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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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272 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Fraser!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Fraser looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Chris Fraser has been cut.
Fraser takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Fraser controls the action.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Fraser in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Fraser to the mat but Fraser just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Johnson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Johnson.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fraser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Fraser shrugs off.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fraser being controlled against the cage.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fraser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fraser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Fraser in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fraser takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson is working Fraser over against the cage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson rushes Fraser and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Fraser off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson is standing up over Fraser. Fraser looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fraser to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Fraser's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson lands a head kick. Fraser smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fraser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Paul Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fraser jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Fraser gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson jumps guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Fraser controlling him for the moment.
Johnson kicks Fraser off and gets to his feet.
Johnson forces Fraser back against the cage and clinches.
Fraser is breathing heavily.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fraser but Fraser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fraser up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson rushes Fraser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson wants to clinch up but Fraser keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fraser is defended easily by Johnson.
Fraser dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Fraser tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Fraser manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Fraser won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fraser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson gets through Fraser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fraser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Fraser's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fraser tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Fraser is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fraser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Paul Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Fraser.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fraser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Fraser keeps it at a distance.
Paul Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fraser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fraser leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fraser tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fraser pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fraser is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Fraser won't want to take too many of those.
Fraser is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fraser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Fraser blocks it.
Fraser goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson feints and as Fraser raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fraser is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fraser can do to turn this around?
Fraser is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fraser for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Johnson!
Our winner, Paul Johnson, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Siete Finess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
159 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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 Montreal, Siete Finess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finess stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finess wants it to stay on the feet.
Swanson fails to land the takedown.
Finess has managed to clinch.
Swanson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finess displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swanson up against the cage.
Finess controlling the action here for a moment.
Finess ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finess no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson wants to stand but Finess has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finess wants to stand but Swanson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is fighting to break Finess's control of his arms but Finess is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finess is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Swanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finess is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Swanson, into his guard.
Finess content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finess wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finess is aware though and is defending well.
Finess drops back, looking for a kneebar! Swanson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Swanson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Swanson!
Finess struggling a bit here.
Finess is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finess moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Finess throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swanson won't allow Finess to sweep him here.
Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Finess working for submissions but it's allowed Swanson to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swanson wants to stand but Finess has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Finess is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finess looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finess is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siete Finess dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Finess gets a takedown into half guard.
Finess is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Finess throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Swanson to regain full guard.
Finess throws a sloppy strike and Swanson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Finess is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Swanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Swanson!
In his post fight interview, Charles Swanson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry has chosen Ride Wit Me - Nelly as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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215 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Landry!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Landry takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry keeps the fight on the outside.
Landry throws a jab when Payton was well out of range.
Landry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Landry looks to land a combination but Payton avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payton.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton fails with a takedown attempt.
Payton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payton wants to clinch.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Payton throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry tries to keep at a distance but Payton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Payton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payton slips a jab and a cross from Landry.
Landry misses with the combination.
Payton tries to clinch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry misses with a double jab.
Payton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Landry counters with a straight right hand.
Payton feints and then cracks Landry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Landry down.
Payton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Landry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Landry duly obliges.
Payton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Landry's hands.
Payton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Landry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Landry sprawls and moves away.
Landry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Landry unleashes a big counter combination but Payton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton scores with a jab to the body.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payton rushes Landry and presses him up against the cage.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Landry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Landry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landry tries to break the clinch but Payton is controlling the position.
Landry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landry is trying to break the clinch but Payton has him pressed against the cage.
Landry breaks from the clinch.
Payton looks to clinch
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payton cracks Landry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Payton gets a takedown into half guard.
Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Landry is defending well.
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payton is looking for a kimura but Landry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payton to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Landry defends the submission attempt.
Landry is pressing down on Payton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Payton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Landry looking for a sweep. Not yet Landry, not yet.
Landry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Payton dominated that round.
That's time! Payton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Landry tries a head kick but it misses.
Payton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Landry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payton is one step ahead there.
Payton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Payton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Payton drops back looking for a leg! Landry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Landry manages to kick Payton off! Payton jumps back into Landry's guard.
