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AD310: Damaging Evidence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chance Boudreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudreau kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Miracle - We Ain't Scared. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Miami Vice Theme Song. Don Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Boudreau !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boudreau swivels and escapes.
Boudreau tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Boudreau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Boudreau avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudreau .
Boudreau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Boudreau tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Chance Boudreau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Boudreau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boudreau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boudreau counters with a nice uppercut.
Boudreau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Boudreau .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Boudreau saw that one coming.
Boudreau lands with a cross.
Boudreau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Johnson 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.
Good exchange - Boudreau coming out on top.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boudreau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Boudreau counters with a nice leg kick.
Boudreau scores with a nice right hand.
Boudreau thumps Johnson with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Boudreau misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boudreau , pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boudreau lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Boudreau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boudreau throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boudreau misses with the head strike.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Boudreau lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Boudreau stalls.
Boudreau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boudreau prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boudreau misses with an elbow over the top.
Boudreau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boudreau connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Don Johnson has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boudreau .
Boudreau lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boudreau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Boudreau lands a left hand.
Boudreau pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Boudreau .
Johnson is rocked!
Boudreau gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Boudreau finish him?
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boudreau .
Boudreau lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boudreau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boudreau scores with a shoulder strike.
Boudreau slowing the pace effectively.
Boudreau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boudreau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boudreau lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boudreau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boudreau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Boudreau displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Boudreau .
Johnson looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Boudreau keeps him there for the moment.
Boudreau is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boudreau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries to break free but Boudreau pushes him back against the cage.
Boudreau scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boudreau has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Boudreau lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boudreau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Boudreau .
Boudreau lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Boudreau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boudreau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boudreau connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Boudreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudreau lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chance Boudreau !
Chance Boudreau thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Don Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'It never happens this way when I'm on TV.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Merridew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Merridew could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Meyers's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Merridew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merridew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyers feints the counter takedown.
Meyers moves into the clinch successfully.
Merridew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meyers dives in for a single leg takedown but Merridew sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Merridew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meyers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merridew.
Meyers goes for a double leg but Merridew avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Merridew continues to drive forward.
A jab from Merridew finds it's way through Meyers's defenses.
It looks like Charlie Meyers has been cut.
Merridew scores with a hook.
Merridew throws a body punch but Meyers moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meyers lands a jab to the head.
Meyers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merridew is staying active underneath Meyers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merridew controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merridew wants to control but Meyers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Meyers drops an elbow to the side of Merridew's head.
Meyers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Meyers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merridew defends it well.
Meyers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Merridew defend it? Meyers steps over the head and cranks it - Merridew is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Meyers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Meyers!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by TNT by AC DC. This should be fireworks!
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115 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Guy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
A head kick by Guy misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy misses with a head kick.
Guy connects with a high kick.
Guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Guy's head back.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown tries for a takedown but Guy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Guy plants his feet and lands a nice head 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!
A big right from Brown misses.
Guy moves into the clinch.
Guy blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown gets control of Guy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown wants to control the position but Guy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
Guy gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tony Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guy counters with a head kick. That will keep Brown thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guy as he jumps to the side.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Guy unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Guy leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guy pinned against the cage. Guy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guy avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guy looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown is keen to just control but Guy is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Guy tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guy. Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Brown digs a good hook to Guy's body.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Guy feints a counter leg kick.
Guy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guy is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Guy is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stops Guy from getting back to his feet.
Brown is looking for a kimura but Guy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
Brown prevents Guy from standing back up.
Brown looking for a submission but Guy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Guy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
Brown working a defensive guard but Guy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Brown controlling the position for now.
Brown wants to control but Guy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Guy counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brown eats them both and turns towards Guy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Guy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown 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.
Brown stalks Guy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guy's face. Guy staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Guy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Guy scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guy to the mat! Guy manages to get full guard.
Brown stays in close to Guy's body and controls the position.
Guy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guy has escaped and now he's on top!
