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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caccane Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hanna Ekola - Villihevosia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caccane Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cave misses.
Berzevaco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cave looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cave tries to clinch up.
Cave blocks a head kick by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco avoids a kick to the body.
Berzevaco keeps the fight on the outside.
Berzevaco throws a sloppy head kick and Cave moves out of range easily.
Berzevaco tries to clinch there but Cave circles away.
Berzevaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Cave wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cave misses with the body kick
and Berzevaco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses.
Cave throws a big counter combination but Berzevaco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Berzevaco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cave throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cave connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cave doesn't manage to clinch there - Berzevaco circles away.
Berzevaco throws a lazy head kick
and Cave counters with a good, hard body kick but Berzevaco shrugs it off.
Cave takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Nick Cave has been cut.
Cave misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berzevaco 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 Cave has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cave and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cave tries to clinch but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Berzevaco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cave throws a body punch but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Berzevaco tries a head kick but it misses.
Cave went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cave avoids the head kick by Berzevaco.
Cave throws a head kick that misses.
Cave tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berzevaco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Berzevaco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave with a nice cross.
It looks like Caccane Berzevaco has been cut.
Nice shot by Cave.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Berzevaco.
An attempted straight right counter from Cave misses the target.
Cave scores with a jab.
Cave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berzevaco scores with a head kick.
Berzevaco throws a sloppy head kick and Cave moves out of range easily.
Cave lands a jab to Berzevaco's midsection.
Berzevaco pushes Cave away with a front kick.
Cave throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cave lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cave fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berzevaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cave cracks Berzevaco with a good jab.
Berzevaco moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berzevaco throws an elbow but it misses.
Cave using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berzevaco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berzevaco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cave looks to throw the jab but Berzevaco is out of range.
Berzevaco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cave.
Cave fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cave scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berzevaco is rocked!
A head kick by Berzevaco misses
and Cave counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Berzevaco is still on wobbly legs! Can Cave finish him?
Cave lands a brutal uppercut that launches Berzevaco off his feet! Berzevaco tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Cave!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Cave thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veli Urhola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urhola comes into the arena with The Trammps -Disco Inferno blaring out of the sound system. Prime has chosen Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Veli Urhola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime forces Urhola back against the cage and clinches.
Prime digs a right hand into Urhola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Urhola's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urhola as Prime tries to tie him up.
Urhola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Urhola.
Prime manages to break the clinch.
Prime connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prime pushes Urhola up against the cage in a clinch.
Urhola can't find room to land a body shot as Prime controls the action.
Urhola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urhola misses with an elbow strike.
Urhola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urhola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prime to the mat! Prime manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Prime manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prime.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prime.
Urhola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prime prevents it.
Urhola is pushing Prime up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime just leaning against Urhola, taking a breather.
Prime misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prime.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
Prime lands a shoulder strike.
Prime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime working aggressively here.
Urhola lands a knee to the body.
Urhola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Urhola.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Prime blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prime.
Urhola is trying to maintain a safe position but Prime gets an underhook and turns Urhola into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urhola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Prime managing to block the knees to the body from Urhola.
Prime stalling in the clinch but Urhola improves position.
Prime dodges an elbow strike from Urhola.
A short right from Urhola on the inside.
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!
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prime misses with the head strike.
Urhola lands a nice shot to the body.
Prime swings wildly with an uppercut but Urhola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
Urhola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prime managing to block the knees to the body from Urhola.
Urhola misses with an elbow strike.
Prime is looking to control Urhola's arms but Urhola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Prime has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urhola as Prime tries to tie him up.
Prime seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Urhola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prime prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola trying to control the position but instead, Prime has worked for underhooks and has pushed Urhola into the cage.
Prime lands an uppercut.
Prime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urhola leaning his opponent against the cage.
Prime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Prime.
Prime throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A cross from Urhola lands.
Prime misses with a right hand
and Urhola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prime tries to bum rush Urhola with a series of wild strikes but Urhola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Urhola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Prime's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urhola checks a leg kick.
Prime pushes Urhola up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urhola has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
Urhola taking a breather.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but Urhola avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Prime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urhola backwards.
Prime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Urhola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Prime's brow.
Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urhola misses the shot to the body.
Urhola looks to throw the jab but Prime is out of range.
Prime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urhola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prime misses with a few strikes there.
Urhola throwing a counter right hand but Prime manages to avoid it.
Urhola lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Urhola tests Prime's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urhola loads up on a big right hand but Prime slips the punch.
Prime looks to throw a body kick
and Urhola counters with a straight right hand.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime clinches up against the cage.
Urhola has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prime.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urhola working aggressively here.
Urhola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Prime is defending well for now.
Urhola tries for a takedown but Prime manages to get underhooks.
Prime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urhola backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime gets through Urhola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urhola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urhola.
Prime breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime lands a right hook to the body.
Urhola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prime swivels and escapes.
Urhola throws a body shot but no joy.
Prime gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Urhola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veli Urhola is winning the standup battle so far.
Prime lands a left and a right that sends Urhola crashing to the canvas! Prime dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Veli Urhola has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Urhola has worked his arm free - good work by Urhola!
Urhola misses with a strike from the bottom.
Prime is trying to get an arm triangle but Urhola is defending well.
Prime goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Urhola has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Prime but great work by Urhola.
Prime is working to avoid the ground and pound but Urhola connects with a decent elbow.
Prime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Prime is trying to improve his position.
Urhola trying to control the position but Prime is working away.
Urhola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Urhola taking a break here but Prime is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urhola is nestled in close to Prime, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Urhola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Prime keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prime is trying to maintain the position but Urhola is very close to passing his half guard.
Prime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Urhola trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom.
Urhola postures up in Prime's guard and throws a big left but Prime blocks it.
Urhola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Urhola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urhola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Urhola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urhola.
Prime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Urhola is controlling him.
