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LEGACY! 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axl Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Litt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes to the cage accompanied by You Could Be Mine. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axl Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Louie Litt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rose blocks a head kick by Litt.
Rose has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Litt gets a double leg takedown into Rose's guard.
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Litt passes into side control.
Litt trying to control the position but Rose is working away.
Rose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt laying and praying for a moment but Rose takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Rose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Litt works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rose is looking to reverse the position.
Rose is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Litt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Litt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rose works his way to full guard. Good work.
Litt throwing strikes but missing.
Litt lands a couple of elbows.
Rose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Litt defends well.
Litt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt throws a strike but Rose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Litt can't keep his opponent in guard - Rose advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rose is trying to control. Litt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Litt is defending well.
Rose moves into full mount! Litt won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litt can't escape the position.
Rose goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Litt is on top in guard.
Rose is looking for a triangle here but Litt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Litt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rose!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Litt 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.
Litt dips to his left and cracks Rose with an uppercut!
Litt moves out of range of the leg kick from Rose.
Louie Litt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litt blocks a leg kick.
Litt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Rose went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Litt throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Litt. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Litt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Litt misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Litt. That's going to slow Rose down.
Litt wants to land a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Litt.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litt throws a good cross that connects.
Rose pivots, looking for a leg kick but Litt is out of range and Rose settles back down.
Litt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose avoids the body shot from Litt.
Litt lands an overhand right.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose avoids the body shot from Litt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose motions for Litt to come forward. Rose throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Litt.
Litt misses with a lunging right hand
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Litt throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Litt coming out on top.
Litt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Litt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Litt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Litt misses with a head kick.
Rose tries to counter with a takedown but Litt is quick to defend against it.
Litt misses with a body shot
and Rose counters with a slapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rose.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Litt's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Litt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Litt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose connects with a body shot that sends Litt's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Litt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Litt moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose tries a low kick but Litt avoids it.
Louie Litt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Litt.
Litt misses the body punch
and Litt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Litt checks it well.
Litt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rose has time to react.
Litt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Litt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Litt checks a leg kick.
Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
Litt feints the counter takedown.
Rose tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Litt is able to avoid easily.
Litt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Litt scores with a hook to the body. Rose takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Litt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rose scores with a hook.
Litt misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Litt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Litt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Litt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
Litt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Litt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rose rather than just go for the knockout.
Litt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Litt. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose throws out a leg kick but Litt moves out of range and Rose only half commits.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Litt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Litt's hands.
Rose is looking to chop away at Litt's legs.
Litt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Litt can pounce on him.
Rose throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Litt avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Litt.
Rose tries to counter with a takedown but Litt is quick to defend against it.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose moves away from the strike by Litt.
Litt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Litt throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Litt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Litt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Litt throws a body shot but no joy.
As Litt backs away, Rose returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Litt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Litt misses with the combination.
Rose slips under a jab from Litt.
Litt throws a leg kick
and Rose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Litt is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louie Litt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Litt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Litt is predictable there
so Rose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rose passes Litt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Litt wants to get back to full guard.
Rose uses his free foot to push down on Litt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Litt.
Rose controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Litt has worked his arm free - good work by Litt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Litt keeps working.
Litt is looking to regain half guard here but Rose keeps moving and retains side control.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Litt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose tries to advance to mount but can't.
Axl Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Litt is trying to get back to half guard.
Rose moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Axl Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Litt is controlling an arm, preventing Rose from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rose tries to control but Litt wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rose fails to move to back control.
Rose forces the positional change into back control.
Rose controlling well, preventing Litt from escaping the position.
Litt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rose's guard. Nice work there by Litt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Litt escapes and throws Rose's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Litt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louie Litt!
Louie Litt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Niederreiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nino Niederreiter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niederreiter thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Nino Niederreiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Niederreiter has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niederreiter is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown throwing shots but Niederreiter is blocking nicely.
Niederreiter tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Niederreiter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Niederreiter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with Niederreiter on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Brown is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Brown is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Niederreiter's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is covering up but some of the strikes from Niederreiter are getting through and doing damage.
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Niederreiter is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Niederreiter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Niederreiter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown.
Niederreiter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Niederreiter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Niederreiter wants to sweep but no luck.
