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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanny Poffo (ranked 8210 p4p, 641 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 10252 p4p, 702 weight class). Poffo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Genius. The crowd seem to be enjoying Prime's choice of entrance music: Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . This should be a great matchup!
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lanny Poffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 37 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poffo closes the distance and pushes Prime back into the cage.
Prime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prime gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prime.
Poffo misses with an elbow strike.
Poffo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prime pulls his leg out and moves away.
Prime lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Poffo with that takedown attempt.
Prime throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Prime. That snapped Poffo's head back.
Poffo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Prime circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prime counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lanny Poffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime lands a two punch combo.
Prime drops Poffo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Poffo looks back up at him and smiles so Prime waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Poffo is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Prime ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Poffo clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Optimus Prime!
An out of breath Optimus Prime thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Lanny Poffo had this to say: 'I've only got one way to go after that one!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Jackson (ranked 5191 p4p, 503 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 7787 p4p, 628 weight class). Savage has chosen Pomp & Circumstance as his entrance music. The key to victory for Austin Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson works the jab nicely.
It looks like Randy Savage has been cut.
Jackson pounces like a tiger and cracks Savage with a vicious hook! Savage is down but not out! Jackson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Austin Jackson!
Randy Savage was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm talking about all the way to the top, yeah. I'm justifiably in a position that I'd rather not be in. But the cream will rise to the top, ooh yeah. Macho Madness!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Polyanskiy (ranked 1951 p4p, 214 weight class) and Shit Face (ranked 3953 p4p, 402 weight class). Polyanskiy comes into the arena with Oxxxymiron - Signs of life blaring out of the sound system. Face has chosen Blue clear sky as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Polyanskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polyanskiy shoots in but Face avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Face misses with a body shot.
Polyanskiy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Face scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Polyanskiy shoots in looking for a takedown. Face tries to sprawl out of it but Polyanskiy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Face.
Polyanskiy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Face defends it well.
Face is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polyanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Face doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Face doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy trying to control from Face's half guard. Face has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polyanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Face gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Face with a nice head shot there.
Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polyanskiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Face is aware though and is defending well.
Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polyanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Face is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face wants to control from the top but Polyanskiy keeps moving.
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Face got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polyanskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Face has managed to get both his arms back between Polyanskiy's legs - danger averted.
Polyanskiy being controlled here, momentarily.
Face working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Polyanskiy keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Face postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Face chips away with some ground and pound.
Polyanskiy looking for a guillotine here but Face defends easily.
Face with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Polyanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polyanskiy keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
Face has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polyanskiy is trying to control the position but Face postures up.
Polyanskiy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polyanskiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Face engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Polyanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Face enables Polyanskiy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Face manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shit Face dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Face.
Polyanskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Polyanskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Polyanskiy fails with the takedown
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polyanskiy checks the leg kick.
Polyanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Face stuffs the takedown.
Polyanskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polyanskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Polyanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face misses with an uppercut. Polyanskiy saw that one coming.
Polyanskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Face stops a takedown attempt from Polyanskiy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Face - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Face softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polyanskiy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Face prevents it.
Face breaks from the clinch.
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polyanskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Face lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Face keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polyanskiy feints and as Face raises his hands in defense, Polyanskiy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Face keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Face has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Polyanskiy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polyanskiy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Polyanskiy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Face gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Face's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polyanskiy has closed the distance and engaged Face in a clinch.
Polyanskiy wants a takedown.
Face taking a breather.
Polyanskiy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Face is defending well.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Face throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polyanskiys head.
Face is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Face.
Polyanskiy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Face prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Face.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy breaks the clinch.
Face has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polyanskiy checks a low kick from Face.
Polyanskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face throws out a loose jab but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polyanskiy.
Face throws out a counter right but Polyanskiy avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Face.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Face as he avoids it easily.
Face pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Polyanskiy back to the cage. Face follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Face throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Face scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Polyanskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polyanskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Face throws out the jab.
Face scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Polyanskiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Face as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing.
Polyanskiy tries to clinch up.
Face connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polyanskiy. Polyanskiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polyanskiy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Face did well to prevent Polyanskiy getting side control.
