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AD359:155lb Tournament R2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Roberts's choice of entrance music: Moves Like Jagger. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24 - 11 - 0 |
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Roberts!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick
and Moreno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into Roberts's ribcage.
Roberts takes an elbow to the temple.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Moreno has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moreno throws an elbow but misses.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno moves into the clinch.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roberts wants to take the fight to the mat but Moreno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roberts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberts wants to take the fight to the mat but Moreno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moreno prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into Roberts's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts looks winded!
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulo Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Roberts.
Moreno moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Moreno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moreno.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno blocking some punches.
Roberts blocks the elbow strike.
Roberts takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moreno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moreno.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Moreno lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into Roberts's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Moreno dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Moreno moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Moreno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberts can't find room to land a body shot as Moreno controls the action.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Moreno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moreno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Roberts avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roberts takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moreno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulo Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Roberts.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roberts avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Moreno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Moreno.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to stall.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into Roberts's ribcage.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paulo Moreno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Moreno lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moreno.
Moreno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moreno lands a nice elbow.
Roberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno.
A right hand to the body from Roberts.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Moreno dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moreno clinches up against the cage.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Moreno scores with a knee to the head.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to control Moreno's arms but Moreno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roberts has his back to the cage.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Roberts blocks the elbow strike.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno is defending well for now.
Moreno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Moreno.
Bob Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberts's face.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Moreno lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Moreno working Roberts over with knees to the body.
Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moreno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moreno working Roberts over with knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno working Roberts over with knees to the body.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Moreno misses with an elbow over the top.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Moreno.
Moreno avoids the elbow strike from Roberts, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno avoids the damage to the body.
Paulo Moreno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Roberts goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paulo Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Roberts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts is looking to chop away at Moreno's legs.
Roberts throws a head kick but Moreno moves out of range.
Roberts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moreno checks it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Moreno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moreno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Moreno!
Post fight, Paulo Moreno took to the microphone: 'Sa lahat ng ayaw sakin mga putang ina niyo.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Talbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farmhouse Flander (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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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Talbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Farmhouse Flander!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbert lands an overhand right.
Talbert misses with a straight left.
Jab from Talbert.
It looks like Farmhouse Flander has been cut.
Flander throws a right and a left that Talbert avoids nicely.
Talbert stalks Flander and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flander's face. Flander staggers backwards, shaken.
Flander throws a lazy right hand but Talbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flander throws an off balance right hand
and Talbert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flander.
Talbert slips a straight right by Flander.
A little feinted left hand from Talbert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flander misses with a combination
and Talbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flander.
Talbert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flander throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Talbert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flander thinking.
Farmhouse Flander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Flander.
Talbert slips a jab and a cross from Flander.
Flander tries to bum rush Talbert with a series of wild strikes but Talbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flander blocks a jab.
Flander misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Talbert misses the target.
Talbert keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Flander.
Talbert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Talbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flander.
Flander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Talbert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talbert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flander ducks under a wild hook from Talbert.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Talbert!
Flander loads up on a big right hand but Talbert slips the punch.
Flander goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flander finds it's way round the side to connect with Talbert's head.
Talbert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flander falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Talbert counter with a right hand.
Flander is rocked!
Flander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Talbert slips a jab from Flander.
Talbert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Flander both land. Nice combination.
Talbert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab from Flander.
A jab from Talbert misses.
Talbert is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flander misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Talbert to counter with a crisp jab.
Flander fails to land with a series of punches.
Talbert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flander swings widly with a right hand
and Talbert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Farmhouse Flander's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Flander.
Flander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talbert lands a nice shot to the body.
Flander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flander throws a right hand that misses
enabling Talbert to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flander on the side of the head.
Flander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flander fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flander throws a lazy uppercut
and Talbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talbert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Talbert.
Good standup being displayed there by Talbert as he connects with a hook.
Flander is still on wobbly legs! Can Talbert finish him?
A big right from Talbert misses.
Flander seems to have recovered his senses.
Flander slips a jab from Talbert.
Talbert scores with a jab.
Flander throws an off balance right hand
and Talbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flander throws a big shot that misses.
Flander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Talbert counters with a crisp right that sends Flander to the canvas! Talbert follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Talbert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil III (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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ba Lil III!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
Lil III throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bishop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lil III keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop connects with a couple of short punches.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop slips nicely into half guard.
Lil III tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lil III has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lil III knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bishop is just content to waste time from the top position. Lil III takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lil III working a defensive guard here.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lil III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lil III works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Lil III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Lil III slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Ba Lil III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop checks a low kick from Lil III.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Donk. Lil III catches Bishop right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Lil III does it's job there.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lil III misses with an uppercut.