Niederreiter is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Niederreiter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niederreiter is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Niederreiter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown advances position into side control!
Niederreiter can't do much from the bottom here.
Niederreiter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Niederreiter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Niederreiter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown trying to control but Niederreiter is working from the bottom.
Niederreiter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Niederreiter looking to control.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown is working Niederreiter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niederreiter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niederreiter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Niederreiter's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Niederreiter is working from the bottom.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Niederreiter looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Niederreiter working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown wants to control from the top but Niederreiter keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John 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.
Niederreiter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niederreiter but Niederreiter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Niederreiter responds with a good body kick, but Brown manages to step out the way in time.
Niederreiter lands a nice shot to the body.
Niederreiter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niederreiter as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Niederreiter! But no joy.
Brown goes for a double leg but Niederreiter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Niederreiter continues to drive forward.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niederreiter. Niederreiter obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Niederreiter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Niederreiter misses with a looping left.
Brown slips a jab from Niederreiter.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Niederreiter avoids it well and moves away.
Niederreiter throws a head kick that misses.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Niederreiter some visible discomfort.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brown looking to control but instead Niederreiter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Niederreiter has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niederreiter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Niederreiter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown thows a huge punch but Niederreiter dodges it nicely.
Brown is looking to stall here but Niederreiter recovers full guard.
Niederreiter looking for a sweep. Not yet Niederreiter, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Niederreiter's brow.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Niederreiter's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niederreiter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Niederreiter looking to control.
Niederreiter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown cracks Niederreiter with a solid left hand.
Niederreiter looking for a sweep. Not yet Niederreiter, not yet.
Niederreiter working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
Brown is nestled in close to Niederreiter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Niederreiter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown moves nicely into side control.
Brown grinds an elbow into Niederreiter's temple.
Niederreiter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Niederreiter is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Niederreiter to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niederreiter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Niederreiter is looking for a sweep.
Brown gets to mount! Niederreiter was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Niederreiter?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niederreiter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Niederreiter's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niederreiter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niederreiter can do to turn this around?
Brown is looking to advance position but Niederreiter won't allow it.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niederreiter trying to control but Brown postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Niederreiter connects with a crisp jab.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Niederreiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown cracks Niederreiter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niederreiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Niederreiter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Niederreiter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Niederreiter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Niederreiter's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niederreiter wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niederreiter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Niederreiter is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Niederreiter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nino Niederreiter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Lomax Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardijan Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clint Lomax Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hardijan Matic!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matic throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Matic.
Matic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lomax Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lomax Jr misses with a straight right.
Matic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clint Lomax Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lomax Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matic.
Matic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lomax Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Lomax Jr's head coaches at You call THAT wrestling?? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lomax Jr.
Lomax Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matic throws a combination that misses
and Lomax Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax Jr misses with a left hand
and Matic counters with a good low kick that Lomax Jr was not able to check.
Matic just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Lomax Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matic slips a jab and a cross from Lomax Jr.
Matic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax Jr.
Matic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomax Jr.
Lomax Jr lands with a hook. Matic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lomax Jr.
Lomax Jr cracks Matic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lomax Jr throws a push kick but Matic slaps the foot to one side.
Matic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lomax Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Lomax Jr misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lomax Jr.
Matic sizes up Lomax Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax Jr checks a low kick from Matic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic blocks a low kick nicely.
Matic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lomax Jr.
Lomax Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lomax Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lomax Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lomax Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax Jr moves away.
Matic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lomax Jr feints and then cracks Matic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matic down.
Lomax Jr slips under a jab.
Lomax Jr lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lomax Jr. That's going to slow Matic down.
Matic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lomax Jr throws a low kick but Matic moves out of range easily.
Matic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lomax Jr can pounce on him.
Matic moves forwards but Lomax Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matic lands the left hand.
Matic misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lomax Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matic is looking to land body kicks.
A left lands for Lomax Jr.
Lomax Jr dodges the punch combination from Matic.
Lomax Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Matic counter with a right hand.
Matic throws a head kick that misses.
Lomax Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Lomax Jr scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Lomax Jr. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Lomax Jr.
Lomax Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lomax Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lomax Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matic thows a leg kick but Lomax Jr checks it
and Lomax Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomax Jr.
