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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Mac has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakeem Perry!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry lands with an uppercut that bounces Mac off the cage and back into range.
Perry throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Perry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perry.
Perry misses with a hook
and Mac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perry throws the left hand but Mac avoids the punch easily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mac! Perry is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Mac!
Big Mac very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Dillabrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Shepherd has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Dillabrandt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepherd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillabrandt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shepherd counters with a left and a right that stings Dillabrandt.
Shepherd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillabrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillabrandt stuns Shepherd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shepherd tries to clinch but Dillabrandt is having none of it.
Dillabrandt's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dillabrandt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shepherd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt throws a right and a left that Shepherd avoids nicely.
Dillabrandt blocks a head kick by Shepherd.
Dillabrandt misses the shot to the body.
Shepherd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dillabrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillabrandt thuds his right hand into Shepherd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dillabrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dillabrandt swings for the body but Shepherd moves out of range.
Dillabrandt misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Shepherd.
Shepherd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepherd moves in looking to clinch but Dillabrandt pushes him off.
Dillabrandt 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.
Dillabrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillabrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillabrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shepherd. Shepherd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shepherd throws a head kick but Dillabrandt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt swinging wildly here.
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!
Shepherd swings widly with a right hand
and Dillabrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shepherd tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillabrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shepherd ducks under a wild hook from Dillabrandt.
Shepherd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dillabrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Dillabrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shepherd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dillabrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shepherd scores with a body shot.
Dillabrandt cracks Shepherd with an open hand slap.
Dillabrandt tries to move into range but Shepherd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shepherd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd tries to score with a low kick but Dillabrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Dillabrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Dillabrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shepherd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillabrandt moves away.
Shepherd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillabrandt.
Cody Dillabrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillabrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
Dillabrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Dillabrandt coming out on top.
Shepherd lands a really nice looking cross but Dillabrandt seems unphased.
Dillabrandt scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepherd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillabrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Shepherd is looking to slow Dillabrandt down with leg kicks.
Dillabrandt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shepherd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shepherd avoids the body shot from Dillabrandt.
Shepherd thuds his right hand into Dillabrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dillabrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shepherd throws out the jab.
Dillabrandt throws a hook but Shepherd blocks it.
Dillabrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Shepherd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shepherd.
Shepherd tries to counter by clinching up but Dillabrandt breaks away and moves out of range.
Shepherd looks to land a body kick but Dillabrandt moved away.
Dillabrandt throws out a counter right but Shepherd avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Shepherd misses
and Dillabrandt counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dillabrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shepherd walks into a stiff left hand from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dillabrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shepherd is rocked!
Shepherd dodges the punch combination from Dillabrandt.
Shepherd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Shepherd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dillabrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dillabrandt connects with a nice cross there... Shepherd is looking wobbly and Dillabrandt recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Shepherd to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Dillabrandt jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cody Dillabrandt!
A very excited looking Cody Dillabrandt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Stanley Pearson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stanley Pearson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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201 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Miller!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pearson eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller throws a body kick that misses
and Pearson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Pearson delivers a nice body kick.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Henry Miller has been cut.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson misses the jab.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
A counter left hand to the body from Pearson misses its target.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Pearson batters Miller with a massive right followed by a huge left! Miller is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Pearson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Miller to the mat with a gruesome thud! Pearson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stanley Pearson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Brown will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Jordan into the cage.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jordan throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Jordan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jordan.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jordan.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown gets a clinch.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Jordan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jordan up against the cage.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Shawn Jordan has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a knee to the head.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jordan up against the cage.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jordan avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Jordan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jordan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Brown has Jordan pushed against the cage.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jordan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Jordan goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
No luck for Jordan with that takedown attempt.
Jordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jordan checks a leg kick.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Jordan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Jordan misses.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jordan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown just leaning against Jordan, taking a breather.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jordan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jordan has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jordan up against the cage.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Jordan's ribcage.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Brown is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Jordan blocks it.
Brown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jordan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jordan distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Jordan is proving a slippery customer.
Jordan landing some decent shots from guard.
Jordan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jordan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Jordan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jordan is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Jordan working Brown over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Jordan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jordan tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Jordan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Jordan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shawn Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobby Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jordan tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jordan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jordan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown stalling against the cage.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jordan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jordan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown with a knee to the head.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jordan blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jordan can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Jordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jordan up against the cage.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Shawn Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jordan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jek Evi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rembrandt Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by red barchetta- rush. Rembrandt Schmidt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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178 lbs
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181 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jek Evi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rembrandt Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schmidt duly obliges.