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Guy stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Guy!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy tries to stand but Brown is controlling his head.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Guy decides to stand back up. Guy steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Brown misses with a hook
and Guy counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off.
Brown looks for a takedown but Guy sprawls well.
Sly Guy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Guy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Sly Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy lands a head kick!
Guy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Guy lands with an overhand left.
Sly Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guy swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Guy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown rushes Guy and presses him up against the cage.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guy is defending well.
Tony Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy blocking some punches.
Brown is trying to stall.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy delivers a nice body kick.
Guy is looking to clinch.
Brown tests Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guy's waist but Guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Guy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guy duly obliges.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
Guy misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Guy!
After winning the bout, Sly Guy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kong Su han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gibiatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibiatti has chosen DJ DJ as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Gibiatti!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibiatti connects with a right hand. Su han shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Su han there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Su han scores with a punch to the head.
Gibiatti tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibiatti misses with a hook. Su han ducked under it nicely.
Gibiatti dives in for a single leg takedown but Su han sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Su han walks into a straight right hand from Gibiatti.
Gibiatti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Su han.
Su han went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Su han tries a low kick but Gibiatti avoids it.
It seemed like Gibiatti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gibiatti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank Gibiatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Gibiatti.
Su han connects with a leg kick. Gibiatti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Su han tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gibiatti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gibiatti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Su han but Su han pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gibiatti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibiatti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Su han counters with a series of strikes. Gibiatti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gibiatti misses with a straight left.
Su han moves away from the strike by Gibiatti.
Su han fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibiatti, pushing him back against the cage.
Gibiatti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Su han is defending well.
Kong Su han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gibiatti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Su han.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Su han.
Su han is trying to maintain a safe position but Gibiatti gets an underhook and turns Su han into the cage.
Gibiatti has hold of one of Su han's legs. Su han is fighting the takedown attempt but Gibiatti gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gibiatti looking to pass the guard.
Gibiatti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Su han's head.
Gibiatti looking to sit in guard and control but Su han gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gibiatti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Su han is one step ahead there.
Su han throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibiatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Su han stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibiatti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibiatti is looking for a triangle but Su han pushes his legs off easily.
Su han with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibiatti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Su han gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Su han avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Su han throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Su han throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibiatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Su han throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibiatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Su han throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibiatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Su han in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Su han is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibiatti has wrist control.
Gibiatti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gibiatti holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Su han is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Su han accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Su han has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gibiatti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Su han can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibiatti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibiatti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gibiatti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Su han tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibiatti is retaining full guard.
Gibiatti is trying to control the position but Su han postures up.
Su han working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Su han missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Su han is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibiatti has wrist control.
Gibiatti trying to control the position.
Gibiatti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibiatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Su han got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibiatti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Su han has managed to get both his arms back between Gibiatti's legs - danger averted.
Gibiatti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Su han is aware though and is defending well.
Gibiatti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Su han defends it easily.
Su han avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Su han being controlled here momentarily.
Su han postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Su han trying to control but Gibiatti is working from the bottom.
Gibiatti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Su han's guard.
Su han keeping moving, preventing Gibiatti from controlling successfully.
Su han looking for a sweep. Not yet Su han, not yet.
Gibiatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Su han works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Su han looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Su han has managed to clinch.
Gibiatti lands with a short shot to the head.
Gibiatti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Su han breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gibiatti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Su han takes a step back to recover.
Kong Su han is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibiatti swings for the body but Su han moves out of range.
Su han moves away from the strike by Gibiatti.
A quick step to the side and Su han tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibiatti lands a body shot.
Gibiatti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gibiatti misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Su han. Gibiatti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Su han.
Gibiatti throws a sloppy head kick and Su han moves out of range easily.
Su han feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Su han keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Su han slips under a jab.
Su han throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Su han uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibiatti.
Gibiatti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Su han with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gibiatti looks to throw the jab but Su han is out of range.
