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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koji Yano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fleur de Lis - Jucifer. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koji Yano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yano blocks a leg kick.
Cave instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Yano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yano is leaning against Cave and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cave lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Yano.
It looks like Nick Cave has been cut.
Yano blocks an elbow strike from Cave.
Good body shot from Yano.
Yano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cave backwards.
Cave with a knee to the head.
Yano has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cave is trying to keep an underhook but Yano manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Yano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cave has hold of Yano's hands but Yano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cave defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yano wants to control but Cave is keeping him busy.
Cave is trying to stand up here but Yano is controlling him well.
Yano is trying to control. Cave wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yano is trying to control. Cave wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cave!
Yano tries to control but Cave wriggling away.
Yano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yano cracks Cave with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yano won't let Cave get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cave is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Yano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yano looking to finish Cave with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cave!
Cave bucks Yano off and manages to get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cave tries to counter with a clinch but Yano shakes him off and moves away.
Cave throws a series of punches but Yano moves out of range.
Yano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cave swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cave has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cave throws a leg kick
and Yano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cave!
Cave tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yano is looking for the choke from the back position but Cave is controlling his hands well.
Cave is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yano off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Cave defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Yano lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cave is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yano is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Yano struggling to land strikes to the head as Cave covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Cave trying to get back to his feet but Yano is in full control for now.
Yano working for a choke but Cave is defending well.
Yano is looking to control Cave but Cave is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Yano is looking for a rear naked choke here but Cave reverses the position brilliantly into Yano's guard!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cave is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Yano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cave's cut.
That's time! Yano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Cave misses its intended target.
Yano tries to counter by clinching up but Cave breaks away and moves out of range.
Cave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cave throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yano's head.
Yano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cave was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cave can do to turn this around?
Yano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Cave tenderised Yano's leg. Yano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yano throws a body punch but Cave moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Yano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cave looks to land a combination but Yano avoids it well.
Yano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yano throws a hook but Cave blocks it.
Cave throws a looping overhand right but Yano ducks down to avoid it.
Yano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cave but Cave pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yano moves out of range as Cave strikes.
Yano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cave moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cave buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cave throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cave jabs Yano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cave counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cave.
Nice jab there from Yano.
Cave avoids the body shot from Yano.
Nick Cave seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yano closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Yano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cave can't find room to land a body shot as Yano controls the action.
Cave throws a punch but it's blocked by Yano.
Yano lands a good knee to the midsection. Cave won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yano.
Yano prevents a body shot from Cave.
Yano jumps guard but Cave turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yano.
Yano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yano can't find room to land a body shot as Cave controls the action.
Yano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yano blocks a body shot from Cave.
Yano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cave tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cave.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cave blocks the elbow strike.
Yano throws a head punch that misses.
Cave breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nick Cave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cave lands a head kick!
Cave throws a right hand that Yano ducks under and follows up with a left that Yano also avoids with ease.
Yano shoots in and bounces Cave off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cave is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yano presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cave working aggressively here.
Yano misses with a knee strike.
Cave prevents a body shot from Yano.
Yano lands a damaging elbow.
Cave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yano avoids it.
Yano cracks Cave with a nice body shot.
Yano taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Cave.
Yano is trying to pull guard but Cave turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Yano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cave tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yano's elbow.
Yano tries to land a knee to the head but Cave blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yano.
Cave landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cave has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Cave will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Cave's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cave.
Yano lands with a slapping head kick.
Yano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cave's guard.
Yano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cave manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yano has Cave in his guard.
Cave is looking to stand up but Yano won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cave doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cave manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koji Yano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cave decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave throws a right hand that Yano ducks under and follows up with a left that Yano also avoids with ease.
Yano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yano misses with a wild body shot.
Cave unleashes a big counter combination but Yano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cave swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Yano to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cave.
Yano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yano blocks a head kick by Cave.
Cave cracks the inside of Yano's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yano. Cave does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cave will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yano tried to counter with a leg kick but Cave avoided it.
Cave throws a head kick that misses.
As Cave tries to get set, Yano tries to push him back and clinch up but Cave manages to avoid the attempt.
Yano misses with a takedown attempt - Cave sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yano lands a two punch combo.
Yano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nick Cave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cave lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yano takes a step back to recover.
Cave tries to clinch but Yano moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cave thuds his shin into the meat of Yano's side.
Cave connects with a high kick.
Cave is looking to clinch.
Cave blocks a head kick by Yano.
Yano tries to clinch but Cave is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yano checks a leg kick.
Yano throws a head kick but Cave moves out of range.
Yano lands a nice hook to Cave's body. Cave takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cave.
Yano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yano misses with an elbow strike.
Yano wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Yano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cave gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yano.
Yano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yano lands a body punch.
Cave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cave throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yano missing with knees to the body.
Yano is working for takedown but Cave is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cave scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cave's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yano effectively controlling the action here.