Landry is looking to stand up but Payton isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton is pushing down on Landry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Landry is fighting to maintain full guard but Payton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry is trying to stand up here but Payton is controlling him well.
Payton trying to control from half guard but Landry is working away.
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Landry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Landry looks like he's trying to stand up.
Payton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Landry tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Payton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evan Payton!
A relieved looking Evan Payton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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214 lbs
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225 lbs
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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
29 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Country!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd throws a low kick but Country avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boyd.
Boyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Country moves away.
Country is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyd. Country does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Country escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Boyd.
Boyd misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Country! But no joy.
Boyd misses the shot to the body.
Country shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Country showed some decent athleticism there.
Boyd is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country wants to pass to mount but Boyd is defending the position.
Country is controlling the pace.
Country is keen to just control but Boyd is a slippery customer.
Country sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Country is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boyd defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boyd actively working from the bottom here.
Country wants to control but Boyd is keeping him busy.
Country perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyd wants to control but Country is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Country moves nicely into side control.
Country wants to control but Boyd is keeping him busy.
Boyd is looking to regain half guard here but Country keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country taking a breather here.
Boyd is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boyd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Country is looking for a kimura but Boyd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Country to get the leverage.
Country is trying to control. Boyd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boyd wants to get back to his feet.
Country keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Country is keen to just control but Boyd is a slippery customer.
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.
Country is taking a breather. Boyd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boyd throws out a powerful jab.
Boyd throws a right and a left that Country avoids nicely.
Sammy Boyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Country bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Boyd.
Country lands a head shot.
Country dodges the punch combination from Boyd.
Boyd dives in for a single leg takedown but Country sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Country.
Country moves out of range of the body kick.
Boyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Country let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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 Sammy Boyd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boyd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Country shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyd scores with the left hand. Country knows he should have avoided that one.
Boyd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Country uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyd.
Boyd swings widly with a right hand
and Country counters with a straight right hand.
Country checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boyd goes for a double leg but Country avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Country continues to drive forward.
Country throws out a counter right but Boyd avoids it with no problem.
Country cracks the inside of Boyd's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd tried to score with a low kick but Country checks it.
Country scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyd doesn't seem bothered though.
Boyd tried to score with a low kick but Country checks it.
Country is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick lands from Boyd.
Country drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Boyd right on the button. Boyd goes down! Country follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Country gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Country!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan O Conor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat has chosen Ram Muay as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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166 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan O Conor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conor lands the left hand.
O Conor has closed the distance and engaged Tiyapairat in a clinch.
O Conor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Conor blocks it with crossed arms.
Tiyapairat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Tiyapairat to work.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Conor avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Tiyapairat.
O Conor wants a takedown but no success here.
O Conor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat is defending well.
Tiyapairat gets underhooks to prevent O Conor 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan O Conor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiyapairat working O Conor over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiyapairat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
O Conor can't get the takedown.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but O Conor avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat cracks O Conor with a nice body shot.
O Conor tries to score a body lock takedown but Tiyapairat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conor has Tiyapairat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiyapairat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Conor avoids it.
A short left from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat stops a takedown attempt from O Conor .
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Conor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat is defending well.
O Conor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiyapairat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tiyapairat gets underhooks to prevent O Conor 's takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat gets underhooks to prevent O Conor 's takedown attempt.
O Conor is breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Conor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Conor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Conor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiyapairat prevents it.
O Conor avoids a wild elbow strike from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Conor wants a takedown but no success here.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.
O Conor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Conor has managed to clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a shot to the body.
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
O Conor clinches up with Tiyapairat and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Conor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
O Conor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiyapairat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiyapairat takes the fight into the clinch.
O Conor lands a takedown into guard.
Tiyapairat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Conor . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
O Conor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is looking to stand up but O Conor isn't so interested in that idea.
O Conor passes Tiyapairat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiyapairat blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Conor .
Tiyapairat kicks off O Conor and gets to his feet.
O Conor fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by O Conor .