Urhola throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Urhola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Urhola throwing strikes from guard but Prime blocks nicely.
Prime tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Urhola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Optimus Prime will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Veli Urhola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Urhola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prime shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Prime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urhola slips under a jab from Prime.
Prime takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urhola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prime checks a leg kick nicely.
Urhola slips under a jab.
Urhola doesn't manage to clinch there - Prime circles away.
Prime is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prime working aggressively here.
Prime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urhola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Prime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prime.
A right hook to the body lands for Prime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prime scores with a shot to the side of Urhola's head.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urhola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prime lands a right hand.
Urhola blocks an uppercut.
Prime breaks from the clinch.
Prime lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prime gets a clinch.
Prime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urhola backwards.
Urhola stalling against the cage.
Prime has Urhola pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Urhola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urhola.
Prime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Prime fails to land.
Urhola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prime.
Urhola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prime lands a lovely overhand right.
Prime on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Optimus Prime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prime listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prime moves out of range of the body kick.
Prime throws a wild body kick that Urhola sees coming a mile off.
Urhola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Optimus Prime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urhola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Prime is out of range.
Urhola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prime counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Urhola does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola looks up at the clock. Bad move! Prime lands a right hand from hell, dropping Urhola. Prime pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug has chosen Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug tries to bum rush Traianus with a series of wild strikes but Traianus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hug misses with a combination
and Traianus counters with a leg kick.
Hug circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hug fails to land with a series of punches.
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hades Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traianus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hug.
Hug lands a left and a right that send Traianus crashing to the mat, dazed. Hug thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traianus throws a low kick, looking for Hug's leg but Hug calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Hug's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Hug. Those never looked like landing.
Traianus misses with an uppercut.
Traianus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Traianus misses with a straight right.
Hug throws a series of punches but Traianus moves out of range.
Traianus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hug.
Hug lands a left and a right that send Traianus crashing to the mat, dazed. Hug thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hug dives in for a single leg takedown but Traianus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Hug backs away, Traianus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Traianus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Traianus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug throws a left and a right that both miss
and Traianus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hug really felt that one!
Hug looks winded!
Traianus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hug paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Traianus scores with a leg kick.
Hug throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Traianus counter with a right hand.
Traianus misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Hug throws a right and a left that Traianus avoids nicely.
Hug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Traianus. That's going to slow Hug down.
Traianus throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
Traianus misses with a low kick.
Hug shoots in but no luck this time.
Traianus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hug.
It looked like Traianus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hades Hug.
Hug moves away from the strike by Traianus.
Hug swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug throws a right and a left that Traianus avoids nicely.
Hug throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Traianus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Hades Hug has been cut.
Traianus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus's cut is getting worse.
No joy there for Hug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Traianus instigates a clinch.
Hug wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Traianus throws a punch but it's blocked by Hug.
Traianus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traianus pushes Hug back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hug wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Traianus lands a left hand.
Traianus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traianus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hug's efforts to push away.
Hug is trying to break the clinch but Traianus has him pressed against the cage.
Traianus scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Traianus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Traianus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traianus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traianus has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Traianus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Traianus as the two fighters clinch.
Traianus is leaning against Hug and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Traianus misses with a punch on the inside.
Hug is trying to break the clinch but Traianus has him pressed against the cage.
Hug wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Traianus has him pressed against the cage.
Traianus lands a nice uppercut.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traianus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traianus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hugs head.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hug breaks from the clinch.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Traianus missing with a left hand there. Hug was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traianus throws a big shot that misses.
Traianus is looking to land body kicks.
Hug has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
Traianus is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traianus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hug moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Hug's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hug looks to land a combination but Traianus avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traianus has closed the distance and engaged Hug in a clinch.
Hug blocks a body shot from Traianus.
Hug wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hug prevents a body shot from Traianus.
Traianus keeps control of Hug as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traianus.
Hug working hard to break the clinch.
Traianus lands a left hand.
Traianus tries a body shot but Hug blocks it.
Traianus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Traianus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Marcus Ulpius Traianus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Traianus tries to land a front kick but Hug steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hug throws a counter combo.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Traianus.
Hug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Traianus.
Traianus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Traianus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Traianus throws out a leg kick but Hug moves out of range and Traianus only half commits.
Traianus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
Hug looks to land a combination but Traianus avoids it well.
Hug throws a series of punches but Traianus moves out of range.
Traianus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hug is looking for the big counter here.
Hades Hug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traianus slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
Hug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hug is breathing heavily.
Hug doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Traianus scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus has Hug up against the cage in a clinch.
Traianus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Hug breaks the clinch.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traianus misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.
Hug throws a series of punches but Traianus avoids them all with ease.
Hug throws a right and a left that Traianus avoids nicely.
Traianus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hug.
Traianus digs a good hook to Hug's body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Traianus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Traianus throws a leg kick that misses.
Hug moves out of range as Traianus throws a body kick.
No joy there for Hug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Hug tries to get set, Traianus tries to push him back and clinch up but Hug manages to avoid the attempt.
Hug blocks a head kick by Traianus.
Hug misses with the combination.
Traianus lands a leg kick that knocks Hug off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traianus misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Hug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traianus.
Hug checks a leg kick.
Hug is looking for the big counter here.
Traianus slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
Hug tries for a takedown but Traianus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Traianus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Traianus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Traianus. Beautiful body shot.
Traianus throws a body shot but no joy.
Traianus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Traianus.
Hades Hug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hug misses with a wild combination.
Traianus avoids the head kick by Hug.
Traianus throws the kick towards the body but Hug avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traianus blocks a head kick by Hug.
Hug lands a two punch combo.
Traianus scores with a push kick.
Traianus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hug throws a nice looking combination but Traianus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hug slips a jab and a cross from Traianus.
Traianus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Traianus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hug was well out of range. Poor timing from Traianus.
