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CEFC Fight Night 112 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unknown Combatant (ranked 6240 p4p, 672 weight class) and Unknown Hero (ranked 6229 p4p, 673 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unknown Combatant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unknown Hero!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Combatant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hero is out of range and Combatant settles back down.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Combatant's shoulder, as Combatant tries to avoid the shot.
And Combatant counters with a quick kick to the body but Hero blocks it.
Combatant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
An attempted straight right counter from Combatant misses the target.
Hero misses with a shot to the body
and Combatant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Combatant manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combatant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hero! But no joy.
Combatant tries to land a front kick but Hero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Hero misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
As Hero backs away, Combatant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Combatant scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Combatant does it's job there.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Combatant tries to counter by clinching up but Hero breaks away and moves out of range.
Combatant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
Hero throws a hook but Combatant avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combatant throws a low kick but Hero moves out of range easily.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Combatant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Combatant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hero blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Combatant.
Combatant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Combatant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Combatant scores with a nice head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Combatant.
A countering left hand to the body from Hero misses.
Combatant throws a leg kick
and Hero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hero misses the body punch
letting Combatant counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combatant pushes Hero up against the cage in a clinch.
Hero presses Combatant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hero is struggling to control the position.
Combatant manages to break the clinch.
Combatant closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero forces Combatant back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unknown Combatant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Combatant 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unknown Combatant!
A victorious Unknown Combatant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dex Arial (ranked 5176 p4p, 598 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 7931 p4p, 740 weight class). The key to victory for Dex Arial has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dex Arial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arial trying to control but Dos Santos postures up.
Arial punching from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arial is looking to improve his position.
Arial trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arial is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arial wants to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dos Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arial will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arial fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arial defends it well.
Arial leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arial tries to counter with a takedown but Dos Santos is quick to defend against it.
Arial seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arial misses with a head kick.
Arial stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Santos. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arial throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Arial tries to move to mount but Dos Santos blocks the move with his legs.
Arial tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dos Santos controlling the action here.
Arial is trying to stand back up but Dos Santos is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arial wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arial trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dos Santos is thwarting Arial's attempts to control the position.
Dos Santos is keen to just control but Arial is a slippery customer.
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.
Arial tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arial is trying to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arial closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Arial pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cicero Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dos Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arial scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arial goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dos Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arial but great work by Dos Santos.
Cicero Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arial tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
Dos Santos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arial is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos avoids the strikes from the bottom by Arial.
Dos Santos working away.
Dos Santos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Arial will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dos Santos lands some shots froms side control.
Arial sneaks back into half guard.
That's two 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.
Dos Santos is controlling the pace.
Arial holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Arial has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arial tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos stops Arial from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arial scores with a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Arial slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arial with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos is pulling down on Arial's head to control his posture.
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arial defends well.
Arial postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arial throws a strike but Dos Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arial wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
Arial has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dos Santos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Arial gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arial scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Arial not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arial pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dex Arial dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Arial counters with a right hand to the body.
Arial darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arial trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Arial is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arial thows a huge punch but Dos Santos dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos trying to control but Arial postures up.
Arial lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dos Santos trying to hold on to Arial's head to control him but Arial postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying is best to control the position here.
Arial frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arial has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dos Santos's face.
Arial can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Dos Santos wants to hold on but Arial pushes him away.
Arial throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dos Santos because Arial loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arial.
Dos Santos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Arial dominating with strikes here.
Arial trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Arial lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Arial thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arial thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arial throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arial thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Dos Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dos Santos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arial lands with a punch from half guard.
Arial scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arial tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Arial is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arial sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arial.
Dos Santos wants to control but Arial is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arial wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Arial sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arial thows a huge punch but Dos Santos dodges it nicely.
Arial thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dos Santos's head.
Arial throwing shots but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dex Arial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arial has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dex Arial!
A relieved looking Dex Arial 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Bawdeep (ranked 4857 p4p, 575 weight class) and John Rockwell (ranked 5105 p4p, 602 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Bawdeep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Bawdeep.
Bawdeep slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell.
Rockwell scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Rockwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rockwell.
