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CEFC 278 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wahlberg (ranked 3781 p4p, 373 weight class) and Digby Smith (ranked 8434 p4p, 641 weight class). Mark Wahlberg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Wahlberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Digby Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith blocks a head kick by Wahlberg.
A big right from Wahlberg misses.
Smith punishes Wahlberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Wahlberg jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith avoids the head kick by Wahlberg.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Wahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahlberg.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith blocks a head kick by Wahlberg.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Wahlberg moved out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Wahlberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith thuds a left hand into Wahlberg's body.
Wahlberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wahlberg throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlberg throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Wahlberg cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wahlberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Hard in the buildup to the fight.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wahlberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wahlberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wahlberg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wahlberg connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wahlberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahlberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wahlberg, right into the meat.
Smith digs a good body shot into Wahlberg's ribs.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Wahlberg had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wahlberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Smith and Wahlberg goes tumbling to the canvas! Smith follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Wahlberg is rocked!
Wahlberg has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Wahlberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith unloads with some huge strikes here! Wahlberg is out! Smith wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Digby Smith!
Digby Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 10143 p4p, 735 weight class) and Konner McKregor (ranked 3089 p4p, 332 weight class). Nazarethyan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amerika. Konner McKregor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
44 - 34 - 2, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Konner McKregor!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKregor lands a front kick.
Nazarethyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Konner McKregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan closes the distance and clinches.
McKregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKregor misses with a wild combination.
McKregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Suren Nazarethyan has been cut.
McKregor connects with a combination that backs up Nazarethyan into the cage. McKregor lands a flurry of punches that gets past Nazarethyan's guard. Nazarethyan is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! McKregor bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konner McKregor!
Suren Nazarethyan was interviewed post fight and said 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 2818 p4p, 135 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 8771 p4p, 312 weight class). Matel Huchkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huchkov misses with an uppercut.
Labosky throws a sloppy head kick and Huchkov moves out of range easily.
Huchkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches.
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov connects with a high kick.
Huchkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Labosky wants to break free but Huchkov has control.
Labosky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Huchkov pulls Labosky into guard.
Huchkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Labosky defends well.
Huchkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Labosky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky wants to control from the top but Huchkov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky stops Huchkov from standing up.
Labosky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huchkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Labosky has managed to get both his arms back between Huchkov's legs - danger averted.
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing Labosky from controlling successfully.
Huchkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Labosky is stalling in the full guard.
Huchkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Huchkov, not yet.
Huchkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Labosky controls the pace.
Labosky stops Huchkov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Labosky preventing the sweep.
Huchkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Labosky 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.
Labosky trying to control the position from guard on top but Huchkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Labosky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Labosky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Labosky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huchkov's calf.
Huchkov dodges the punch combination from Labosky.
Huchkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Huchkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labosky lands with a straight right. Huchkov didn't see that one coming.
Labosky closes the distance and clinches.
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Labosky ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Labosky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Huchkov throws a series of punches but Labosky moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Huchkov. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Huchkov.
Labosky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huchkov.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labosky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Huchkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Labosky takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labosky is trying to trip Huchkov. He has hold of a leg but Huchkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Labosky persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Labosky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huchkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huchkov wants to stand up but Labosky is controlling him.
Labosky throws an elbow that misses. Huchkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Labosky's guard. Nice move by Huchkov!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Labosky holds on and takes a little breather.
Labosky is working an open guard so Huchkov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Huchkov forces Labosky back against the cage and clinches.
Huchkov decides to pull guard.
Huchkov wants to stand up but Labosky is controlling him.
Huchkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Labosky is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matel Huchkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Huchkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Labosky pinned against the cage. Labosky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huchkov tries to clinch there but Labosky circles away.
Labosky unleashes a big counter combination but Huchkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Labosky lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Labosky tenderised Huchkov's leg. Huchkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huchkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Labosky counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Huchkov checks a leg kick.
Huchkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky breaks the clinch.
Huchkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Huchkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Labosky sprawls well. He's pushed Huchkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Labosky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huchkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matel Huchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky throws a sloppy head kick and Huchkov moves out of range easily.
Labosky scoring well with a low kick there.
