darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Unikeko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Unikeko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Unikeko tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez moves out of range as Unikeko strikes.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Unikeko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unikeko tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Unikeko will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unikeko misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez scores with a head kick.
Miguel Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Unikeko tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Lopez!
A determined Miguel Lopez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy has chosen I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
166 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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31
154 lbs
25 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Stark tenderised Shaughnessy's leg. Shaughnessy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stark defending well as Shaughnessy loads up on a big left hand.
Shaughnessy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Shaughnessy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaughnessy.
Stark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaughnessy's head.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Shaughnessy moved out of range.
Stark cracks Shaughnessy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stark has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shaughnessy to stand back up!
Shaughnessy is rocked!
We've been told by Stark's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Shaughnessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Stark finish him?
Shaughnessy lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Stark knocks Shaughnessy out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rickon Stark!
Rickon Stark managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. Setright has chosen The Dagger as his entrance music. 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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170 lbs
41 - 17 - 1 |
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185 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
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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
41 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yang Tao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jai Setright!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Setright lands an overhand right.
Tao lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tao.
Setright forces Tao back against the cage and clinches.
Tao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Setright's elbow.
Tao lands a nice uppercut.
Setright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Setright throws a jab when Tao was well out of range.
Tao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tao moves out of range as Setright throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Tao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Setright under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao connects with a body shot.
Setright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Setright misses the jab.
Tao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tao scores with a jab to the head.
Setright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Setright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Setright throws a lazy uppercut
and Tao counters with a nice body shot.
Jai Setright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Setright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tao takes a swing at Setright's ribcage but misses.
Setright lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Setright.
Setright throws a front kick aimed at Tao's knee but Tao avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Tao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tao is looking to wear down Setright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Setright.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Tao misses.
Setright throws a low kick but Tao avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Setright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tao.
Tao scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Tao.
Setright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tao lands with an uppercut that bounces Setright off the cage and back into range.
Tao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tao throws a body shot but no joy.
Tao slips under a jab.
Setright pushes Tao away with a front kick.
Tao motions for Setright to come forward. Tao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Setright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Setright misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao slips under a jab from Setright.
Tao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Setright blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Setright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Setright tries to move into range but Tao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Setright lands with a nice body punch.
Setright misses with a body shot.
Setright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Setright misses.
Setright connects with a high kick.
Setright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Setright missing with a left hand there. Tao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tao lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Setright misses.
Tao misses with an uppercut.
Setright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Setright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Setright.
Setright throws a combination that misses
and Tao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Setright wants to clinch up but Tao keeps it at a distance.
Tao stuns Setright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Setright coming out on top.
Setright throws a hook but Tao blocks it.
Tao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tao defending well as Setright loads up on a big left hand.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tao throws out a loose jab but Setright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Tao lunges at Setright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Setright's hand.
Setright tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Yang Tao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Setright is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Tao as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tao sizes up Setright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Setright misses with a wild combination.
Tao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tao lands a slapping body shot.
Tao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Setright throws a low kick, looking for Tao's leg but Tao calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Tao.
Setright misses with an uppercut.
Tao catches Setright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tao digs a good body shot into Setright's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Setright tenderised Tao's leg. Tao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Setright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Setright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tao can pounce on him.
Setright throws a right hand that Tao ducks under and follows up with a left that Tao also avoids with ease.
Tao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Setright under the eye.
Tao lands the left hand.
Tao feints and then cracks Setright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Setright down.
Tao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Setright can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Tao.
Tao lands a nice looking body shot.
Setright tries to clinch but Tao is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Setright blocks the leg kick.
Setright wants to clinch up but Tao keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Setright.
Tao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tao lands a leg kick that knocks Setright off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tao slips a straight right by Setright.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Setright moved away.
Tao loads up on a big right hand but Setright slips the punch.
Tao moves away from the strike by Setright.
Good work by Setright as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Setright! But no joy.
Tao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Setright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Setright connects with a body shot that sends Tao's belly button to the back.
Setright doesn't manage to clinch there - Tao circles away.
Setright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tao misses with a kick to the body.
Setright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tao misses the jab.
Setright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Setright moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Setright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Setright checks the leg kick.
Setright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yang Tao is winning the standup battle so far.
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao swings for the body but Setright moves out of range.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tao misses with a head kick.
Tao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Setright throws a hook but Tao blocks it.
Tao throws a nice looking combination but Setright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Setright avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tao.
A jab from Tao finds it's way through Setright's defenses.
Setright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Setright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Setright scores with a jab.
Setright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Setright
and Tao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tao tests Setright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick from Tao lands but Setright takes it in his stride.
Tao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tao 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.
Setright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tao takes one to the chin there.
Setright throws a sloppy head kick and Tao moves out of range easily.
Tao slips under a jab from Setright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao 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.
Tao lands a nice looking body shot.
Setright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Setright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Setright throws a shot from downtown. Tao moves away and avoids it.
Setright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Setright finds it's target.
Setright swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Tao misses its target.
Tao jabs at Setright's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Setright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Setright works over Tao's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Setright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tao.
Setright is looking to clinch.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Setright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
Tao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tao moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSetright.
Setright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Setright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tao gets tackled into the cage by Setright. Setright maintains the clinch.
Setright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tao tries a body shot but Setright blocks it.
Tao lands with a right to the head.
Setright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tao misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tao.
