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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Roach (ranked 7131 p4p, 663 weight class) and Jack Hard Hands (ranked 5362 p4p, 600 weight class). Steve Roach is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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212 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hard Hands!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard Hands moves out of range of the body kick.
Roach throws out a loose jab but Hard Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hard Hands walks into a stiff left hand from Roach.
Hard Hands ducks under a wild hook from Roach.
Hard Hands looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hard Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hard Hands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roach tries to avoid it but Hard Hands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roach to the ground. Roach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roach sends Hard Hands crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Roach is motioning to the referee to let Hard Hands up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hard Hands is rocked!
It looks like Jack Hard Hands has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach is stalking Hard Hands. Hard Hands circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Roach, and it's lights out! Hard Hands really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Roach!
An out of breath Steve Roach thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itzhak Weinstein (ranked 23495 p4p, 664 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 23279 p4p, 661 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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271 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Itzhak Weinstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weinstein lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Weinstein stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Michael Johnson has been cut.
Weinstein cracks Johnson with a left hook right on the temple and Johnson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Weinstein lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Johnson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Itzhak Weinstein!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Rogers (ranked 4966 p4p, 484 weight class) and Yamil Villanueva (ranked 24449 p4p, 696 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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233 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cesar Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamil Villanueva!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Villanueva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Villanueva misses the shot to the body.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Villanueva stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Villanueva throws out a counter right but Rogers avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villanueva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Villanueva up against the cage.
Villanueva tries to break free but Rogers pushes him back against the cage.
Villanueva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Villanueva manages to pull guard.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rogers taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing that Rogers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rogers has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controlling the position easily from mount.
Rogers wants to take his opponent's back but Villanueva doesn't allow it.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Villanueva saw it coming and moves away.
Villanueva tries to counter with a clinch but Rogers shakes him off and moves away.
Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Villanueva smiles and moves away.
Villanueva misses the body punch
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch.
Villanueva is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Villanueva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rogers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Villanueva regains guard immediately.
Rogers advances position into side control!
Rogers controlling from side mount.
Rogers tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is staying tight to Villanueva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villanueva can do to turn this around?
Rogers has control of an arm but Villanueva manages to advance to Rogers's back!
We've been informed that Villanueva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Villanueva struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rogers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rogers just holding on.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rogers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers gets back to half guard.
Rogers has his hands clasped together around Villanueva's back. He's all about the action.
Rogers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rogers advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villanueva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rogers wants to take Villanueva's back but he can't do it this time.
Rogers controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Rogers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Villanueva gets tackled into the cage by Rogers. Rogers maintains the clinch.
Rogers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rogers controls the position from side control.
Villanueva wants to control but Rogers postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers takes a little break here. Villanueva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Villanueva!
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes Villanueva's back.
Rogers just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamil Villanueva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers working for a choke but Villanueva is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Bronckhorsten (ranked 4188 p4p, 514 weight class) and Mick Dunlop (ranked 5136 p4p, 583 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Bronckhorsten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Dunlop!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunlop scores with a body shot.
Dunlop throws a body kick that misses.
Dunlop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bronckhorsten throws a hook to the side of Dunlop's head but Dunlop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunlop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Dunlop.
Bronckhorsten takes a swing at Dunlop's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Dunlop has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dunlop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronckhorsten works the jab nicely.
Bronckhorsten dips to his left and cracks Dunlop with an uppercut!
Dunlop with a jab.
Dunlop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bronckhorsten lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Dunlop misses
and Bronckhorsten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Mick Dunlop has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunlop takes one to the side of the head.
Dunlop slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronckhorsten as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Dunlop misses.
Bronckhorsten misses with an uppercut. Dunlop saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop slips a straight right by Bronckhorsten.
Bronckhorsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunlop moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dunlop.
Dunlop throws an elbow but it misses.
Dunlop missing with knees to the body.
Bronckhorsten tries to circle away but Dunlop has him pinned against the cage.
Dunlop lands an elbow inside that Bronckhorsten shrugs off.
Dunlop drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bronckhorsten pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bronckhorsten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronckhorsten looks to land a right hand but Dunlop moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bronckhorsten.
Dunlop lands a slapping body shot.
Dunlop clinches.
Dunlop can't get the takedown.
Dunlop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronckhorsten's elbow.
Dunlop can't get the takedown.