Evi is looking to clinch.
As Evi backs off Schmidt throws a huge counter combo but Evi manages to avoid it all.
Schmidt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmidt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Evi tries to move into range but Schmidt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmidt is fending him off so far but Evi persists. Nope, Schmidt circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Schmidt lands.
Evi closes the distance and clinches up with Schmidt, looking for a takedown. Evi pushes Schmidt against the cage but Schmidt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jek Evi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Evi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmidt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evi darts in looking for a takedown but Schmidt gets double underhooks and turns Evi into the cage.
Schmidt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schmidt's waist but Schmidt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evi off to one side.
Evi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Schmidt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evi shoots in looking for a takedown. Schmidt tries to sprawl out of it but Evi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schmidt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evi wants to clinch up but Schmidt keeps it at a distance.
Schmidt misses with a two punch combination.
Evi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evi is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Schmidt. Beautiful body shot.
Schmidt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Evi backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evi looks for a takedown but Schmidt sprawls well.
Schmidt throws out a counter right but Evi avoids it with no problem.
Schmidt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Evi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmidt throws a nice looking combination but Evi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Evi tries to clinch up but Schmidt circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmidt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Schmidt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Evi backs up against the cage.
A left lands for Schmidt.
Schmidt looks to land a combination but Evi avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmidt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmidt throws a right and a left that Evi avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Schmidt misses.
Schmidt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evi circles away quickly and effectively.
Schmidt misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Evi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schmidt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Evi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Evi shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evi misses with a left hand
and Schmidt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schmidt leaves Evi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schmidt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evi has closed the distance and engaged Schmidt in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evi prevents it.
Schmidt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evi breaks the clinch.
Evi fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rembrandt Schmidt 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.
Evi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schmidt swivels and escapes.
Schmidt throws a counter combo.
Schmidt throws a right hand that Evi ducks under and follows up with a left that Evi also avoids with ease.
Evi is looking to counter the offense by Schmidt and move into the clinch.
Jek Evi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmidt misses with a few strikes there.
Evi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmidt is fending him off so far but Evi persists. Nope, Schmidt circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmidt dodges the punch combination from Evi.
Schmidt's corner calls for a 1-2. Schmidt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt slaps away a takedown attempt from Evi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jek Evi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmidt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt digs a good body shot into Evi's ribs.
Evi wants to clinch
and Schmidt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schmidt stuffs the takedown attempt from Evi. Evi gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmidt lands an overhand right.
Schmidt lands a two punch combo.
Evi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evi moves away.
Schmidt throws a right and a left that Evi avoids nicely.
Evi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schmidt pushes Evi off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schmidt wants it to stay on the feet.
Schmidt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Evi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schmidt thuds a left hand into Evi's body.
Schmidt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schmidt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evi's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Evi has time to react.
Schmidt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schmidt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schmidt counters with a right hand to the body.
Rembrandt Schmidt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A right-left combo lands from Schmidt.
Evi is rocked!
Schmidt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Evi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt throws a series of punches but Evi moves out of range.
Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evi seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmidt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt scores with a three punch combo!
Schmidt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evi circles away quickly and effectively.
Evi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Evi moves in looking to clinch but Schmidt pushes him off.
Schmidt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rembrandt Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmidt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evi back to the cage. Schmidt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Schmidt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmidt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evi somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rembrandt Schmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Schmidt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schmidt duly obliges.
Schmidt misses with a double jab
and Evi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Evi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Evi is just out of range.
Evi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmidt pinned against the cage. Schmidt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schmidt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schmidt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schmidt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schmidt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schmidt wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Schmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schmidt counters with a left and a right that stings Evi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt misses with a few strikes there.
Schmidt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schmidt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evi's head.
Schmidt misses with a wild combination.
Evi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmidt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Evi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmidt is fending him off so far but Evi persists. Nope, Schmidt circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jek Evi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt throws a right and a left that Evi avoids nicely.
Jek Evi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt connects with a body shot that sends Evi's belly button to the back.
Schmidt misses with a two punch combination.
Evi tries to counter with a takedown but Schmidt is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evi is defended easily by Schmidt.