Gibiatti misses with a looping right.
Gibiatti throws a right hand that misses
and Su han counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gibiatti is breathing heavily.
Su han lands a left and a right that send Gibiatti crashing to the mat, dazed. Su han thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gibiatti is rocked!
Gibiatti looks to land a left hand but Su han moved out of range nicely.
Gibiatti is still on wobbly legs! Can Su han finish him?
Su han fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gibiatti to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gibiatti looks to clinch but Su han throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gibiatti taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kong Su han!
Kong Su han thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mattia Nicoletti (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mattia Nicoletti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Barclay!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barclay throws a head kick but Nicoletti moves out of range.
Nicoletti looks to throw the jab but Barclay is out of range.
Barclay throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nicoletti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barclay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nicoletti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barclay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barclay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Nicoletti does no damage.
A head kick misses from Barclay.
Barclay lands a head kick. Nicoletti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barclay blocks a head kick by Nicoletti.
Barclay throws a head kick but Nicoletti moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barclay.
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!
Barclay stuffs the takedown.
Barclay was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nicoletti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barclay scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletti looks for the body kick but Barclay saw that one coming.
Barclay clobbers Nicoletti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nicoletti throws the kick towards the body but Barclay avoids it.
Nicoletti has a takedown stuffed.
Barclay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicolettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barclay wants to clinch.
Nicoletti is looking to chop away at Barclay's legs.
Barclay thinks about the counter body kick.
Barclay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicoletti's calf.
Nicoletti fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattia Nicoletti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barclay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barclay swinging wildly here.
Nicoletti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barclay feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barclay.
Andy Barclay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barclay tries to clinch but Nicoletti moves away
so Nicoletti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barclay pushes Nicoletti off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barclay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicoletti tries to move into range but Barclay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barclay is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nicoletti moves out of range of the body kick.
Nicoletti attempts a counter takedown but Barclay avoids it well and moves away.
Nicoletti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barclay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barclay fails to land with a series of punches.
Barclay throws a jab when Nicoletti was well out of range.
Nicoletti feinted with a counter takedown.
Barclay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicoletti's sensitive parts.
Barclay doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicoletti circles away.
Nicoletti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barclay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay is looking to slow Nicoletti down with leg kicks.
Nicoletti gets tackled into the cage by Barclay. Barclay maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barclay.
Barclay lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barclay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicoletti wants a takedown.
Nicoletti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nicoletti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barclay.
Nicoletti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barclay struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicoletti controls his hands.
Barclay pushes Nicoletti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletti tries for a takedown but Barclay manages to get underhooks.
Barclay misses with a punch to the body.
Barclay lands a right hand.
Barclay lands a left hand.
Barclay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicoletti is defending well for now.
A short right from Barclay on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicoletti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barclay avoids it.
Nicoletti tries to land a knee to the head but Barclay blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nicoletti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barclay's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barclay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nicoletti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barclay prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barclay.
Nicoletti prevents a body shot from Barclay.
Barclay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barclay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barclay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barclay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barclay scores with a knee to the head.
Nicoletti missing with knees to the body.
Barclay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicoletti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barclay lands with a hook. Nicoletti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nicoletti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barclay can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barclay ducks under a wild hook from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barclay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicoletti looks for the body kick but Barclay saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Barclay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Barclay. That snapped Nicoletti's head back.
Andy Barclay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicoletti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barclay.
Barclay throws a head kick but Nicoletti moves out of range.
Barclay cracks Nicoletti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barclay lands with a kick to the temple. Nicoletti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nicoletti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicoletti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicoletti. That's going to slow Barclay down.
Barclay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nicoletti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barclay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barclay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicoletti throws out a leg kick but Barclay moves out of range and Nicoletti only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barclay connects with a jab.