Yano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cave or not.
Yano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cave or not.
Yano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cave pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koji Yano.
I think Yano 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koji Yano!
A victorious Koji Yano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nem Sis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Blood of Heroes!. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sis's choice of entrance music: Tsunami. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 20 - 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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nem Sis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Sis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sis.
Sis throws a big elbow that misses.
Sis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is wriggling around but Sis manages to pass to half guard.
Sis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
Sis seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sis is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sis working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sis trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Sis prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson trying to control but Sis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Sis in his half guard.
Sis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson tries to roll over but Sis keeps him under control.
Sis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Sis in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sis wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Sis is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sis prevents Johnson from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Sis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Sis.
Johnson lands a left and a right that sends Sis crashing to the canvas! Johnson dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson trying to control but Sis is having none of it.
Sis can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Sis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sis is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Sis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson tries to control but Sis wriggling away.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sis throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sis connects with the punch.
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Sis shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Sis.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Sis counters with a nice body shot.
Sis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson misses with the combination.
No luck for Sis with that takedown attempt.
Sis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sis's head.
Sis throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sis.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Sis.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Sis shoots in.
Craig Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nem Sis.
Sis digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Craig Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Sis misses.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sis 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson checks a low kick from Sis.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick from Sis lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Sis throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Sis fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking to wear down Sis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sis.
Johnson lands a body shot.
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!
Sis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Sis moves out of range.
Sis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Sis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sis.
Sis scores with a three punch combo!
Sis is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Sis misses
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sis cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Sis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Sis persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Sis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sis misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Sis is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Johnson!
Craig Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aremis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Infected Mushroom - Merlin. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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179 lbs
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xantos Aremis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenmoghn is trying to break the clinch but Aremis is controlling him.
Aremis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aremis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenmoghn is just out of range.
Kenmoghn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aremis dives in and grabs Kenmoghn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kenmoghn pushes down on Aremis's head and hops out.
Kenmoghn feints the counter takedown.
Kenmoghn has Aremis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenmoghn prevents a body shot from Aremis.
Kenmoghn is working for takedown but Aremis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aremis keeps control of Kenmoghn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aremis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aremis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenmoghn controls his hands.
Aremis has a couple of punches blocked by Kenmoghn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aremis misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Aremis.
Aremis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kenmoghn looks winded!
Kenmoghn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aremis is defending well.
Aremis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Aremis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aremis lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Aremis - that landed with a thud.
Aremis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenmoghn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xantos Aremis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.
A short right from Aremis.
Aremis tries to work over Kenmoghn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aremis misses with a punch to the body.
Aremis gets through Kenmoghn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aremis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aremis tries a body shot but Kenmoghn blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aremis.
Aremis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kenmoghn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aremis lands a right hand.
Aremis is leaning against Kenmoghn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kenmoghn avoiding damage as Aremis throws knees to the body.
Aremis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aremis misses with a knee to the head.
Aremis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Aremis.
Aremis just leaning against Kenmoghn, taking a breather.
Kenmoghn being controlled against the cage.
Aremis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenmoghns head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn goes for a takedown attempt but Aremis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aremis lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Kenmoghn.
Aremis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenmoghn throws a right hand that misses
and Aremis counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Aremis.
Kenmoghn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aremis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aremis throws a series of punches but Kenmoghn moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aremis.
Aremis moves into the clinch.
Aremis lands a nice uppercut.
Kenmoghn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Aremis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aremis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis is trying to stall.
Aremis pushes off an throws an elbow but Kenmoghn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aremis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aremis keeps control of Kenmoghn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aremis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to striking at distance but Aremis won't allow it.
Aremis lands an elbow just above Kenmoghn 's eye.
Kenmoghn tries to break the clinch but Aremis is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Aremis.
Kenmoghn slows down the pace here.
Aremis pushes Kenmoghn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenmoghn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kenmoghn is trying to break the clinch but Aremis has him pressed against the cage.
Kenmoghn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aremis misses with some punches.
Aremis prevents Kenmoghn from breaking the clinch.
Kenmoghn is trying to maintain a safe position but Aremis gets an underhook and turns Kenmoghn into the cage.
Kenmoghn has had enough of the clinch but Aremis keeps him there for the moment.
Kenmoghn is trying to force a seperation but Aremis has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aremis lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Aremis.
Kenmoghn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aremis after a bit of a struggle.
Kenmoghn tries to circle away but Aremis has him pinned against the cage.
Aremis lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aremis gets through Kenmoghn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aremis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aremis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aremis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Aremis is struggling to control the position.
Aremis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Aremis on the inside.
Aremis gets through Kenmoghn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aremis blocking some punches.
Aremis throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aremis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aremis lands an uppercut.
Aremis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenmoghn.
Aremis scores with a shoulder strike.
Aremis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Aremis as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xantos Aremis dominated that round.
That's time! Aremis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aremis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aremis lands a nice looking body shot.