Lomax Jr lands with a cross.
Matic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lomax Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Lomax Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lomax Jr misses with a combination
and Matic counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lomax Jr throws a low kick but Matic moves out of range easily.
Matic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomax Jr. Matic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lomax Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lomax Jr connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Matic misses.
Matic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matic.
Lomax Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lomax Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matic.
Matic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lomax Jr blocks it well.
Lomax Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lomax Jr scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matic misses with a body shot.
Matic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Matic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lomax Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Matic checks the leg kick.
Matic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomax Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matic throws a lazy head kick
and Lomax Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matic's knee momentarily.
Lomax Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matic's calf.
Matic avoids a kick to the body.
Lomax Jr slips a jab and a cross from Matic.
Matic punishes Lomax Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Lomax Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matic under the eye.
Matic misses with a low kick.
Matic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardijan Matic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Lomax Jr both land. Nice combination.
Matic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matic walks into a jab.
Matic is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomax Jr finish him?
Matic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matic gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lomax Jr gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Lomax Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Dhamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhamma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Power Of Soul. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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186 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Harris!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhamma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harris wants to stand but Dhamma is controlling the position.
Dhamma trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Dhamma is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but Dhamma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Dhamma has control of the leg.
Harris is staying active underneath Dhamma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Dhamma is looking to advance position but Harris won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but Harris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhamma to get the leverage.
Dhamma passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dhamma moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Harris has worked his arm free - good work by Harris!
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dhamma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harris is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harris prevents Dhamma from moving into mount.
Dhamma is trying to get an arm triangle but Harris is defending well.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhamma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhamma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dhamma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dhamma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhamma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is not content to let Dhamma control the position.
Dhamma working the ground and pound but Harris is defending the strikes.
Dhamma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dhamma trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
Harris stops Dhamma from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dhamma has an Americana. Harris didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dhamma is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dhamma hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Irhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Blasts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Irhin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Irhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rupert Blasts!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blasts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irhin.
Irhin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irhin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Blasts closes the distance and clinches.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Irhin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blasts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irhin tries to stall but Blasts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Irhin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blasts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin managing to block the knees to the body from Blasts.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Blasts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irhin backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts lands a knee to the body.
Blasts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irhin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blasts misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhin looking to throw knees to the head but Blasts is blocking nicely.
Irhin working hard to break the clinch.
Blasts misses with some punches.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Irhin avoids it.
Blasts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blasts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Irhin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blasts has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Blasts.
Irhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blasts avoids the elbow strike from Irhin, against the cage.
Blasts landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Irhin fails to land.
Blasts lands with a light punch inside.
Blasts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irhin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blasts has Irhin pressed against the cage, preventing Irhin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Irhin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blasts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blasts working Irhin over with knees to the body.
Irhin is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blasts stalling in the clinch.
Blasts tries to land knees in the clinch but Irhin avoids the damage to the body.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
Irhin throws a head punch that misses.
Blasts with a knee to the head.
Blasts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irhin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blasts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blasts tries to work over Irhin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blasts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irhin's efforts to push away.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blasts's face.
Blasts pushes Irhin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blasts misses with a knee strike.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Blasts blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhin tries to throw a body punch but Blasts avoids it by throwing Irhin back against the cage.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blasts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blasts blocks it with crossed arms.
Blasts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blasts looking to throw knees to the head but Irhin is blocking nicely.
Irhin takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Blasts to work.
Blasts lands a nice knee to the body.
Irhin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Irhin throws an elbow but it misses.
Blasts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irhin tries to circle away but Blasts has him pinned against the cage.
Irhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Blasts lands a shot to the body.
Blasts taking a breather.
Irhin misses with a knee strike.
Blasts tries to land knees in the clinch but Irhin avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Irhin blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Blasts blocks with his arms.
Blasts misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Blasts.
Blasts tries to land knees in the clinch but Irhin avoids the damage to the body.
Irhin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irhin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blasts closes the distance and clinches.
Blasts swings wildly with an uppercut but Irhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irhin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Blasts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blasts lands an overhand right.
Blasts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irhin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irhin slips under a jab.
Blasts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Irhin tries a head kick but it misses.
Blasts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blasts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irhin's calf.