Hug shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Traianus's corner calls for a 1-2. Traianus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hug takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Traianus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Hug blocks the leg kick.
Hug misses with a double jab
letting Traianus counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traianus tried to score with a low kick but Hug checks it.
Traianus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hug falls off balance throwing a combination
and Traianus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
and Traianus counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hug! He's just covering up as Traianus starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
A relieved looking Marcus Ulpius Traianus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake darts in and clinches Pelle up against the cage.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelle.
Pelle manages to break the clinch.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pelle staying out of range there.
Pelle scores with a jab.
It looks like David Drake has been cut.
Drake forces Pelle back against the cage and clinches.
Pelle tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Pelle throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Amis Pelle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake lands an elbow that stopped Pelle in his tracks for a moment.
Pelle prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Drake on the inside.
Pelle prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pelle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pelle blocking some punches.
Pelle takes an elbow to the temple.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pelle prevents a body shot from Drake.
Pelle breaks the clinch.
Drake wants to clinch.
Pelle misses with a two punch combination.
Pelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake misses the shot to the body.
David Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake drops Pelle with a nice combination! Drake dives into Pelle's guard, looking to finish!
Pelle is rocked!
Drake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pelle is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake throws a leg kick but Pelle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pelle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pelle seems to have recovered his senses.
Pelle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Pelle.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Pelle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Oooooh!!! Pelle has knocked Drake down with a huge combo! Pelle steps away and waves a wobbly Drake back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Pelle.
Drake is holding his hands too far apart here. Pelle throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Drake is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amis Pelle!
In his post fight interview, Amis Pelle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
David Drake spoke after the fight, saying 'This is my first title in my all career and I loss that belt to soon, I will be back for that belt'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blood of Heroes!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maester Ochu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ochu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ochu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Ochu away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ochu moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ochu.
Ochu with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Ochu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ochu was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Ochu feints the counter takedown.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ochu checks a leg kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochu manages to avoid it.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ochu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Ochu off but instead Ochu has got his back!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to roll but Ochu sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Ochu is in full control for now.
Johnson can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Ochu is in full control for now.
Ochu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Well, with Ochu on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Johnson trying to control the position but Ochu manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Ochu controlling from the back.
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ochu is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johnson tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ochu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johnson doesn't escape.
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 Craig Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ochu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Ochu is controlling the position.
Ochu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Ochu avoids them all with ease.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ochu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Ochu feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
Johnson takes a swing at Ochu's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Ochu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson is looking to wear down Ochu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ochu.
And Ochu tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ochu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ochu with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Ochu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ochu feints the counter takedown.
Ochu blocks a jab.
Ochu moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ochu slips a straight right by Johnson.
And Ochu tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Ochu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ochu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Ochu's head but Ochu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Ochu jumps back.
Ochu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochu.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochu manages to avoid it.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maester Ochu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ochu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ochu is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochu preventing the sweep.
Ochu prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ochu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Ochu tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson thumps Ochu with a low kick.
Johnson throws a body punch but Ochu moves out of range.
Ochu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Ochu's leg but Ochu calmly moves out of range.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson throws the left hand but Ochu avoids the punch easily.
Ochu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
And Ochu tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson throws a body punch but Ochu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Ochu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Ochu with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Ochu moved away.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Ochu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Craig Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ochu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson misses the jab.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ochu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Maester Ochu has been cut.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Craig Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Ochu knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Maester Ochu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ochus head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Ochu has the dominant position.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochu can do to turn this around?
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Ochu has the dominant position.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Ochu.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ochu prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ochu has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break free but Ochu pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ochu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Ochu tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Ochu pushes him off.
Ochu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Ochu.
Ochu feints the counter takedown.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ochu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ochu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
And Ochu tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochu is just out of range.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ochu avoids nicely.
Ochu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ochu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson swings for the body but Ochu moves out of range.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Ochu moved out of range nicely.
Craig Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
Ochu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson works Ochu's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Johnson!
An out of breath Craig Johnson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stone Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Kaepernick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stone Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Kaepernick!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaepernick walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Kirby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaepernick with a hook.
Kirby wants to clinch up but Kaepernick keeps it at a distance.
Kirby drives through and clinches with Kaepernick against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirby.
Kaepernick avoids the elbow strike from Kirby, against the cage.
A short right from Kirby on the inside.
Kirby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirby.
Kirby working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby blocks an uppercut.
Kaepernick takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaepernick throws a head punch that misses.
Kaepernick manages to break the clinch.
Kirby cracks Kaepernick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Colin Kaepernick has been cut.
Kaepernick avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Kirby clinches with his opponent.
Kaepernick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirby's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaepernick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kirby has a couple of punches blocked by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Kirby.
Kirby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaepernick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirby slips a jab and a cross from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kirby throws an off balance right hand
and Kaepernick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirby.
Jab from Kirby.
Kaepernick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirby momentarily.
Kirby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirby tries to clinch there but Kaepernick circles away.
Kirby scores with a shot to the body.
Kaepernick ducks under a wild hook from Kirby.
Kirby misses with a wild body shot.
Kirby misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby blocks a head kick by Kaepernick.
A jab from Kirby finds it's way through Kaepernick's defenses.
Kirby rushes Kaepernick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kirby working aggressively here.
Kirby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kirby keeps control of Kaepernick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaepernick throws a head punch that misses.
Kirby throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaepernick.
A short right from Kaepernick.
Kirby lands an uppercut.
Kirby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaepernick stalling against the cage.
Kaepernick tries to break the clinch but Kirby is controlling the position.
Kaepernick avoids the elbow strike from Kirby, against the cage.
Kaepernick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
Kirby tries to throw a body punch but Kaepernick avoids it by throwing Kirby back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kirby.
Kaepernick manages to break the clinch.
Kirby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaepernick.
Kirby throws a sloppy head kick and Kaepernick moves out of range easily.