Polyanskiy is looking for submissions but instead, Face has regained full guard.
Polyanskiy tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
Shit Face has got the better of the ground game so far.
Face can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Polyanskiy controls the pace.
Face keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Polyanskiy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shit Face showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Face throws a body shot but no joy.
Polyanskiy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Polyanskiy goes for a double leg but Face avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Face continues to drive forward.
Face lands with a right hand.
Face tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Face misses with an uppercut.
Face misses the shot to the body.
Polyanskiy moves in looking to clinch but Face pushes him off.
Polyanskiy goes for a double leg but Face avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Face continues to drive forward.
Oooooh!!! Face has knocked Polyanskiy down with a huge combo! Face steps away and waves a wobbly Polyanskiy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Polyanskiy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Polyanskiy out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shit Face!
Shit Face took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Stewart (ranked 2176 p4p, 269 weight class) and Lugh Blackburn (ranked 2999 p4p, 342 weight class). Blackburn has chosen When the Man Comes Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Blackburn.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Blackburn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blackburn scores with a nice strike.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackburn needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.
Blackburn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Stewart moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Blackburn swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Blackburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackburn sprawls and moves away.
Blackburn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stewart on the side of the head.
Blackburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart tries to score with a low kick but Blackburn moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Blackburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
It seemed like Blackburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stewart throws out a leg kick but Blackburn moves out of range and Stewart only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Blackburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackburn.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Blackburn moved away.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Stewart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn takes one to the chin there.
Stewart throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackburn sprawls and moves away.
Stewart drives through with a takedown into Blackburn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stewart forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackburn keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stewart works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart lands a couple of good shots and Blackburn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Blackburn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Stewart scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Blackburn is looking for a way out.
Stewart not allowing Blackburn to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Stewart gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Stewart gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Stewart apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Blackburn lands a right hook to the body.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stewart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackburn takes one on the button.
Jab by Stewart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn connects with a body shot.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackburn.
Lugh Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackburn lands with a cross.
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!
Stewart is looking to chop away at Blackburn's legs.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Blackburn stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Blackburn.
Blackburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blackburn connects with a right hand. Stewart shakes it off.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart.
Blackburn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Blackburn misses.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Stewart.
Blackburn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stewart lands with a straight right. Blackburn didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Stewart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blackburn connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Stewart slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Blackburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart.
Stewart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart lunges at Blackburn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackburn's hand.
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Stewart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackburn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stewart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stewart 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn trying to hold on to Stewart's head to control him but Stewart postures up.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Blackburn is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Blackburn wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart tries to pass to full mount but Blackburn defends it.
Stewart is stalling here. Blackburn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stewart seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Blackburn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blackburn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Blackburn.
Blackburn is looking for a kimura here.
Blackburn thows a huge punch but Stewart dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has hold of Blackburn's hands but Blackburn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blackburn seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.
Stewart is trying to control but can't.
Stewart is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackburn manages to get himself to full guard.
Blackburn is looking for a triangle here but Stewart uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stewart working away.
Stewart in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackburn is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stewart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blackburn some visible discomfort.
Stewart is working Blackburn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blackburn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stewart cracks Blackburn with a big elbow.
Blackburn is looking for a sweep.
Stewart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blackburn some visible discomfort.
Stewart trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blackburn seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.
Blackburn seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Stewart dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackburn, as that shot connected.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Blackburn counters by clinching up.
Stewart tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stewart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Stewart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blackburn.
Stewart controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Nice body punch from Stewart.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Blackburn decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackburn is trying to control the position but Stewart postures up.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackburn trying to keep a closed guard but Stewart is proving a slippery customer.
Blackburn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Blackburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stewart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blackburn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Stewart working a defensive guard but Blackburn passes into half guard.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Blackburn is controlling well.
Blackburn is working for a kimura but Stewart is defending it quite comfortably.
Stewart gets full guard.
Blackburn throwing strikes but missing.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blackburn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blackburn won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blackburn won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stewart trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
and Stewart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackburn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stewart has managed to get both his arms back between Blackburn's legs - danger averted.
Stewart is in close to Blackburn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
Blackburn is trying to keep Stewart in close.