Huchkov motions for Labosky to come forward. Huchkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov has closed the distance and engaged Labosky in a clinch.
Labosky manages to break the clinch.
Labosky works over Huchkov's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Huchkov forces Labosky back against the cage and clinches.
Huchkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Huchkov landing some decent shots from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huchkov advances position into side control!
Labosky is looking for a sweep.
Labosky is not content to let Huchkov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labosky can't do much from the bottom here.
Huchkov stands up.
Labosky misses with a left hand
and Huchkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huchkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Labosky is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Huchkov blocks the low kick.
Labosky is still on wobbly legs! Can Huchkov finish him?
Huchkov rushes Labosky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Labosky pulls guard successfully.
Huchkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Labosky wants to sweep here but Huchkov controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huchkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huchkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Labosky has wrist control.
Huchkov gets to his feet and stands over Labosky, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Labosky felt that one! Huchkov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Labosky from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert McKenna (ranked 2149 p4p, 281 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 10177 p4p, 817 weight class). McKenna kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Freedom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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51 - 44 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert McKenna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch! throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenna drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bitch! sprawls and moves away.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bitch!.
Bitch! misses with a looping left.
McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bitch! misses with a left hand
and McKenna finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bitch! goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenna shoots in for a double leg but Bitch! sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McKenna fails with the takedown.
Bitch! looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert McKenna. 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.
McKenna moves out of range as Bitch! strikes.
Bitch! takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
McKenna shoots in and drives through. Bitch! sprawls well.
Bitch! throws a poor cross that misses
and McKenna counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McKenna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKenna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McKenna throwing strikes from guard but Bitch! blocks nicely.
McKenna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bitch! can do anything to dispel that myth.
McKenna throwing strikes from guard but Bitch! blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bitch! preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bitch! working a defensive guard here.
McKenna throwing strikes from guard but Bitch! blocks nicely.
McKenna cracks Bitch! with a solid left hand.
McKenna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bitch! works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKenna throws a big elbow that misses.
McKenna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McKenna landing with the ground and pound.
Bitch! is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McKenna working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKenna throws a big elbow that misses.
McKenna wants to control from the top but Bitch! keeps moving.
McKenna postures up and lands a big shot to Bitch!'s brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKenna content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McKenna lands a couple of digs.
Bitch! is rocked!
Bitch! avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bitch! is still in real trouble! Can McKenna finish him?
Bitch! looks winded!
McKenna landing some decent shots from guard.
McKenna passes Bitch!'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
McKenna unloads with some huge strikes here! Bitch! is out! McKenna wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert McKenna!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Robert McKenna made sure he mentioned XFighter Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Page (ranked 2086 p4p, 259 weight class) and Alexander Supertramp (ranked 4132 p4p, 474 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Supertramp's choice of entrance music: Sikamikanico- Red Hot Chili Peppers. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexander Supertramp enters the cage!
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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
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Supertramp!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Supertramp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Page doesn't seem phased though.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Supertramp dodges the punch combination from Page.
Supertramp walks into a stiff left hand from Page.
Page has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Page throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Supertramp's head.
It looks like Alexander Supertramp has been cut.
Supertramp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Supertramp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Page throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Page throws a head kick but Supertramp moves out of range.
Supertramp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Page's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supertramp works over Page with some ground and pound from guard.
Supertramp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Page works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Supertramp landing some decent shots from guard.
Supertramp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is trying to keep Supertramp in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Supertramp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Supertramp's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Supertramp's guard.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Supertramp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Supertramp is looking to work some ground and pound but Page has wrist control.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Supertramp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Page's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Supertramp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Supertramp is stalling in the full guard.
Page working a defensive guard but Supertramp passes into half guard.
Page is staying active underneath Supertramp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Supertramp working the head and body with strikes.
Supertramp is pressing down on Page's thigh, looking to free his foot. Page is holding on for now.
Page wants to improve his position but Supertramp is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Page is looking for a sweep. Supertramp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Page wants to control but Supertramp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Supertramp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four 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.
Supertramp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Page avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Supertramp.
Supertramp controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Supertramp throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Page wants to clinch up but Supertramp keeps it at a distance.
Page gets a clinch.
Supertramp can't get the takedown.