Barclay feints with a jab and clips Nicoletti right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Nicoletti is sent crashing into the canvas and Barclay leaps in for the kill! Nicoletti tries to get to his feet but Barclay is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Nicoletti is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Barclay!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andy Barclay made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murphy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Game of Thrones - The Rains of Castamere. Zeus Leonidas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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25
265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Leonidas.
Leonidas pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Leonidas fails to land.
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Leonidas.
Leonidas pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Leonidas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Leonidas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leonidas'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.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Leonidas blocking some punches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leonidas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Leonidas is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonidas presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Leonidas is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonidas.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonidas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonidas lands with a left to the head.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonidas lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Leonidas.
Leonidas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Leonidas taking a breather.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Leonidas's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leonidas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas stalling.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Still in the clinch, Leonidas scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonidas.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus Leonidas.
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leonidas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Zeus Leonidas has been cut.
Leonidas lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Leonidas lands a nice uppercut.
Joe Murphy's cut is getting worse.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Leonidas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Murphy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leonidas tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy closes the distance but Leonidas moves to the side
and Leonidas scores with a counter punch that sends Murphy to the canvas! Leonidas smells blood - he's punishing Murphy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Murphy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeus Leonidas!
An out of breath Zeus Leonidas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Joe Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'Ha-ha-ha!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stone Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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222 lbs
24 - 10 - 1 |
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215 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stone Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Stan Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kirby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirby counters with a nice body shot.
Kirby 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.
Hardy takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Kirby thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kirby misses with a body shot
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Kirby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Kirby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Hardy 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.
Kirby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Kirby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Kirby moved out of range.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Kirby keeps it at a distance.
Kirby missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy tries to bum rush Kirby with a series of wild strikes but Kirby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Kirby scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kirby counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby scores with a nice strike.
Kirby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardy momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby lands a head shot.
Hardy takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
Kirby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Kirby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirby cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Kirby moves out of range.
Hardy wants to clinch
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardy lands a jab-cross combination.
Kirby lands a slapping body shot.
Kirby takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Kirby ducks right into an uppercut from Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby blocks a jab.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirby moves away.
Kirby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Kirby should have avoided that one.
Kirby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Kirby moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kirby pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kirby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Kirby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirby throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirby circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Kirby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy lands with a straight right. Kirby didn't see that one coming.
Hardy tries to clinch
and Kirby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kirby is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Kirby misses.
Kirby looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Kirby keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kirby defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
Kirby scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy slips a jab from Kirby.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirby lands a right hook to the body.
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Kirby dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kirby misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
and Kirby counters with a straight right hand.
Kirby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Kirby misses with a hook.
Stone Kirby is winning the standup battle so far.
Kirby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirby cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Kirby counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
Kirby just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kirby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy throws a body punch but Kirby moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirby.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Kirby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy moves forwards but Kirby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Kirby with an uppercut!
Kirby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy misses with a leg kick
and Kirby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Kirby moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy misses the body punch
and Kirby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirby's head backwards.
Hardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kirby counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirby swinging wildly here.
Kirby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Kirby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Kirby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Kirby throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Kirby moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Kirby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirby.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Kirby counters with a left to the body.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy throws the left hand but Kirby avoids the punch easily.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Kirby avoids it well.
Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hardy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirby.
Kirby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kirby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirby blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Kirby.
Kirby working aggressively here.
A short right from Kirby.
Kirby blocks an uppercut.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Kirby 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Kirby.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Kirby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Kirby swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stan Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardy lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirby.
Kirby lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Stan Hardy has been cut.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kirby struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Kirby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Kirby scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Stone Kirby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hardy throws a body punch but Kirby moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirby misses the target.
Kirby misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Kirby throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws a front kick aimed at Kirby's knee but Kirby avoids it well.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Kirby pushes him off.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirby.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Kirby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirby finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Kirby misses with an uppercut.
Kirby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirby counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirby swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kirby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Kirby's head but Kirby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirby moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Kirby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kirby connects with a body shot.
