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CEFC Fight Night 115 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Vieira (ranked 3054 p4p, 398 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 6027 p4p, 612 weight class). Vieira comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Gun Kelly–Till I Die. Paul Poulter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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186 lbs
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171 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 40 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter lands a jab to the nose.
Poulter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poulter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vieira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Poulter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poulter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poulter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poulter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poulter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poulter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poulter has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
Vieira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Poulter from controlling successfully.
Vieira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vieira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira is looking to work some ground and pound but Poulter has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vieira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poulter is keeping the position for now.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Poulter is retaining full guard.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira throwing strikes from guard but Poulter blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Poulter keeps moving.
Vieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vieira lands a couple of elbows.
Vieira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vieira throws a strike but Poulter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is controlling Poulter's posture.
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poulter defends well.
Vieira is trying to control the position but Poulter postures up.
Vieira has an active guard here but Poulter has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Vieira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vieira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vieira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Poulter!
Poulter is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poulter can do to turn this around?
Vieira landing strikes from the mount and Poulter is in trouble!
Vieira lands a couple of good shots and Poulter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vieira misses with punches from the back.
Vieira throwing damaging strikes from the back! Poulter could be in trouble here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poulter staying busy and making it hard for Vieira to control.
Poulter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Poulter covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Poulter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira misses with an elbow to the head.
Vieira throws strikes from the back but Poulter rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Poulter.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control but Poulter is working from the bottom.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poulter is keeping the position for now.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poulter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rafael Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Poulter gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage.
Vieira connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Vieira.
Vieira lands a head kick. Poulter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Poulter is rocked!
Vieira Throws a clean left jab. Vieira Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Poulter's chin! Poulter crumbles to the ground and Vieira follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rafael Vieira!
Rafael Vieira took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Amped Performance ($200/160q) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dany Crosby (ranked 2041 p4p, 270 weight class) and Terry Roland (ranked 5316 p4p, 576 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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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dany Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terry Roland!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby slips a straight right by Roland.
Crosby tests Roland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Terry Roland has been cut.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crosby clinches.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Roland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crosby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Roland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Roland.
Roland has Crosby pressed against the cage.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Roland tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Roland back against the cage.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolands head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roland working aggressively here.
Crosby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby tries a body shot but Roland blocks it.
Crosby lands a shot to the body.
Roland looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
A hook to the body from Crosby.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
A short right from Crosby.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roland is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Roland is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Crosby digs a right hand into Roland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roland's gas tank.
Crosby unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Roland! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Crosby is unloading with more strikes now! Roland drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 2656 p4p, 307 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 3532 p4p, 387 weight class). Ferdum comes to the cage accompanied by PARIS - the devil made me do it. 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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260 lbs
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214 lbs
16 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdum throws a series of strikes that have Dux backpedaling.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Ferdum missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux walks into a left hand.
Ferdum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dux.
Dux misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Dux.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ferdum crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dux - the referee stops the clock and Ferdum gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dux. Ferdum manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ferdum looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Ferdum throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
Dux thuds his shin into the meat of Ferdum's side.
Ferdum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dux misses with a body shot.
Dux scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferdum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dux throws a head kick but Ferdum moves out of range.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ferdum finds it's way through Dux's defenses.
Dux throws a wild body kick that Ferdum sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Ferdum.
Ferdum drives through with a takedown into Dux's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dux wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice combo by Ferdum! Oh, that's hurt him - Dux falls to the canvas and Ferdum follows him into side control.
Dux is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferdum controls the position from side control.
Dux is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ferdum asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ferdum looks up at the clock and then as Dux takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ferdum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ferdum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dux, who protects the arm well.
Ferdum taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ferdum lands strikes to the head.
Ferdum is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dux for a finish.
Ferdum is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdum working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ferdum throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dux could be in trouble here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferdum scores with punches from the back.
Ferdum lands strikes from the back and Dux isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wabricio Ferdum!