Setright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tao scores with a hook to the body. Setright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tao connects with a nice looking jab.
Tao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Setright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Setright lands a lovely overhand right.
Setright walks into a jab.
Tao avoids the head kick by Setright.
Setright defending well as Tao loads up on a big left hand.
Setright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tao lands with a right hand.
Tao tried to score with a low kick but Setright checks it.
Setright misses with a straight left.
Setright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tao can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tao. That's going to slow Setright down.
Setright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Setright tries to clinch up but Tao circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy body kick from Setright
and Tao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Setright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Setright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tao throws out the jab.
Setright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tao slips under a jab from Setright.
Setright looks to land a left hand but Tao moved out of range nicely.
Setright tries to land a leg kick but Tao saw it coming and moves away.
Setright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tao.
Setright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Setright.
Tao misses the shot to the body.
Setright wants to clinch but Tao slips to the side
and Tao counters with a right hand to the body.
Setright staying out of range there.
Setright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tao with a body shot.
Setright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tao's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao looks to score with a jab to the body but Setright is just out of range.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Setright throws an off balance right hand
and Tao counters with a nice body kick.
Setright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tao lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Setright is able to avoid easily.
And Setright responds with a good body kick, but Tao manages to step out the way in time.
Tao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Setright.
Tao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Setright's sensitive parts.
Tao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Setright. That did some damage!
Setright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Setright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Setright.
Tao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Setright's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Setright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tao.
Setright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Setright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Setright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tao. Tao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tao throws a leg kick but Setright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tao avoids a kick to the body.
Setright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tao.
Tao is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Tao.
Tao throws a chopping leg kick but Setright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tao defending well as Setright loads up on a big left hand.
Setright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tao throws a hook but Setright avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright throws a lazy uppercut
and Tao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tao stuns Setright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Tao.
Tao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Setright doesn't seem bothered though.
Setright tries to clinch there but Tao circles away.
Setright tries a head kick but it misses.
Setright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Setright. Setright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Setright throws a hook but Tao blocks it.
Tao connects with a nice looking jab.
Tao punishes Setright's body with a nice straight punch.
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Setright tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Setright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Setright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Setright throws a series of punches but Tao avoids them all with ease.
Tao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Setright.
Tao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Setright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Setright looks to land a body kick but Tao moved away.
Tao avoids the head kick by Setright.
Setright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Setright closes the distance and pushes Tao back into the cage.
Setright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tao avoiding damage as Setright throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Setright.
Tao manages to break the clinch.
Tao misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a body shot but no joy.
Tao scores with a shot to the body.
Tao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Setright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tao.
Tao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Setright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Setright lands a glancing blow to the side of Tao's head.
Tao connects with a looping right hand.
Tao connects with a single shot there.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tao fakes the leg kick and cracks Setright in the body.
A big left from Setright misses.
Tao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Setright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao tries to work over Setright's front leg with a kick but Setright checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Setright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tao connects with a leg kick. Setright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Setright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Setright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Setright just manages to avoid it.
Tao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Setright moved away.
Setright wants to counter the offense by Tao and move into the clinch position.
Tao digs a good body shot into Setright's ribs.
Nice body kick from Tao.
A leg kick checked by Tao.
Tao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Setright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Setright misses with the body kick
and Tao counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao had his way with Jai Setright in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tao connects with a leg kick. Setright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tao blocks a head kick by Setright.
Tao looks for the body kick but Setright saw that one coming.
Tao throws a lazy right hand but Setright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Setright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tao.
Tao throws a looping overhand right but Setright ducks down to avoid it.
Setright misses with a hook.
Tao lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Setright.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Setright's calf.
Tao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setright throws a hook to the side of Tao's head but Tao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Setright throws a low kick but Tao moves out of range easily.
Tao quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Setright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tao throws out the jab.
Setright misses with the combination.
Tao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Setright misses the target.
Tao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Setright. Setright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Tao misses the target.
Setright throws a head kick that misses.
Setright misses with a kick to the body
enabling Tao to counter with a crisp jab.
Tao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Setright.
Setright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Setright doesn't manage to clinch there - Tao circles away.
Setright slips a straight right by Tao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Setright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Setright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tao.
Setright slips a jab from Tao.
Tao lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Setright misses with an uppercut. Tao saw that one coming.
Setright misses the shot to the body.
Setright with a jab.
Setright lands with a nice combination. Tao backs away looking to recover.
Setright closes the distance but Tao moves to the side
and Tao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Setright thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tao.
Jai Setright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tao digs a good hook to Setright's body.
Tao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Setright's head.
Tao 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Setright will feel that in the morning.
Tao moves out of range as Setright strikes.
Setright looks to land a right hand but Tao moved out of range.
Tao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Setright throws a leg kick but Tao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Setright backs away, Tao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Setright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Setright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tao counters with a stiff right hand.
Setright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Setright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Setright.
Tao slips a jab from Setright.
Tao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Setright throws a big shot that misses.
Tao is looking to counter with head kicks.
Setright wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao misses with a body shot.
Setright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tao is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Setright lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Setright. Setright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Setright 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.
Setright misses with a right hand
and Tao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Setright thinking.
Tao jabs Setright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tao walks into a stiff left hand from Setright.
Tao misses with a hook to the body
and Setright counters with a nice uppercut.
Setright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Setright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yang Tao.
Well Tao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Tao!
Yang Tao retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Yang Tao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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