Bishop is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
Lil III fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lil III works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Lil III there.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lil III doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Lil III, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Lil III against the cage but Lil III circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lil III jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Lil III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Lil III avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Lil III releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lil III looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Lil III swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
Lil III cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Lil III changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lil III checks a leg kick nicely.
Lil III is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lil III is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bishop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lil III scores with a leg kick.
Lil III lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ba Lil III will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Lil III lands.
A big left from Lil III misses.
Bishop attempts a counter takedown but Lil III avoids it well and moves away.
Bishop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
Lil III throws out a leg kick but Bishop moves out of range and Lil III only half commits.
Bishop moves out of range as Lil III strikes.
Lil III clobbers Bishop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lil III throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Lil III chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lil III throws a combination. Bishop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ba Lil III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lil III takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lil III.
Bishop drops Lil III with a big left hand and mounts him. Lil III is in big trouble!
Lil III is rocked!
Bishop is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lil III can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lil III is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III is looking to improve his position but Bishop isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishop connects with a bit shot that sees Lil III covering up! More strikes from Bishop and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bishop is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Bishop!
Our winner, Arthur Bishop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea comes to the cage accompanied by Boss of All Bosses . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bad Idea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
Idea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Idea misses its intended target.
Ramirez pushes Idea up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramirez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramirez goes for a takedown attempt but Idea pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idea. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Idea misses with a body shot
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idea throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez misses with a hook
and Idea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Ramirez coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idea.
Idea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramirez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Idea.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idea.
It looked like Idea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Idea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Ramirez catches Idea right on the button with a cross.
Idea throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea lands with a cross.
Idea fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ramirez to the ground. Idea is now in Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Idea has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ramirez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Idea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Ramirez.
Ramirez unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idea gets back to half guard.
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramirez drops an elbow to the side of Idea's head.
Idea wants to get back to full guard.
Idea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez working over Idea with some ground and pound. Idea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Idea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ramirez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ramirez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ramirez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramirez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramirez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Idea down.
Idea is rocked!
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Idea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Idea is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back!
Idea keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Idea throws a series of strikes and Ramirez wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Idea is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ramirez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Idea throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Idea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Idea lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Idea lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Idea has control of the leg.
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 Bad Idea will probably get the nod.
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.
Idea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Idea checks a leg kick.
Idea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Ramirez punishes Idea's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez swings for the body but Idea moves out of range.
Idea misses with a looping left.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Idea throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Idea does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Idea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Idea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Idea misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Idea with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez jabs Idea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Idea checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Idea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idea throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez tries to sprawl but Idea drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Idea connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez's temple.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Idea has control of the leg.
Idea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Idea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Idea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Idea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Idea throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Idea is proving a slippery customer.
Idea keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Idea throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Idea controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Idea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Idea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Idea postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez controlling Idea's posture.
Idea throws a big elbow that misses.
Idea is working Ramirez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramirez is trying to keep Idea in close.
Idea stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez pulls Idea in close to his closed guard and prevents Idea from doing any damage or advancing position.
Idea postures up and lands a big shot to Ramirez's brow.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Idea trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Idea scoring with punches to the head and body.
Idea preventing the sweep.
Idea lands a couple of elbows.
Ramirez pulls Idea in close to prevent any damage.
Idea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
Idea swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
Idea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Idea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Idea sets himself, and Ramirez steps forward looking for the clinch! Idea avoids it this time.
Idea is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Idea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Idea as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Idea fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Idea doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramirez tests Idea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Idea shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Idea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez feints and then cracks Idea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idea down.
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idea was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez works over Idea's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Idea walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez misses with a two punch combination.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Idea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Idea lands an overhand right.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Idea.
Ramirez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Idea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Idea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bad Idea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idea postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea preventing the sweep.
Ricardo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to stand and escape but Idea is having none of it.
Idea throws a big elbow that misses.
Idea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idea looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramirez stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Idea has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ramirez manages to get his head free but now Idea has transitioned to an armbar! Ramirez grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Idea! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bad Idea!
Bad Idea was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leo Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sotto Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sotto Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Sotto Jr slips the punch.
Yaj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sotto Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Yaj closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yaj trying to control the action but Sotto Jr is working from the bottom.
Sotto Jr is looking for a sweep. Yaj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotto Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sotto Jr.
Yaj slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sotto Jr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yaj is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto Jr is squirming around, avoiding Yaj's attempts to control the action.
Sotto Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Yaj misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sotto Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yaj wants to pass to mount but Sotto Jr is defending the position.
Sotto Jr tries to roll over but Yaj keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotto Jr wants to control but Yaj is keeping busy.
Yaj trying to pass the guard but Sotto Jr defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaj is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yaj with the ground and pound but Sotto Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Sotto Jr keeps moving.
Yaj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yaj postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sotto Jr pulls Yaj in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Sotto Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Yaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj landing with the ground and pound.