Blasts scores with a jab. Irhin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rupert Blasts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irhin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blasts's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irhin throws a body punch but Blasts moves out of range.
Irhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blasts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Blasts as he connects with a hook.
Irhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Blasts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blasts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Irhin under the eye.
Irhin takes one to the side of the head.
Irhin throws a sloppy head kick and Blasts moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasts tries to bum rush Irhin with a series of wild strikes but Irhin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irhin staying out of range there.
It looked like Irhin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blasts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blasts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Irhin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blasts's knee momentarily.
Jab, jab by Blasts - just one landing.
Irhin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blasts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irhin moves away.
That kick from Blasts tenderised Irhin's leg. Irhin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irhin misses with a double jab.
Blasts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blasts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Irhin.
Blasts misses with a wild body shot.
Blasts clinches.
Irhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rupert Blasts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irhin lands a really nice looking cross but Blasts seems unphased.
Blasts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irhin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Irhin is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blasts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blasts throws a right hand that Irhin ducks under and follows up with a left that Irhin also avoids with ease.
Irhin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blasts just manages to avoid it.
Blasts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blasts swings for the body but Irhin moves out of range.
Irhin throws a sloppy head kick and Blasts moves out of range easily.
Irhin with a jab.
Blasts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blasts misses with an uppercut
and Irhin counters with a stiff right hand.
Irhin lands a glancing blow to the side of Blasts's head.
Blasts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irhin misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blasts.
Blasts connects with a body shot.
Irhin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irhin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irhin closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Irhin.
Irhin lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blasts avoids the elbow strike from Irhin, against the cage.
Blasts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blasts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin prevents a body shot from Blasts.
Irhin lands with a right to the head.
Irhin manages to break the clinch.
Blasts throws out a powerful jab.
A jab lands there for Blasts.
Blasts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Irhin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blasts throws a body punch but Irhin moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blasts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irhin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blasts finds it's way round the side to connect with Irhin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blasts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irhins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irhin misses with a body punch
and Blasts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irhin moves forwards but Blasts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irhin tries a head kick but it misses.
Blasts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blasts's corner calls for a 1-2. Blasts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blasts tests Irhin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irhin throws a head kick but Blasts moves out of range.
Blasts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blasts lands a jab to the nose.
Blasts swings for the body but Irhin moves out of range.
Good exchange - Blasts coming out on top.
Irhin is rocked!
Blasts drops Irhin with a naaaaasty hook - Irhin is in real trouble here! Blasts dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Blasts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead man walking. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Police Officer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Murray !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Officer tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray throws a leg kick that misses.
Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Officer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Officer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Officer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murray 's head.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Officer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Officer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murray moves out of range as Officer strikes.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Murray . Beautiful body shot.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Officer takes one to the chin there.
Officer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Officer tries to clinch but Murray moves away
and Murray counters with a nice leg kick.
Murray scores with a punch to the head.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Officer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Officer ducks under a wild hook from Murray .
Officer is looking to counter punch.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Officer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Officer manages to avoid it.
Officer throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray lands with a hook. Officer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Officer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Officer lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer pushes Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Officer blocking some punches.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Officer.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Officer fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Officer.
A right handed body shot lands from Officer.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Officer controls the action.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Officer.
Officer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Officer pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Officer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Officer moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray fakes the leg kick and cracks Officer in the body.
Officer has Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Officer.
Officer lands with a light punch inside.
Murray blocks a body shot from Officer.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Officer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Officer misses with a punch to the body.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Officer takes a shot to the head.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Officer prevents a body shot from Murray .
Officer lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Officer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Officer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Officer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Officer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray .
Officer backing away here, and Murray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Officer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Officer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Officer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murray . Murray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Officer forces Murray back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Officer fails to land.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Officer scores with a shot to the side of Murray 's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Officer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Murray will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Officer manages to avoid it.
Officer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murray counters with a solid body kick.
Officer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Officer misses the jab.
Police Officer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
Officer wants to clinch.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Officer tests Murray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Officer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Officer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer closes the distance but Murray moves to the side
and Murray counters with an inside leg kick.
Officer tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Officer's torso.
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray cracks Officer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Officer misses with the combination.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Officer slips the punch.
Murray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Officer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murray .
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Officer's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murray tries to keep at a distance but Officer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Officer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Officer backwards.