Kenmoghn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aremis.
Aremis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenmoghn with the counter takedown but Aremis avoids it easily.
Aremis ducks under a wild hook from Kenmoghn.
Aremis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenmoghn can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Aremis.
Aremis keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenmoghn lands with a cross.
Aremis lands a nice shot that snaps Kenmoghn's head back.
Aremis throws a right and a left that Kenmoghn avoids nicely.
Kenmoghn gets a double leg takedown into Aremis's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenmoghn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aremis seems keen to control Kenmoghn's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kenmoghn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Aremis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kenmoghn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenmoghn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn throws an elbow that misses. Aremis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenmoghn's guard. Nice move by Aremis!
Kenmoghn keeping moving, preventing Aremis from controlling successfully.
Aremis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kenmoghn's head.
Aremis landing some decent shots from guard.
Aremis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kenmoghn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aremis grinds an elbow into Kenmoghn's temple.
Kenmoghn is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kenmoghn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenmoghn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aremis lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aremis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kenmoghn struggling a bit here.
Aremis trying to control the position but Kenmoghn is working away.
Kenmoghn is trying to buck Aremis off.
Kenmoghn is looking to regain half guard here but Aremis keeps moving and retains side control.
Aremis cracks Kenmoghn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aremis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kenmoghn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aremis tries to score with some ground and pound. Kenmoghn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Aremis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aremis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenmoghn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aremis trying to control the position but Kenmoghn is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn is looking to regain half guard here but Aremis keeps moving and retains side control.
Kenmoghn looks to move to half guard but instead Aremis has passed into mount! Damn!
Aremis with the ground and pound from mount.
Xantos Aremis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aremis with good strikes from the mount here!
Kenmoghn is rocked!
Kenmoghn is in a horrible position here. Aremis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kenmoghn is still in real trouble! Can Aremis finish him?
Aremis with a couple of short strikes.
Aremis landing punches.
Kenmoghn is trying to escape the mount.
Aremis lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Kenmoghn! Aremis sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Kenmoghn and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xantos Aremis!
An out of breath Xantos Aremis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pegg Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost has chosen enter sandman by metallica as his entrance music. Pegg Frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
41 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tatsuya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pegg Frost!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost closes the distance and pushes Aoki back into the cage.
Frost with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tatsuya Aoki has been cut.
Aoki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Aoki in his tracks for a moment.
Frost is working Aoki over against the cage.
Aoki is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki looking for a takedown.
Aoki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Frost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frost's head.
Frost has his hands clasped together around Aoki's back. He's all about the action.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Aoki there.
Frost trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Aoki manages to pass to mount!
Frost tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frost throwing hammer fists to the chest of Aoki. What's that going to do exactly?
A nice elbow there by Aoki.
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!
Frost is working to get back to half guard.
Frost holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Aoki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Frost tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki with a couple of short strikes.
Aoki landing punches.
Frost tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki working the ground and pound effectively.
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 working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aoki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Frost is rocked!
Frost reaches up and holds on to Aoki to control the position.
Frost is still in real trouble! Can Aoki finish him?
A big strike lands for Aoki! That's really hurt Frost and he's turned his back - Aoki keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Aoki jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatsuya Aoki!
A very excited looking Tatsuya Aoki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Diotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diotte comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - I Want 2 Get High. Hammerfist has chosen 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Diotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfist misses with a shot to the body
and Diotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diotte stuns Hammerfist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diotte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammerfist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammerfist scores with a nice body kick.
Diotte throws a looping overhand right but Hammerfist ducks down to avoid it.
Diotte throws a low kick, looking for Hammerfist's leg but Hammerfist calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Diotte.
Hammerfist fails with the takedown.
Hammerfist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diotte is able to avoid easily.
Hammerfist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diotte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diotte wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hammerfist misses with a looping right.
Diotte connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammerfist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diotte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hammerfist just manages to avoid it.
Diotte lands with a straight right. Hammerfist didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist misses with a leg kick
and Diotte comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Hammerfist stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Diotte is on him like rabid pit bull! Hammerfist slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Diotte!
Andrew Diotte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boycheck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Парус. Dom Diego has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
31 - 38 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dom Diego!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Boycheck.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boycheck.
Dom Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boycheck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diego wants to control but Boycheck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boycheck is trying to control. Diego wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diego tries to roll over but Boycheck keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Boycheck there.
Boycheck is trying to control the action in half guard but Diego is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diego gets full guard.
Boycheck has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diego to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Boycheck is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diego pulls down on the head and he's put Boycheck to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dom Diego!
Post fight, Dom Diego took to the microphone: 'lets do it a 3rd time brother.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Aurellius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aurellius's choice of entrance music: Ave Maria. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Aurellius!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurellius avoids the body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a jab.
Donnelly lunges at Aurellius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aurellius's hand.
Aurellius misses with a hook to the body
and Donnelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donnelly connects with a single shot there.