Schmidt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Schmidt scores with a four punch combination!
Schmidt looks to land a combination but Evi avoids it well.
Schmidt lands a jab to the nose.
Evi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evi wants to clinch up but Schmidt keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Schmidt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Evi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Evi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmidt unleashes a big counter combination but Evi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schmidt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schmidt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evi shoots in but no luck this time.
Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evi.
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jek Evi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rembrandt Schmidt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Schmidt scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rembrandt Schmidt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schmidt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rembrandt Schmidt!
Rembrandt Schmidt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brain Solan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson comes to the cage accompanied by Into Battle by Ensiferum. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Erikson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brain Solan!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solan tries to clinch but Erikson moves out of range.
Brain Solan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solan slips under a jab.
As Erikson backs off Solan throws a huge counter combo but Erikson manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Solan shoots in.
Solan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erikson gets tackled into the cage by Solan. Solan maintains the clinch.
Erikson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Solan wants to get back to striking at distance but Erikson won't allow it.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Solan.
Erikson has picked Solan up - he's going for a ride! Erikson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Erikson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Solan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Erikson trying to control the pace.
Erikson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Solan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Erikson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Solan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Erikson .
Erikson trying to control the pace.
Erikson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Erikson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Erikson .
Solan has hold of Erikson 's hands but Erikson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erikson working Solan over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Erikson lands a nice short elbow.
Solan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Erikson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Erikson .
Erikson controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Erikson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Solan is trying to stand back up but Erikson is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been informed that Solan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Erikson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Erikson .
Solan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Solan walks into a straight right hand from Erikson .
Solan misses with a double jab.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erikson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solan momentarily.
Solan tries to clinch
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erikson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erikson swats away the attempt to clinch by Solan.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Solan slips the punch.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Solan's shoulder, as Solan tries to avoid the shot.
Solan tries to clinch but Erikson moves away
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Solan moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.
Solan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
Erikson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erikson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erikson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Solan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Solan digs a right hand into Erikson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erikson 's gas tank.
Erikson stalls.
Solan misses with some punches.
Solan taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erikson .
Solan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erikson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erikson has him pressed against the cage.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Solan wants a takedown but no success here.
Solan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson presses Solan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Solan is breathing heavily.
Erikson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leif Erikson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solan.
Erikson lands with a light punch inside.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Solan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Erikson 's brow.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Solan gets through Erikson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Leif Erikson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson tries to score a body lock takedown but Solan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Solan.
Solan blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Solan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Erikson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Erikson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solan can do to turn this around?
Solan can't break the clinch.
A short left from Erikson .
Solan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erikson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solan.
A short right from Erikson .
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solan wants to clinch but Erikson slips to the side
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut.
Solan throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Solan is rocked!
Solan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solan is looking to clinch but Erikson is avoiding it.
Solan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erikson throwing a counter right hand but Solan manages to avoid it.
Solan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Erikson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Solan clinches.
Erikson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Solan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
Erikson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Solan.
Erikson has picked Solan up - he's going for a ride! Erikson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Solan is trying to escape back to his feet but Erikson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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!
Erikson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erikson controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson moves into full mount!
Erikson working the ground and pound effectively.
Erikson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Erikson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Solan is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leif Erikson !
After winning the bout, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Artis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Infamous (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshall Artis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous connects with a good right hand that stumbles Artis. Artis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Marshall Artis has been cut.
Infamous shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Artis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Infamous is working Artis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Artis is on top in guard.
Infamous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Artis wants to control from the top but Infamous keeps moving.
Artis won't allow Infamous to get back to his feet.
Infamous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Infamous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Infamous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Artis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Artis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Artis is looking to advance position but Infamous has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Infamous with the ground and pound from mount.
Artis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Artis is working hard here to advance position.
Artis's coaches at Bo Ma Ye Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Infamous with good strikes from the mount here!
Infamous lands with some strikes.
Artis is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Infamous lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Artis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Artis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Infamous postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Artis out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Infamous goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drew Infamous!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Goat!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson walks into a jab.
Goat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Billy Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Goat - just one landing.
Goat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Goat breaks the clinch.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Goat has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Goat.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Goat.
Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson pulls Goat into guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Goat postures up.
Goat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goat postures up.
Goat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Goat passes into half guard.