Sotto Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yaj tries to free his leg and advance position but Sotto Jr is retaining full guard.
Sotto Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sotto Jr keeping full guard, as Yaj tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sotto Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yaj manages to get himself to full guard.
Sotto Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
Yaj being controlled here, momentarily.
Yaj pulls Sotto Jr in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sotto Jr 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.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Sotto Jr from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Yaj 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.
Sotto Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Sotto Jr jabs at Yaj's body.
Yaj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sotto Jr.
Yaj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sotto Jr!
Sotto Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Sotto Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Sotto Jr has control of the leg.
Sotto Jr trying to mount his opponent but Yaj defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto Jr stalling.
Leo Yaj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sotto Jr is thwarting Yaj's attempts to control the position.
Sotto Jr is trying to control. Yaj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sotto Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sotto Jr is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sotto Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yaj is trying to get back to full guard.
Sotto Jr trying to control from half guard but Yaj is working away.
Yaj won't allow Sotto Jr to pass to mount.
Yaj trying to hold on to Sotto Jr's head to control him but Sotto Jr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is trying to get back to full guard.
Sotto Jr is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yaj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice sprawl there from Sotto Jr as Yaj shoots in.
Sotto Jr throws a counter combo.
Yaj is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sotto Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sotto Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Sotto Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yaj shoots and misses
and Sotto Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sotto Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Yaj 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sotto Jr throws a head kick that Yaj semi-blocks.
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!
Yaj avoids the body shot from Sotto Jr.
Yaj misses with a takedown
and Sotto Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sotto Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yaj has Sotto Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Sotto Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sotto Jr sends Yaj crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sotto Jr is motioning to the referee to let Yaj up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Yaj is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Sotto Jr fakes the body blow, causing Yaj to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yaj goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Umberto Sotto Jr!
A victorious Umberto Sotto Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Leo Yaj was interviewed post fight and said 'Noooo, two losses in a row :-(('.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuya Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimizu has chosen Alright, let's do this. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
30 - 16 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Yossarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuya Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimizu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yossarian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Yossarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yossarian avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yossarian misses the jab.
Yossarian looks for the body kick but Shimizu saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a looping overhand right but Shimizu ducks down to avoid it.
Yossarian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yossarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu throws out a counter right but Yossarian avoids it with no problem.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yossarian.
Yossarian scores with the left hand. Shimizu knows he should have avoided that one.
Shimizu throws a hook but Yossarian blocks it.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shimizu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yossarian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimizu.
Yossarian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yossarian throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yossarian defending well as Shimizu loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yossarian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yossarian lands a leg kick that knocks Shimizu off balance momentarily.
Yossarian moves away from the strike by Shimizu.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shimizu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shimizu lands the left hand.
Shimizu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yossarian.
John Yossarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yossarian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shimizu throws a low kick, looking for Yossarian's leg but Yossarian calmly moves out of range.
Shimizu looks for the body kick but Yossarian saw that one coming.
Yossarian connects with a leg kick. Shimizu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shimizu ducks right into an uppercut from Yossarian.
Yossarian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yossarian moves away.
Shimizu lands with a kick to the temple. Yossarian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shimizu throws the left hand but Yossarian avoids the punch easily.
Shimizu scores with a jab.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yossarian moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Yossarian as he connects with a hook.
Shimizu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yossarian. Yossarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Yossarian throws the kick towards the body but Shimizu avoids it.
Shimizu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yossarian.
Shimizu feints a counter leg kick.
Shimizu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yossarian. That one must have hurt.
Yossarian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws out a leg kick but Shimizu moves out of range and Yossarian only half commits.
Yossarian tries to land a leg kick but Shimizu saw it coming and moves away.
Yossarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shimizu.
Yossarian takes one to the side of the head.
Yossarian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Shimizu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Shimizu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yossarian throws a sloppy body shot
and Shimizu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yossarian.
Yossarian connects with a crisp jab.
Shimizu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yossarian avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Yossarian misses with a head kick.
Shimizu connects with a body shot.
Shimizu cracks a nice hook into Yossarian's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Shimizu.
Yossarian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
An inside leg kick lands from Yossarian.
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!
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
Shimizu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yossarian circles away.
Yossarian blocks a leg kick.
Yossarian takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
Yossarian tries a head kick but it misses.
Yossarian with a jab.
Yossarian defending well as Shimizu loads up on a big left hand.
Shimizu misses with a hook.
Yossarian scores with a decent looking hook.
Yossarian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Shimizu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yossarian avoids the body shot from Shimizu.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
Shimizu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yossarian.
Yossarian misses with a low kick.
Shimizu throws the kick towards the body but Yossarian avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yossarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yossarian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shimizu moves out of range of the body kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian misses with a looping left.
Yossarian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Yossarian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yossarian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yossarian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yossarian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yossarian lands a jab.