Murray misses with some punches.
Officer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Officer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Officer is working Murray over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Officer.
Officer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Officer avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Officer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Officer can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Officer misses with a punch to the body.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Officer.
Murray tries to break the clinch but Officer is controlling the position.
Officer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Officer tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Officer blocks an uppercut.
Murray is leaning against Officer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Officer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocking some punches.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Officer.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Officer digs a right hand into Murray 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray 's gas tank.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Officer's head.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Officer blocks an uppercut.
Officer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Officer keeps control of Murray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Officer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray tries a body shot but Officer blocks it.
A hook to the body from Murray .
Officer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Officer controls his hands.
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
That kick from Murray tenderised Officer's leg. Officer is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Officer checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Officer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Officer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray .
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray .
Officer gets a clinch.
Officer blocks a body shot from Murray .
Officer tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Officer back against the cage.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray .
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Officer.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murray avoids it really well and circles away.
Officer slips under a jab from Murray .
Officer lands a jab to the head.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Officer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Officer misses with a body shot.
Murray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murray scores with a leg kick.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Officer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Officer misses the target.
Officer misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Officer was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to clinch but Murray moves away
and Officer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Officer doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Chad Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Officer misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Officer punishes Murray 's body with a nice straight punch.
Officer looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Murray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murray lands a nice hook to Officer's body. Officer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick there by Murray .
Murray scoring well with a low kick there.
Officer wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Murray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Police Officer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murray . That's going to slow Officer down.
Chad Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Officer forces Murray back against the cage and clinches.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Officer misses with a punch on the inside.
Officer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Officer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Police Officer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Officer.
A right handed body shot lands from Officer.
Officer working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Murray .
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Officer throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Officer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Officer avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Officer lands with a light punch inside.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Officer.
Officer blocks a body shot from Murray .
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Officer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray lands an uppercut.
Officer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Officer blocks a body shot from Murray .
Officer blocks an uppercut.
Murray misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murray 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 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Murray !
A victorious Chad Murray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo comes to the cage accompanied by Max Webster- Toronto Tontos. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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172 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kukulcan Tonga!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonga thows a body kick. Melo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tonga misses with a hook. Melo ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tonga checks a leg kick.
Melo tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tonga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tonga thuds a left hand into Melo's body.
Tonga dips to his left and cracks Melo with an uppercut!
Tonga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Melo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Melo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Melo fakes the leg kick and cracks Tonga in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonga gets a clinch.
Melo trying to control the position but instead, Tonga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Melo into the cage.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Tonga scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tonga.
Still in the clinch, Tonga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melo blocks a body shot from Tonga.
Melo blocks a body shot from Tonga.
Tonga lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Tonga.
Melo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tonga.
A right hand to the body from Melo.
Melo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonga.
Tonga struggles to land a body shot inside as Melo controls his hands.
Tonga prevents a body shot from Melo.
Tonga scores with a shot to the side of Melo's head.
Melo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Melo prevents a body shot from Tonga.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tonga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melos head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melo's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tonga.
A short right from Tonga.
Melo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonga lands with a hook. Melo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Melo blocks the body kick.
Melo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a low kick as Melo jumps back.
Tonga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melo is able to avoid easily.
Melo motions for Tonga to come forward. Melo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
Tonga scores with a nice head shot.
Tonga clinches up against the cage.
Melo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonga.
Tonga takes one to the side of the head.
Melo is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melo.
Tonga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Melo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Melo misses its intended target.
That kick from Tonga tenderised Melo's leg. Melo is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melo scores with a push kick.
Tonga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonga misses with a low kick.
Tonga misses with a low kick as Melo jumps back.
Tonga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tonga feints a counter leg kick.
Melo lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melo delivers a nice body kick.
Melo catches Tonga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tonga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Melo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tonga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonga cracks Melo with a good jab.
Melo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Melo misses with a few strikes there.
Eddie Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melo digs a good body shot into Tonga's ribs.
Tonga looks to land a body kick but Melo moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonga misses with a low kick.
Melo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonga moves away.
Melo tests Tonga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonga is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kukulcan Tonga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Melo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonga is still on wobbly legs! Can Melo finish him?