Kaepernick throws out a counter right but Kirby avoids it with no problem.
Kirby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaepernick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kirby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaepernick. Kirby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaepernick misses the jab.
Kaepernick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirby manages to avoid it.
Kaepernick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaepernick circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Kaepernick.
Kirby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaepernick takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
Kirby tries to clinch there but Kaepernick circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaepernick. Kirby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kaepernick manages to circle out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby tries to clinch up.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Kaepernick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaepernick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaepernick just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kirby misses with a straight left.
Kirby misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaepernick throws a combination. Kirby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaepernick misses with a looping right.
Kaepernick cracks Kirby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaepernick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirby takes one on the button.
Kaepernick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Kirby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaepernick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kirby is rocked!
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 Stone Kirby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Kaepernick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaepernick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaepernick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaepernick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaepernick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kaepernick swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirby.
Kirby is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kaepernick avoids the body shot from Kirby.
Nice body punch from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oh Kirby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirby throws a right and a left that Kaepernick avoids nicely.
Kaepernick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirby with a body shot.
Kirby avoids the head kick by Kaepernick.
Kirby seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaepernick looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirby is just out of range.
Kirby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaepernick tries to stall but Kirby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaepernick blocks the elbow strike.
Kirby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kirby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Kirby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kirby blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirby lands a left hand.
Stone Kirby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Kaepernick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirby is looking to clinch but Kaepernick is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Kaepernick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kaepernick throws a looping overhand right but Kirby ducks down to avoid it.
Kaepernick misses with a hook. Kirby ducked under it nicely.
Colin Kaepernick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kaepernick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kaepernick.
Kirby misses with a body shot.
Kaepernick throws a right hand that Kirby ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirby also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Kaepernick misses.
Kaepernick misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick looks to land a right hand but Kirby moved out of range.
Kaepernick swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kaepernick manages to circle out of the way.
Kirby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirby lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaepernick tries to break free but Kirby pushes him back against the cage.
Kirby misses with some punches.
Kirby throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick is trying to force a seperation but Kirby has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirby.
Kaepernick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
Kaepernick tries a body shot but Kirby blocks it.
Kaepernick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kirby keeps control of Kaepernick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaepernick looking to stall.
Kirby misses with some punches.
Kirby blocks a body shot from Kaepernick.
Kirby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaepernick tries to work over Kirby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kirby.
That has opened up Colin Kaepernick's cut even more.
Kirby misses with a body punch.
Kaepernick lands an uppercut.
Kirby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirby lands an elbow that stopped Kaepernick in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kirby lands an elbow that stopped Kaepernick in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kirby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaepernick is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirby has double underhooks.
Kirby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaepernick scores with a shoulder strike.
Kirby working aggressively here.
Kirby working aggressively here.
Kaepernick tries to throw a body punch but Kirby avoids it by throwing Kaepernick back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick blocks the elbow strike.
Kaepernick avoids the elbow strike from Kirby, against the cage.
Kirby blocks an uppercut.
Kaepernick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaepernick.
Kirby misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirby has a couple of punches blocked by Kaepernick.
Kirby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirby cracks Kaepernick with a nice body shot.
Kaepernick blocking some punches.
Kaepernick lands a left hand.
Kaepernick looking to throw knees to the head but Kirby is blocking nicely.
Kirby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kirby pushes Kaepernick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaepernick manages to break the clinch.
Kaepernick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stone Kirby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Kaepernick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaepernick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone Kirby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaepernick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaepernick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirby.
Kirby slips under a jab from Kaepernick.
A shot to the body from Kaepernick misses
and Kirby counters with a good low kick that Kaepernick was not able to check.
Kirby lunges at Kaepernick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaepernick's hand.
Kirby doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaepernick circles away.
Kaepernick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kirby clinches up with Kaepernick and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaepernick is trying to break the clinch but Kirby is controlling him.
Kaepernick avoids the elbow strike from Kirby, against the cage.
Kirby misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaepernick's elbow.
Kaepernick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaepernick is trying to stall.
Kirby working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby can't find room to land a body shot as Kaepernick controls the action.
Kirby working aggressively here.
Kirby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kirby swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kirby lands a right hand.
Kirby tries to throw a body punch but Kaepernick avoids it by throwing Kirby back against the cage.
Kirby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Kaepernick throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
Kirby takes a shot to the head.
Kaepernick is struggling to control the position.
Kirby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaepernick's efforts to push away.
Colin Kaepernick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone Kirby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Kirby.
Kirby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kirby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaepernick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirby tries to clinch but Kaepernick moves away
and Kaepernick counters with a straight right hand.
Kaepernick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirby.
Kirby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaepernick.
The cut above Colin Kaepernick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kaepernick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirby doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaepernick circles away.
Kirby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kirby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kirby swinging wildly here.
Kaepernick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirby with a body shot.
Kirby fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirby is just out of range.
Kirby has closed the distance and engaged Kaepernick in a clinch.
Kaepernick scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaepernick can't find room to land a body shot as Kirby controls the action.
Kirby misses with an elbow strike.
Kirby swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaepernick wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirby won't allow it.
Kirby lands a nice elbow.
Kirby lands a damaging elbow.
Kirby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Colin Kaepernick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirby.
Kaepernick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirby struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaepernick controls his hands.
Kaepernick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kirby up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick tries to break free but Kirby pushes him back against the cage.
Kirby lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaepernick tries to throw a body punch but Kirby avoids it by throwing Kaepernick back against the cage.
Kaepernick misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby prevents Kaepernick from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kirby.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaepernick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaepernick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Kirby finds it's target.
Kaepernick walks into a straight right hand from Kirby.
Kirby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirby rushes Kaepernick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kirby lands an elbow inside.
Kirby tries to work over Kaepernick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stone Kirby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirby, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stone Kirby!