During a confident post fight interview, Wabricio Ferdum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Grimes (ranked 1584 p4p, 215 weight class) and Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 5115 p4p, 538 weight class). Brian Grimes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev's chin.
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamidovich Saitiev moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grimes leaves Hamidovich Saitiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grimes's half guard.
Grimes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamidovich Saitiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimes cracks Hamidovich Saitiev with a good jab.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hamidovich Saitiev under the eye.
Grimes lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a jab to the body
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes lands the left hand.
Grimes misses with a double jab
and Hamidovich Saitiev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamidovich Saitiev.
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamidovich Saitiev postures up and lands a big shot to Grimes's brow.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Hamidovich Saitiev from controlling successfully.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamidovich Saitiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev stands up over Grimes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws an elbow that misses. Grimes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamidovich Saitiev's guard. Nice move by Grimes!
Grimes is looking to stand up but Hamidovich Saitiev won't let him.
Grimes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hamidovich Saitiev, up you get!
Hamidovich Saitiev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grimes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries for a takedown but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimes connects with a jab.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes one to the chin there.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamidovich Saitiev with the counter takedown but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hamidovich Saitiev! Grimes lets Hamidovich Saitiev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hamidovich Saitiev is rocked!
Hamidovich Saitiev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamidovich Saitiev lands in his opponent's guard.
Grimes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Hamidovich Saitiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes connects with an inside leg kick.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grimes connects with a body shot.
Grimes lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamidovich Saitiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hamidovich Saitiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamidovich Saitiev is just out of range.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimes scores with a jab.
Grimes drops Hamidovich Saitiev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hamidovich Saitiev looks back up at him and smiles so Grimes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grimes cracks Hamidovich Saitiev on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hamidovich Saitiev falls backwards against the cage. Grimes follows up with more strikes that drop Hamidovich Saitiev to his knees. Grimes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hamidovich Saitiev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Harris (ranked 2640 p4p, 330 weight class) and Louie Litt (ranked 2359 p4p, 299 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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196 lbs
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193 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zoe Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Louie Litt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Litt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Litt has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Litt is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Litt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris instigates a clinch.
Litt has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Litt.
Litt tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Litt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Litt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zoe Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Litt.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Litt scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Zoe Harris has been cut.
Litt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harris in his tracks.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Litt misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Litt lands.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Litt moves away.
A head kick from Harris lands but Litt takes it in his stride.
Litt throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Litt on the side of the head.
Litt tries to clinch up
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Litt in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Litt - that landed with a thud.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Litt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Harris.
Litt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litt.
Harris looking to throw knees to the head but Litt is blocking nicely.
Harris looking to stall.
Harris misses with some punches.
Litt struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Litt tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Litt up against the cage.
Litt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Litt misses with the head strike.
Litt tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Litt back against the cage.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Litt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Litt throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Litt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Litt letting Harris take a breather here.
Litt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Litt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Litt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litt misses with a punch to the body.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Litt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Litt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Litt tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Litt back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Litt fails to land.
Harris prevents a body shot from Litt.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Litt prevents a body shot from Harris.
Litt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Litt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harris after a bit of a struggle.
Harris is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoe Harris'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.
Litt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Litt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Litt looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Litt catches Harris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris clinches up with Litt and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Litt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris is looking to control Litt's arms but Litt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Litt controls his hands.
Litt lands a shoulder strike.
Litt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Litt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Litt lands a body shot.
Litt prevents a body shot from Harris.
Litt lands a left hand.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Litt backwards.
Litt lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris prevents a body shot from Litt.
Litt lands an uppercut.
Litt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Litt is working Harris over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Litt tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Harris misses with some punches.
Litt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Litt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Litt cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litt.
Litt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Litt is defending well for now.
Harris is looking to control Litt's arms but Litt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.
Harris blocks a body shot from Litt.
Litt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Litt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Litt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Litt is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zoe Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Litt.
Litt presses Harris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Litt on the inside.
Litt presses Harris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litt struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Litt working aggressively here.