Melo moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonga seems to have recovered his senses.
Melo scoring well with a low kick there.
Melo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tonga lands a glancing blow to the side of Melo's head.
Tonga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Melo.
Melo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonga was well out of range. Poor timing from Melo.
Melo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tonga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Melo won't be happy with that.
Tonga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Melo to his feet.
Tonga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.
Melo tries to clinch up but Tonga circles away and keeps his distance.
Tonga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Melo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonga misses with a wild combination.
Tonga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melo throws a shot to the body.
Melo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonga throws a chopping leg kick but Melo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tonga just misses with a punch to the body.
Melo misses with an uppercut. Tonga saw that one coming.
Melo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Melo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Melo.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
Eddie Melo is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonga throws a chopping leg kick but Melo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Tonga misses.
Melo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melo sizes up Tonga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tonga takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Melo. That's going to slow Tonga down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melo swings for the body but Tonga moves out of range.
Melo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tonga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonga moves away.
Melo tries to clinch there but Tonga circles away.
Tonga with the counter takedown but Melo avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melo lands with a short shot to the head.
Tonga lands a hook that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonga.
Melo misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melo.
Tonga misses with the head strike.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Tonga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo closes the distance and pushes Tonga back into the cage.
Tonga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Melo.
Melo is stalling here.
Melo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonga.
Melo is trying to maintain a safe position but Tonga gets an underhook and turns Melo into the cage.
Tonga swings wildly with an uppercut but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Melo wants to get back to striking at distance but Tonga won't allow it.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melo.
Melo tries to throw a body punch but Tonga avoids it by throwing Melo back against the cage.
Tonga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonga controls his hands.
Tonga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Melo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonga can turn it around.
Melo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonga backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tonga scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonga lands with a short shot to the head.
Tonga tries a body shot but Melo blocks it.
Tonga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Melo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Melo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melo is trying to maintain a safe position but Tonga gets an underhook and turns Melo into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melo.
A right handed body shot lands from Melo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses
and Melo counters with a solid body kick.
Tonga is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Tonga misses its intended target.
Melo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Melo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Melo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Melo lands a nice shot that snaps Tonga's head back.
Melo checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonga misses with a low kick.
Melo slips under a jab.
Melo thinks about countering with a body kick.
It looks like Melo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tonga walks forward, straight into a front kick from Melo.
Jab by Melo.
Melo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonga with a jab.
Tonga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melo is out of range.
Melo's corner calls for a 1-2. Melo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Melo thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo is looking to land body kicks.
Melo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonga circles away.
Tonga tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Melo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melo scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga takes the fight into the clinch.
Tonga prevents a body shot from Melo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Melo blocking some punches.
Melo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melo tries to throw a body punch but Tonga avoids it by throwing Melo back against the cage.
A short right from Tonga on the inside.
Melo digs a right hand into Tonga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonga's gas tank.
Tonga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Tonga blocks a body shot from Melo.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Melo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo lands an uppercut.
Tonga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tonga tries to work over Melo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Melo has a couple of punches blocked by Tonga.
Tonga takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Melo digs a right hand underneath Tonga's ribcage. Tonga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tonga prevents a body shot from Melo.
Melo blocking some punches.
Tonga prevents a body shot from Melo.
Melo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Melo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonga pushes Melo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Melo prevents a body shot from Tonga.
Tonga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melo.
A shot in the inside from Tonga.
Melo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonga backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tonga as Melo tries to tie him up.
Tonga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonga backwards.
Melo misses with a punch to the body.
Tonga prevents a body shot from Melo.
Tonga blocks a body shot from Melo.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonga.
Melo scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonga pushes Melo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonga tries to throw a body punch but Melo avoids it by throwing Tonga back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Tonga.
Melo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonga can't find room to land a body shot as Melo controls the action.
Melo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonga backwards.
Nice body punch from Tonga.
Tonga blocks a body shot from Melo.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Melo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Tonga.
Tonga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Melo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonga scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kukulcan Tonga.
I think Tonga 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!
A victorious Kukulcan Tonga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devin Jaqquard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaqquard's entrance music is Rebirthing-Skillet. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Jaqquard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Brown!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown has Jaqquard pressed against the cage.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown presses Jaqquard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaqquard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown just leaning against Jaqquard, taking a breather.