Hardy throws a front kick aimed at Kirby's knee but Kirby avoids it well.
Hardy wants to clinch but Kirby slips to the side
and Kirby counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Kirby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Hardy sizes up Kirby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kirby throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Hardy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirby.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kirby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
Kirby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardy to score with a decent uppercut.
Kirby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Kirby misses.
Kirby stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Kirby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Kirby throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy wants to counter the offense by Kirby and move into the clinch position.
Kirby throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy wants to counter the offense by Kirby and move into the clinch position.
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kirby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Kirby throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Hardy cracks Kirby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kirby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy throws a hook but Kirby blocks it.
Kirby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Kirby slips a jab from Hardy.
Kirby throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Kirby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stone Kirby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy misses with a combination
and Kirby counters with a nice body shot.
Stan Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kirby to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Kirby does no damage.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Kirby misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Kirby throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirby lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stone Kirby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirby, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stone Kirby!
Stone Kirby gave a mention to BeastMode in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon comes to the cage accompanied by LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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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
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Willy Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon scores with a push kick.
A low kick from Clendennon is predictable there
and Hardwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardwood stuns Clendennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clendennon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Hardwood.
Clendennon misses with a looping left.
Clendennon misses with a jab to the body
and Hardwood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Clendennon.
We've been told by Clendennon's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Clendennon.
Clendennon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardwood, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clendennon tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clendennon lands a leg kick that knocks Hardwood off balance momentarily.
Clendennon throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clendennon doesn't seem bothered though.
Clendennon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardwood is just out of range.
Clendennon lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Hardwood lands but Clendennon takes it in his stride.
Clendennon tries to clinch up.
Clendennon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clendennon blocks a leg kick.
Clendennon clinches up against the cage.
Clendennon scores with a knee to the head.
Hardwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Hardwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clendennon misses with a low kick as Hardwood jumps back.
Hardwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardwood thuds his right hand into Clendennon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clendennon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clendennon tries a low kick but Hardwood avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Hardwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Clendennon misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a hook to the side of Hardwood's head but Hardwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clendennon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clendennon finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardwood's head.
Clendennon misses with a few strikes there.
Clendennon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Clendennon finds it's way through Hardwood's defenses.
Clendennon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clendennon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clendennon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Clendennon.
A slow jab from Clendennon misses its intended target.
Hardwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clendennon with a body shot.
Clendennon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clendennon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clendennon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Clendennon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Clendennon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardwood.
Hardwood avoids a kick to the body.
Clendennon misses with an uppercut.
Hardwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clendennon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clendennon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clendennon tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clendennon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwood is struggling to control the position.
Clendennon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardwood has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon landing knees to the body.
Hardwood misses with the head strike.
Clendennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardwood tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Hardwood back against the cage.
Hardwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Clendennon moves out of range.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Clendennon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willy Hardwood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Hardwood blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardwood! But no joy.
Hardwood swings for the body but Clendennon moves out of range.
Clendennon tries to work over Hardwood's front leg with a kick but Hardwood checks it.
Clendennon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Clendennon misses
and Hardwood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clendennon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood tries to score with a low kick but Clendennon moves his leg out of the way.
Clendennon lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardwood's head.
Clendennon throws a leg kick but Hardwood moved away.
Clendennon tries to clinch but Hardwood is having none of it.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon throws a front kick that sends Hardwood stumbling back into the cage.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Clendennon.
Hardwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clendennon. Clendennon obviously looking to wear him down.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clendennon rushes Hardwood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clendennon.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardwood avoids it.
Clendennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood is looking to break free of the clinch but Clendennon has double underhooks.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as Hardwood controls the action.
A body shot lands from Clendennon.
Clendennon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clendennon tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Clendennon fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clendennon.
Clendennon scores with a shot to the side of Hardwood's head.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Clendennon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardwood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clendennon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
Clendennon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards.
Hardwood misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clendennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardwood.