Goat trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Goat trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goat has passed into side control.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Goat scores with a couple of short elbows.
Goat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goat is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goat fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Goat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goat trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson trying to control but Goat postures up.
Goat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is pressing down on Goat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goat won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Goat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson pulls Goat in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Goat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goat throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goat's guard.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goat is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Goat struggling a bit here.
Johnson trying to control the position but Goat is working away.
Goat is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goat misses with a strike from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Goat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Goat has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Johnson.
Goat working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
Goat is punishing Johnson with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Billy Goat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goat is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Goat breaks the grip.
Johnson turns into Goat and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goat is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but Goat denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goat gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Goat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goat tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Goat frees his head quite easily.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Goat looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but instead Goat manages to regain half guard.
Johnson trying to advance position but Goat counters by regaining guard.
Goat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goat trying to control the position.
Goat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson scores with a one two! Goat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Goat has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Goat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goat looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnson is defending well. Goat quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Goat celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Goat!
An out of breath Billy Goat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reco Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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161 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reco Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor Newell!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Penn scores with a hook.
Newell is rocked!
Penn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Newell misses with an uppercut.
Newell throws a leg kick
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Newell throws an off balance right hand
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Newell is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newell seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Penn misses.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Newell.
Newell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newell thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newell.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Penn fakes the leg kick and cracks Newell in the body.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Newell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn is looking to slow Newell down with leg kicks.
Penn swinging wildly here.
And Newell tries to counter it with a takedown but Penn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Penn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Newell cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
Newell misses with a looping right.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penn is out of range and Newell settles back down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Penn.
Newell misses the jab.
Penn tries to land a front kick but Newell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Newell connects with a jab.
Newell avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Newell is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Newell thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn slips a straight right by Newell.
Newell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn motions for Newell to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn walks into a left hand.
Newell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newell misses with a straight left.
Penn is looking to counter the offense by Newell and move into the clinch.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn closes the distance and pushes Newell back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newell.
Newell has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Newell misses with the head strike.
Newell takes a shot to the head.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newell tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Newell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
Newell can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Newell controls the action.
Penn tries to work over Newell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Newell misses with the head strike.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell lands a body punch.
Newell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Newell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reco Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Newell throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn tried to counter with a leg kick but Newell avoided it.
Penn feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Penn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Penn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newell lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Penn.
Penn stalls.
Penn just leaning against Newell, taking a breather.
Penn seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newell has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Newell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn prevents a body shot from Newell.
Penn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newell working aggressively here.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newell backwards.
Penn working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Newell controls the action.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newell tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newell prevents a body shot from Penn.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newell misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newell.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Newell tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Newell back against the cage.
Newell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newell is trying to stall.
Newell lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Newell.
Penn lands a big right hand that drops Newell! The killer instinct kicks in and Penn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!
Reco Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Conor Newell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junkyard Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Belliveau has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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219 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junkyard Dog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Belliveau!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog gets caught flat footed, as Belliveau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belliveau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belliveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belliveau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belliveau stops Dog from standing up.
Dog keeping full guard, as Belliveau tries to pass.
Belliveau won't allow Dog to get back to his feet.
Dog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dog tries to get out of the position.
Dog has momentary wrist control but Belliveau slips an elbow through the middle.
Belliveau distracts Dog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but Belliveau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belliveau wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Dog wants to stand but Belliveau is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belliveau working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belliveau is controlling him.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belliveau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belliveau works over Dog with some ground and pound from guard.
Belliveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dog wants to stand and escape but Belliveau is having none of it.
Dog has momentary wrist control but Belliveau slips an elbow through the middle.
Belliveau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but Belliveau passes into half guard.
Belliveau is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dog!
Dog is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dog is bucking up trying to escape but Belliveau cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Belliveau punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dog is trying to stand up.
Belliveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belliveau scoring with strikes but Dog is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dog really wants to buck Belliveau off and get back to his feet.
Belliveau working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Belliveau is landing with some decent strikes but Dog is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dog tries to buck Belliveau off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dog is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Belliveau lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dog wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belliveau postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dog looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Belliveau.
Dog is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dog taking shots to the head.
Dog squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Belliveau lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dog is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog tries to buck Belliveau off but he can't manage it.
Belliveau loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dog scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Belliveau land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Belliveau stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Belliveau!
Mark Belliveau is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Belliveau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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