Donnelly lands a nice hook to Aurellius's body. Aurellius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donnelly lands a head kick. Aurellius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donnelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aurellius's head backwards.
Donnelly tries to bum rush Aurellius with a series of wild strikes but Aurellius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Aurellius misses.
Aurellius 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.
Aurellius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aurellius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donnelly with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Donnelly.
Donnelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aurellius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donnelly misses with a leg kick
and Aurellius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donnelly!
Donnelly is looking to get back to his feet here but Aurellius is keeping cool and he's managed to take Donnelly's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurellius softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Aurellius scores with punches and elbows.
Donnelly is trying to get back to his feet but Aurellius has full control of the position and if anything, Donnelly has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Aurellius is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aurellius throwing sloppy strikes.
Donnelly trying to control the position but Aurellius manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly is trying to get back to his feet but Aurellius has full control of the position and if anything, Donnelly has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Aurellius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donnelly covering up well and avoiding damage.
Aurellius lands strikes to the head.
I really don't envy Donnelly right now.
Donnelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurellius softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Donnelly is taking damage to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donnelly is taking damage to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurellius lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Aurellius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurellius is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Aurellius gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Aurellius gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Aurellius apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurellius manages to avoid it.
Aurellius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Aurellius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly misses with a right hand
and Aurellius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Donnelly. That snapped Aurellius's head back.
Donnelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aurellius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donnelly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donnelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good exchange - Donnelly coming out on top.
Aurellius throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Jab, jab by Donnelly - just one landing.
Donnelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aurellius finds it's way round the side to connect with Donnelly's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donnelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly drops his hands momentarily and Aurellius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donnelly looks to land a right hand but Aurellius moved out of range.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut
and Aurellius counters with a right hand that sends Donnelly tumbling to the canvas! Can Aurellius finish him? He dives into Donnelly's guard looking to do just that!
Donnelly is rocked!
Aurellius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Donnelly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donnelly pulls Aurellius in close to his closed guard and prevents Aurellius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Donnelly seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aurellius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly is looking to stand up but Aurellius isn't so interested in that idea.
Aurellius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurellius dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donnelly motions for Aurellius to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brian Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Aurellius avoids the head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brian Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurellius ducks right into an uppercut from Donnelly.
Aurellius blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly cracks Aurellius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Donnelly as he connects with a hook.
Aurellius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donnelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurellius looks to land a right hand but Donnelly moved out of range.
Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurellius shapes to counter with a head kick.
Donnelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aurellius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donnelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aurellius at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurellius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Aurellius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donnelly defends it well.
Donnelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donnelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donnelly tries to land a body kick
and Aurellius counters with a left and a right that stings Donnelly.
Nice defenses there by Aurellius.
It seemed like Aurellius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aurellius moves away from the strike by Donnelly.
Aurellius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aurellius checks a leg kick.
Donnelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donnelly misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donnelly.
Donnelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aurellius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aurellius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donnelly lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurellius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Donnelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aurellius tries to move into range but Donnelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aurellius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donnelly throws the left hand but Aurellius avoids the punch easily.
Aurellius moves away from the strike by Donnelly.
Aurellius throws a head kick that misses.
Donnelly throws a leg kick which misses Aurellius's front leg but catches the back leg as Aurellius tries to avoid it.
Aurellius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
A big right from Donnelly misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a body punch but Aurellius moves out of range.
Aurellius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Aurellius.
Donnelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Aurellius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aurellius with a jab.
Aurellius lands a leg kick that knocks Donnelly off balance momentarily.
Donnelly misses with a hook. Aurellius ducked under it nicely.
Donnelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donnelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Aurellius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Aurellius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aurellius checks a leg kick.
Aurellius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donnelly.
Donnelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aurellius's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly throws a body punch but Aurellius moves out of range.
Aurellius counters with a body kick.
Donnelly missing with a left hand there. Aurellius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aurellius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurellius throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Aurellius ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
Aurellius looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Donnelly.
Aurellius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donnelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donnelly.
Aurellius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Donnelly dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Donnelly.
Aurellius throws a sloppy head kick
and Aurellius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donnelly throws a sloppy body shot
and Aurellius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donnelly scores with a hook to the body. Aurellius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aurellius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aurellius misses with a looping left.
Donnelly lands a nice hook to Aurellius's body. Aurellius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aurellius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donnelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aurellius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donnelly stuns Aurellius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Donnelly throws a head kick that Aurellius semi-blocks.
Aurellius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a sloppy head kick and Aurellius moves out of range easily.
Aurellius throws out a counter right but Donnelly avoids it with no problem.
Donnelly takes a swing at Aurellius's ribcage but misses.
Aurellius thinks about the counter body kick.
Donnelly throws a leg kick that misses.
Aurellius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donnelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aurellius scrambles back to his feet.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses
and Aurellius counters with a nice body shot.
Donnelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Donnelly.