Harris gets through Litt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Litt.
Litt lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Litt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Litt blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris blocks a body shot from Litt.
Litt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Litt is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Litt has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris blocks a body shot from Litt.
Litt tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Litt controls his hands.
Litt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris trying to control the position but instead, Litt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harris into the cage.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Litt cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
Litt misses with a looping left.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Litt jabs Harris right on the nose. Harris blinks but takes it well.
Litt lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Harris connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Litt. Litt gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Litt.
Litt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Litt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris throws a body kick that misses.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Litt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Litt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoe Harris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Litt misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris throws a nice head kick!
Litt moves out of range of the body kick.
Litt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litt.
Litt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Litt as he checks the leg kick.
Harris misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Litt. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Litt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris feints and then cracks Litt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Litt down.
Zoe Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Litt just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Litt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris is rocked!
Zoe Harris's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Litt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris moves out of range as Litt strikes.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Litt.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Louie Litt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Litt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Litt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Litt struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Litt scores with a hook to the body.
Litt throws a big uppercut that drops Harris! More strikes from Litt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Harris lies dazed against the cage as Litt celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louie Litt!
During a confident post fight interview, Louie Litt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 1969 p4p, 259 weight class) and Levan Kvirkvelia (ranked 2521 p4p, 315 weight class). Blackburn comes to the cage accompanied by When the Man Comes Down. Lugh Blackburn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Levan Kvirkvelia!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn closes the distance and pushes Kvirkvelia back into the cage.
Blackburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia breaks from the clinch.
Kvirkvelia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kvirkvelia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kvirkvelia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blackburn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kvirkvelia throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Blackburn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blackburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kvirkvelia manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Blackburn.
A head kick by Kvirkvelia misses
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Kvirkvelia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blackburn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackburn, as that shot connected.
Kvirkvelia takes one on the button.
Blackburn digs a good hook to Kvirkvelia's body.
Kvirkvelia misses with a wild body shot.
As Kvirkvelia tries to get set, Blackburn tries to push him back and clinch up but Kvirkvelia manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Levan Kvirkvelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvirkvelia ducks right into an uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn swings for the body but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Kvirkvelia misses with a body shot.
Kvirkvelia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kvirkvelia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Kvirkvelia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvirkvelia.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Kvirkvelia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kvirkvelia with a jab.
Kvirkvelia throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Blackburn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackburn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kvirkvelia. Kvirkvelia obviously looking to wear him down.
Kvirkvelia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Blackburn cracks a nice hook into Kvirkvelia's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvirkvelia walks into a stiff left hand from Blackburn.
Kvirkvelia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackburn at a distance.
Blackburn looks to land a left hand but Kvirkvelia moved out of range nicely.
Kvirkvelia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackburn pushes Kvirkvelia up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kvirkvelia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kvirkvelia breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Blackburn. Beautiful body shot.
Blackburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kvirkvelia tries to work over Blackburn's front leg with a kick but Blackburn checks it.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Kvirkvelia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Kvirkvelia misses with a body punch.
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kvirkvelia smiles and moves away.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kvirkvelia throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Kvirkvelia slips the punch.
Kvirkvelia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kvirkvelia looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Kvirkvelia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kvirkvelia lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kvirkvelia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kvirkvelia misses with a leg kick
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvirkvelia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackburn to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Kvirkvelia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kvirkvelia throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
Kvirkvelia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn connects with a body shot that sends Kvirkvelia's belly button to the back.
Blackburn scores with a jab. Kvirkvelia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kvirkvelia.
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!
Kvirkvelia misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
A big right from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook. Blackburn ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kvirkvelia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn defending well as Kvirkvelia loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kvirkvelia shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls well. He's pushed Kvirkvelia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn lands a lovely overhand right.
Blackburn tests Kvirkvelia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook. Blackburn ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn blocks a leg kick.
Blackburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kvirkvelia doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blackburn slips under a jab.