O Conor closes the distance and pushes Tiyapairat back into the cage.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Conor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tiyapairat regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Conor throwing strikes from guard but Tiyapairat blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Conor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet but O Conor drags him back down.
O Conor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tiyapairat has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for O Conor but great work by Tiyapairat.
O Conor gets back to half guard.
O Conor is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat 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.
An inside leg kick from Tiyapairat misses.
O Conor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Conor sets himself, and Tiyapairat steps forward looking for the clinch! O Conor avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by O Conor .
Tiyapairat connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Tiyapairat lands.
O Conor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tiyapairat has O Conor up against the cage in a clinch.
O Conor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Conor forces Tiyapairat back against the cage and clinches.
Tiyapairat can't find room to land a body shot as O Conor controls the action.
Tiyapairat tries to throw a body punch but O Conor avoids it by throwing Tiyapairat back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat is defending well.
Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Conor instigates a clinch.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Conor avoids it.
O Conor has clasped his hands together around Tiyapairat's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Conor tries to score with some ground and pound. Tiyapairat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conor working the ground and pound.
O Conor 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.
O Conor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tiyapairat, who protects the arm well.
O Conor working the ground and pound but Tiyapairat is defending the strikes.
Tiyapairat is pushing O Conor 's head away, looking to escape. O Conor manages to hold on to the position though.
O Conor tries for a kimura but Tiyapairat is defending well.
O Conor tries to score with some ground and pound. Tiyapairat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
O Conor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tiyapairat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Conor 's guard! Nice work there by Tiyapairat!
Ryan O Conor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiyapairat got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Conor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiyapairat has managed to get both his arms back between O Conor 's legs - danger averted.
Tiyapairat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiyapairat preventing the sweep.
Tiyapairat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of O Conor is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Conor looking for a guillotine here but Tiyapairat defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiyapairat is one step ahead there.
O Conor wants to improve his position but instead Tiyapairat has moved into half guard.
O Conor wants to improve his position but Tiyapairat is controlling well.
O Conor is working hard here to advance position.
O Conor wants to get back to full guard but Tiyapairat has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Conor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
O Conor looking to pass the guard.
O Conor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiyapairat dives on top into guard.
Tiyapairat stopping the sweep attempt from O Conor .
O Conor wants to improve his position but instead Tiyapairat has moved into half guard.
O Conor is pressing down on Tiyapairat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Conor looking for subs off his back but Tiyapairat has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samak Tiyapairat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tiyapairat throws a low kick but O Conor avoids it.
Tiyapairat lands a two punch combo.
O Conor clinches.
Tiyapairat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from O Conor .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Tiyapairat.
O Conor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
O Conor lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Conor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
O Conor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
O Conor scores with punches from side control.
Tiyapairat is working to avoid the ground and pound but O Conor connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O Conor is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiyapairat is defending well.
O Conor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tiyapairat has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for O Conor but great work by Tiyapairat.
O Conor tries to buck Tiyapairat off but Tiyapairat is having none of it.
O Conor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tiyapairat off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet.
Tiyapairat is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if O Conor gets his way!
O Conor lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Tiyapairat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiyapairat trying to get back to his feet but O Conor is in full control for now.
O Conor tightening his grip on Tiyapairat, looking for the choke.
O Conor looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conor missing with strikes from the back.
O Conor looking for the choke from the back.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet.
O Conor working for the choke.
O Conor is landing with strikes. Tiyapairat can't take much more of this.
O Conor is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tiyapairat knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tiyapairat for a finish.
Tiyapairat trying to get back to his feet but O Conor is in full control for now.
Ryan O Conor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Conor looking for the choke from the back.
O Conor thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
O Conor is persistently looking for the submission but Tiyapairat is defending it well.
O Conor lands punches and elbows.
O Conor lands a shot to the body.
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
Tiyapairat is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get O Conor off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tiyapairat is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if O Conor gets his way!
Tiyapairat fending off the submission attempt from O Conor .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Conor misses with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan O Conor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tiyapairat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
After the fight, Samak Tiyapairat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I Have Become . Hades Hug could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marco Ferreira's chin.
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47
285 lbs
38 - 32 - 1 |
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29
265 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hug swinging wildly here.