Donnelly is looking to land body kicks.
Donnelly sizes up Aurellius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aurellius lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aurellius throws a sloppy head kick and Donnelly moves out of range easily.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Aurellius moved away.
It seemed like Aurellius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurellius can do to turn this around?
Donnelly swings for the body but Aurellius moves out of range.
Donnelly throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donnelly.
Aurellius throws a jab when Donnelly was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
Donnelly connects with a body shot.
Donnelly takes a swing at Aurellius's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Aurellius.
Donnelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Donnelly is predictable there
and Aurellius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donnelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donnelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donnelly throws out a powerful jab.
Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aurellius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donnelly connects with a looping right hand.
Donnelly avoids the head kick by Aurellius.
Aurellius misses with a kick to the body.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
Aurellius throws a fast counter high kick but Donnelly manages to duck under it in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aurellius.
Aurellius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aurellius misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Donnelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Aurellius checks it.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
Aurellius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donnelly slips under a jab.
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!
Aurellius stuns Donnelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donnelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Aurellius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donnelly connects with a body shot.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurellius counters with a body kick.
Donnelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aurellius is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Donnelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donnelly 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Donnelly!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brian Donnelly thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Halo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moh throws a chopping leg kick but Halo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Halo throws a leg kick which misses Moh's front leg but catches the back leg as Moh tries to avoid it.
Moh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Halo with a hook.
It looks like Tat Moh has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Halo.
Moh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halo can pounce on him.
Halo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moh has Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
Moh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moh is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Moh throwing shots but Halo is blocking nicely.
Moh lands with a punch from half guard.
Moh trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Moh has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Moh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is pressing down on Moh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moh throws a strike but Halo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Moh.
Halo wanted to stand there but Moh had control of the position.
Moh trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Halo wants to stand but Moh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moh has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
Halo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moh's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halo's hands.
Halo lands the left hand.
Moh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moh.
Moh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moh throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Moh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moh dives in for a single leg takedown but Halo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh throws a lazy body kick
and Halo counters with a good, hard body kick but Moh shrugs it off.
Tat Moh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halo to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moh throws a big shot that misses.
Moh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Moh working the ground and pound but Halo is defending the strikes.
Moh tries to score with some ground and pound. Halo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Moh working away.
Moh tries to advance to mount but Halo denies him.
An elbow from Moh crashes against the mat.
Moh tries to move into full mount but can't pass Halo's legs.
Halo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Moh is controlling him well.
Halo prevents Moh from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Halo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tat Moh'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.
Moh slips under a jab from Halo.
Moh throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Michael Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
Moh avoids a kick to the body.
Moh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from Moh.
Moh with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moh checks a leg kick.
Halo lands a really nice looking cross but Moh seems unphased.
Moh scores with a sloppy right hand. Halo should have avoided that one.
Moh tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
Moh punishes Halo's body with a nice straight punch.
Moh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Halo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Moh finish him?
Moh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moh trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh stands up over Halo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
Moh won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Moh pushes down on Halo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo wants to get back to his feet.
Moh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Moh works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh landing punches.
Moh looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Halo tries to reverse the position but Moh maintains control.
Moh working Halo over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moh trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Moh! That's really hurt Halo and he's turned his back - Moh keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Moh jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tat Moh!
As Tat Moh got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: We are told that talent creates its own opportunities. Yet, it sometimes seems that intense desire creates not only its own opportunities, but its own talents, as well.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Doolittle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Seleznyov (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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Doolittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roberto Seleznyov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Seleznyov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doolittle doesn't seem phased though.
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
Doolittle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seleznyov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Doolittle misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Seleznyov there.
Doolittle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov throws a head kick but Doolittle moves out of range.
Doolittle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doolittle throws a jab when Seleznyov was well out of range.
Seleznyov throws a chopping leg kick but Doolittle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seleznyov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seleznyov throws a body punch but Doolittle moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Doolittle misses its target.
Seleznyov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seleznyov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doolittle avoids the head kick by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Seleznyov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seleznyov scores with a nice right hand.
Seleznyov throws a sloppy head kick and Doolittle moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seleznyov.
Doolittle checks a leg kick nicely.
Doolittle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seleznyov throws a lazy head kick
and Doolittle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seleznyov.
Seleznyov blocks the body kick.
Seleznyov scores with a leg kick.
Doctor Doolittle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seleznyov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doolittle.
Seleznyov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seleznyov throws a poor cross that misses
and Doolittle counters with a nice body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doolittle missing with a left hand there. Seleznyov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seleznyov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seleznyov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doolittle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doolittle.
Seleznyov throws a hook but Doolittle blocks it.
Doolittle delivers a nice body kick.
Seleznyov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doolittle throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seleznyov avoids it.
Seleznyov misses with a leg kick.
Doolittle is looking to wear down Seleznyov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doolittle lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Roberto Seleznyov has been cut.
Seleznyov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doolittle lands with an uppercut that bounces Seleznyov off the cage and back into range.