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
Shimizu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yossarian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shimizu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yossarian throws a body punch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Yossarian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shimizu.
Shimizu is looking to slow Yossarian down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Yossarian.
Good work by Shimizu as he checks the leg kick.
Yossarian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shimizu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yossarian scores with a jab to the body.
Shimizu misses with a hook. Yossarian ducked under it nicely.
Shimizu scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimizu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shimizu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yossarian. Yossarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Yossarian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shimizu is fending him off so far but Yossarian persists. Nope, Shimizu circles away and we're back to standing.
Yossarian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Yossarian.
Yuya Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yossarian lands a leg kick that knocks Shimizu off balance momentarily.
Yossarian cracks Shimizu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses.
Yossarian throws a push kick but Shimizu slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Yossarian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shimizu tries to clinch but Yossarian moves out of range.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Yossarian.
Shimizu checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
Yossarian checks a low kick from Shimizu.
Yossarian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yossarian works Shimizu's body with a nice hook.
Yossarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yossarian throws a leg kick
and Shimizu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yossarian swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shimizu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Yossarian scores with a jab. Shimizu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimizu misses the target.
Shimizu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yossarian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yossarian is looking to score with low kicks.
Shimizu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yossarian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shimizu tests Yossarian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yossarian looks to land a body kick but Shimizu moved away.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. Yossarian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yossarian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Yossarian.
John Yossarian is winning the standup battle so far.
Yossarian misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yossarian.
Yossarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimizu can do to turn this around?
Shimizu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yossarian is looking to land body kicks.
Shimizu throws a head kick but Yossarian moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yossarian misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Yossarian moves out of range easily.
Yossarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Shimizu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yossarian.
Yossarian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yossarian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimizu lands with a hook. Yossarian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shimizu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yossarian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu scores with a jab.
Yossarian swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yossarian throws a leg kick which misses Shimizu's front leg but catches the back leg as Shimizu tries to avoid it.
Shimizu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yossarian is able to avoid easily.
Shimizu throws out a leg kick but Yossarian moves out of range and Shimizu only half commits.
Shimizu throws a low kick but Yossarian avoids it.
Shimizu thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu blocks a head kick by Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a body punch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut. Yossarian saw that one coming.
Yossarian scores with a nice head shot.
Shimizu scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Yossarian.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yossarian manages to avoid it.
Yossarian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yossarian misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shimizu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yossarian.
Shimizu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yossarian throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimizu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu wants to land a leg kick but Yossarian is out of range.
Yossarian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shimizu swings for the body but Yossarian moves out of range.
Shimizu looks to land a right hand but Yossarian moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Yossarian dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yossarian lands with a kick to the temple. Shimizu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yossarian throws a shot from downtown. Shimizu moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Yossarian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yossarian.
Shimizu scores with a leg kick.
Shimizu fakes the leg kick and cracks Yossarian in the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yossarian 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 Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shimizu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yossarian has got the better of the exchanges.
Yossarian connects with a right hand. Shimizu shakes it off.
Yossarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shimizu.
Yossarian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yossarian lands a front kick.
Yossarian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shimizu throws out the jab.
Shimizu throws the left hand but Yossarian avoids the punch easily.
Yossarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimizu moves out of range of the body kick.
Yossarian lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yossarian is looking to slow Shimizu down with leg kicks.
Yossarian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shimizu moves out of range as Yossarian strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian misses with a kick to the body.
Shimizu clobbers Yossarian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Shimizu.
Yossarian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yossarian is looking to land body kicks.
Yossarian ducks under a wild hook from Shimizu.
Yossarian avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Yossarian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yossarian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yossarian scores with a leg kick.
Shimizu stuns Yossarian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shimizu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yossarian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shimizu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yossarian throws a chopping leg kick but Shimizu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu misses with a looping right.
Shimizu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Shimizu blocks the low kick.
Shimizu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Yossarian misses its intended target.
Yossarian throws a wild body kick that Shimizu sees coming a mile off.
Yossarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to clinch up.
Shimizu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shimizu misses the shot to the body.
Yossarian tries a low kick but Shimizu avoids it.
Yossarian throws a head kick that misses
and Shimizu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shimizu.
Shimizu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shimizu checks a leg kick.
A jab from Shimizu finds it's way through Yossarian's defenses.
Yossarian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimizu.
Yossarian tried to counter with a leg kick but Shimizu avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yossarian tries to bum rush Shimizu with a series of wild strikes but Shimizu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shimizu connects with a body shot that sends Yossarian's belly button to the back.
Shimizu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yossarian is rocked!
Shimizu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yossarian throws out the jab.
Oh Yossarian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shimizu throws a head kick but Yossarian moves out of range.
Yossarian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shimizu.
Yossarian seems to have got his legs back now.