Ferreira scores with a shot to the body.
Hades Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira dodges the punch combination from Hug.
Ferreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hug looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hug throws a right hand that Ferreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira also avoids with ease.
Ferreira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Hug misses.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Ferreira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hug. Hug circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hug is breathing heavily.
Ferreira feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hug sprawling to the canvas! Hug rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ferreira finish him?!
It looks like Hades Hug has been cut.
A head kick misses from Ferreira.
Ferreira plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hug swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hug face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marco Ferreira!
Post fight, an emotional Marco Ferreira said 'Nice to fuck up a Wolf fighter but I hope he will be OK, but he went down so fucking hard man. I bring WAR!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Canning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Canning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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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
47 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Canning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Chick!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canning feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Canning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chick.
A little jabbing left from Chick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Canning misses.
Chick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canning throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chick counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chick. Canning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canning lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Canning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Chick misses its intended target.
Canning throws a front kick that sends Chick stumbling back into the cage.
Canning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick swings for the body but Canning moves out of range.
Chick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chick.
Canning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Canning cracks the inside of Chick's front leg.
Chick misses with a jab to the body
and Chick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chick manages to avoid it.
Chick with a nice cross.
Canning lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chick lands with a cross.
Chick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canning scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canning is looking to land body kicks.
Chick misses with a jab to the body
and Canning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chick throws a solid leg kick but Canning takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chick.
Chick tests Canning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canning lands with a good body shot.
Canning throws a head kick that half lands.
Canning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chick.
Chick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canning is able to avoid easily.
Canning half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Chick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chick.
Chick tries to keep at a distance but Canning has taken the fight into the clinch.
Canning blocking some punches.
Chick tries to break the clinch but Canning is controlling the position.
Canning tries to land a knee to the head but Chick blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Chick.
Canning misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Canning or not.
Chick throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Chick.
Chick avoids the elbow strike from Canning, against the cage.
Chick lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canning cracks the inside of Chick's front leg.
Chick lands with an overhand left.
Canning is rocked!
Chick cracks Canning with a left hook right on the temple and Canning goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Chick lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Canning is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Chick!
Andy Chick made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer comes into the arena with Gangster's Paradise blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Brewer counters with a nice body kick.
Anstey throws a hook but Brewer blocks it.
Brewer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Brewer counters with a body kick that stops Anstey in his tracks momentarily.
Brewer connects with a body shot.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Anstey.
A swing and a miss from Anstey.
Brewer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brewer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Brewer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brewer scores with a nice body kick.
Anstey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey misses with a hook
and Brewer counters with a thumping low kick.
Anstey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brewer sizes up Anstey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brewer jabs Anstey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anstey misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Anstey throws a hook but Brewer avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat.
Brewer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brewer counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer.
Brewer looks for the body kick but Anstey saw that one coming.
Anstey 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.
Brewer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anstey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anstey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brewer counters with a leg kick.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brewer - that will leave a mark!
Brewer connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey throws a poor cross that misses
and Brewer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anstey misses with a lunging right hand
and Brewer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anstey moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey misses with a hook
and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brewer. Brewer obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anstey.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brewer.
Anstey misses with a looping left.
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Brewer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Anstey as he connects with a hook.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Brewer avoids nicely.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brewer. Brewer obviously looking to wear him down.
Brewer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anstey looks winded!
Brewer lands with a nice body kick.
Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brewer.
Brewer lands a nice shot that snaps Anstey's head back.
Brewer is looking to slow Anstey down with leg kicks.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anstey throws a poor cross that misses
and Brewer counters with a nice leg kick.
Brewer connects with an inside leg kick.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Anstey loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
Brewer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Anstey misses with a body punch
and Brewer counters with a nice leg kick.
Brewer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anstey's calf.
Brewer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anstey if he has to take too many more of those.
Brewer is looking to wear down Anstey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anstey throws an overhand right that lands on Brewer's shoulder, as Brewer tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brewer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brewer can pounce on him.
Anstey throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
Brewer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brewer lands with a shot to the body.