Seleznyov throws an overhand right that lands on Doolittle's shoulder, as Doolittle tries to avoid the shot.
Seleznyov connects with a leg kick. Doolittle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seleznyov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Doolittle sneaks out the side door and pushes Seleznyov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Seleznyov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Doolittle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seleznyov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doolittle to the ground. Seleznyov is now in Doolittle's guard.
Doolittle wants to sweep but no luck.
Seleznyov advances to half guard.
Doolittle is trying to stand.
Seleznyov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doolittle is looking to improve his position.
Seleznyov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doolittle won't allow Seleznyov to pass to mount.
Seleznyov keeps trying to improve his position.
Seleznyov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Seleznyov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle wants to get back to full guard.
Doolittle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seleznyov.
Doolittle trying to get back to full guard but Seleznyov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doolittle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doolittle is trying desperately to improve position.
Seleznyov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doolittle's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doolittle tries to reverse the position but Seleznyov maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Seleznyov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Seleznyov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick but Doolittle checks it.
As Seleznyov looks to move away, Doolittle throws a big counter combo but Seleznyov just gets out of the way.
Seleznyov dips to his left and cracks Doolittle with an uppercut!
Seleznyov misses with a low kick.
Doolittle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seleznyov.
Roberto Seleznyov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seleznyov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doolittle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Doolittle sneaks out the side door and pushes Seleznyov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Seleznyov misses with a left hand
and Doolittle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doolittle slips under a jab from Seleznyov.
Nice defenses there by Doolittle.
Doolittle thinks about countering with a body kick.
Doolittle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seleznyov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seleznyov with a nice cross.
Seleznyov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seleznyov throws a body kick that misses.
Seleznyov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doolittle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seleznyov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seleznyov throws a jab when Doolittle was well out of range.
Seleznyov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Seleznyov lands a head shot.
Seleznyov stuns Doolittle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seleznyov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seleznyov staying out of range there.
Seleznyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doolittle moves away.
Doolittle pushes Seleznyov away with a front kick.
Seleznyov is breathing heavily.
Seleznyov defending well as Doolittle loads up on a big left hand.
Seleznyov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seleznyov shoots in for a double leg but Doolittle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seleznyov throws a one two combo.
Doolittle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Seleznyov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seleznyov throws a push kick but Doolittle slaps the foot to one side.
Doolittle half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov tries to land a front kick but Doolittle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seleznyov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doolittle avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberto Seleznyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seleznyov misses the body punch
and Doolittle counters with a leg kick.
Doolittle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seleznyov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Seleznyov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seleznyov misses the jab.
Doolittle throws a big counter combination but Seleznyov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Seleznyov throws a lazy right hand but Doolittle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doolittle checks a leg kick.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick
and Doolittle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seleznyov lands with a nice body punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doolittle enables Seleznyov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doolittle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Doolittle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Doolittle wants to stand up but Seleznyov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seleznyov throwing strikes from guard but Doolittle blocks nicely.
Seleznyov looking to pass the guard.
Seleznyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doolittle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seleznyov won't allow Doolittle to get back to his feet.
Seleznyov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seleznyov 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seleznyov clinches up with Doolittle and pushes him back against the cage.
Seleznyov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doolittle blocks the body kick.
Doolittle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seleznyov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doolittle throws a jab but it's blocked by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov misses with a left hand
and Doolittle counters with a right hand to the body.
Seleznyov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seleznyov tries to score with a low kick but Doolittle moves his leg out of the way.
Seleznyov dives in and grabs Doolittle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doolittle pushes down on Seleznyov's head and hops out.
Doolittle is looking to counter punch.
Doctor Doolittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Seleznyov.
Seleznyov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Seleznyov.
Doolittle throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seleznyov avoids it.
Seleznyov connects with a right hand. Doolittle shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Seleznyov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Seleznyov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Doolittle avoids the body shot from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Seleznyov throws a hook to the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doolittle misses with a straight left.
Doolittle throws a jab when Seleznyov was well out of range.
Seleznyov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doolittle throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seleznyov avoids it.
Doolittle stuffs the takedown attempt from Seleznyov. Seleznyov gets slowly back to his feet.
Doolittle is looking to land body kicks.
Seleznyov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doolittle.
Seleznyov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Doolittle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seleznyov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seleznyov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Seleznyov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doolittle motions for Seleznyov to come forward. Doolittle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seleznyov throws a front kick that sends Doolittle stumbling back into the cage.
Seleznyov misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seleznyov scores with a shot to the body.
Doolittle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seleznyov swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Seleznyov shoots in but no luck this time.
Seleznyov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doolittle swings for the body but Seleznyov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Seleznyov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doolittle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seleznyov loads up on a big right hand but Doolittle slips the punch.
Doolittle throwing a counter right hand but Seleznyov manages to avoid it.
Seleznyov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seleznyov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doctor Doolittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Seleznyov.