Yossarian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shimizu. Shimizu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shimizu defending well as Yossarian loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Yossarian misses the target.
Shimizu takes a swing at Yossarian's ribcage but misses.
Yossarian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John Yossarian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yossarian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yossarian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yossarian throws a head kick but Shimizu moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yossarian. Shimizu shrugs it off though.
Yossarian scores with a push kick.
A low kick from Yossarian misses
and Shimizu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yossarian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimizu moves away.
Shimizu avoids the body shot from Yossarian.
Yossarian backing away here, and Shimizu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch but Yossarian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yossarian works the jab nicely.
Shimizu throws a push kick but Yossarian slaps the foot to one side.
Shimizu moves away from the strike by Yossarian.
Yossarian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yossarian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shimizu's head backwards.
Yuya Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yossarian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shimizu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yossarian's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Yossarian.
Shimizu misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu throws a push kick but Yossarian slaps the foot to one side.
Shimizu throws a body punch but Yossarian moves out of range.
Yossarian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 John Yossarian.
Well Yossarian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Yossarian!
During a confident post fight interview, John Yossarian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mees Metsast was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bregan Union!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mees Metsast!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Union manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target.
Union 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 Bregan Union has been cut.
Metsast throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Union sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Metsast misses with the combination.
Union jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metsast is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Metsast misses with a lunging right hand
and Union counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Union steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Metsast misses with a jab to the body
and Union counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Union uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metsast plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Metsast.
Union cracks Metsast with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsast closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Union will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Metsast up against the cage.
Union lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Union.
Metsast lands a left hand.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Union.
Metsast landing knees to the head.
Union breaks from the clinch.
Union moves out of range of the body kick.
Union avoids a punch combination nicely.
Union is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Union scores with a nice head shot.
Union waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metsast.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Union takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Union missing with a left hand there. Metsast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metsast cracks Union with a right hand to the side of the head.
Union throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metsast moves into the clinch.
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Union.
Union swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Union blocks with his arms.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Metsast.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Union blocks it.
Union lands a right hand.
Metsast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Metsast.
Union trying to stall but Metsast improves his position.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Union avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Metsast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Metsast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metsast leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land.
Union makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Union.
Metsast lands a good knee to the midsection. Union won't want to take too many of those.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Union.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Union misses with the head strike.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Union as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Metsast has a couple of punches blocked by Union.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast misses with some punches.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Union lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Union on the inside.
Metsast lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Union blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mees Metsast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Metsast staying out of range there.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Union lands a really nice looking cross but Metsast seems unphased.
Metsast plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Union throws an off balance right hand
and Metsast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Union avoids the body shot from Metsast.
Union is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Metsast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Union takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Union - just one landing.
Metsast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metsast throws a body punch but Union moves out of range.
Metsast swings for the body but Union moves out of range.
Union walks into a jab.
Bregan Union's cut is getting worse.
Union avoids the head kick by Metsast.
Mees Metsast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Union, pushing him back against the cage.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Union avoids it.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast tries to stall but Union uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Metsast.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metsast letting Union take a breather here.
Union lands a right hand.
Metsast landing knees to the head.
Metsast scores with a knee to the head.
Union escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metsast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Union throwing a counter right hand but Metsast manages to avoid it.
Union moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Union swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metsast.
Metsast ducks under a wild hook from Union.
Union turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Union takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Metsast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Union doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Union takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metsast looks to land a body kick but Union moved away.
Union throwing a counter right hand but Metsast manages to avoid it.
Union takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target.
Metsast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Union momentarily.
Union tries to move into range but Metsast moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metsast misses with a double jab
and Union cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metsast lands with a cross.
Bregan Union's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Metsast moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metsast.
Metsast has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A knee to the head by Metsast.
Metsast is trying to stall.
Metsast looking to slow down the pace here.
Metsast seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Union breaks from the clinch.
Union cracks Metsast with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metsast slips a jab from Union.
Union gets tackled into the cage by Metsast. Metsast maintains the clinch.
Union prevents a body shot from Metsast.
Union blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Union.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Union is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Union.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Union avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Union lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Union scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Metsast is rocked!
Union has had enough of the clinch but Metsast keeps him there for the moment.
Metsast is still on wobbly legs! Can Union finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union tries to stall but Metsast uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metsast seems to have recovered his senses.
Metsast misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metsast just misses with a elbow thrown towards Union's brow.
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!
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Union.
A short right from Union.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metsast just misses with a elbow thrown towards Union's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Union as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Union breaks the clinch.
A jab from Metsast finds it's way through Union's defenses.
Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Union.
Metsast takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mees Metsast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Metsast moves out of range of the strikes.
Union misses with a left hand
and Metsast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Union throws a looping overhand right but Metsast ducks down to avoid it.