Bawdeep staying out of range there.
Bawdeep went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bawdeep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockwell throws the left hand but Bawdeep avoids the punch easily.
Rockwell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Rockwell scores with a four punch combination!
Bawdeep is looking to clinch but Rockwell is avoiding it.
It seemed like Rockwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Rockwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bawdeep avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Bawdeep slips the punch.
Bawdeep went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bawdeep slips a jab from Rockwell.
Bawdeep tries to counter by clinching up but Rockwell breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawdeep moves out of range as Rockwell strikes.
Bawdeep went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rockwell throws out a loose jab but Bawdeep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bawdeep takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockwell lands a jab to the nose.
Bawdeep avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bawdeep went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rockwell throws a series of punches but Bawdeep moves out of range.
Bawdeep defending well as Rockwell loads up on a big left hand.
Bawdeep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockwell unleashes a big counter combination but Bawdeep bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bawdeep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockwell lands a nice shot that snaps Bawdeep's head back.
Rockwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Bawdeep.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Bawdeep saw that one coming.
Bawdeep seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rockwell misses with a straight right.
Bawdeep tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rockwell manages to circle out of the way.
Bawdeep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockwell swinging wildly here.
Bawdeep tries to clinch up.
Rockwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bawdeep looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bawdeep moves in looking to clinch but Rockwell pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Bawdeep.
Rockwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bawdeep moves to clinch but Rockwell breaks away
and Rockwell counters with a one-two to the body.
Rockwell 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawdeep tries to clinch up but Rockwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bawdeep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Bawdeep slips the punch.
As Rockwell looks to move away, Bawdeep throws a big counter combo but Rockwell just gets out of the way.
Rockwell misses with a double jab.
Rockwell throws out a loose jab but Bawdeep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockwell misses with a combination
and Bawdeep counters with a good, hard body kick but Rockwell shrugs it off.
Rockwell looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bawdeep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bawdeep was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bawdeep doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockwell circles away.
Bawdeep throws a nice looking combination but Rockwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rockwell.
Bawdeep closes the distance and clinches.
Bawdeep throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockwell.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bawdeep with a knee to the head.
It looks like John Rockwell has been cut.
Bawdeep using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rockwell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bawdeep with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bawdeep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rockwell throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rockwell misses with the head strike.
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Rockwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rockwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rockwell'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.
Rockwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockwell scores with a punch to the head.
Bawdeep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockwell.
Rockwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockwell throws a nice looking combination but Bawdeep bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Rockwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Bawdeep.
Bawdeep fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rockwell just manages to avoid it.
Bawdeep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockwell.
Bawdeep tries to counter by clinching up but Rockwell breaks away and moves out of range.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bawdeep is looking to counter the offense by Rockwell and move into the clinch.
Rockwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jimmy Bawdeep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bawdeep is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bawdeep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bawdeep moves in looking to clinch but Rockwell pushes him off.
Bawdeep closes the distance but Rockwell moves to the side
and Bawdeep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bawdeep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bawdeep throws a big counter combination but Rockwell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Rockwell. Those never looked like landing.
Bawdeep went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rockwell throws a right and a left that Bawdeep avoids nicely.
Rockwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockwell misses the shot to the body.
Bawdeep swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rockwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Bawdeep is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bawdeep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bawdeep fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rockwell! But no joy.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bawdeep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bawdeep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bawdeep tries to clinch
and Rockwell counters with a one-two to the body.
Rockwell throws a big shot that misses.
Bawdeep tries to clinch up.
Rockwell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockwell throws out a loose jab but Bawdeep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockwell scores with a one two! Bawdeep had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bawdeep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rockwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bawdeep holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rockwell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bawdeep seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rockwell can turn it around.
Bawdeep scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawdeep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockwell.
Bawdeep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bawdeep with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bawdeep with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rockwell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bawdeep connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rockwell's face.
Bawdeep with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rockwell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bawdeep unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bawdeep tries a knee to the head but Rockwell blocks it.
A knee to the head by Bawdeep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bawdeep utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but Rockwell blocks with his arms.