Benjamin Bronckhorsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Dunlop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronckhorsten is trying to force a seperation but Dunlop has the dominant position.
Dunlop pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunlop has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bronckhorsten doesn't defend quickly enough and Dunlop has managed to lock this one up! Can Bronckhorsten escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dunlop on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mick Dunlop!
A relieved looking Mick Dunlop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Messer (ranked 2417 p4p, 97 weight class) and Maxim Popov (ranked 2674 p4p, 104 weight class). Messer comes to the cage accompanied by Lumberjacks march-by Conway Twittie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Messer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maxim Popov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov throws a combination that misses
and Messer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popov lands a nice looking body shot.
Popov tries to bum rush Messer with a series of wild strikes but Messer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Messer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Messer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Messer misses with a looping left.
Popov swinging wildly here.
Popov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Messer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Messer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Messer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popov slips a straight right by Messer.
Popov throws the left hand but Messer avoids the punch easily.
Messer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popov forces Messer back against the cage and clinches.
Messer taking a breather.
Popov lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messer working aggressively here.
Popov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Messer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Messer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Messer trying to stall but Popov improves his position.
Popov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popov.
Messer working aggressively here.
Popov tries a body shot but Messer blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Messer fails to land.
Messer prevents a body shot from Popov.
Popov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Messer backwards.
Popov presses Messer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Messer blocks a body shot from Popov.
Popov blocking some punches.
Messer misses with some punches.
Popov lands a shoulder strike.
Messer misses with some punches.
Popov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Messer is breathing heavily.
Messer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Messer working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Messer backwards.
A body shot lands from Popov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popov tries to throw a body punch but Messer avoids it by throwing Popov back against the cage.
Popov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Messers head.
Popov lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Popov.
Popov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popov.
Popov lands an uppercut.
Popov digs a right hand into Messer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Messer's gas tank.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov drops Messer with a naaaaasty hook - Messer is in real trouble here! Popov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Popov!
Maxim Popov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jeff Messer spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the under brush for me to train...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 3337 p4p, 120 weight class) and Ole Anderson (ranked 3513 p4p, 125 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. Anderson has chosen HEADED SOUTH -by DOWN as his entrance music. Ole Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ole Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan clinches.
Hogan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan pulls guard successfully.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hogan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hogan has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan lands a couple of digs.
Anderson is trying to keep Hogan in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Hogan slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson working for a triangle but Hogan defends it easily.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hogan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hogan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hogan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hogan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hogan stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hogan stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Hogan keeps him under control.
Hogan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hogan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hogan!
Hogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Hogan scores with punches from side control.
Hogan working the ground and pound from side control.
Hogan lands a nice forearm strike.
We've been hearing that Hogan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Anderson is being controlled here.
Hogan wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a strong strike to the head of Anderson. That's dazed him! Hogan looking to finish here. Anderson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hogan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
A victorious Hulk Hogan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ole Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im.....speechless.....hats off to Messer he caught me but I want an immediate rematch it was a fluke!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Golovkin (ranked 1878 p4p, 228 weight class) and Pat Williams (ranked 3088 p4p, 355 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Williams!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golovkin.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams goes for a double leg but Golovkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Golovkin continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
Golovkin stuffs the takedown.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golovkin as he avoids it easily.
Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Williams.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Golovkin throws Williams to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin lands a jab.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Golovkin swivels and escapes.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Nice shot lands for Golovkin.
Williams is rocked!
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Golovkin finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Golovkin cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Williams looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Golovkin finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Golovkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Golovkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Golovkin.
Williams tries to pull guard but Golovkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
Williams tries to pull guard but Golovkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Golovkin lands a shot to the body.
Williams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Golovkin from controlling successfully.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golovkin is one step ahead there.
Golovkin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Golovkin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golovkin keeps working.
Golovkin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Golovkin keeps Williams under control for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Williams.
Golovkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Golovkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Golovkin is trying to improve his position.
Golovkin dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Golovkin manages to get back to half guard.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Golovkin defends it.
Williams is taking a breather. Golovkin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Williams is thwarting Golovkin's attempts to control the position.
Golovkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Golovkin.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams stands and throws Golovkin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Golovkin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golovkin, as that shot connected.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Golovkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams slips a jab from Golovkin.
Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there.