Blackburn defending well as Kvirkvelia loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kvirkvelia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
Kvirkvelia throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn with a knee to the head.
Kvirkvelia is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lugh Blackburn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Kvirkvelia misses its intended target.
Kvirkvelia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Kvirkvelia.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn throws a shot from downtown. Kvirkvelia moves away and avoids it.
Kvirkvelia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Kvirkvelia manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kvirkvelia backwards.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blackburn jumps guard but Kvirkvelia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kvirkvelia or not.
Nice body punch from Kvirkvelia - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn is pressed up against the cage. Kvirkvelia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackburn down to the mat. Blackburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kvirkvelia takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia lands with a good body shot.
Kvirkvelia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a hook but Kvirkvelia avoids it easily.
Kvirkvelia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blackburn defends it well.
Blackburn lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia with a hook.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kvirkvelia loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Good exchange - Blackburn coming out on top.
Blackburn throws a jab when Kvirkvelia was well out of range.
A big right from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Kvirkvelia misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blackburn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blackburn throws a hook but Kvirkvelia blocks it.
A cross from Blackburn lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Kvirkvelia cracks Blackburn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Levan Kvirkvelia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
Kvirkvelia avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackburn.
Kvirkvelia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackburn walks into a straight right hand from Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn works the jab nicely.
Blackburn sizes up Kvirkvelia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kvirkvelia throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Kvirkvelia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blackburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackburn moves out of range of the strikes.
Kvirkvelia scores with a punch to the head.
Kvirkvelia looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kvirkvelia is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvirkvelia seems to have recovered his senses.
Kvirkvelia looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackburn is just out of range.
Kvirkvelia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kvirkvelia as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blackburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kvirkvelia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blackburn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kvirkvelia trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blackburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kvirkvelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Kvirkvelia defends easily.
Kvirkvelia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kvirkvelia wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
Kvirkvelia looking to sit in guard and control but Blackburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Levan Kvirkvelia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab by Kvirkvelia.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackburn as he connects with a hook.
Blackburn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackburn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kvirkvelia fails with the takedown.
Kvirkvelia scores with a body shot.
Blackburn swings for the body but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kvirkvelia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvirkvelia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackburn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blackburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Blackburn darts in and clinches Kvirkvelia up against the cage.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn drags the fight down to the ground.
Kvirkvelia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvirkvelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackburn controls Kvirkvelia momentarily but Kvirkvelia frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia controlling from the top position.
Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvirkvelia stays in close to Blackburn's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blackburn walks into a straight right hand from Kvirkvelia.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn lands with a hook. Kvirkvelia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Kvirkvelia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blackburn sizes up Kvirkvelia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kvirkvelia misses with a jab to the body
and Blackburn counters with a nice body shot.
Kvirkvelia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Kvirkvelia saw that one coming.
Kvirkvelia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kvirkvelia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Kvirkvelia walks into a stiff left hand from Blackburn.
Blackburn connects with the punch.
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!
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook.
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kvirkvelia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackburn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Kvirkvelia has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kvirkvelia smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn moves out of range as Kvirkvelia strikes.
A jab from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia works Blackburn's body with a nice hook.
Kvirkvelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvirkvelia throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kvirkvelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvirkvelia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugh Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blackburn 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 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lugh Blackburn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mubango (ranked 454 p4p, 68 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (ranked 2302 p4p, 304 weight class). Mubango comes to the cage accompanied by Jessie J - Bang Bang. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
218 lbs
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209 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mubango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Mubango sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mubango feinted with a counter takedown.
Mubango looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Mubango persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mubango counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control the action but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Mubango is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is taking a breather. Mubango says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mubango's coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mubango is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mubango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mubango working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mubango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mubango is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson trying to control but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Mubango is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Mubango keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Mubango lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Mubango's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mubango tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubango is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mubango moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mubango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mubango looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Mubango trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Mubango tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mubango.
Anderson closes the distance but Mubango moves to the side
and Mubango counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Mubango pushes him off.