Supertramp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Page gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supertramp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Supertramp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Supertramp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Supertramp shoots for a double leg takedown but Page sprawls well. He's pushed Supertramp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Supertramp lands the left hand.
Page cracks Supertramp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Supertramp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Supertramp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard.
Page has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Supertramp is on him like a limpet, forcing Page back against the cage.
Supertramp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Page pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supertramp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Page is out of range.
Page lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Supertramp circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Page.
Page walks into a jab.
Page tried to score with a low kick but Supertramp checks it.
Page keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danny Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Supertramp.
Page on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Supertramp misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is looking to clinch.
Supertramp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Page displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Supertramp.
Danny Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page tries to sprawl but Supertramp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Supertramp working the head and body with strikes.
Page on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Supertramp prevents Page from improving his position.
Supertramp is thwarting Page's attempts to control the position.
Page is staying active underneath Supertramp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Page is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Page defending well though.
Supertramp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Supertramp wants to take a breather but Page is having none of it.
Page taking some punishment here, with Supertramp in his half guard.
Supertramp content to control rather than advance.
Supertramp slips a nice elbow through Page's hands, connecting with Page's forehead.
Supertramp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Supertramp uses his free foot to push down on Page's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Page.
Page in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp controlling the position easily from mount.
Supertramp goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Page is on top in guard.
Supertramp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard.
Supertramp throws a strike but Page rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Supertramp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Supertramp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to control from the top but Supertramp keeps moving.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Supertramp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
Supertramp looking for subs off his back but Page has passed one foot through into half guard.
Page throwing shots but Supertramp is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Supertramp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Supertramp's cut.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Page scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Page.
Supertramp shoots in but no luck this time.
Page tries to clinch up.
Page has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Page misses with a straight left.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supertramp tried to score with a low kick but Page checks it.
Supertramp stuns Page with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Supertramp clobbers Page with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Page throws a head kick but Supertramp moves out of range.
Supertramp keeps the fight on the outside.
Page takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page needs to keep his hands up - Supertramp had a free shot at his head there.
Supertramp swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
Supertramp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Page defends it well.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Supertramp with the counter takedown but Page avoids it easily.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supertramp manages to avoid it.
Page with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supertramp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Supertramp slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Page is looking to clinch but Supertramp is avoiding it.
Supertramp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Page is trying to defend but Supertramp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Supertramp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexander Supertramp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page tries to roll over but Supertramp keeps him under control.
Supertramp wants to control but Page is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Page wants to sweep here but Supertramp controlling him for the moment.
Page keeping moving, preventing Supertramp from controlling successfully.
Page wants to hit a switch here but Supertramp passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Page there!
Supertramp with the ground and pound from mount.
Supertramp looking to control but Page is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is in a horrible position here. Supertramp smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Supertramp goes for an armbar but Page turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Page.
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexander Supertramp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Supertramp is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danny Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supertramp throwing strikes but missing.
Supertramp throwing strikes from guard but Page blocks nicely.
Supertramp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page wants to get back to his feet but Supertramp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Supertramp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Supertramp winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Supertramp!
A victorious Alexander Supertramp 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 Yuri Loel (ranked 1573 p4p, 206 weight class) and Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 5167 p4p, 554 weight class). Loel comes to the cage accompanied by Bush - Glycerine. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Loel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Loel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Loel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maanpohja has his takedown stuffed
and Loel counters with a two punch combo.
Yuri Loel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Loel tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loel lands the left hand.
Loel with a nice cross.
Maanpohja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loel tries to avoid it but Maanpohja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loel to the ground. Loel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loel connects with the punch.
Maanpohja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loel swivels and escapes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Loel enables Maanpohja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Loel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maanpohja wants to pass the guard but Loel is keeping the position.
Loel kicks Maanpohja off and gets to his feet.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loel avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loel lands the left hand.
We've been told by Loel's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loel circles away.
Loel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loel thuds a left hand into Maanpohja's body.
Maanpohja manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Loel on his heels. He'll look to pass Loel's guard now, I'm sure.
Maanpohja looks winded!
Loel is looking for a triangle but Maanpohja pushes his legs off easily.
Loel is adopting a defensive guard.
Maanpohja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loel controlling Maanpohja's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maanpohja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loel throws a series of punches but Maanpohja avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maanpohja is defended easily by Loel.