Stewart stands up over Blackburn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stewart pushing down on Blackburn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blackburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blackburn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Don Stewart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blackburn has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Blackburn won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stewart, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Stewart!
After the big win, Don Stewart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vikai Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parker Phoenix (ranked 1715 p4p, 221 weight class) and Angel Face (ranked 2989 p4p, 340 weight class). Face has chosen Tyga - Real Deal as his entrance music. Parker Phoenix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Angel Face's chin.
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34
199 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
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194 lbs
26 - 13 - 1 |
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World class MT
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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
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Face!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Face throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Face throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Face wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix is leaning against Face and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phoenix stalling in the clinch.
Face wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Phoenix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Face wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Face has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Phoenix.
Face takes an elbow to the temple.
Face breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Face avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Face is looking to break free of the clinch but Phoenix has double underhooks.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Face's efforts to push away.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix prevents Face from breaking the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Face tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Face is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Face wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Face, as that shot connected.
Face misses with a looping left.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face throws a counter combo.
Face rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Face avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a hook but Face avoids it easily.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area Six FC in the buildup to the fight.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Face looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a nice body kick.
Phoenix defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A thudding body kick lands there by Phoenix!
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Face slips under a jab.
Face doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Face doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Face throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Face.
Face fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix throws a front kick that sends Face stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Face.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Face might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Face lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Face tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses
and Face counters with a one-two to the body.
Face slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Face avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Face throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Face slips under a jab from Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Face appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Face misses the jab.
Phoenix lunges at Face with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Face's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Phoenix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Face. Face circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Face lands a jab to the head.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix connects with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
Face misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix lunges at Face with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Face's hand.
Face takes a jab right on the kisser.
Face looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix misses with a combination
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Face looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Face misses.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Face.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Face controls the action.
Phoenix lands a damaging elbow.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Face is rocked!
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Face takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Face is looking for the big counter here.
Face seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Phoenix fails to land with a series of punches.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
Face throws a counter combo.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Face paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Face misses with a straight right.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
Face swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Face swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Face takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix connects with a high kick.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Face scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix wants to clinch up but Face keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Face misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Face has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Phoenix's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Face falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parker Phoenix!
Parker Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Second Fist (ranked 1828 p4p, 239 weight class) and Darren Burns (ranked 2130 p4p, 276 weight class). Fist comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - Feiticeira. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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31
182 lbs
14 - 8 - 2 |
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25
180 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Burns!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Fist gets the takedown into side control.
Fist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist is trying to get an arm triangle but Burns is defending well.
Burns tries to escape back to his feet but Fist has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Burns's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Burns is tapping! Fist saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Second Fist!
A victorious Second Fist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levan Kvirkvelia (ranked 1537 p4p, 208 weight class) and Rory McDonnell (ranked 1399 p4p, 187 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Bloc Party - Ares (Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
15 - 5 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Levan Kvirkvelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Rory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvirkvelia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDonnell's guard.
McDonnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvirkvelia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvirkvelia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvirkvelia content to stall in guard here.
McDonnell looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonnell is looking for a triangle but Kvirkvelia pushes his legs off easily.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Kvirkvelia from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvirkvelia wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
McDonnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvirkvelia wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
Kvirkvelia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Kvirkvelia counters with a shoot takedown. McDonnell fights it but they end up in guard.
Kvirkvelia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvirkvelia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvirkvelia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvirkvelia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kvirkvelia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kvirkvelia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonnell on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia tries for a takedown but McDonnell circles away easily
and Kvirkvelia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kvirkvelia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kvirkvelia fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kvirkvelia lands a nice shot that snaps McDonnell's head back.
Kvirkvelia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kvirkvelia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kvirkvelia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kvirkvelia doesn't seem phased though.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Kvirkvelia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonnell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 a low kick as McDonnell jumps back.
McDonnell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvirkvelia tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
Kvirkvelia slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kvirkvelia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kvirkvelia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kvirkvelia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
Rory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvirkvelia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonnell is pressing down on Kvirkvelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kvirkvelia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonnell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvirkvelia sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvirkvelia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levan Kvirkvelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonnell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvirkvelia wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
Kvirkvelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonnell is keeping the position for now.