Mubango throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson clinches.
Mubango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Mubango missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mubango lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson tries to bum rush Mubango with a series of wild strikes but Mubango uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mubango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mubango moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
And Mubango counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mubango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Mubango jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anderson works over Mubango's head and body with a nice combination.
Mubango lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mubango stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Mubango misses.
Mubango lands a head shot.
Mubango darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mubango as he avoids it easily.
Christian Mubango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Mubango down.
Mubango lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson scores with a one two! Mubango had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mubango throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mubango sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson throws a head kick but Mubango moves out of range.
Mubango slips under a jab.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Mubango avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mubango continues to drive forward.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mubango.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mubango misses its intended target.
Mubango avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mubango listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mubango shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mubango blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Mubango, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Mubango against the cage but Mubango circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mubango feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mubango misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Mubango counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson slips a straight right by Mubango.
Mubango throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mubango off to one side.
A lazy body kick from Anderson
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mubango takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mubango looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mubango gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mubango manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mubango looking to control.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Mubango uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Mubango!
Mubango won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mubango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to move into range but Mubango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mubango avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mubango circles away.
Mubango looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Mubango avoids nicely.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is staying active underneath Mubango, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mubango manages to mount him!
Mubango postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anderson looks a forlorn figure.
Mubango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Mubango maintains control.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mubango tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Mubango lands a couple of good shots and Anderson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Christian Mubango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but Mubango has full control of the position and if anything, Anderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mubango scores with punches from the back.
Mubango is working the ground and pound. Can Anderson escape?
That has opened up Brownie Anderson's cut even more.
A lull in the action here.
Mubango controlling well, preventing Anderson from escaping the position.
Anderson is trying to stand back up.
Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but Mubango has full control of the position and if anything, Anderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mubango lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Brownie Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brownie Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christian Mubango!
Post fight, Christian Mubango took to the microphone: 'I told him pre-fight there's too many tools in my, uh, box but he wanted to find out the hard way- now go hear some real music at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 131 p4p, 22 weight class) and Sni Probong (ranked 464 p4p, 47 weight class). Tree Knee Dad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Falling by Mudvayne. Probong has chosen Bodhi Mandala as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sni Probong!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probong moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Probong misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a solid leg kick but Probong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tree Knee Dad.
Probong throws a chopping leg kick but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Probong misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Probong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Probong throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Probong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Probong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Probong scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probong checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Probong misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Probong avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Tree Knee Dad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Probong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
Probong throws a one two combo.
Tree Knee Dad gets a clinch.
Probong avoids the elbow strike from Tree Knee Dad, against the cage.
Probong tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the head strike.
Tree Knee Dad decides to pull guard.
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!
Probong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tree Knee Dad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Probong has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probong trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Probong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Probong is one step ahead there.
Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tree Knee Dad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Probong manages to get himself to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Probong is keeping the position.
Probong seems keen to control Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Probong is keeping the position.
Probong looking to control.
Probong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong trying to control the position here.
Probong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Probong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Probong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Probong is holding on for now.
Tree Knee Dad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Probong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tree Knee Dad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Probong scrambles back to his feet.
Probong connects with a jab.
A left lands for Probong.
A big left from Probong misses.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong tries to counter with a clinch but Tree Knee Dad shakes him off and moves away.
Probong misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Probong staying out of range there.
Probong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Probong misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Probong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Probong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tree Knee Dad will feel that in the morning.
Probong tries a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Probong ducks down to avoid it.
Probong throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Probong misses.
Probong throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Probong. Probong obviously looking to wear him down.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Probong, pushing him back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad can't find room to land a body shot as Probong controls the action.
Probong blocks a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with some punches.
Probong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Probong's elbow.
Probong lands with a light punch inside.
Tree Knee Dad lands an elbow inside.
Probong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Probong lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Probong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow but misses.