Metsast looks to score with a jab to the body but Union is just out of range.
Union tries to keep at a distance but Metsast has taken the fight into the clinch.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Union dodges an elbow strike from Metsast.
Metsast slows down the pace here.
Metsast lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union blocks a body shot from Metsast.
A short right from Union.
Metsast stalling in the clinch but Union improves position.
Union's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast darts in and clinches Union up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Metsast.
Union managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mees Metsast seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Union working aggressively here.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Union breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Metsast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metsast.
Metsast just misses with a punch to the body.
Metsast lands a nice shot that snaps Union's head back.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick
and Union counters with a nice uppercut.
Union keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metsast is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Union wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice takedown defense from Union. No joy for Metsast on that attempt.
Metsast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Union cracks Metsast with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Union has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Metsast to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metsast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Union throws a hook but Metsast avoids it easily.
Metsast pushes Union up against the cage in a clinch.
Union looking to slow down the pace here.
Metsast misses with a punch to the body.
Union scores with a nice hook to the head.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Union blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Union lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Metsast avoids a wild elbow strike from Union.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Union avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Union lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Union taking a breather.
Bregan Union has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Union has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Metsast wants to stall.
Metsast lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Union.
Union on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metsast tries to work over Union's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Union up against the cage.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union working aggressively here.
Metsast struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Union avoids it.
Union softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Union scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Union.
Knees to the body from Metsast.
Union is looking to break free of the clinch but Metsast has double underhooks.
Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Union on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Union blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Union on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metsast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Union managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Mees Metsast is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Union lands a shoulder strike.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Union is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mees Metsast.
Well Metsast 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mees Metsast!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlinhos Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valente's entrance music is "We Dem Boyz" by Wiz Khalifa. A fine choice. Monroe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlinhos Valente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valente tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe lands a two punch combo.
Monroe throws out a powerful jab.
Valente misses with a wild body shot.
Valente scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Valente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valente looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Monroe blocks the leg kick.
Monroe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valente checks it well.
Valente throws a front kick aimed at Monroe's knee but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valente.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Valente connects with a crisp jab.
Valente does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valente counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
Valente looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Valente paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Valente looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Valente - just one landing.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Valente is out of range.
Valente moves out of range as Monroe throws a body kick.
Valente lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valente.
Valente tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
Valente fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valente to score with a decent uppercut.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valente checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valente is looking to counter punch.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Valente sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valente is out of range.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valente.
Valente scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valente.
Valente takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valente throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valente is out of range.
Valente looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe throws the left hand but Valente avoids the punch easily.
Valente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valente looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valente. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Valente on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valente fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valente dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Valente moves out of range.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valente manages to avoid it.
Valente misses with a looping right.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Valente moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valente misses with a straight left.
Valente is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valente throws a front kick aimed at Monroe's knee but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Valente's head but Valente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valente scores with a leg kick.
Monroe misses the jab.
A jab from Valente misses.
A jab from Valente finds it's way through Monroe's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Valente defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Valente misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valente checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valente.
Valente takes the fight into the clinch.
Valente throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Monroe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valente misses with a looping right.
Monroe throws out a leg kick but Valente moves out of range and Monroe only half commits.
Monroe scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valente fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Valente moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valente makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Valente.
Valente misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body punch
and Valente counters with a straight right hand.
Valente avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valente.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valente takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Crunch! Monroe slams his shin into Valente's torso.
Valente blocks a leg kick.
Valente misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valente is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monroe.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valente tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Monroe will probably get the nod.
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.
Valente takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valente loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Monroe throws a hook but Valente avoids it easily.
Jon Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Monroe throws a lazy head kick
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valente.
Valente swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valente misses with a looping right.
Monroe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Valente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valente. That did some damage!
Valente tries to clinch up.
Valente throws a leg kick which misses Monroe's front leg but catches the back leg as Monroe tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valente.
Valente steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Valente stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valente uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valente connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valente is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente throws a body shot but no joy.
Valente takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Valente's defenses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monroe!
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Valente is out of range.
Valente darts in and clinches Monroe up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valente.
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valente moves out of range of the leg kick from Monroe.
Valente avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Valente throws out a leg kick but Monroe moves out of range and Valente only half commits.
Valente avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Monroe blocks the leg kick.
Valente takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Valente fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Valente moves out of range.
Valente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Valente avoids it with no problem.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valente keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente is working Monroe over against the cage.
Valente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valente scores with a hook to the body.
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valente throws a good cross that connects.
Valente tries to work over Monroe's front leg with a kick but Monroe checks it.
A nice side step and Monroe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valente will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe lands a jab to the head.
Valente throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
Monroe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monroe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valente catches Monroe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valente lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Valente feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
Monroe defending well as Valente loads up on a big left hand.