Jaqquard tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaqquard controls his hands.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaqquard's elbow.
Jaqquard is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Jaqquard taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaqquard is trying to break free.
Jaqquard throws a head punch that misses.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Jaqquard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaqquard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqquard misses with the body kick
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaqquard scores with a three punch combo!
Jaqquard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Jaqquard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaqquard tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Jaqquard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jaqquard.
Edward Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
letting Jaqquard counter with a right hand.
Jaqquard just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaqquard throws a head kick that misses.
Jaqquard stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaqquard misses with a straight right.
As Jaqquard backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Jaqquard manages to avoid it all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaqquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaqquard's head backwards.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaqquard is just out of range.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A right-left combo lands from Jaqquard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Jaqquard in a clinch.
Brown pulls guard.
Jaqquard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jaqquard wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Jaqquard preventing the sweep.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaqquard controls the pace.
Jaqquard trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jaqquard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaqquard.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Jaqquard's head but Jaqquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Jaqquard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a body punch but Jaqquard moves out of range.
Jaqquard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brown just manages to avoid it.
Jaqquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Jaqquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown swings for the body but Jaqquard moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaqquard's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaqquard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
As Brown looks to move away, Jaqquard throws a big counter combo bu Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Jaqquard.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devin Jaqquard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaqquard throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brown moves out of range as Jaqquard strikes.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaqquard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Jaqquard throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Jaqquard misses with a low kick.
Jaqquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Jaqquard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaqquard missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaqquard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Devin Jaqquard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Jaqquard does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaqquard. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown cracks Jaqquard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown jabs Jaqquard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Devin Jaqquard is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Jaqquard slips the punch.
Jaqquard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Jaqquard's shoulder, as Jaqquard tries to avoid the shot.
Jaqquard thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jaqquard misses with a low kick.
Jaqquard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Jaqquard throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Jaqquard looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqquard wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaqquard throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Jaqquard is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Jaqquard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown stalling.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaqquard's elbow.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaqquard backwards.
Jaqquard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown cracks Jaqquard with a nice body shot.
Jaqquard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaqquard throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaqquard is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaqquard tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jaqquard can't fight it off and eventually Brown manages to take the fight to the floor. Jaqquard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaqquard has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Jaqquard trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown throws a strike but Jaqquard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jaqquard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaqquard has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaqquard wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jaqquard stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Jaqquard from controlling successfully.
Jaqquard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown is pulling down on Jaqquard's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaqquard is one step ahead there.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaqquard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaqquard trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaqquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Jaqquard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaqquard.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaqquards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaqquard.
Jaqquard takes one to the chin there.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Jaqquard's belly button to the back.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaqquard.
Jaqquard slips a jab from Brown.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Brown.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Jaqquard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Jaqquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Jaqquard scores with a jab to the head.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Jaqquard's shoulder, as Jaqquard tries to avoid the shot.
Jaqquard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaqquard misses with a wild body shot.
Brown scores with a one two! Jaqquard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jaqquard misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaqquard.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaqquard.
Brown swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaqquard misses with a looping right.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jaqquard rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Jaqquard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown swings for the body but Jaqquard moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jaqquard misses its intended target.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown clinches.
Jaqquard wants to break free but Brown has control.
Jaqquard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaqquard working aggressively here.
Jaqquard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaqquard lands a front kick.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown cracks Jaqquard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaqquard under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaqquard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Jaqquard tries to land a body kick
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaqquard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jaqquard misses its target.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Jaqquard seems unphased.
Jaqquard misses with a straight left.
Jaqquard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaqquard tried to counter with a leg kick but Brown avoided it.
Jaqquard misses the jab.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown swings for the body but Jaqquard moves out of range.
Jaqquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown digs a good body shot into Jaqquard's ribs.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaqquard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaqquard avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaqquard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jaqquard swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaqquard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jaqquard misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Jaqquard dodges the punch combination from Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaqquard throws a head kick that misses.
Brown gets a takedown into half guard.
Jaqquard has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jaqquard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown is keen to just control but Jaqquard is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Brown!