Golovkin lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams tries to clinch but Golovkin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golovkin.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams tries to pull guard but Golovkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Williams.
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Golovkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Golovkin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Golovkin smiles and moves away.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Golovkin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Golovkin lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Williams out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gennady Golovkin!
After winning the bout, Gennady Golovkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 858 p4p, 46 weight class) and Pinched Nerve (ranked 1864 p4p, 96 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pinched Nerve enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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137 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daichi Kishimoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pinched Nerve!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nerve sprawls well. Nerve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nerve is trying to defend but Kishimoto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but Nerve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kishimoto to get the leverage.
Nerve controlling the position for now.
Nerve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kishimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kishimoto trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nerve is defending against the submission attempts here by Kishimoto.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Nerve is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kishimoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Nerve is defending well.
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Nerve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kishimoto lands a nice short elbow.
Kishimoto is pressing down on Nerve's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nerve is holding on for now.
Nerve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kishimoto is working away from the top position though.
Nerve is defending against the submission attempts here by Kishimoto.
Kishimoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Nerve felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nerve controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kishimoto is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is working for a kimura but Nerve is defending it quite comfortably.
Nerve keeping control of the position.
Kishimoto is thwarting Nerve's attempts to control the position.
Kishimoto is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.
Kishimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerve is just riding it out for now. Kishimoto eventually gives up the hold.
Nerve keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kishimoto is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nerve defends it well.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nerve is trying to maintain the position but Kishimoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Nerve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kishimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Kishimoto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Kishimoto attempts a counter takedown but Nerve avoids it well and moves away.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nerve as he jumps to the side.
Kishimoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nerve throws a poor cross that misses
and Kishimoto counters with a takedown into side control.
Nerve can't do much from the bottom here.
Nerve is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kishimoto is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve prevents Kishimoto from moving into mount.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nerve has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kishimoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kishimoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto trying to control the position but Nerve is working away.
Nerve tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kishimoto working away.
Kishimoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nerve struggling a bit here.
Kishimoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kishimoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An elbow from Kishimoto crashes against the mat.
Nerve has one of Kishimoto's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kishimoto in side control, throwing shots but Nerve defends.
Kishimoto tries for a kimura but Nerve is defending well.
Nerve wants to control but Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kishimoto swings around for an armbar but Nerve sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kishimoto's guard.
Kishimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nerve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerve wants to control from the top but Kishimoto keeps moving.
Nerve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kishimoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto is working from the bottom.
Nerve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kishimoto working for a triangle but Nerve defends it easily.
Kishimoto is looking for a triangle but Nerve pushes his legs off easily.
Kishimoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerve wants to control from the top but Kishimoto keeps moving.
Nerve is stalling in the full guard.
Nerve is posturing up here but Kishimoto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nerve tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nerve has to tap! Slick submission there by Kishimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Daichi Kishimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Comeau (ranked 1102 p4p, 160 weight class) and Damatang Camara (ranked 1222 p4p, 177 weight class). Comeau's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One of These Days. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Comeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damatang Camara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Camara counters with a good, hard body kick but Comeau shrugs it off.
Comeau misses with a looping left.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara is looking to land body kicks.
Camara throws out a leg kick but Comeau moves out of range and Camara only half commits.
Camara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Comeau's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Melvin Comeau has been cut.
Comeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Comeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camara throws a looping overhand right but Comeau ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Comeau.
Camara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Comeau momentarily.
Comeau throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Comeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Comeau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Camara manages to circle out of the way.
Camara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Comeau misses with an uppercut. Camara saw that one coming.
As Comeau backs off Camara throws a huge counter combo but Comeau manages to avoid it all.
Camara works the jab nicely.
A big left from Comeau misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comeau is looking to clinch but Camara is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Camara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Comeau.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Comeau.
Comeau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Comeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Comeau jabs Camara right on the nose. Camara blinks but takes it well.
Comeau throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Comeau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Comeau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camara's hands.
Camara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Comeau to score with a decent uppercut.
Comeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camara.
Camara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Comeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Camara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camara looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Comeau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Comeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Comeau trying to stall but Camara improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Comeau prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara is trying to maintain a safe position but Comeau gets an underhook and turns Camara into the cage.
Camara breaks the clinch.
Comeau cracks Camara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Comeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Comeau pushes Camara up against the cage in a clinch.
Comeau gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara lands a body punch.
Comeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Comeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Comeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara presses Comeau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Comeau is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comeau blocking some punches.
Camara lands a right hand.
Melvin Comeau's cut is getting worse.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Comeaus head.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Comeau or not.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Comeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Comeau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Comeau misses with some punches.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Comeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara presses Comeau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara is leaning against Comeau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Comeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Comeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Comeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Comeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Comeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Comeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Comeau gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara is trying to push Comeau away but Comeau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Comeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara breaks from the clinch.
Comeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Comeau throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damatang Camara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Comeau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Comeau lands with a right to the head.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
A right hand to the body from Comeau.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Comeau has Camara pressed against the cage, preventing Camara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Comeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Comeau misses with the head strike.
Comeau looking to stall.
Comeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Comeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Comeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Comeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara breaks from the clinch.
Camara tries to score with a low kick but Comeau moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comeau checks a leg kick.
Comeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara misses with a straight right.
As Camara tries to get set, Comeau tries to push him back and clinch up but Camara manages to avoid the attempt.
Camara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Comeau is out of range and Camara settles back down.
Comeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camara throws a leg kick that misses.
Comeau moves into the clinch.
Camara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Comeau is keeping busy.
Comeau looking to stall.
Comeau prevents Camara from breaking the clinch.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Comeau is looking to control Camara's arms but Camara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Comeau has his back to the cage.
Comeau prevents Camara from breaking the clinch.
Comeau throws a head punch that misses.
Comeau lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Comeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Comeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comeau is looking to control Camara's arms but Camara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Comeau has his back to the cage.
Comeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Comeau controls the action.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Comeau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Comeau lands an uppercut.
Camara is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Comeau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Comeau misses with some punches.
Comeau wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Comeau.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Comeau tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Camara prevents a body shot from Comeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara breaks from the clinch.
Comeau has closed the distance and engaged Camara in a clinch.
Comeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Comeau prevents a body shot from Camara.
A shot in the inside from Comeau.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Comeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara stalling.
Comeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Comeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Comeau lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Comeau displaying some good clinch control by pressing Camara up against the cage.
Comeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Comeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camara wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Comeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Melvin Comeau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Camara lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Comeau fails to land.
Comeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Comeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Comeaus head.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Comeau backwards.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Comeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Comeau misses with some punches.
Comeau stalling.
Melvin Comeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Comeau on the inside.
Camara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Comeau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Comeau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Comeau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Camara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Comeau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Comeau.
Comeau connects with the punch.
Comeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Comeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Comeau moves out of range of the body kick.
Comeau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Camara manages to circle out of the way.
Camara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camara lands a nice hook to Comeau's body. Comeau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comeau tries to clinch up.
Comeau works over Camara's head and body with a nice combination.
Camara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Damatang Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Comeau lunges at Camara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camara's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara misses with a few strikes there.
Comeau throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Comeau is just out of range.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Comeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Comeau blocks the low kick.
Camara misses with a low kick.
Camara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Comeau throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Camara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Comeau tries to clinch up.
Comeau lands a glancing blow to the side of Camara's head.
Comeau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Comeau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Comeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Comeau throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Comeau lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara looks to throw the jab but Comeau is out of range.
Comeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Comeau lands a glancing blow to the side of Camara's head.
Camara gets tackled into the cage by Comeau. Comeau maintains the clinch.
Comeau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Comeau misses with the head strike.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Comeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comeau taking a breather.
Comeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Comeau lands a shoulder strike.
Comeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Comeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Comeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Comeau backwards.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Comeau on the inside.
Camara breaks from the clinch.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Comeau throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.
Camara misses with a body kick.
Comeau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Camara manages to circle out of the way.
Camara is looking to slow Comeau down with leg kicks.
Comeau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Camara counters with a nice body shot.
Comeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camara throws a leg kick but Comeau moved away.
Comeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Comeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Comeau is leaning against Camara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Comeau blocking some punches.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Comeau controls the action.
Comeau is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Comeau wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Comeau - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Comeau scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
Comeau misses with a punch to the body.
Comeau misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Comeau.
Camara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Comeau misses its intended target.
Camara sizes up Comeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Camara.
Comeau misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camara.
Camara lands a leg kick that knocks Comeau off balance momentarily.
Comeau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Comeau scrambles back to his feet.
Camara defending well as Comeau loads up on a big left hand.
Comeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Comeau's head but Comeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melvin Comeau.
I think Comeau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Comeau!
Melvin Comeau decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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