Valente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente wants to clinch.
Monroe throws a body punch but Valente moves out of range.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Valente's body. Valente takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valente scores with the left hand. Monroe knows he should have avoided that one.
Monroe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valente throws a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Valente moved away.
Valente lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe throws the left hand but Valente avoids the punch easily.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Valente is out of range.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valente. That did some damage!
Monroe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valente dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe slips under a jab from Valente.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Valente is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valente scores with a nice right hand.
Valente lands a leg kick that knocks Monroe off balance momentarily.
Valente misses with a straight right.
Monroe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valente slips under a jab from Monroe.
A big left from Valente misses.
Monroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valente's hands.
Valente wants to clinch.
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Monroe.
Valente moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valente.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valente blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valente.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valente.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlinhos Valente will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valente moves away from the strike by Monroe.
An attempted straight right counter from Valente misses the target.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Valente fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valente blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valente.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valente looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valente scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valente avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Valente blocks a jab.
Valente scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Valente. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valente.
A slow jab from Valente misses its intended target.
Valente attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe throws a body punch but Valente moves out of range.
Monroe misses with a shot to the body
and Valente counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valente.
Valente blocks a jab.
Valente lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente moves out of range of the body kick.
Valente dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Valente's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Valente has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Valente.
Monroe is trying to push Valente away but Valente has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valente tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe is trying to push Valente away but Valente has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Monroe is trying to force a seperation but Valente has the dominant position.
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Valente connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe wants to slow Valente down by chopping away at his legs.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valente uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Valente slips under a jab.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Valente.
Jab by Valente.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valente.
Valente tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Valente fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monroe just manages to avoid it.
Monroe looks to land a body kick but Valente moved away.
Valente throws a shot to the body.
Valente's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Monroe misses.
Valente ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Valente lands a right hook to the body.
Valente jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe throws a jab when Valente was well out of range.
Valente was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe throws a leg kick which misses Valente's front leg but catches the back leg as Valente tries to avoid it.
Valente fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valente.
Valente backing away here, and Monroe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valente lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monroe at a distance.
A lazy left from Valente finds it's target.
Valente connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valente counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valente.
Valente connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valente uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Valente counters with a nice uppercut.
Valente misses with a looping right.
Valente throws a leg kick but Monroe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valente lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valente checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Valente tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valente fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valente with a hook.
Valente wants to clinch.
Valente checks a low kick from Monroe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Valente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe motions for Valente to come forward. Monroe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Valente wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Valente scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Valente throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valente looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valente.
Valente misses with a straight right.
Valente lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valente takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valente scores with a leg kick.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valente uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
A head kick by Monroe misses
and Valente counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monroe thinking.
Valente throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monroe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlinhos Valente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valente has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlinhos Valente!
Carlinhos Valente decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
177 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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30
179 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Alvarez's head back.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvarez regains guard.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Alvarez is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Brown cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvarez connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alvarez prevents Brown from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 John Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alvarez is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez wants to control but Brown postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Brown is putting a hurting on Alvarez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is nestled in close to Alvarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Alvarez's hands, connecting with Alvarez's forehead.
Brown trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alvarez moves into full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alvarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Alvarez pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Brown will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alvarez is defending well.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Carlo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez landing knees to the head.
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a head kick.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carlo Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off.
Brown is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Alvarez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Alvarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
John Brown's cut is getting worse.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cung Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le comes to the cage accompanied by Untouchable . Adelhard has chosen Godsmack - I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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40
160 lbs
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165 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cung Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Le takes a swing at Adelhard's ribcage but misses.
Adelhard looks for a takedown but Le sprawls well.
Le throws a body shot but no joy.
Le throws a body kick that misses.
Le throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le misses with a low kick.
Adelhard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adelhard avoids the head kick by Le.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard misses with a body shot.
Adelhard misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le with a nice cross.
Le moves out of range of the body kick.
Le wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Le throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Le.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le scores with a hook.
It looks like Bernhard Adelhard has been cut.
Adelhard lands with a hook. Le tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adelhard throws a hook but Le blocks it.
Le misses with a leg kick
and Adelhard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Le has one foot on Adelhard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Adelhard throws a head kick but Le moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Le on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le throws a right and a left that Adelhard avoids nicely.
Le misses with a straight left.
Adelhard throws a low kick, looking for Le's leg but Le calmly moves out of range.
Le swings for the body but Adelhard moves out of range.
Le scoring well with a low kick there.
Le swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adelhard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Le tries a head kick but it misses.
And Adelhard tries to counter it with a takedown but Le pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Le is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adelhard moves out of range as Le strikes.
Adelhard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adelhard scores with a hook.
Adelhard slips under a jab.
Adelhard unleashes a big counter combination but Le bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adelhard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cung Le is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Adelhard.