Seleznyov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doolittle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doctor Doolittle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto Seleznyov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Seleznyov misses.
Seleznyov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seleznyov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doolittle.
That has opened up Roberto Seleznyov's cut even more.
Seleznyov tried to score with a low kick but Doolittle checks it.
Doolittle jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seleznyov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seleznyov checks a leg kick.
Doolittle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seleznyov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seleznyov.
Doolittle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seleznyov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seleznyov.
Doolittle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seleznyov scores with a one two! Doolittle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seleznyov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seleznyov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doolittle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Doolittle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Doolittle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doolittle is looking to stand back up but Seleznyov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Doolittle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doolittle is trying to maintain the position but Seleznyov is very close to passing his half guard.
Doolittle is refusing to be controlled, as Seleznyov sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doolittle pulls Seleznyov in to control the position.
Seleznyov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seleznyov being controlled here momentarily.
Seleznyov looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Doctor Doolittle.
Well Seleznyov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Seleznyov!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Seleznyov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kordell Bailey Sr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Jakke Ruutu. Bailey Sr.'s ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Damian Marley - Road To Zion. Ruutu has chosen 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight as his entrance music. Jakke Ruutu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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39
174 lbs
34 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kordell Bailey Sr.!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jakke Ruutu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutu swings widly with a right hand
and Bailey Sr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey Sr. takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Kordell Bailey Sr. has been cut.
Ruutu slips a straight right by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruutu dips to his left and cracks Bailey Sr. with an uppercut!
Ruutu loads up on a big right hand but Bailey Sr. slips the punch.
Bailey Sr. works the jab nicely.
Bailey Sr. throws a right hand that misses
and Ruutu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey Sr. changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruutu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ruutu is looking for a sweep.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the action but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Ruutu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. wants to control but Ruutu is keeping him busy.
Bailey Sr. lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bailey Sr. is working Ruutu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bailey Sr. wants to control but Ruutu is keeping him busy.
Bailey Sr. in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ruutu is not content to let Bailey Sr. control the position.
Bailey Sr. lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ruutu down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bailey Sr. in side control, throwing shots but Ruutu defends.
Bailey Sr. advances to mount.
Bailey Sr. working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bailey Sr. working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ruutu working to try and regain half guard.
Ruutu tries to lock up and control but Bailey Sr. gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruutu is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bailey Sr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruutu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bailey Sr. is looking for a kimura but Ruutu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bailey Sr. to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey Sr. is nestled in close to Ruutu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bailey Sr. 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.
Bailey Sr. working over Ruutu with some ground and pound. Ruutu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruutu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruutu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruutu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruutu controls Bailey Sr. momentarily but Bailey Sr. frees himself.
Bailey Sr. lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bailey Sr. definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bailey Sr. sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bailey Sr. throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruutu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. throws an elbow that misses. Ruutu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bailey Sr.'s guard. Nice move by Ruutu!
Ruutu is stalling in the full guard.
Bailey Sr. trying to keep a closed guard but Ruutu is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bailey Sr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruutu is just out of range.
Bailey Sr. uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruutu has time to react.
Ruutu sizes up Bailey Sr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Ruutu misses.
Bailey Sr. throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruutu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey Sr. tests Ruutu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruutu scores with a jab. Bailey Sr. acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailey Sr. moves out of range of the body kick from Ruutu.
Bailey Sr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruutu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey Sr. paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bailey Sr. throws a hook to the side of Ruutu's head but Ruutu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruutu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bailey Sr. shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruutu is trying to defend but Bailey Sr. finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey Sr. winds up and cracks Ruutu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bailey Sr. slips a nice elbow through Ruutu's hands, connecting with Ruutu's forehead.
Ruutu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bailey Sr. scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bailey Sr. wants to pass to mount but Ruutu is defending the position.
Ruutu wants to get back to full guard.
Bailey Sr. looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruutu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruutu is trying to control but can't.
Bailey Sr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruutu can do to turn this around?
Ruutu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bailey Sr. scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruutu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bailey Sr. throws an elbow that misses. Ruutu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bailey Sr.'s guard. Nice move by Ruutu!
Ruutu postures up in Bailey Sr.'s guard and throws a big left but Bailey Sr. blocks it.
Bailey Sr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bailey Sr. is on top in guard.
Bailey Sr. being controlled here momentarily.
Ruutu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bailey Sr. is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. throwing strikes from guard but Ruutu blocks nicely.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Ruutu keeps moving.
Bailey Sr. with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bailey Sr. content to stall in guard here.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Bailey Sr. from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bailey Sr. 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.
Bailey Sr. working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Ruutu keeps moving.
Bailey Sr. passes Ruutu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruutu is looking to control Bailey Sr.'s leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruutu avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey Sr. not doing much here.