Clendennon tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardwood blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardwood avoids it.
Hardwood scores with a shot to the side of Clendennon's head.
Clendennon trying to land knees to the body.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as Hardwood controls the action.
Hardwood trying to stall but Clendennon improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clendennon.
Hardwood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hardwood is trying to break the clinch but Clendennon has him pressed against the cage.
Clendennon tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clendennon prevents Hardwood from breaking the clinch.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwood taking a breather.
Hardwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clendennon as Hardwood tries to tie him up.
Hardwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardwood breaks the clinch.
Hardwood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clendennon rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clendennon moves into range and clinches up with Hardwood.
Hardwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clendennon digs a right hand into Hardwood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardwood's gas tank.
Clendennon misses with a knee to the head.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clendennon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardwood cracks Clendennon with a good jab.
Hardwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardwood lands a jab to the head.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon throws a hook but Hardwood blocks it.
Clendennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardwood moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clendennon throws a series of punches but Hardwood avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Clendennon.
Nice body punch from Hardwood.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clendennon misses with a body punch
and Hardwood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clendennon looks to throw the jab but Hardwood is out of range.
Clendennon misses with a hook.
Hardwood thinks about the counter body kick.
Good exchange - Hardwood coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood works over Clendennon's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardwood throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood takes a kick to the side of 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!
Clendennon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to move into range but Hardwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardwood throws a hook but Clendennon blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Clendennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clendennon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardwood misses with a low kick as Clendennon jumps back.
Hardwood lands with a straight right. Clendennon didn't see that one coming.
Clendennon swings for the body but Hardwood moves out of range.
Clendennon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardwood 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.
Decent striking displayed by Clendennon there.
Clendennon staying out of range there.
Clendennon throws a wild body kick that Hardwood sees coming a mile off.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clendennon, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Clendennon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Clendennon.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hardwood.
Clendennon misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Clendennon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clendennon throws an off balance right hand
and Hardwood counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to clinch up.
Hardwood blocks the body kick.
Clendennon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clendennon throws a sloppy head kick
and Hardwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardwood lands a really nice looking cross but Clendennon seems unphased.
Clendennon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clendennon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Craig Clendennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clendennon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clendennon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clendennon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clendennon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardwood.
A slow jab from Clendennon misses its intended target.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Hardwood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Clendennon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardwood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hardwood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardwood. That's going to slow Clendennon down.
Hardwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clendennon under the eye.
Clendennon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Hardwood finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Clendennon.
Clendennon thows a leg kick but Hardwood checks it
and Hardwood counters with a leg kick.
Hardwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clendennon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Hardwood really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clendennon thows a body kick. Hardwood tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clendennon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardwood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clendennon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Clendennon.
Hardwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clendennon misses with a double jab.
Hardwood connects with a crisp jab.
Willy Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Clendennon.
Clendennon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Hardwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hardwood tries to work over Clendennon's front leg with a kick but Clendennon checks it.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clendennon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardwood finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hardwood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clendennon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clendennon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clendennon takes one to the chin there.
A low kick from Clendennon misses
and Hardwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clendennon slips a jab and a cross from Hardwood.
Clendennon thuds his shin into the meat of Hardwood's side.
Clendennon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardwood manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body kick from Hardwood.
Hardwood looks for the body kick but Clendennon saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood scores with a nice right hand.
Clendennon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardwood.
Hardwood tests Clendennon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Clendennon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardwood.
Hardwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clendennon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardwood.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes Hardwood back into the cage.
Hardwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as Hardwood controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Hardwood has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clendennon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clendennon tries a body shot but Hardwood blocks it.
Clendennon tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardwood avoids the damage to the body.
Clendennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clendennon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardwood's defenses.
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Hardwood.
Hardwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardwood has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clendennon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hardwood can turn it around.