Adelhard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le under the eye.
Le connects with a leg kick. Adelhard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adelhard throws a body punch but Le moves out of range.
Le ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Adelhard tries to get set, Le tries to push him back and clinch up but Adelhard manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adelhard throws a push kick but Le slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Adelhard. That snapped Le's head back.
Le uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adelhard.
Adelhard dives in and grabs Le's left leg, looking for a takedown. Le pushes down on Adelhard's head and hops out.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le moves away.
Adelhard is looking to score with low kicks.
Adelhard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Le checks a leg kick.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Adelhard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Adelhard misses the target.
Adelhard throws a head kick that Le semi-blocks.
Adelhard misses the shot to the body.
Le shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Adelhard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le thuds his right hand into Adelhard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adelhard lands a head shot.
Adelhard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Le is out of range.
Adelhard has his takedown stuffed
and Le counters with a nice uppercut.
Cung Le has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernhard Adelhard.
Good work by Le as he checks the leg kick.
Adelhard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adelhard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Le connects with the punch.
Adelhard moves out of range as Le strikes.
Le just misses with a punch to the body.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adelhard scores with a head kick. Le tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Le ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adelhard counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernhard Adelhard's cut.
That's time! Le's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Le throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Le throws a looping overhand right but Adelhard ducks down to avoid it.
Cung Le seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelhard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le.
Adelhard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le. Le obviously looking to wear him down.
Le throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Le throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adelhard counters with a solid body kick.
Adelhard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adelhard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le misses with a hook to the body
and Adelhard counters with a stiff right hand.
Le misses with a left hand
and Adelhard counters with a left and a right that stings Le.
Le is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le blocks a jab.
Le throws an off balance right hand
and Adelhard counters with a stiff right hand.
Adelhard throws a solid leg kick but Le takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adelhard.
Le connects with a high kick.
Adelhard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le misses with an attempted mid kick.
Le takes one to the side of the head.
Le turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Adelhard counter with a right hand.
Le throws a head kick that misses.
Adelhard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adelhard throws a front kick aimed at Le's knee but Le avoids it well.
Le throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adelhard moves away.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Le sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adelhard connects with a body shot.
Le drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Le swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le ducks under a wild hook from Adelhard.
Adelhard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adelhard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adelhard with a hook.
Le scores with a nice body kick.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adelhard throws a lazy right hand but Le sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adelhard throws a leg kick which misses Le's front leg but catches the back leg as Le tries to avoid it.
Adelhard throws the left hand but Le avoids the punch easily.
Le looks to land a right hand but Adelhard moved out of range.
Le fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adelhard.
Le avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Le lands a nice looking body shot.
Adelhard tries to score with a low kick but Le moves his leg out of the way.
Adelhard lands with a shot to the body.
Le takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le misses with a wild body shot.
Adelhard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adelhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le misses with a shot to the body
and Adelhard counters with an inside leg kick.
Adelhard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le at a distance.
Adelhard cracks Le with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Le as Adelhard shoots in.
Adelhard thuds a left hand into Le's body.
A head kick misses from Le.
Adelhard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Le.
Le looks to score with a jab to the body but Adelhard is just out of range.
Adelhard cracks the inside of Le's front leg.
Adelhard missing with a left hand there. Le was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adelhard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le throws a sloppy head kick
and Adelhard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adelhard circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adelhard drops his hands momentarily and Le takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adelhard throws a jab when Le was well out of range.
Adelhard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adelhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adelhard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Le jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le thuds a left hand into Adelhard's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Le misses the target.
Le misses with a low kick.
Le throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Le throws a series of punches but Adelhard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Adelhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernhard Adelhard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adelhard scores with a kick to the body.
Le throws a solid leg kick but Adelhard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Le.
Le walks into a straight right hand from Adelhard.
Le walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adelhard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adelhard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Le fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adelhard manages to avoid it.
Le throws a series of punches but Adelhard moves out of range.
Le cracks Adelhard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adelhard gets tackled into the cage by Le. Le maintains the clinch.
Le blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adelhard as Le tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Le gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Le throws an elbow that misses.
Le using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adelhard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adelhard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adelhard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adelhard misses with the head strike.
Adelhard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adelhard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adelhard struggles to land a body shot inside as Le controls his hands.
Adelhard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adelhard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adelhard works on Le's body with a couple of short punches.
Le misses with some punches.
Adelhard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adelhard has clasped his hands together around Le's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Adelhard lands a few punches from side control.
Cung Le has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adelhard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Le is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Adelhard wants to control but Le is keeping him busy.
Adelhard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Le knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but Le is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adelhard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Le is avoiding damage well.
Adelhard has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Le is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Adelhard yanks on the arm and Le is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Adelhard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernhard Adelhard!
After the big win, Bernhard Adelhard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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