An attempted straight right counter from Loel misses the target.
Loel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loel wants it to stay on the feet.
Maanpohja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loel throws out the jab.
Maanpohja walks into a left hand.
Loel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Maanpohja with that takedown attempt.
Loel scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loel cracks Maanpohja with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maanpohja looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Loel finish him?
Maanpohja is rocked!
Loel knocks out Maanpohja with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Loel before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Loel picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Loel!
Yuri Loel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hewitt (ranked 2306 p4p, 116 weight class) and Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 2899 p4p, 137 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewitt swings for the body but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Hewitt swings for the body but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Coleman Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hewitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman Jr takes a swing at Hewitt's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coleman Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hewitt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hewitt throws the left hand but Coleman Jr avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr slips a straight right by Hewitt.
Hewitt swings widly with a right hand
letting Coleman Jr counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hewitt throws the left hand but Coleman Jr avoids the punch easily.
Coleman Jr lands a body shot.
Coleman Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hewitt is just out of range.
Hewitt tests Coleman Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hewitt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr slips under a jab.
Hewitt avoids the body shot from Coleman Jr.
Hewitt lands with a shot to the body.
Coleman Jr throws a solid leg kick but Hewitt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coleman Jr.
Hewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coleman Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr misses with a right hand
and Hewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman Jr.
Hewitt stuns Coleman Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mark Coleman Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt misses with a hook
and Coleman Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coleman Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coleman Jr lunges at Hewitt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hewitt's hand.
Coleman Jr connects with the punch.
Coleman Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Hewitt throwing a counter right hand but Coleman Jr manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coleman Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Hewitt backing up. Hewitt nods at Coleman Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, jab by Coleman Jr - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Hewitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman Jr throws a series of punches but Hewitt avoids them all with ease.
Coleman Jr slips a jab from Hewitt.
Coleman Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hewitt misses with the combination.
Hewitt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coleman Jr throws out a loose jab but Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt misses with an uppercut.
Hewitt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Coleman Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hewitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coleman Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hewitt momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hewitt misses the shot to the body.
Hewitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman Jr moves away.
Coleman Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hewitt throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman Jr's shoulder, as Coleman Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hewitt takes a swing at Coleman Jr's ribcage but misses.
Coleman Jr misses with a body shot.
Hewitt throwing a counter right hand but Coleman Jr manages to avoid it.
Coleman Jr tries to bum rush Hewitt with a series of wild strikes but Hewitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hewitt scores with a body shot.
Hewitt throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Coleman Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Hewitt misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Hewitt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hewitt tries to bum rush Coleman Jr with a series of wild strikes but Coleman Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hewitt throws a hook to the side of Coleman Jr's head but Coleman Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coleman Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman Jr is just out of range.
Hewitt throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Hewitt misses.
Coleman Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hewitt moves away from the strike by Coleman Jr.
Hewitt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coleman Jr cracks a nice hook into Hewitt's ribs.
Hewitt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hewitt missing with a left hand there. Coleman Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coleman Jr staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr misses with the combination.
Hewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hewitt misses the target.
Hewitt walks into a jab.
Hewitt misses with a body shot
and Coleman Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Coleman Jr is predictable there
and Hewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Coleman Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman Jr. Hewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hewitt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coleman Jr connects with a body shot that sends Hewitt's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt takes a swing at Coleman Jr's ribcage but misses.
Coleman Jr staying out of range there.
Coleman Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coleman Jr feints and then cracks Hewitt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hewitt down.
Coleman Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Hewitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman Jr slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Hewitt blocks the leg kick.
Mark Coleman Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coleman Jr throws a low kick but Hewitt avoids it.
Hewitt is looking for a counter combo.
Hewitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coleman Jr throws a body punch but Hewitt moves out of range.
Hewitt throwing a counter right hand but Coleman Jr manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr throws a series of punches but Hewitt moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hewitt.
Hewitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman Jr manages to avoid it.
Hewitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Coleman Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hewitt rather than just go for the knockout.
Hewitt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hewitt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hewitt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman Jr connects with a body shot that sends Hewitt's belly button to the back.
Hewitt looks to land a left hand but Coleman Jr moved out of range nicely.
Coleman Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coleman Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hewitt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hewitt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Hewitt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Coleman Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hewitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coleman Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Hewitt off the cage and back into range.