Bailey Sr. lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bailey Sr. blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruutu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruutu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey Sr. throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey Sr. sets himself, and Ruutu steps forward looking for the clinch! Bailey Sr. avoids it this time.
Bailey Sr. walks into a stiff left hand from Ruutu.
Ruutu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruutu ducks under a wild hook from Bailey Sr..
Jakke Ruutu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey Sr. misses the target.
Bailey Sr. shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bailey Sr. was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bailey Sr. goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ruutu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bailey Sr.'s guard! Nice work there by Ruutu!
Bailey Sr. has his foot on Ruutu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruutu works his way back into a safe position though.
Bailey Sr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey Sr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kordell Bailey Sr. overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruutu is looking to stand up but Bailey Sr. isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruutu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruutu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruutu looking to control.
Bailey Sr. might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruutu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruutu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bailey Sr. is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruutu has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bailey Sr. stands up over Ruutu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bailey Sr. works over Ruutu with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Bailey Sr. from controlling successfully.
Ruutu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruutu keeping full guard, as Bailey Sr. tries to pass.
Ruutu controls Bailey Sr. momentarily but Bailey Sr. frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jakke Ruutu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey Sr. changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruutu tries to avoid it but Bailey Sr. manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruutu to the ground. Ruutu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bailey Sr. misses with a right hand
and Ruutu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey Sr.. Those never looked like landing.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey Sr. ducks under a wild hook from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bailey Sr. dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruutu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bailey Sr. moves out of range as Ruutu strikes.
Bailey Sr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruutu.
Ruutu throws a body kick that misses
and Bailey Sr. counters with a two punch combo.
Ruutu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruutu lands a jab to the head.
Bailey Sr. shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruutu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Ruutu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is working Ruutu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bailey Sr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruutu kicks Bailey Sr. off and gets to his feet.
Bailey Sr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Bailey Sr. uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruutu has time to react.
Ruutu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bailey Sr. looks to land a left hand but Ruutu moved out of range nicely.
Ruutu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Bailey Sr. does no damage.
Bailey Sr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruutu.
Bailey Sr. fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruutu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kordell Bailey Sr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruutu moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kordell Bailey Sr. did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ruutu throws a wild body kick that Bailey Sr. sees coming a mile off.
Kordell Bailey Sr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruutu misses with the combination.
Ruutu looks to land a combination but Bailey Sr. avoids it well.
Bailey Sr.'s corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bailey Sr. duly obliges.
Bailey Sr. darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ruutu.
Bailey Sr. is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruutu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruutu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey Sr. fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruutu scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey Sr. throws a hook but Ruutu blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. misses with a double jab.
Ruutu misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Ruutu misses.
Bailey Sr. lands with a good body shot.
Bailey Sr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bailey Sr. slips under a jab from Ruutu.
Bailey Sr. is looking to counter punch.
Bailey Sr. lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bailey Sr. looks to throw the jab but Ruutu is out of range.
Bailey Sr. moves out of range as Ruutu strikes.
Ruutu throws out a loose jab but Bailey Sr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. digs a good body shot into Ruutu's ribs.
Ruutu lands with a straight right. Bailey Sr. didn't see that one coming.
Ruutu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey Sr..
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey Sr. gets a takedown into half guard.
Bailey Sr. is trying to control. Ruutu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruutu tries to kick Bailey Sr. off but Bailey Sr. keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ruutu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bailey Sr. is looking to take a break and control but Ruutu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu gets full guard.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. lands a couple of digs.
Bailey Sr. content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruutu pulls Bailey Sr. in close to prevent any damage.
Ruutu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bailey Sr. manages to get himself to full guard.
Bailey Sr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Bailey Sr., not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is trying to keep Ruutu in close.
Bailey Sr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruutu manages to get himself to full guard.
Bailey Sr. throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. had his way with Jakke Ruutu in that round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bailey Sr. shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruutu sprawls well. He's pushed Bailey Sr.'s face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruutu gets caught flat footed, as Bailey Sr. shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bailey Sr. stopping the sweep attempt from Ruutu.
Ruutu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bailey Sr. is aware though and is defending well.
Ruutu trying to control the position.
Ruutu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruutu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bailey Sr..
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bailey Sr. accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bailey Sr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruutu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bailey Sr. missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruutu is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruutu wants to clinch.
Bailey Sr. throws a looping overhand right but Ruutu ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey Sr. shoots for a takedown but Ruutu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruutu clobbers Bailey Sr. with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bailey Sr. lands a right hook to the body.
Ruutu walks into a straight right hand from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruutu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bailey Sr. throws the left hand but Ruutu avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Ruutu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jakke Ruutu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bailey Sr. drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ruutu follows Bailey Sr. to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakke Ruutu!
Jakke Ruutu is the new welterweight champion!
Jakke Ruutu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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