After the big win, Stone Kirby made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BeastMode and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Colin Kaepernick was interviewed post fight and said 'shit balls'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barclay might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Am The Walrus. Seyedi has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie smalls as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Barclay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seyedi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Barclay's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seyedi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barclay circles away quickly and effectively.
Barclay is looking for a counter combo.
Seyedi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seyedi lands a head shot.
Seyedi dodges the punch combination from Barclay.
Barclay throws a right and a left that Seyedi avoids nicely.
Seyedi is looking to chop away at Barclay's legs.
Barclay lands with a slapping head kick.
Barclay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barclay backing away here, and Seyedi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barclay has Seyedi up against the cage in a clinch.
Barclay swings wildly with an uppercut but Seyedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barclay prevents a body shot from Seyedi.
Barclay misses with a knee strike.
Seyedi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barclay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barclay connects with a knee to the head.
Seyedi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barclay or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barclay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barclay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyedi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seyedi misses with some punches.
Barclay misses with the head strike.
Seyedi swings wildly with an uppercut but Barclay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barclay tries to throw a body punch but Seyedi avoids it by throwing Barclay back against the cage.
Seyedi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barclay's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Barclay.
Seyedi working aggressively here.
Barclay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyedi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seyedi blocks an elbow strike from Barclay.
Seyedi is working Barclay over against the cage.
Seyedi lands with a short shot to the head.
Barclay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seyedi blocks a body shot from Barclay.
Barclay gets through Seyedi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seyedi blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seyedi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barclay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seyedi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seyedi throws a head punch that misses.
Barclay scores with a knee to the head.
Barclay throws a head punch that misses.
Seyedi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seyedi gets tackled into the cage by Barclay. Barclay maintains the clinch.
Seyedi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barclay blocking some punches.
Barclay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seyedi's elbow.
Barclay scores with a shoulder strike.
Seyedi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seyedi managing to block the knees to the body from Barclay.
Seyedi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seyedi misses with the head strike.
Barclay scores with a shoulder strike.
Seyedi works on Barclay's body with a couple of short punches.
Barclay misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barclay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seyedi.
Barclay misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seyedi.
Barclay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barclay thinks about countering with a head kick.
Barclay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seyedi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seyedi. That's going to slow Barclay down.
Seyedi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barclay checks it well.
Seyedi misses with a low kick as Barclay jumps back.
Seyedi checks a leg kick.
Barclay clinches up with Seyedi and pushes him back against the cage.
Barclay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barclay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seyedi prevents a body shot from Barclay.
Seyedi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barclay backwards.
Barclay lands a left hand.
Barclay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barclay misses with a body punch.
Barclay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barclay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seyedi avoids it.
Barclay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Seyedi.
Barclay misses with a punch to the body.
Barclay tries to throw a body punch but Seyedi avoids it by throwing Barclay back against the cage.
Seyedi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barclay scores a nice knee to the body.
Barclay misses with some punches.
Barclay misses with the head strike.
Barclay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seyedi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barclay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barclay struggles to land a body shot inside as Seyedi controls his hands.
Barclay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seyedi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seyedi blocks a body shot from Barclay.
Seyedi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Barclay 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.
Seyedi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barclay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seyedi misses with a wild body shot.
Seyedi stuns Barclay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barclay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seyedi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barclay.
Ali Seyedi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barclay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barclay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Seyedi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Barclay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barclay wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyedi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barclay is able to avoid easily.
Barclay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seyedi.
Seyedi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seyedi feints and then cracks Barclay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barclay down.
Seyedi misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Barclay.
Seyedi throws a head kick but Barclay moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Seyedi.
Seyedi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barclay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seyedi manages to avoid it.
Seyedi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barclay lands the left hand.
Seyedi misses with a hook to the body
and Barclay counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Seyedi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Seyedi.
Seyedi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barclay ducks under a wild hook from Seyedi.
Seyedi throws a leg kick but Barclay checks it.
Barclay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seyedi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seyedi thumps Barclay with a low kick.
Barclay lands with a kick to the temple. Seyedi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seyedi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Seyedi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barclay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barclay wants to clinch.
Barclay looks to land a body kick but Seyedi moved away.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Barclay throws a sloppy head kick and Seyedi moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Seyedi finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seyedi.
Seyedi digs a good body shot into Barclay's ribs.
Seyedi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seyedi misses with a wild body shot.
Barclay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barclay tries a head kick but it misses.
Seyedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barclay moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seyedi.
Seyedi feints and then cracks Barclay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barclay down.
Seyedi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barclay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barclay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seyedi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barclay.
Barclay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seyedi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barclay manages to avoid it.
Barclay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seyedi's corner calls for a 1-2. Seyedi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seyedi blocks a head kick by Barclay.
Seyedi throws a head kick but Barclay moves out of range.
Seyedi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barclay.
Barclay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seyedi is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Barclay misses its intended target.
Seyedi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seyedi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barclay's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Seyedi lands a jab to the head.
Barclay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seyedi.
Seyedi is looking to land body kicks.
Barclay connects with a jab.
Seyedi misses with the combination.
Barclay throws a head kick that misses.
Seyedi scores with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Barclay there.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Barclay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seyedi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seyedi avoids the head kick by Barclay.
Barclay checks a low kick from Seyedi.
An inside leg kick lands from Seyedi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Seyedi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seyedi.
Seyedi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seyedi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barclay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seyedi tries to work over Barclay's front leg with a kick but Barclay checks it.
Barclay feints and then cracks Seyedi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seyedi down.
Barclay cracks Seyedi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barclay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barclay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Seyedi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barclay moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyedi throws a leg kick but Barclay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seyedi delivers a nice body kick.
Seyedi pushes Barclay away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barclay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barclay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barclay doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seyedi digs a good hook to Barclay's body.
Seyedi connects with a body shot.
Barclay tries to work over Seyedi's front leg with a kick but Seyedi checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seyedi.
Nice defenses there by Seyedi.