Coleman Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hewitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman Jr.
A jab from Hewitt misses.
A little jabbing left from Coleman Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hewitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Hewitt misses its target.
Hewitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt digs a good body shot into Coleman Jr's ribs.
Coleman Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hewitt manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hewitt.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman Jr. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr tried to score with a low kick but Hewitt checks it.
A jab from Coleman Jr finds it's way through Hewitt's defenses.
Hewitt throws a body punch but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Hewitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coleman Jr scores with a body shot.
Coleman Jr defending well as Hewitt loads up on a big left hand.
Coleman Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hewitt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt lands a body shot.
Hewitt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coleman Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Hewitt throws a lazy uppercut
and Coleman Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Coleman Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hewitt misses with a straight right.
Coleman Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Hewitt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coleman Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hewitt.
Coleman Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coleman Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hewitt scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coleman Jr connects with a single shot there.
Hewitt throws the left hand but Coleman Jr avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Coleman Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coleman Jr.
A big left from Hewitt misses.
Coleman Jr catches Hewitt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hewitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coleman Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Hewitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hewitt slips under a jab from Coleman Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Hewitt misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman Jr misses with an uppercut.
Hewitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hewitt. Coleman Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hewitt misses with a body shot.
Coleman Jr throws out a counter right but Hewitt avoids it with no problem.
Hewitt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hewitt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coleman Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hewitt throws a looping overhand right but Coleman Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Coleman Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Paul Hewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hewitt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coleman Jr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mark Coleman Jr made sure he mentioned Soul Supremacy Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brewer (ranked 1041 p4p, 109 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 1251 p4p, 132 weight class). Brewer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gangster's Paradise. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brewer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Zuma is avoiding it.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuma throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brewer is looking to clinch.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.
Brewer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zuma has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brewer doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Brewer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Brewer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Brewer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zuma.
Zuma looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Brewer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zuma misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Zuma circles away.
A nice side step and Zuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brewer tries to clinch but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brewer on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma tries to score with a low kick but Brewer moves his leg out of the way.
Zuma missing with a left hand there. Brewer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuma tries to score with a low kick but Brewer moves his leg out of the way.
Brewer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zuma throws a leg kick but Brewer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brewer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuma.
Brewer wants to clinch.
Zuma throws out a counter right but Brewer avoids it with no problem.
Brewer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuma swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Zuma circles away.
Zuma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brewer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brewer.
Brewer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zuma tries to score with a low kick but Brewer moves his leg out of the way.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuma misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Zuma.
Zuma fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuma gets tackled into the cage by Brewer. Brewer maintains the clinch.
Brewer lands a left hand.
Brewer blocks a body shot from Zuma.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
Zuma wants a takedown.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brewer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zuma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brewer to the mat. Brewer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Zuma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zuma passes Brewer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brewer is trying to stand back up but Zuma is controlling him
Zuma trying to control the action but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Brewer is trying to stand up here but Zuma is controlling him well.
Zuma is pressing down on Brewer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brewer is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zuma moves nicely into side control.
Brewer is pushing Zuma's head away, looking to escape. Zuma manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zuma wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Zuma takes a little break here. Brewer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zuma wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
That's time! Brewer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brewer's hands.
Zuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zuma lands a head shot.
Zuma tried to score with a low kick but Brewer checks it.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Zuma as he checks the leg kick.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuma misses with a straight right.
Brewer darts in and clinches Zuma up against the cage.
Zuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brewer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Zuma fails to land.
Zuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
Zuma wants a takedown.
Zuma is trying to trip Brewer. He has hold of a leg but Brewer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zuma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brewer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brewer tries to clinch up but Zuma circles away and keeps his distance.
Brewer checks a leg kick.
Zuma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but Zuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zuma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Zuma is avoiding it.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Zuma.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Zuma.
Brewer fails with a takedown attempt.
Brewer throws a nice looking combination but Zuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brewer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brewer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuma circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brewer tries to clinch but Zuma is having none of it.
Monte Zuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brewer darts in trying to clinch
and Zuma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zuma connects with a right hand. Brewer shakes it off.
Zuma cracks a nice hook into Brewer's ribs.
Zuma digs a good body shot into Brewer's ribs.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Zuma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zuma.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Zuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Zuma there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma throws a big shot that misses.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brewer under the eye.
Zuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Zuma circles away.
Zuma lands a nice hook to Brewer's body. Brewer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuma. That snapped Brewer's head back.
Brewer defending well as Zuma loads up on a big left hand.
As Zuma looks to move away, Brewer throws a big counter combo but Zuma just gets out of the way.
Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuma throws out a loose jab but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuma throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
As Zuma looks to move away, Brewer throws a big counter combo but Zuma just gets out of the way.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewer.
Zuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer is looking to clinch.
Zuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brewer at a distance.
A head kick misses from Brewer.
Zuma looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Brewer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Zuma.
Zuma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Zuma.
Brewer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank Brewer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zuma throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuma misses the shot to the body.
Zuma cracks a nice hook into Brewer's ribs.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Zuma.
Zuma lands a jab to Brewer's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuma throws out the jab.
Brewer throws a big counter combination but Zuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zuma tries to keep at a distance but Brewer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brewer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zuma misses with some punches.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuma's elbow.
Zuma working aggressively here.
Zuma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brewer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brewer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frank Brewer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brewer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zuma misses with a body punch.
Zuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brewers head.
Zuma lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma scores with a shot to the side of Brewer's head.
Zuma lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brewer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuma tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuma works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Brewer is retaining full guard.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma passes Brewer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brewer sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but Brewer defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brewer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zuma is looking to pass Brewer's guard but actually Brewer recovers to full guard.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Brewer keeps moving.
Frank Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brewer wants to stand up but Zuma is controlling him.
Zuma looking to sit in guard and control but Brewer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brewer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer looking to pass the guard.
Brewer is working hard here to advance position.
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
Zuma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brewer looking to pass the guard.
That's four 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.
Zuma pulls Brewer in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brewer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Zuma.
Brewer slips a jab from Zuma.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Zuma.
Zuma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brewer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zuma keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer cracks the inside of Zuma's front leg.
Zuma wants to slow Brewer down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Zuma misses its intended target.
Brewer wants to clinch up but Zuma keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Verbeek (ranked 208 p4p, 31 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 1497 p4p, 176 weight class). Shipman has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
167 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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29
152 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Verbeek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Shipman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verbeek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shipman on the side of the head.
Verbeek throws out a leg kick but Shipman moves out of range and Verbeek only half commits.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Verbeek enables Shipman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Verbeek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shipman is in close to Verbeek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shipman throws a big right hand that misses.
Verbeek is adopting a defensive guard.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shipman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shipman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verbeek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verbeek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verbeek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shipman on the ground.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Verbeek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shipman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shipman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shipman throwing strikes from guard but Verbeek blocks nicely.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shipman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Verbeek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shipman has Verbeek in his guard.
Verbeek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Shipman trying to control the position.
Verbeek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shipman is looking for a triangle but Verbeek pushes his legs off easily.
Shipman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verbeek is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman looking for a guillotine here but Verbeek defends easily.
Verbeek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shipman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Shipman won't allow Verbeek to sweep him here.
Shipman connects with a couple of short punches.
Shipman landing with the ground and pound.
Shipman distracts Verbeek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but Verbeek has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shipman stopping the sweep attempt from Verbeek.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman postures up in Verbeek's guard and throws a big left but Verbeek blocks it.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verbeek has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman with a nice head shot there.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shipman drops back looking for a leg! Verbeek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verbeek manages to kick Shipman off! Shipman jumps back into Verbeek's guard.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shipman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shipman.
Shipman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shipman checks a leg kick nicely.
Shipman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipman.
We've been told by Verbeek's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shipman moves in looking to clinch but Verbeek pushes him off.
Verbeek is looking to chop away at Shipman's legs.
Shipman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shipman catches Verbeek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shipman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verbeek is fending him off so far but Shipman persists. Nope, Verbeek circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot.
Shipman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Verbeek fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek moves into the clinch.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verbeek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shipman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pat Verbeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Shipman's head.
Shipman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Verbeek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Verbeek lands a hook that stumbles Shipman back into the cage. Verbeek follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Shipman to the canvas! Verbeek pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Shipman has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek retains his lightweight title!