Jimmy Bawdeep has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bawdeep using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rockwell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bawdeep drops Rockwell with a big knee straight up the middle! Rockwell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rockwell is rocked!
Bawdeep moves in looking to clinch but Rockwell pushes him off.
Rockwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bawdeep finish him?
Bawdeep tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rockwell tries to get into range but Bawdeep steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Rockwell! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bawdeep scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Bawdeep!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 5465 p4p, 467 weight class) and Renilio Gracie Slaughter (ranked 3371 p4p, 326 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie Slaughter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEdgar.
Gracie Slaughter defending well as Edgar loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Edgar.
Gracie Slaughter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edgar defends it well.
Gracie Slaughter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edgar.
A jab from Edgar does it's job there.
Edgar scores with a jab. Gracie Slaughter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edgar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edgar looks to land a left hand but Gracie Slaughter moved out of range nicely.
Gracie Slaughter moves out of range as Edgar strikes.
Edgar throws a leg kick which misses Gracie Slaughter's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie Slaughter tries to avoid it.
Edgar cracks the inside of Gracie Slaughter's front leg.
Edgar lands a nice hook to Gracie Slaughter's body. Gracie Slaughter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie Slaughter throws a right hand that Edgar ducks under and follows up with a left that Edgar also avoids with ease.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Edgar misses with a straight left.
Edgar loads up on a big right hand but Gracie Slaughter slips the punch.
Gracie Slaughter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie Slaughter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie Slaughter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edgar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edgar stalks Gracie Slaughter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie Slaughter's face. Gracie Slaughter staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter moves in looking to clinch but Edgar pushes him off.
Gracie Slaughter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edgar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edgar lands with an overhand left.
Gracie Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edgar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar throws a body punch but Gracie Slaughter moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Edgar.
Edgar throws a solid leg kick but Gracie Slaughter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edgar.
Edgar misses with a kick to the body
so Gracie Slaughter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Edgar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie Slaughter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie Slaughter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie Slaughter is proving a slippery customer.
Edgar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie Slaughter defends it easily.
Edgar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie Slaughter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter wants to pass the guard but Edgar is defending well.
Edgar trying to control but Gracie Slaughter postures up.
Edgar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie Slaughter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie Slaughter's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar connects with a big shot to the side of Gracie Slaughter's head.
Gracie Slaughter turns into Edgar and is now in his guard.
Edgar has control of Gracie Slaughter's left arm, preventing Gracie Slaughter from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie Slaughter has his hands clasped together but Edgar extends and breaks Gracie Slaughter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Edgar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Edgar!
After winning the bout, Frankie Edgar 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamai Hoi (ranked 2529 p4p, 300 weight class) and Paul Starker (ranked 2982 p4p, 347 weight class). Hoi comes into the arena with Blood Red Sky blaring out of the sound system. Starker has chosen Catrin O'Neill - Ar Lan Y Mor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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249 lbs
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265 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
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Akamai Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Starker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hoi. Starker shrugs it off though.
Hoi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoi showed some decent athleticism there.
Hoi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoi is controlling the pace.
Starker is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi stands up from half guard.
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starker tries to clinch up but Hoi circles away and keeps his distance.
Starker blocks a head kick by Hoi.
Starker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Starker darts in trying to clinch
and Hoi counters with a series of strikes. Starker will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Starker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoi blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Hoi is trying to stall.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Starker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoi manages to break the clinch.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Starker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Hoi.
Paul Starker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoi darts in looking for a takedown but Starker gets double underhooks and turns Hoi into the cage.
Starker throws a counter combo.
Starker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hoi lands with a good body shot.
Hoi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starker clinches.
Hoi tries to pull guard but Starker won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Starker rushes Hoi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoi successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Starker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Starker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starker tries to clinch up.
Hoi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Starker wants to clinch.
Hoi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hoi throws a head kick that half lands.
Starker instigates a clinch.
Hoi avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker is pressed up against the cage. Hoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starker down to the mat. Starker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamai Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoi lands a right hook to the body.
Hoi keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Hoi.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoi dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Hoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Starker did well to prevent Hoi getting side control.