Seyedi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seyedi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barclay.
Barclay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Seyedi connects with an inside leg kick.
Barclay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Seyedi.
Barclay throws a lazy head kick
and Seyedi counters with a good low kick that Barclay was not able to check.
Seyedi slips a jab from Barclay.
Seyedi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barclay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seyedi is out of range and Barclay settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seyedi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seyedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barclay moves away.
Barclay cracks the inside of Seyedi's front leg.
Seyedi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seyedi looks to land a body kick but Barclay moved away.
Seyedi throws a hook but Barclay avoids it easily.
Barclay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
Barclay scores with a nice right hand.
Barclay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barclay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
Barclay blocks a leg kick.
Seyedi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seyedi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barclay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barclay staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi missing with a left hand there. Barclay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seyedi connects with a high kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barclay.
Seyedi feints and then cracks Barclay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barclay down.
Seyedi digs a good body shot into Barclay's ribs.
Barclay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seyedi under the eye.
Barclay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barclay misses with a low kick.
Barclay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seyedi.
Barclay throws a leg kick that misses.
Barclay moves away from the strike by Seyedi.
Seyedi swings for the body but Barclay moves out of range.
Barclay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seyedi misses with a looping left.
Barclay with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Barclay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seyedi blocks a leg kick.
Seyedi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seyedi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barclay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Seyedi.
Barclay catches Seyedi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barclay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seyedi.
Seyedi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Seyedi.
Barclay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barclay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
Seyedi throws a leg kick but Barclay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barclay is looking to score with low kicks.
Barclay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seyedi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Seyedi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seyedi 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Seyedi!
An out of breath Ali Seyedi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Andy Barclay had this to say: 'I shoulda stayed with the band...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mohsen Mosaddegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Go, Go Power Rangers as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohsen Mosaddegh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Lee Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Scott.
Mosaddegh lands a left and a right that send Scott crashing to the mat, dazed. Mosaddegh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Scott is rocked!
Scott throws a low kick but Mosaddegh avoids it.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Mosaddegh finish him?
Mosaddegh drops Scott with a naaaaasty hook - Scott is in real trouble here! Mosaddegh dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsen Mosaddegh!
Mohsen Mosaddegh bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myles O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell comes to the cage accompanied by Anti by Mayhem. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myles O Donnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seppo Hovi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hovi.
Hovi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hovi feints and then cracks O Donnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Donnell down.
Hovi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Donnell darts in and clinches Hovi up against the cage.
O Donnell lands a left hand.
O Donnell blocking some punches.
O Donnell lands with a light punch inside.
Hovi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Donnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hovi backwards.
Hovi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donnell's elbow.
O Donnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Donnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hovi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hovi struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
Hovi lands a nice uppercut.
O Donnell gets through Hovi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Donnell misses with some punches.
O Donnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hovi.
O Donnell working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi tries to break free but O Donnell pushes him back against the cage.
Hovi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hovi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Donnell.
O Donnell slips a jab and a cross from Hovi.
Hovi throws a body punch but O Donnell moves out of range.
O Donnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Donnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Donnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Donnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hovi.
Nice defenses there by Hovi.
Hovi throws out a counter right but O Donnell avoids it with no problem.
Hovi missing with a left hand there. O Donnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Donnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
O Donnell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A left lands for Hovi.
O Donnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hovi's head.
Hovi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hovi lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
O Donnell takes the fight into the clinch.
O Donnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hovi is working O Donnell over against the cage.
Hovi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Donnell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hovi misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Hovi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Donk. O Donnell catches Hovi right on the button with a cross.
Hovi throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Donnell connects with a body shot.
Hovi moves away from the strike by O Donnell.
O Donnell misses with a straight left.
O Donnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hovi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hovi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hovi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hovi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hovi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hovi digs a good hook to O Donnell's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hovi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hovi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Donnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
O Donnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hovi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Donnell.
Hovi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hovi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Donnell.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hovi. That's going to slow O Donnell down.
O Donnell moves out of range of the body kick.
Hovi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Donnell.
A cross from O Donnell lands.
O Donnell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot by O Donnell.
Hovi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Hovi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hovi scores with a hook to the body. O Donnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Donnell jabs Hovi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi cracks the inside of O Donnell's front leg.
O Donnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hovi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hovi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling O Donnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Hovi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Hovi misses its intended target.
O Donnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hovi.
O Donnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hovi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Donnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Donnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by O Donnell.
O Donnell throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Donnell blocks a jab.
Hovi looks to land a right hand but O Donnell moved out of range.
O Donnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hovi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Donnell is out of range.
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 Myles O Donnell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hovi scores with a nice strike.
O Donnell throws an off balance right hand
and Hovi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hovi misses with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Donnell.
O Donnell thumps Hovi with a low kick.
Hovi throws a hook but O Donnell blocks it.
O Donnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hovi throws the left hand but O Donnell avoids the punch easily.
O Donnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from O Donnell misses.
Hovi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O Donnell tries to clinch but Hovi moves out of range.
O Donnell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hovi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Donnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Donnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Hovi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donnell moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hovi swings for the body but O Donnell moves out of range.
Hovi lands a nice hook to O Donnell's body. O Donnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Donnell tries to clinch but Hovi moves out of range.
Hovi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Donnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Hovi's head.
Hovi misses with a jab to the body
and O Donnell counters with a one-two to the body.
Hovi throws an overhand right that lands on O Donnell's shoulder, as O Donnell tries to avoid the shot.
Seppo Hovi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Hovi catches O Donnell right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Hovi misses its intended target.
Hovi motions for O Donnell to come forward. Hovi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hovi 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.
O Donnell scores with a body shot.
O Donnell throws a jab when Hovi was well out of range.
Hovi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Donnell's calf.
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!
Hovi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from O Donnell both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Donnell.
A bone on bone clash there as O Donnell blocks the leg kick.
O Donnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hovi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hovi throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Hovi.