Hardwood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clendennon.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
Craig Clendennon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clendennon lands a shot to the body.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
Clendennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardwood's elbow.
Clendennon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardwood blocking some punches.
A short left from Hardwood.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardwood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Hardwood dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clendennon scores with a push kick.
Clendennon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardwood misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clendennon.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hardwood backs away, Clendennon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Hardwood.
Clendennon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardwood, pushing him back against the cage.
Clendennon misses with a knee to the head.
Hardwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardwood is looking to control Clendennon's arms but Clendennon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardwood has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood is struggling to control the position.
Hardwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clendennon is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clendennon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardwood's brow.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Hardwood avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardwood.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Hardwood avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Hardwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Hardwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clendennon tries a body shot but Hardwood blocks it.
Hardwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Clendennon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Clendennon - that will leave a mark!
Clendennon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clendennon misses with a body shot
and Hardwood counters with a right hand to the body.
Clendennon misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood swinging wildly here.
As Hardwood backs away, Clendennon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardwood jabs Clendennon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardwood's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardwood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clendennon misses with a body kick.
Clendennon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardwood takes a step back to recover.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clendennon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hardwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardwood throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardwood checks a low kick from Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a two punch combo.
Willy Hardwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clendennon moves out of range of the body kick.
Clendennon drops his hands momentarily and Hardwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardwood checks a leg kick.
Clendennon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clendennon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clendennon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardwood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clendennon jabs Hardwood right on the nose. Hardwood blinks but takes it well.
Clendennon throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clendennon 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Hardwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardwood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Hardwood!
Willy Hardwood is the new featherweight champion!
Willy Hardwood took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Craig Clendennon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing's like Country music- they both suck sheet.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Waterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waterson's entrance music is Oasis - Roll With It. A fine choice. Hovi has chosen Vesa-Matti Loiri - Armo as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Con Waterson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Con Waterson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Con Waterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tarmo Hovi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterson misses with an uppercut.
Waterson throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Waterson coming out on top.
Hovi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waterson.
Hovi with a poor takedown
and Waterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hovi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterson.
Waterson sets himself, and Hovi steps forward looking for the clinch! Waterson avoids it this time.
Waterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Waterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hovi on the side of the head.
Waterson throws a leg kick but Hovi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hovi darts in trying to clinch
and Waterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waterson loads up on a big right hand but Hovi slips the punch.
Waterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hovi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi misses with some punches.
Waterson misses with a punch to the body.
Hovi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hovi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hovi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hovi cracks Waterson with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waterson.
Waterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hovi's elbow.
Hovi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waterson looks to land a left hand but Hovi moved out of range nicely.
Waterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hovi on the side of the head.
Waterson stuffs the takedown.
Hovi misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Hovi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterson throws a big shot that misses.
Hovi throws a right hand that Waterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Waterson also avoids with ease.
Waterson lunges at Hovi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hovi's hand.
Hovi is looking to clinch but Waterson is avoiding it.
Waterson throwing a counter right hand but Hovi manages to avoid it.
Waterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hovi was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hovi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Waterson counters with a leg kick.
Con Waterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waterson misses with a straight right.
Waterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hovi wants to clinch.
Waterson scores with a hook to the body. Hovi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waterson scores with the left hand. Hovi knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hovi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Waterson.
Waterson throws a leg kick but Hovi checks it.
Hovi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Waterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hovi tries to clinch but Waterson moves out of range.
Hovi staying out of range there.
Waterson lands a nice shot that snaps Hovi's head back.
Waterson looks to land a right hand but Hovi moved out of range.
Hovi checks a leg kick.
Waterson throws a nice looking combination but Hovi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hovi tries to clinch but Waterson moves out of range.
Waterson misses with an uppercut. Hovi saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi dives in for a single leg takedown but Waterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Con Waterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarmo Hovi.
Hovi fails with the takedown
and Hovi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hovi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waterson.
Waterson lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waterson throws a jab when Hovi was well out of range.
Waterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hovi.