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brewer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Brewer.
Anstey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer.
Good work by Anstey as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anstey!
It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey throws out a counter right but Brewer avoids it with no problem.
Anstey throws a lazy uppercut
and Brewer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
You can see that Anstey has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Brewer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Brewer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brewer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer'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.
Brewer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brewer connects with a solid leg kick.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick.
Donk. Brewer catches Anstey right on the button with a cross.
Brewer swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Anstey counter with a right hand.
Anstey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brewer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick from Brewer.
Anstey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brewer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anstey.
Brewer pushes Anstey away with a front kick.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Brewer.
Frank Brewer is winning the standup battle so far.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Anstey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brewer has got the better of the exchanges.
Anstey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brewer thuds his shin into the meat of Anstey's side.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Brewer! Anstey is out on his feet! Brewer rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Anstey is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Anstey is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Brewer!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Brewer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne misses with a straight left.
Anderson lands a head kick. Payne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payne's calf.
Payne slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Payne wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Anderson throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Payne 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payne counters with a left to the body.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
And Payne responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
Anderson pushes Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Payne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Payne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Payne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payne cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Payne circles away.
Payne connects with a high kick.
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payne scores with a jab to the body.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Payne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payne's sensitive parts.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Payne tries to get set, Anderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Payne manages to avoid the attempt.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Payne wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Payne.
Payne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Payne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anderson backs up against the cage.
Payne lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Payne throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Payne blocks the low kick.
Payne tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Anderson slips a jab from Payne.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson rushes Payne and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Payne throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson is working for takedown but Payne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Payne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Payne up, before dumping him to the ground. Payne manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Payne.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payne.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Payne.
Anderson with a jab.
Anderson dives in and grabs Payne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payne pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Payne misses with a double jab
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Payne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson tries to clinch but Payne moves away
and Payne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne jabs at Anderson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Payne.
Anderson wants to slow Payne down by chopping away at his legs.
Payne cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payne works the jab nicely.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payne sprawls and moves away.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Max Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Payne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payne controlling Anderson's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson rushes Payne and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Payne.
Payne throws an elbow that misses.
Payne misses with the head strike.
Payne scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Payne.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Payne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Payne has double underhooks.
Payne pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payne tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Payne throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Payne tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payne misses with a punch to the body.
Payne pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Payne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payne throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payne throws a fast counter high kick but Anderson manages to duck under it in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payne sprawls and moves away.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payne's waist but Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Payne wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Donk. Anderson catches Payne right on the button with a cross.
Payne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Payne does no damage.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne misses with the combination.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne lands a body shot.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Payne tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Payne is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Payne's guard.
Payne pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
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 really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Payne counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payne throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Payne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Payne misses with a straight left.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Payne misses.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Payne connects with a high kick.
Payne gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Payne manages to retain guard.
Payne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stays in close to Payne's body and controls the position.
Payne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payne takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Payne avoids it well and moves away.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payne to score with a decent uppercut.
Payne moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Payne throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Payne's guard.
Payne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Payne looking for a sweep. Not yet Payne, not yet.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson trying to move into half guard but instead Payne has managed to sweep!
Payne wants to stand and escape but instead Anderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Anderson throws a strike but Payne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has control of Payne's left arm, preventing Payne from doing any damage.
Payne postures up.
Anderson is working an open guard so Payne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Payne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Payne throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Payne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson has Payne pressed against the cage.
Payne landing knees to the body.
Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Payne misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Payne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payne loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Payne.
Payne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payne wants it to stay on the feet.
Payne digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson works over Payne's head and body with a nice combination.
Payne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payne wants it to stay on the feet.
Payne blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Payne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Payne has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anderson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderson is trying to push Payne away but Payne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Max Payne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Payne as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Payne.
Anderson wants to break free but Payne has control.
Payne stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Payne tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payne misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Payne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Payne.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Max Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payne tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Payne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Payne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Payne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Payne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payne thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson slips a straight right by Payne.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brownie Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Payne!
Max Payne is the new welterweight champion!
Max Payne gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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