Hoi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoi is working for a kimura but Starker is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starker pushes Hoi off looking to stand but Hoi dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akamai Hoi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Starker tries to clinch up but Hoi circles away and keeps his distance.
Starker has Hoi up against the cage in a clinch.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hoi breaks the clinch.
Hoi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Starker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoi works over Starker's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starker can do to turn this around?
Hoi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starker.
Starker has closed the distance and engaged Hoi in a clinch.
Hoi breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starker tries to clinch there but Hoi circles away.
Starker darts in and clinches Hoi up against the cage.
Hoi avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Hoi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoi blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoi's brow.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Starker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamai Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starker closes the distance and clinches.
Hoi jumps guard but Starker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoi's brow.
Hoi has Starker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoi has Starker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoi tries for a takedown but Starker manages to get underhooks.
Hoi has Starker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hoi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Starker tumbling to the mat - Hoi dives into Starker's guard.
Starker wants to get back to his feet but Hoi passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoi is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Starker moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starker tries to avoid it but Hoi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starker to the ground. Starker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Starker pushes Hoi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hoi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starker moves to clinch but Hoi breaks away
and Hoi counters with a series of strikes. Starker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Starker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoi.
As Hoi backs off Starker throws a huge counter combo but Hoi manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Starker drives through and clinches with Hoi against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Starker smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Starker tries to clinch but Hoi is having none of it.
Hoi is looking for a counter combo.
Starker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Starker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Hoi.
Hoi dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starker.
Hoi can't get the takedown.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker lands an elbow just above Hoi 's eye.
Hoi tries for a takedown but Starker manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoi's brow.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Hoi is trying to pull guard but Starker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamai Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoi.
Starker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi manages to break the clinch.
Hoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi swats away the attempt to clinch by Starker.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starker's calf.
Starker moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paul Starker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoi blocks an elbow strike.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Hoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Starker gets a clinch.
Hoi dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starker lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Paul Starker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoi's defenses.
Hoi avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hoi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoi has Starker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Starker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Akamai Hoi has been cut.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Starker smiles and moves away.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Starker rushes Hoi and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoi's brow.
Hoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Starker tries to clinch but Hoi moves out of range.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starker's waist but Starker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoi off to one side.
Starker rushes Hoi and presses him up against the cage.
Hoi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoi circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoi moves into range and clinches up with Starker.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Hoi fails to pull guard.
Hoi avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hoi jumps guard but Starker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Hoi blocks an elbow strike.
Hoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Hoi with that takedown attempt.
Starker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Starker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Hoi is trying to pull guard but Starker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Starker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starker 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Starker!
Paul Starker 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.
Akamai Hoi spoke after the fight, saying 'This is the last fight you guys will ever see me in, Thank you.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evandro Guedes (ranked 1962 p4p, 238 weight class) and Mujibur Rahman (ranked 1764 p4p, 217 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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26
285 lbs
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265 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evandro Guedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Guedes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Rahman tries to get set, Guedes tries to push him back and clinch up but Rahman manages to avoid the attempt.
Guedes slips under a jab.
Rahman throws a combination. Guedes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Evandro Guedes has been cut.
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guedes, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman stalling against the cage.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
Guedes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rahman's coach down at Ballshoi Ballet 5 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rahman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guedes's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guedes'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.
Rahman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Guedes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman stalls.
Guedes blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Guedes to work.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rahman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guedes's brow.
Rahman lands an elbow inside.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Guedes controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but Guedes blocks with his arms.
Rahman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guedes avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
Rahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rahman lands a body shot.
Guedes is stalling here.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Guedes avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rahman misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes manages to break the clinch.
Rahman throws a chopping leg kick but Guedes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guedes tries to counter by clinching up but Rahman breaks away and moves out of range.
Guedes moves out of range as Rahman throws a body kick.
Guedes tries to counter by clinching up but Rahman breaks away and moves out of range.
Rahman has managed to clinch.
Guedes blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Guedes controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Guedes blocks an elbow strike.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guedes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mujibur Rahman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evandro Guedes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Guedes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rahman manages to circle out of the way.