Waterson sets himself, and Hovi steps forward looking for the clinch! Waterson avoids it this time.
Waterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hovi moves away.
Hovi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hovi misses with a takedown attempt - Waterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Waterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hovi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waterson lands a jab.
Waterson throws a jab when Hovi was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Waterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Waterson swings for the body but Hovi moves out of range.
Waterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Waterson avoids the head kick by Hovi.
Hovi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hovi is looking to clinch.
Waterson throws a hook but Hovi avoids it easily.
Hovi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hovi dives in and scores a takedown into Waterson's guard.
Hovi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waterson managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hovi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waterson keeping moving, preventing Hovi from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Waterson jabs Hovi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Waterson throws a sloppy head kick
and Hovi counters with a three punch combo that has Waterson backing up. Waterson nods at Hovi to acknowledge the strikes.
Tarmo Hovi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Waterson misses.
Waterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hovi counters with a nice body shot.
Hovi drives through with a takedown into Waterson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hovi wants to pass the guard but Waterson is keeping the position.
Waterson keeping moving, preventing Hovi from controlling successfully.
Waterson wants to sweep here but Hovi controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hovi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Waterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Waterson trying to keep a closed guard but Hovi is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Waterson misses the jab.
Waterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hovi can do to turn this around?
Hovi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waterson is fending him off so far but Hovi persists. Nope, Waterson circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Waterson.
Hovi moves out of range as Waterson strikes.
Waterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hovi defending well as Waterson loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hovi or perhaps it was just good defense by Waterson, which made it look bad.
Con Waterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarmo Hovi.
Waterson misses with a hook. Hovi ducked under it nicely.
Waterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Waterson throws a leg kick but Hovi moved away.
Waterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hovi.
Hovi instigates a clinch.
Hovi breaks the clinch.
Hovi is looking to clinch but Waterson is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waterson loads up on a big right hand but Hovi slips the punch.
Hovi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tarmo Hovi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hovi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waterson as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circling - Waterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hovi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hovi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Waterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hovi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Waterson sprawls well. Waterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hovi gets slowly back to his feet.
Con Waterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarmo Hovi.
Hovi slips a straight right by Waterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hovi misses with a takedown attempt
and Waterson counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Waterson misses.
Hovi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterson lands with a nice body punch.
Waterson throws a hook to the side of Hovi's head but Hovi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hovi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waterson.
Waterson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Hovi.
Hovi drives through and clinches with Waterson against the cage.
Hovi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Waterson misses with the head strike.
Hovi manages to pull guard.
Waterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hovi keeping moving, preventing Waterson from controlling successfully.
Hovi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi keeping moving, preventing Waterson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waterson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hovi throws up his legs and catches Waterson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Waterson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hovi! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tarmo Hovi!
Tarmo Hovi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen has chosen Eminem - White America as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jaakko Parantainen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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290 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cinder Smaug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smaug.
It looks like Jaakko Parantainen has been cut.
Parantainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smaug lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parantainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parantainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smaug's head.
Parantainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Parantainen throwing shots but Smaug is blocking nicely.
Parantainen is looking to take a break and control but Smaug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parantainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parantainen slows the pace down in half guard.
Parantainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parantainen.
Parantainen wants to take a breather but Smaug is having none of it.
Parantainen passes to side control.
Parantainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smaug on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smaug tries to get out of the position.
Smaug is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parantainen connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Parantainen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Parantainen cracks Smaug with a big elbow.
It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
Smaug avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Parantainen.
Parantainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parantainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Smaug's head but Smaug avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaug on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Parantainen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Parantainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smaug being controlled for a moment.
Parantainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smaug is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parantainen connects with a decent elbow.
Cinder Smaug's cut is getting worse.
Parantainen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Parantainen trying to control the position but Smaug is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parantainen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jeez, Cinder Smaug's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cinder Smaug's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaakko Parantainen!
An intense looking Jaakko Parantainen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Cinder, I've beat you twice now. If we fight again, let's make it for your belt. What do you say?'.
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