Kvirkvelia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kvirkvelia scores with a jab.
McDonnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a low kick, looking for Kvirkvelia's leg but Kvirkvelia calmly moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kvirkvelia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonnell scores with a push kick.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvirkvelia tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the temple. Kvirkvelia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kvirkvelia throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia dives in and grabs McDonnell's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonnell pushes down on Kvirkvelia's head and hops out.
Kvirkvelia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kvirkvelia if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia slips a jab from McDonnell.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kvirkvelia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonnell looks to land a body kick but Kvirkvelia moved away.
McDonnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kvirkvelia's hands.
A left lands for Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Kvirkvelia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell blocks a head kick by Kvirkvelia.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kvirkvelia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range of the strikes.
Kvirkvelia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell throws a lazy body kick
and Kvirkvelia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonnell!
McDonnell is not content to let Kvirkvelia control the position.
McDonnell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McDonnell seems a little lost for a moment, as Kvirkvelia dominates the positioning.
McDonnell gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A lazy body kick from McDonnell
and Kvirkvelia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia misses with a body punch.
Kvirkvelia tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonnell gets underhooks to prevent Kvirkvelia's takedown attempt.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but Kvirkvelia avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the cage.
A short uppercut from McDonnell.
McDonnell stalls.
Kvirkvelia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell keeps control of Kvirkvelia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Kvirkvelia tries to throw a body punch but McDonnell avoids it by throwing Kvirkvelia back against the cage.
McDonnell tries to work over Kvirkvelia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kvirkvelia throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
A short left from Kvirkvelia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell can't get the takedown.
McDonnell tries to work over Kvirkvelia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
Kvirkvelia is looking for a takedown.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kvirkvelia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvirkvelia works on McDonnell's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
Kvirkvelia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kvirkvelia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvirkvelia goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonnell prevents it.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia lands a nice hook to McDonnell's body. McDonnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kvirkvelia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses
and Kvirkvelia counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonnell won't be happy with that.
Kvirkvelia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDonnell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Kvirkvelia tries to advance to mount but McDonnell denies him.
McDonnell is looking for a sweep.
Kvirkvelia is looking to take a break and control but McDonnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonnell struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia controlling the position from side mount.
McDonnell gets back to half guard.
Kvirkvelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDonnell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvirkvelia working the head and body with strikes.
Kvirkvelia trying to pass the guard but McDonnell defending well.
Kvirkvelia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonnell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kvirkvelia manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia controlling the pace for now.
McDonnell regains half guard.
Kvirkvelia trying to mount his opponent but McDonnell defends it.
Kvirkvelia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Kvirkvelia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kvirkvelia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Kvirkvelia!
During a confident post fight interview, Levan Kvirkvelia 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 Olaf Frost (ranked 1241 p4p, 162 weight class) and Ronnie Rolla (ranked 1463 p4p, 195 weight class). Rolla has chosen Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music. Ronnie Rolla has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Olaf Frost's chin.
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36
204 lbs
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27
200 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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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
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with the combination.
Rolla throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolla.
Rolla throws a leg kick but Frost checks it.
Frost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rolla throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
We've been informed that Rolla has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Rolla lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla manages to break the clinch.
Rolla dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolla.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Rolla avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Rolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost leaning against his opponent.
Frost stalls.
Frost working aggressively here.
Rolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolla shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rolla lands a lovely overhand right.
Frost bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rolla's head.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Rolla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Rolla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolla misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a series of strikes. Rolla will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rolla dodges the punch combination from Frost.
A shot to the liver by Rolla. Beautiful body shot.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Rolla is looking for the big counter here.
Rolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Frost throws a lazy body kick
and Rolla counters with a straight right hand.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Rolla pushes him off.
Rolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rolla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Rolla looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rolla misses with an elbow strike.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolla lands a body punch.
Rolla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frost wants to clinch.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rolla throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rolla lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frost throws a leg kick but Rolla sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frost has Rolla up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Rolla.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost lands a body punch.
Rolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rolla misses with a low kick.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rolla scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolla circles away.