Rahman tries to land a front kick but Guedes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guedes is looking to counter the offense by Rahman and move into the clinch.
Rahman motions for Guedes to come forward. Rahman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mujibur Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guedes blocks a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman clinches with his opponent.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Guedes controls the action.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guedes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes tries to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling the position.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guedes's elbow.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guedes is struggling to control the position.
Rahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but Guedes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guedes backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman digs a right hand underneath Guedes's ribcage. Guedes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guedes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rahman up against the cage.
Rahman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Guedes avoids the elbow strike from Rahman, against the cage.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman lands an elbow that stopped Guedes in his tracks for a moment.
Evandro Guedes's cut is getting worse.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rahman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Guedes stalling in the clinch.
Rahman misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Guedes avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guedes dodges an elbow strike from Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
Rahman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Guedes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Guedes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman tries to work over Guedes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guedes trying to control the position but instead, Rahman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Guedes into the cage.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Guedes controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Evandro Guedes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but Guedes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahman lands a damaging elbow.
Rahman cracks Guedes with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Guedes backwards.
Jeez, Evandro Guedes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Evandro Guedes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mujibur Rahman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mujibur Rahman made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 1480 p4p, 181 weight class) and Chris Severn (ranked 2038 p4p, 246 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Severn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
A nice side step and Severn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Severn throws a jab but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Juravlev throws a series of punches but Severn avoids them all with ease.
Severn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Juravlev takes the fight into the clinch.
Juravlev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juravlev wants to break free but Severn has control.
Severn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Juravlev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juravlev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Severn fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juravlev smiles and moves away.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Severn.
Severn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Juravlev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Severn.
Juravlev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Severn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Juravlev misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev throws a lazy right hand but Severn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Juravlev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juravlev throws an overhand right that lands on Severn's shoulder, as Severn tries to avoid the shot.
Juravlev throws a hook but Severn blocks it.
Severn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Juravlev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Severn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Juravlev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Severn.
Juravlev misses with a lunging right hand
and Severn counters with a nice uppercut.
Severn staying out of range there.
Juravlev lunges at Severn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Severn's hand.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Severn is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Juravlev blocks the low kick.
A big left from Juravlev misses.
Juravlev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev lands a really nice looking cross but Severn seems unphased.
Juravlev digs a good hook to Severn's body.
Juravlev throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juravlev misses the jab.
Severn moves away from the strike by Juravlev.
Severn misses with the combination.
Juravlev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Severn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Juravlev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severn manages to avoid it.
Juravlev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Severn counters with a right hand to the body.
Juravlev cracks Severn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Juravlev lands a nice looking body shot.
Severn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev throws a combination. Severn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Juravlev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Severn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Juravlev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Juravlev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Juravlev throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Severn to counter with a crisp jab.
Severn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Juravlev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Severn.
Juravlev misses with the combination.
Severn jabs Juravlev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Severn moved out of range.
Severn tries to counter with a clinch but Juravlev shakes him off and moves away.
Severn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Severn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for Severn.
Juravlev throws a jab when Severn was well out of range.
Juravlev moves in looking to clinch but Severn pushes him off.
Juravlev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juravlev digs a good hook to Severn's body.
Juravlev cracks a nice hook into Severn's ribs.
Juravlev throws an overhand right that lands on Severn's shoulder, as Severn tries to avoid the shot.
Severn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Severn looks to score with a jab to the body but Juravlev is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Juravlev misses with a double jab.
Severn with the counter takedown but Juravlev avoids it easily.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Severn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Severn slips a straight right by Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Severn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Juravlev with a body shot.
Juravlev misses with a hook. Severn ducked under it nicely.
Juravlev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juravlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Severn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Severn moved out of range.
Severn wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn tries a head kick but it misses.
Juravlev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Severn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Severn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Severn lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev throws a hook but Severn blocks it.
Juravlev misses the shot to the body.
Juravlev takes a swing at Severn's ribcage but misses.
Juravlev cracks Severn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Severn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Juravlev rather than just go for the knockout.
Severn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juravlev.
Severn with the counter takedown but Juravlev avoids it easily.