Tree Knee Dad presses Probong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Probong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tree Knee Dads head.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to pull guard but Probong has him pressed against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Probong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong misses with some punches.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a punch to the body.
Probong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Probong checks a leg kick nicely.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Probong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. Probong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Probong throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot that sends Probong's belly button to the back.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches up with Probong, looking for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad pushes Probong against the cage but Probong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Probong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Probong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Probong is out of range.
Probong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Probong. Probong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Probong misses with a low kick.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Probong on the side of the head.
Probong throws out a powerful jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Probong ducked under it nicely.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Probong cracks Tree Knee Dad with an open hand slap.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Probong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong throws a solid leg kick but Tree Knee Dad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Probong.
Probong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Probong sprawls well. Probong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tree Knee Dad gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves forwards but Probong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Probong counters with a left to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Probong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Probong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sni Probong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Probong on the side of the head.
Probong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Probong slips under a jab.
Donk. Probong catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Probong blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Probong slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Probong counters with a two punch combo.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
letting Probong counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Probong.
Probong throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch up.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Probong moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Probong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Probong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probong throws a nice head kick!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Probong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probong scores with a push kick.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probong.
Probong throws a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Probong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong tries to bench press Tree Knee Dad off him but Tree Knee Dad keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Probong is working away.
Tree Knee Dad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Probong down.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Probong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Probong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tree Knee Dad manages to get to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.
Probong looking to pass the guard.
Probong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Probong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tree Knee Dad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Probong has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Tree Knee Dad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tree Knee Dad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Probong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to control but Probong wriggling away.
Probong tries to hold on but Tree Knee Dad pushes him away.
Tree Knee Dad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Probong is looking to escape.
Probong working to try and regain half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to control but Probong wriggling away.
Tree Knee Dad with shots to the head and body - Probong looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Venum Tree Knee Dad did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Probong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tree Knee Dad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Probong lands with a straight right. Tree Knee Dad didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Probong lands with a good body shot.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
enabling Probong to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad throws a poor cross that misses
letting Probong counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Probong.
A head kick from Probong lands but Tree Knee Dad takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Probong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Probong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Probong misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Probong lands with a right hand.
Probong avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Probong.
A big right from Probong misses.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Probong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tree Knee Dad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Probong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tree Knee Dad thows a leg kick but Probong checks it
letting Probong counter with a right hand.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Probong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Probong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Probong.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Probong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Probong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probong throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
A shot to the liver by Probong. Beautiful body shot.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Probong slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Probong shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Probong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Probong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Probong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Probong checks it.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Probong counters with a thumping low kick.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Probong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Probong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Probong misses with a looping right.
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!
Tree Knee Dad blocks the body kick.
Tree Knee Dad moves into the clinch successfully.
Probong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tree Knee Dad avoids a wild elbow strike from Probong.
Probong prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad decides to pull guard.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Probong tries to pass.
Probong won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Probong trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sni Probong dominated that fourth 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!
Probong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Probong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad cracks the inside of Probong's front leg.
Probong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Probong ducks under and follows up with a left that Probong also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probong.
Probong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Probong catches Tree Knee Dad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Probong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Probong counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the head kick by Probong.
Probong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tree Knee Dad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Probong has time to react.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Probong throws the kick towards the body but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Probong misses with a looping right.
Probong throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Probong lands with an uppercut that bounces Tree Knee Dad off the cage and back into range.
Probong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Probong lands with a nice body punch.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Probong's shoulder, as Probong tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Probong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
Probong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Probong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tree Knee Dad's head.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad feints and as Probong raises his hands in defense, Tree Knee Dad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Probong looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.
Probong has control of Tree Knee Dad's left arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Probong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Probong being controlled here, momentarily.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Probong looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Probong.
Probong connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong connects with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Probong throws out a powerful jab.
Probong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Probong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Probong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Probong's head but Probong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Probong! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice hook to Probong's body. Probong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Probong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tree Knee Dad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Venum Tree Knee Dad 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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