Rolla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Frost is looking to clinch but Rolla is avoiding it.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rolla misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Rolla is predictable there
and Frost counters with a two punch combo.
Rolla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frost staying out of range there.
Rolla moves away from the strike by Frost.
Rolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost is looking for a counter combo.
Ronnie Rolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Rolla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolla.
A good leg kick by Frost.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rolla throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost misses with a combination
and Rolla counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rolla throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost throws a nice head kick!
Rolla throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rolla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rolla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolla scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Rolla.
Rolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost misses with a takedown
and Rolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolla on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rolla throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Rolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Rolla digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost clobbers Rolla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rolla stuffs the takedown attempt from Frost. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost closes the distance and pushes Rolla back into the cage.
Rolla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost taking a breather.
Rolla slowing the pace effectively.
Rolla breaks from the clinch.
Frost moves out of range as Rolla strikes.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rolla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frost.
Frost gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rolla.
Rolla is looking to break free of the clinch but Frost has double underhooks.
Frost lands a body shot.
Rolla misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolla blocking some punches.
Rolla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost lands a body punch.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Rolla controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost pushes Rolla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Frost slows down the pace here.
Rolla lands a left hand.
Rolla blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Olaf Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla motions for Frost to come forward. Rolla throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rolla misses with the combination.
Frost throws a right and a left that Rolla avoids nicely.
Rolla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rolla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronnie Rolla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rolla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost.
Rolla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frost's head backwards.
Rolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost throws a jab when Rolla was well out of range.
Rolla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frost slips a jab from Rolla.
As Rolla looks to move away, Frost throws a big counter combo but Rolla just gets out of the way.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolla scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost lands a head shot.
Rolla misses with a wild combination.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost looks to clinch
and Rolla counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rolla scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rolla working aggressively here.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rolla can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frost takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Rolla.
Frost tries to work over Rolla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolla swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost wants to clinch.
Rolla takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Rolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ronnie Rolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolla throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Rolla.
Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Rolla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolla throws out the jab.
Frost thumps Rolla with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to clinch
and Rolla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frost thinking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rolla.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rolla can pounce on him.
Rolla misses with a wild combination.
Rolla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rolla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.
Rolla misses with a few strikes there.
Frost misses with a combination
letting Rolla counter with a right hand.
Frost misses with a combination
and Rolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with the combination.
Rolla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frost. Frost obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolla shapes to counter with a head kick.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rolla lands a jab to Frost's midsection.
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rolla counters with a series of strikes. Frost will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frost lands a high kick!
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolla circles away.
Rolla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Rolla moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Rolla.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Rolla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rolla has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Rolla!
An out of breath Ronnie Rolla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Barbados (ranked 1032 p4p, 46 weight class) and Teninch Dickson (ranked 1412 p4p, 66 weight class). Barbados kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What's It All For. Aldo Barbados could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teninch Dickson's chin.
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teninch Dickson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson checks a leg kick.
Dickson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbados with a body shot.
Barbados looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teninch Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dickson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barbados on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dickson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dickson throws out a loose jab but Barbados uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickson thuds a left hand into Barbados's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson tries to score with a low kick but Barbados moves his leg out of the way.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbados moves away.
Barbados avoids the head kick by Dickson.
Dickson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbados misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickson.
Dickson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbados looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dickson pushes Barbados away with a front kick.
Dickson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Dickson.
Dickson misses with a wild body shot.
Barbados connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbados punishes Dickson's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbados definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbados takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dickson looks to throw the jab but Barbados is out of range.
Barbados swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbados rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbados looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Dickson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbados.
Barbados fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dickson is looking to land body kicks.
Barbados looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dickson works Barbados's body with a nice hook.
Barbados takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dickson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dickson closes the distance and pushes Barbados back into the cage.
Dickson throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Dickson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbados wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Barbados's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dickson.
Dickson trying to land knees to the body.
Dickson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbados is trying to break the clinch but Dickson is controlling him.
Dickson tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Dickson back against the cage.
Barbados blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickson misses with the head strike.
Dickson missing with knees to the body.