Hovi misses with an uppercut
and O Donnell counters by clinching up.
O Donnell misses with a punch on the inside.
O Donnell blocks a body shot from Hovi.
A short uppercut from O Donnell.
Hovi cracks O Donnell with a nice body shot.
O Donnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
O Donnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hovi backwards.
The referee calls for O Donnell to work.
A short right from O Donnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Donnell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Donnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hovi throws a head punch that misses.
O Donnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Donnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Donnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hovi backwards.
Hovi lands a body shot in the clinch.
O Donnell tries to throw a body punch but Hovi avoids it by throwing O Donnell back against the cage.
O Donnell throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hovi blocking some punches.
O Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as Hovi controls the action.
Myles O Donnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hovi misses with a body punch.
Hovi scores with a shoulder strike.
O Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as Hovi controls the action.
Hovi struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
O Donnell blocks an uppercut.
Hovi lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Donnell backwards.
O Donnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi blocks an uppercut.
O Donnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hovi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Donnell misses with a body punch.
O Donnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hovi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hovi slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hovi digs a right hand into O Donnell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Donnell's gas tank.
O Donnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hovi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hovi swings wildly with an uppercut but O Donnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hovi stalls.
Hovi can't find room to land a body shot as O Donnell controls the action.
O Donnell is looking to control Hovi's arms but Hovi gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Donnell has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hovi.
A nice left hand lands by Hovi.
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 Myles O Donnell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Donnell tries to clinch there but Hovi circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovi. O Donnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hovi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Donnell jabs Hovi right on the nose. Hovi blinks but takes it well.
Hovi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hovi throws a big shot that misses.
Hovi lands a jab to the head.
Hovi tries a low kick but O Donnell avoids it.
O Donnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
O Donnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Donnell throws an overhand right that lands on Hovi's shoulder, as Hovi tries to avoid the shot.
Hovi defending well as O Donnell loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovi slips under a jab.
Hovi misses with a kick to the body.
Hovi throws out a leg kick but O Donnell moves out of range and Hovi only half commits.
Hovi lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hovi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell throws a looping overhand right but Hovi ducks down to avoid it.
Hovi scores with a leg kick.
O Donnell tries to clinch there but Hovi circles away.
O Donnell takes a swing at Hovi's ribcage but misses.
Hovi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Donnell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hovi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hovi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hovi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hovi walks into a jab.
Hovi scores with a leg kick.
O Donnell moves away from the strike by Hovi.
Hovi 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.
O Donnell tries to clinch
and Hovi counters with an inside leg kick.
Hovi throws a hook to the side of O Donnell's head but O Donnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell is looking to slow Hovi down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hovi thumps O Donnell with a low kick.
Hovi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Donnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hovi.
Hovi feints and then cracks O Donnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Donnell down.
Hovi misses with an uppercut
and O Donnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hovi takes one to the side of the head.
Hovi jabs O Donnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hovi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Donnell to score with a decent uppercut.
Hovi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hovi lands a jab-cross combination.
O Donnell misses with an uppercut.
O Donnell throws a shot to the body.
O Donnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Donnell throws an off balance right hand
and Hovi counters with a good low kick that O Donnell was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hovi was well out of range. Poor timing from O Donnell.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Donnell.
O Donnell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hovi lands a head shot.
Hovi looks to land a body kick but O Donnell moved away.
A jab from Hovi finds it's way through O Donnell's defenses.
O Donnell takes a swing at Hovi's ribcage but misses.
Hovi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hovi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hovi throws a leg kick which misses O Donnell's front leg but catches the back leg as O Donnell tries to avoid it.
O Donnell throws a front kick aimed at Hovi's knee but Hovi avoids it well.
Hovi misses with a leg kick
and O Donnell moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Donnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hovi.
O Donnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hovi lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hovi tries to work over O Donnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell lands a body shot.
Hovi misses with a punch to the body.
O Donnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Hovi controls his hands.
Hovi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
O Donnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hovi misses with a body punch.
Hovi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot in the inside from O Donnell.
O Donnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hovis head.
O Donnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Hovi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hovi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hovi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
O Donnell has a couple of punches blocked by Hovi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Donnell as Hovi tries to tie him up.
O Donnell misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Seppo Hovi just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hovi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hovi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hovi.
O Donnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Donnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hovi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hovi pushes O Donnell away with a front kick.
O Donnell avoids the body shot from Hovi.
Hovi delivers a nice body kick.
Hovi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hovi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Donnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hovi.
Jab from Hovi.
O Donnell tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell moves into range and clinches up with Hovi.
Hovi taking a breather.
O Donnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hovi can't find room to land a body shot as O Donnell controls the action.
O Donnell wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hovi.
Hovi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hovi misses with a body punch.
Hovi blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hovi.
O Donnell has a couple of punches blocked by Hovi.
Hovi lands a nice uppercut.
Hovi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hovi.
A left lands for O Donnell.
Hovi slips a jab from O Donnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hovi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hovi defending well as O Donnell loads up on a big left hand.
Hovi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hovi throws a jab but it's blocked by O Donnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Donnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Donnell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hovi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hovi cracks O Donnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hovi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hovi cracks O Donnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hovi throws the kick towards the body but O Donnell avoids it.
O Donnell lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hovi.
O Donnell throws a hook but Hovi avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hovi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hovi.
Hovi misses with a right hand
and O Donnell counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by O Donnell.
Hovi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hovi throws a shot from downtown. O Donnell moves away and avoids it.
Hovi thuds his right hand into O Donnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Donnell throws a shot to the body.
O Donnell sizes up Hovi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hovi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Donnell ducks under a wild hook from Hovi.
O Donnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hovi jabs O Donnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Donnell looks to throw the jab but Hovi is out of range.
Hovi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donnell moves away.
O Donnell looks to land a right hand but Hovi moved out of range.