Severn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juravlev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severn throws a fast counter high kick but Juravlev manages to duck under it in time.
Juravlev connects with a nice looking jab.
Juravlev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Severn doesn't seem bothered though.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Severn is just out of range.
Severn throws out a counter right but Juravlev avoids it with no problem.
Severn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Juravlev. That snapped Severn's head back.
Severn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Severn defending well as Juravlev loads up on a big left hand.
Juravlev looks to land a combination but Severn avoids it well.
Severn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juravlev misses the jab.
Severn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Severn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Severn moves out of range as Juravlev strikes.
Juravlev throws a shot to the body.
Juravlev checks a low kick from Severn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Severn.
Severn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Severn ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
Severn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Juravlev throws a hook but Severn blocks it.
Severn avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a double jab
and Severn counters by clinching up.
Juravlev trying to land knees to the body.
Juravlev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juravlev lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn presses Juravlev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juravlev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Juravlev - that landed with a thud.
Severn is breathing heavily.
Severn tries to stall but Juravlev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juravlev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juravlev manages to break the clinch.
Severn slips under a jab.
Juravlev wants to clinch.
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!
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Severn moved out of range.
Juravlev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juravlev scores with a hook to the body. Severn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Juravlev catches Severn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Juravlev cracks Severn with an open hand slap.
Severn is rocked!
Juravlev misses with a lunging right hand
and Severn counters with a good low kick that Juravlev was not able to check.
Juravlev has managed to clinch.
Juravlev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Severn tries to pull guard but Juravlev holds him up against the cage and eventually Severn drops back down to his feet.
Severn gets control of Juravlev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Severn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juravlev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev gets to his feet - Severn follows without any prompting.
Severn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Severn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juravlev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juravlev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juravlev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severn can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Juravlev misses the target.
Juravlev misses with a series of wild punches.
Juravlev digs a good body shot into Severn's ribs.
Severn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Juravlev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Severn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Severn slips under a jab.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut
and Severn counters by moving into the clinch.
Juravlev can't find room to land a body shot as Severn controls the action.
Juravlev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Juravlev. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev throws a series of punches but Severn avoids them all with ease.
Severn takes one to the chin there.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Severn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juravlev sets himself, and Severn steps forward looking for the clinch! Juravlev avoids it this time.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Severn is just out of range.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Severn moves away.
Juravlev digs a good hook to Severn's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juravlev throws a right hand that misses
and Severn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juravlev throws a jab but it's blocked by Severn.
Nice uppercut lands for Juravlev. That snapped Severn's head back.
Juravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severn was well out of range. Poor timing from Juravlev.
Severn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Juravlev.
Juravlev throws out a loose jab but Severn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juravlev instigates a clinch.
Severn struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
Juravlev tries to work over Severn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Severn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Severn looking for a takedown.
Chris Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juravlev throws a head punch that misses.
Juravlev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn moves out of range as Juravlev strikes.
Severn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Severn dodges the punch combination from Juravlev.
Alexey Juravlev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Juravlev.
Juravlev looks to throw the jab but Severn is out of range.
Severn slips a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev blocks the body kick.
Severn throws a sloppy head kick and Juravlev moves out of range easily.
Severn moves forwards but Juravlev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Severn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexey Juravlev is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Juravlev misses its intended target.
Juravlev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Severn.
Juravlev throws an overhand right that lands on Severn's shoulder, as Severn tries to avoid the shot.
Severn tries to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Juravlev tries to clinch but Severn moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Juravlev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Juravlev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Juravlev!
A relieved looking Alexey Juravlev 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 811 p4p, 112 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (ranked 2463 p4p, 309 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Phol Hunt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Phol Hunt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt connects with a jab.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson is trying to break free.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Hunt.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
Anderson tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Hunt.
Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to drag Hunt to the mat but Hunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunt obliges.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hunt for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Hunt.
Anderson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hunt regains guard immediately.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position.