Dickson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbados wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dickson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbados seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dickson can turn it around.
Dickson lands an elbow inside that Barbados shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dickson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbados's brow.
Dickson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dickson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbados blocks an uppercut.
Dickson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbados breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dickson misses with a leg kick
letting Barbados counter with a right hand.
It looks like Teninch Dickson has been cut.
Barbados swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dickson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbados.
Dickson slips a straight right by Barbados.
Dickson throws an overhand right that lands on Barbados's shoulder, as Barbados tries to avoid the shot.
Barbados throwing a counter right hand but Dickson manages to avoid it.
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!
Dickson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dickson cracks Barbados with an open hand slap.
Dickson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbados counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teninch Dickson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teninch Dickson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barbados looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickson is just out of range.
Barbados lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Dickson.
As Dickson looks to move away, Barbados throws a big counter combo but Dickson just gets out of the way.
Barbados lands a jab.
Dickson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dickson walks into a stiff left hand from Barbados.
Aldo Barbados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbados.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dickson lands a jab.
Dickson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dickson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dickson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dickson tries to work over Barbados's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbados blocks a body shot from Dickson.
A right hand to the body from Dickson.
Dickson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickson stalling in the clinch.
Barbados tries to circle away but Dickson has him pinned against the cage.
Barbados letting Dickson take a breather here.
Dickson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dickson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is stalling here.
Barbados blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbados is looking to break free of the clinch but Dickson has double underhooks.
Barbados can't break the clinch.
Barbados blocks an uppercut.
Barbados escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbados misses with an uppercut.
Barbados throws a right and a left that Dickson avoids nicely.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Dickson.
Dickson thumps Barbados with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbados scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson sizes up Barbados with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Teninch Dickson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbados throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dickson moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dickson.
Dickson throws a head punch that misses.
Barbados wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dickson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dickson fails to land.
Barbados wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barbados prevents a body shot from Dickson.
Dickson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbados's efforts to push away.
Barbados breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickson scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbados should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbados.
Barbados takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbados throws a body punch but Dickson moves out of range.
Barbados throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dickson.
Barbados jabs Dickson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbados misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickson.
Barbados throws out a loose jab but Dickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbados is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbados cracks Dickson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbados throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dickson counters with a low kick, right behind Barbados 's knee.
Dickson misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbados misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teninch Dickson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teninch Dickson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dickson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dickson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbados tries to bum rush Dickson with a series of wild strikes but Dickson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Barbados.
Nice body kick there by Dickson.
Barbados throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dickson counters with an inside leg kick.
Dickson throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbados counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbados on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickson. Dickson obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson ducks under a wild hook from Barbados.
Barbados drops his hands momentarily and Dickson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbados lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson misses with a shot to the body
and Barbados counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbados throws a combination that misses
and Dickson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barbados blocks the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dickson!
Barbados will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbados throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickson throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbados counters with a straight right hand.
Barbados moves out of range as Dickson strikes.
Barbados swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dickson lands a leg kick that knocks Barbados off balance momentarily.
Dickson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barbados to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbados is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbados misses with a body kick.
Dickson's corner calls for a 1-2. Dickson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson swings widly with a right hand
and Barbados counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dickson moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbados wants to break free but Dickson has control.
Barbados breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Dickson slams his shin into Barbados's torso.
Dickson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbados looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Barbados moves out of range.
Barbados digs a good body shot into Dickson's ribs.
Dickson scores with a hook to the body. Barbados takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dickson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dickson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbados's hands.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Barbados moves out of range.
Barbados throws out a loose jab but Dickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbados throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbados tries to bum rush Dickson with a series of wild strikes but Dickson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dickson looks to land a right hand but Barbados moved out of range.
Dickson tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbados swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbados as he connects with a hook.
Dickson sizes up Barbados with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dickson misses with a right hand
and Barbados counters with a three punch combo that has Dickson backing up. Dickson nods at Barbados to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbados misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Barbados.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbados.
A head kick by Barbados misses
and Dickson counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbados takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barbados defending well as Dickson loads up on a big left hand.