Hovi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hovi lands with a hook. O Donnell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi feints and then cracks O Donnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Donnell down.
O Donnell feints and then cracks Hovi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hovi down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hovi connects with a nice looking jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hovi, right into the meat.
Hovi sizes up O Donnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hovi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hovi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hovi swings for the body but O Donnell moves out of range.
Hovi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hovi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hovi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hovi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donnell.
Hovi throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from O Donnell misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Hovi dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
O Donnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hovi.
A telegraphed right hand from Hovi misses the target.
O Donnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Hovi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Donnell misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Donnell. Hovi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hovi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Donnell's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Hovi.
O Donnell misses with an uppercut
and Hovi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Hovi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hovi.
Hovi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Donnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hovi lands a nice looking body shot.
Hovi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Donnell manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell drives through and clinches with Hovi against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Donnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hovi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Donnell.
Hovi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Donnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hovi lands a left hand.
Hovi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Donnell keeps Hovi at a distance using the push kick.
Hovi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Donnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hovi misses with a body kick.
Hovi missing with a left hand there. O Donnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by O Donnell.
O Donnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hovi throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Donnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell throws a head kick that misses.
Hovi looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donnell is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hovi misses.
Hovi throws a hook but O Donnell avoids it easily.
Hovi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Donnell tries to clinch there but Hovi circles away.
O Donnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Hovi off the cage and back into range.
O Donnell misses with a hook. Hovi ducked under it nicely.
Jab by O Donnell.
Hovi scores with a hook to the body. O Donnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hovi wants to land a leg kick but O Donnell is out of range.
Hovi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Donnell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from O Donnell misses.
Hovi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donnell tries to counter by clinching up but Hovi breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Donnell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Donnell.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hovi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hovi works on O Donnell's body with a couple of short punches.
Hovi struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
O Donnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hovi breaks the clinch.
Hovi ducks under a wild hook from O Donnell.
Hovi tries a quick counter leg kick but O Donnell is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Hovi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by O Donnell.
Hovi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Donnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Hovi.
Hovi misses with a series of wild punches.
O Donnell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi throws a low kick but O Donnell avoids it.
O Donnell misses with a head kick.
Hovi misses with a looping right.
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!
O Donnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hovi.
Hovi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hovi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hovi throws a leg kick but O Donnell moved away.
Hovi misses with a looping right.
Hovi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Donnell checks it well.
O Donnell lands a two punch combo.
A big right from Hovi misses.
O Donnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hovi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Hovi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Donnell throws a looping overhand right but Hovi ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Hovi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hovi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Myles O Donnell!
Myles O Donnell retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Myles O Donnell made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aremis has chosen Infected Mushroom - Merlin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
39 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tatsuya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xantos Aremis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aremis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki walks into a left hand.
It looks like Tatsuya Aoki has been cut.
Aremis misses with a looping right.
Aremis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aremis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aremis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Aoki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aremis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aremis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Aremis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aremis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aremis working over Aoki with some ground and pound. Aoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aremis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aremis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aremis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aremis stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aremis with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aremis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aremis's guard.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. Aremis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoki's guard. Nice move by Aremis!
Aremis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aremis won't allow Aoki to get back to his feet.
Aoki looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Aremis from controlling successfully.
Aremis won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Aremis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki controls Aremis momentarily but Aremis frees himself.
Aremis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aremis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aremis postures up.
Aremis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Aremis manages to break the clinch.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aoki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aoki blocks a leg kick.
Aremis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aremis wants it to stay on the feet.
Aremis misses with a wild combination.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aremis.
Aremis throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Aremis catches Aoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Aremis.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Aremis avoids it well and moves away.
Aremis throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aremis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aoki is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aremis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aremis throws a shot to the body.
Aoki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aremis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aremis has closed the distance and engaged Aoki in a clinch.
Aremis gets underhooks to prevent Aoki's takedown attempt.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Aremis.
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aremis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xantos Aremis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xantos Aremis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Aoki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aremis.
Aremis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Aremis.
Aremis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aremis thinking.
Aoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aremis avoids it really well and circles away.
Xantos Aremis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Aremis had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been informed that Aremis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aoki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aremis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Aremis throws a sloppy head kick
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Aoki won't allow Aremis to sweep him here.
Aremis controlling the position.
Aoki chips away with some ground and pound.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. Aremis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoki's guard. Nice move by Aremis!
Aoki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aremis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aremis distracts Aoki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Aremis recovers full guard.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Aremis blocks nicely.
Aremis has Aoki pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been hearing that Aoki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Aremis blocks nicely.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aremis is keeping the position for now.
Aremis seems keen to control Aoki's posture.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aremis is keeping the position for now.
Aremis wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki working some strikes from top position.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses.
Aremis pulls Aoki in close to his closed guard and prevents Aoki from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aremis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aremis is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aremis is stalling in the full guard.
Aremis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aremis is one step ahead there.
Aoki controls Aremis momentarily but Aremis frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good work by Aoki as he checks the leg kick.
Aoki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.
Aremis throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick from Aremis.
Tatsuya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aremis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aoki jabs at Aremis's body.
Aremis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aremis misses with a takedown attempt
and Aoki counters with a left to the body.
Aremis gets a double leg takedown into Aoki's guard.
Aremis lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Aremis controlling him for the moment.
Aremis connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aremis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis won't allow Aoki to get back to his feet.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aremis's guard.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Aremis is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aremis holds on and takes a little breather.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Aremis's brow.
Aoki postures up in Aremis's guard and throws a big left but Aremis blocks it.
Aremis keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aremis is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aremis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aremis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Aremis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aremis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aremis chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Aremis keeps moving.
Aremis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Aremis keeps moving.
Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aremis looking for a sweep. Not yet Aremis, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aremis looking to control.
Aremis has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aoki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aremis holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aremis can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Aoki!
After winning the bout, Tatsuya Aoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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