Hunt trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt continues to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phol Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Hunt thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Hunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Hunt cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunt prevents it.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Jab from Hunt.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Hunt scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt taking a breather.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt lands a knee to the body.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to trip Hunt. He has hold of a leg but Hunt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hunt seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt looking to control.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunt throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunt down to the mat. Hunt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunt feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Hunt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Hunt throws a monster overhand right that drops Anderson! Hunt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 618 p4p, 102 weight class) and Rafael Vieira (ranked 1111 p4p, 176 weight class). Payne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Company. Vieira is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Machine Gun Kelly–Till I Die. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vieira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payne under the eye.
Vieira takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payne, as that shot connected.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vieira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira moves out of range as Payne strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vieira! But no joy.
Vieira tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Payne misses.
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!
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Payne misses
and Vieira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Vieira is standing up over Payne. Payne looks to escape but Vieira dives into side control.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Vieira keeps moving and retains side control.
Vieira trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Payne is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vieira is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Payne wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira content just to control the position here.
Vieira trying to control but Payne is having none of it.
Vieira throwing strikes here but Payne is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Payne is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Payne holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vieira tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne wants to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
Payne is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne working to try and regain half guard.
Payne regains half guard.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
Payne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Payne is trying to stand up here but Vieira is controlling him well.
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payne is looking to escape.
Payne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Payne is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Payne is having none of it.
Payne pushes Vieira off looking to stand but Vieira dives back in and keeps control.
Vieira trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Vieira lands strikes from half guard.
Payne is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Payne is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
Payne is trying to stand.
Vieira throwing shots but Payne is blocking nicely.
Payne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Payne defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Vieira will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Payne lands with a shot to the body.
Payne throws a combination that misses
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira drives through and clinches with Payne against the cage.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Payne lands a nice knee to the body.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Payne.
Vieira looking to throw knees to the head but Payne is blocking nicely.
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Vieira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payne as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Payne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vieira.
Vieira misses with a head kick.
Payne jabs at Vieira's body.
Payne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne scores with a three punch combo!
Payne with a nice cross.
Payne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payne misses the jab.
Payne lands with a nice body punch.
Payne throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Max Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payne.
Payne lands a nice shot that snaps Vieira's head back.
Vieira walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vieira checks a low kick from Payne.
Donk. Payne catches Vieira right on the button with a cross.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Vieira is looking for the big counter here.
Payne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieira at a distance.
Vieira misses with a combination
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Vieira does no damage.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Rafael Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne misses with a jab to the body
and Vieira counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Payne.
Payne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vieira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vieira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payne pinned against the cage. Payne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Payne lands but Vieira takes it in his stride.
Payne lands a really nice looking cross but Vieira seems unphased.
Payne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Payne throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown but Payne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vieira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Vieira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira takes one to the side of the head.
Vieira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vieira misses with a leg kick
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Payne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payne's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payne.
It looks like Payne has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Payne throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payne tries to bum rush Vieira with a series of wild strikes but Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vieira with the counter takedown but Payne avoids it easily.
Vieira connects with a nice looking jab.
Vieira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Payne. Those never looked like landing.
Payne throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Payne avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Payne misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Payne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Payne.
Payne is looking to slow Vieira down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vieira is defended easily by Payne.
Payne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Payne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vieira back to the cage. Payne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payne lands a jab-cross combination.
Payne misses with a body punch
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Payne throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Payne keeps the fight on the outside.
Payne misses the jab.
Payne throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
Payne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vieira finds it's way round the side to connect with Payne's head.
Vieira 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.
Vieira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Payne defends well and Vieira ends up having to push Payne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payne throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Vieira moves out of range of the leg kick from Payne.
Vieira moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.
Payne throws a low kick but Vieira moves out of range easily.
Payne misses the jab.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payne with a body shot.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira thinks about the counter body kick.
Payne throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira misses with a head kick.
Vieira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Payne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vieira.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Vieira.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne scores with a shot to the body.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vieira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vieira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Payne defends well and Vieira ends up having to push Payne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payne lands a leg kick that knocks Vieira off balance momentarily.
Payne missing with a left hand there. Vieira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
Vieira throws a push kick but Payne slaps the foot to one side.
Payne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vieira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Payne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Payne!
Max Payne made sure to mention his sponsor, Project Mayhem in his post fight interview.
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