Dickson throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbados counters with a three punch combo that has Dickson backing up. Dickson nods at Barbados to acknowledge the strikes.
Dickson is rocked!
A good leg kick by Dickson.
Dickson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbados.
Barbados appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickson. Barbados does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Teninch Dickson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Teninch Dickson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dickson misses with a body punch
and Barbados counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbados moves away.
Barbados throws a leg kick but Dickson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbados misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Dickson misses.
Dickson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dickson forces Barbados back against the cage and clinches.
Dickson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbados's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbados throws a hook to the side of Dickson's head but Dickson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dickson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbados.
Dickson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dickson wants to clinch up but Barbados keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbados slips under a jab.
Dickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbados is just out of range.
Barbados walks into a jab.
Dickson moves out of range as Barbados strikes.
Dickson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Barbados lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dickson doesn't seem phased though.
Dickson avoids the body shot from Barbados.
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Dickson finds it's target.
Barbados misses with a left hand
and Dickson counters with a nice body shot.
Barbados misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dickson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbados stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dickson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Barbados misses.
Barbados backing away here, and Dickson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Dickson finds it's target.
Dickson scores with a decent looking hook.
Dickson looks to land a body kick but Barbados moved away.
A big right from Barbados misses.
And Dickson responds with a good body kick, but Barbados manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbados throws a head kick that half lands.
Dickson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dickson lands with a straight right. Barbados didn't see that one coming.
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbados avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dickson misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbados checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbados looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbados throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbados moves away.
It looked like Barbados wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbados misses with a wild combination.
Dickson takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses.
Barbados was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dickson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dickson blocks a jab.
Barbados misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Barbados throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbados lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dickson at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Dickson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy body kick from Barbados
and Dickson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teninch Dickson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Teninch Dickson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dickson closes the distance and pushes Barbados back into the cage.
Dickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickson tries a body shot but Barbados blocks it.
Dickson misses with a punch to the body.
Barbados is trying to break the clinch but Dickson has him pressed against the cage.
Dickson tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Dickson back against the cage.
Dickson can't find room to land a body shot as Barbados controls the action.
Barbados has had enough of the clinch but Dickson keeps him there for the moment.
Dickson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Dickson.
Dickson scores with a shot to the side of Barbados's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dickson.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dickson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barbados tries to break free but Dickson pushes him back against the cage.
Dickson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dickson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barbados is trying to force a seperation but Dickson has the dominant position.
Dickson cracks Barbados with a nice body shot.
Dickson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dickson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbados letting Dickson take a breather here.
Dickson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Dickson.
Dickson tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbados avoids the damage to the body.
Dickson taking a breather.
Barbados managing to block the knees to the body from Dickson.
Barbados is trying to force a seperation but Dickson has the dominant position.
Dickson pushes Barbados back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dickson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbados is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbados working hard to break the clinch.
Barbados blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dickson tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Dickson back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbados tries to break the clinch but Dickson is controlling the position.
Dickson tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbados avoids the damage to the body.
Dickson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dickson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbados wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dickson has him pressed against the cage.
Barbados pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbados misses with a hook.
Barbados throws a body punch but Dickson moves out of range.
Dickson tries to counter by closing the distance.
A lazy left from Dickson finds it's target.
Barbados avoids a kick to the body.
Barbados avoids the body shot from Dickson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Barbados.
A head kick by Barbados misses
and Dickson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbados thinking.
Barbados lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dickson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbadoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dickson wants to clinch up but Barbados keeps it at a distance.
Barbados was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbados lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbados avoids the head kick by Dickson.
Some wild striking there from Barbados.
Aldo Barbados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickson misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teninch Dickson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dickson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teninch Dickson!
Teninch Dickson is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 412 p4p, 55 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 4350 p4p, 442 weight class). Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Some Bodies Gonna Get It. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Brown enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Brown swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 preventing the sweep.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown working Anderson over with strikes.
Anderson is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown working Anderson over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson keeping control of the position.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Anderson is now in Brown's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Anderson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrown.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Brown.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Brown tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brown just manages to avoid it.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Anderson forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson is stalling here.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Brown thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, John Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry Fans I Lost, But I'll Comeback And Be Better Before'.
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