Pat Verbeek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 334 p4p, 43 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 266 p4p, 36 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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41 - 18 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Pedro slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Pedro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Pedro circles away and keeps his distance.
Pedro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunt. That one must have hurt.
Hunt scores with a spinning back kick!
Pedro scores with a jab.
Pedro has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Pedro gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Pedro.
Hunt clinches up with Pedro and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pedro.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Pedro.
Pedro has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Hunt stalls.
Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pedro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pedro avoids it.
Pedro misses with a body punch.
Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Pedro avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Pedro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunt throws a hook but Pedro avoids it easily.
Hunt rushes Pedro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pedro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hunt to the mat. Hunt regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hunt wants to stand but Pedro is controlling the position.
Pedro trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro stops Hunt from standing up.
Hunt is trying to hold Pedro in close to prevent damage but Pedro has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt is looking to escape.
Pedro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pedro is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pedro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pedro wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pedro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Pedro throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Pedro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt pushes Pedro off looking to stand but Pedro dives back in and keeps control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pedro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pedro prevents Hunt from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries a body shot but Pedro blocks it.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Pedro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Pedro pushes him off.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedro lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Pedro circles away.
The fighters circling - Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pedro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hunt defending against the ground and pound.
Pedro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pedro is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro tries to score with some ground and pound. Hunt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pedro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt is trying to buck Pedro off.
Hunt is not content to let Pedro control the position.
Pedro misses with the ground and pound.
Pedro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hunt is trying to buck Pedro off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pedro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hunt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pedro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Pedro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
George Pedro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pedro cracks Hunt with a big elbow.
Pedro trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Pedro working the strikes but Hunt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Pedro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hunt kicks off Pedro and gets to his feet.
Pedro clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro is looking for a takedown.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Pedro wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pedro.
Hunt trying to control the position but instead, Pedro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunt into the cage.
Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Pedro.
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!
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt has Pedro pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Hunt misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt moves away from the strike by Pedro.
Hunt tries to clinch but Pedro is having none of it.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Pedro.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt digs a right hand into Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pedro's gas tank.
Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Nice body punch from Pedro - that landed with a thud.
Pedro misses with some punches.
Pedro is working Hunt over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pedro has clasped his hands together around Hunt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro controls the position.
Pedro cracks Hunt with a big elbow.
Pedro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pedro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pedro takes a little break here. Hunt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pedro scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet.
Pedro scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is trying to buck Pedro off.
Pedro lands an elbow.
Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hunt some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro scoring with punches from side control.
Pedro is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pedro prevents Hunt from escaping the position.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hunt tries to kick Pedro off but Pedro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt pushes Pedro off looking to stand but Pedro dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pedro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pedro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunt's head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pedro closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pedro avoids it.
Hunt is stalling here.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pedro tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pedro as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt trying to control the position but instead, Pedro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunt into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Pedro blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pedro.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt misses with some punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pedro.
Pedro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pedro.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pedro has hold of one of Hunt's legs. Hunt is fighting the takedown attempt but Pedro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Pedro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Pedro passes into half guard.
Pedro working Hunt over with strikes.
Pedro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pedro lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pedro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Pedro sits in half guard.
Pedro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pedro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Hunt pushes Pedro off looking to stand but Pedro dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Pedro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro moves nicely into side control.
Hunt is trying to buck Pedro off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro landing a few strikes.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Pedro drags him back down.
Pedro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hunt is trying to buck Pedro off.
Pedro taking a breather here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedro with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedro.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Pedro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt tries to clinch but Pedro moves out of range.
Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pedro lands an uppercut.
Pedro avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pedro.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pedro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pedro moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt trying to control the position but instead, Pedro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunt into the cage.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pedro as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Pedro's head.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Pedro gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
A right hand to the body from Pedro.
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.
Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pedro.
Pedro presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pedro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pedro.
Pedro misses with a body punch.
Pedro lands an uppercut.
Pedro lands a big right hand that sends Hunt to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Hunt!
Hunt is rocked!
Pedro working over Hunt with some ground and pound. Hunt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Hunt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pedro lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hunt! More strikes land and this one is all over! Pedro jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Pedro!
George Pedro is the new middleweight champion!
George Pedro made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This was my last. Thanks, all.'.
In defeat, Phol Hunt stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.
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