Edward Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Il Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dead's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Death March - Motionless in White. Il Sung has chosen Death in Vegas- Dirt as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Il Sung!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Il Sung feints and as Dead raises his hands in defense, Il Sung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Il Sung is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dead has escaped and now he's on top!
We've been hearing good reports from Dead's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Il Sung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Il Sung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Il Sung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but Il Sung is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Il Sung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Il Sung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Il Sung looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Il Sung goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dead is on top in guard.
Dead content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Il Sung has locked up a guillotine! Il Sung's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dead is holding on here and Il Sung must be using up a lot of energy. Dead has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Il Sung gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kim Il Sung!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kim Il Sung thanked Héritage! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Man. Carlos Beltran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake misses with a looping left.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beltran delivers a nice body kick.
Beltran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lebowski MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
Beltran tries a head kick but it misses.
Beltran takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beltran defends it well.
Beltran misses with a hook to the body
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltran moves away from the strike by Blake.
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beltran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Beltran counters with a head kick. That will keep Blake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Beltran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake lands a nice hook to Beltran's body. Beltran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carlos Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Blake there.
Beltran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake blocks a head kick by Beltran.
A shot to the body from Beltran misses
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Beltran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blake misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Beltran misses its target.
Beltran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beltran misses with an uppercut
and Blake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beltran takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltran circles away.
It looked like Beltran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blake.
Blake misses the body punch
enabling Beltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Beltran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Beltran is predictable there
and Blake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blake cracks Beltran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beltran is looking to wear down Blake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake throws out a counter right but Beltran avoids it with no problem.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
Beltran throws an off balance right hand
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Beltran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beltran's head backwards.
Beltran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake scores with a punch to the head.
Blake misses the jab.
Beltran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Beltran does it's job there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Beltran - that will leave a mark!
Blake throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran throws a shot to the body.
Beltran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Beltran scores with a jab.
A jab from Blake does it's job there.
Beltran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran throws a lazy uppercut
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beltran!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beltran can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake landing strikes.
Blake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blake working away.
Blake misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beltran tries to improve position but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blake working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blake tries to move to mount but Beltran blocks the move with his legs.
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 Carlos Beltran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beltran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beltran working a defensive guard but Blake manages to pass into side control anyway.
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake cracks Beltran with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Beltran is squirming around, avoiding Blake's attempts to control the action.
Beltran is looking to get to half guard.
Beltran wants to hold on but Blake pushes him away.
Blake trying to control but Beltran is having none of it.
Beltran regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran has hold of Blake's hands but Blake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blake thows a huge punch but Beltran dodges it nicely.
Blake moves into full mount! Beltran won't be happy about that!
Blake wants to finish this one by submission but Beltran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blake.
Beltran takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Beltran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blake is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beltran can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beltran is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Beltran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beltran regains half guard.
Blake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blake is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
Beltran tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beltran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blake throws a strike but Beltran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake has momentary wrist control but Beltran slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Blake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beltran sprawls well initially but Blake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran wants to control but Blake is keeping busy.
Blake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beltran wants to control but Blake passes into side.
Beltran prevents Blake from moving into mount.
Beltran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blake off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran doesn't have the hooks in and Blake manages to turn into his guard.
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beltran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage.
Beltran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beltran is trying to keep Blake in close.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Beltran has wrist control.
Beltran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beltran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blake, into his guard.
William Blake has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake content to stall in guard here.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beltran is keeping the position for now.
Beltran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Blake pushes down on Beltran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beltran is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Beltran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Beltran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beltran trying to control but Blake postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beltran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beltran keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
Blake trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Blake postures up in Beltran's guard and throws a big left but Beltran blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake postures up in Beltran's guard and throws a big left but Beltran blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beltran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beltran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blake digs a good body shot into Beltran's ribs.
A shot to the body from Beltran misses
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Beltran throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blake feints the counter takedown.
Blake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beltran counters with a stiff right hand.
Beltran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beltran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake blocks a head kick by Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran misses with a hook
and Blake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beltran is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beltran content to stall in guard here.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Blake trying to control the position here.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Blake is trying to keep Beltran in close.
Beltran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Blake has his feet on Beltran's thighs here. He's pushed Beltran off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Beltran screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Blake!
William Blake is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath William Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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