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CEFC Live 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pascual Perez (ranked 6389 p4p, 511 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 8696 p4p, 592 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by Another One Bites The Dust. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 29 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pascual Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 55 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter avoids the head kick by Perez.
We've been hearing reports that Perez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Perez.
Poulter misses with the head strike.
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poulter throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez clinches up with Poulter and pushes him back against the cage.
Poulter throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Poulter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Perez as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulter stops a takedown attempt from Perez.
Poulter swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Perez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Perez seems content to control.
Perez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Poulter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Perez connects with a nice short shot to Poulter's temple.
Perez wants to control but Poulter is keeping him busy.
Perez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Poulter could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Perez has cracked it and Poulter is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Perez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pascual Perez!
An out of breath Pascual Perez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Shit Face (ranked 8906 p4p, 575 weight class) and Ingemar Anders (ranked 2652 p4p, 305 weight class). Face kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blue clear sky. This should be a great matchup!
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Powerful takedowns
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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
47 - 45 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 36 - 3, fighting out of New York, Ingemar Anders!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders lands with a cross.
Face slips a jab from Anders.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
Face changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anders lands with a right hand.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Face fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anders pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Face back to the cage. Anders follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face throws a body shot but no joy.
Anders tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Face slips under a jab.
Anders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Face is looking to wear down Anders with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anders throws a poor cross that misses
and Face counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Anders.
Face throws a front kick aimed at Anders's knee but Anders avoids it well.
Shit Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Face goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Anders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Face throws a right hand that Anders ducks under and follows up with a left that Anders also avoids with ease.
Face moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anders throws a leg kick which misses Face's front leg but catches the back leg as Face tries to avoid it.
Anders cracks Face with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Shit Face has been cut.
Face swings for the body but Anders moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Face.
A little feinted left hand from Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anders scores with a leg kick.
Face throws a right hand that Anders ducks under and follows up with a left that Anders also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Face on the side of the head.
Face takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Face there.
Anders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anders avoids the body shot from Face.
Face swings for the body but Anders moves out of range.
Face throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Anders misses its intended target.
Anders with a hook.
Face throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Face slips under a jab from Anders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Face, as that shot connected.
Face throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anders! But no joy.
Anders looks to land a left hand but Face moved out of range nicely.
Anders misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Anders. Those never looked like landing.
Anders lands a jab.
Face misses with a wild combination.
Anders throws a big counter head kick but Face avoids it with no problem.
Anders slips a straight right by Face.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Face gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anders.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
Face appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Anders catches Face right on the button with a cross.
Face throws a sloppy body shot
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Face throws a lazy uppercut
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Face.
Anders listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Face takes one to the side of the head.
Face misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Anders.
A good leg kick by Anders.
Face misses the shot to the body.
Anders moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Face throws a series of punches but Anders moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anders looks to throw the jab but Face is out of range.
Anders staying out of range there.
A big left from Anders misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Face pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ingemar Anders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Face throws a series of punches but Anders moves out of range.
Anders feints the counter takedown.
Face closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Face tries to bum rush Anders with a series of wild strikes but Anders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anders throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
Face throws the kick towards the body but Anders avoids it.
Anders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Face lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anders at a distance.
Anders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Face throws a front kick aimed at Anders's knee but Anders avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders misses with a right hand
and Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Face misses with a body kick.
Face fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anders checks it well.
Face bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Face throws a jab when Anders was well out of range.
Face throws an overhand right that lands on Anders's shoulder, as Anders tries to avoid the shot.
Anders with the counter takedown but Face avoids it easily.
Face avoids the body shot from Anders.
Anders lands with an overhand left.
Anders slips a jab from Face.
Anders throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Face was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Anders.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Anders scores with a jab to the jaw.
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anders cracks Face with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Face blocks a head kick by Anders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Face 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 Anders has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anders and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a straight right.
Face moves out of range as Anders strikes.
Anders throws a looping overhand right but Face ducks down to avoid it.
Anders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Face is trying to maintain a safe position but Anders gets an underhook and turns Face into the cage.
Anders blocks a body shot from Face.
Face trying to control the position but instead, Anders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Face into the cage.
A short right from Face.
Face misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Anders.
Anders blocks an uppercut.
Anders cracks Face with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Face.
Face looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Anders.
Face lands with a left to the head.
Face avoiding damage.
Anders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shit Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Face throws a hook to the side of Anders's head but Anders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Face takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Face takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anders lands with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Face
and Anders counters with a nice double leg into side control. Face won't be happy with that.
Face throws Anders to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders walks into a jab.
Anders misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Face walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
Face seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face walks into a jab.
Face slips a jab and a cross from Anders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Face motions for Anders to come forward. Face throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Anders throws a low kick but Face avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Anders.
Face is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Anders. Beautiful body shot.
Anders throws a looping overhand right but Face ducks down to avoid it.
As Anders looks to move away, Face throws a big counter combo but Anders just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anders throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Face lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anders slips under a jab.
Face misses with a low kick.
Anders throws out a counter right but Face avoids it with no problem.
Face walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Anders - just one landing.
Anders throws a looping overhand right but Face ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Face scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Face backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders tries to clinch but Face is having none of it.
It looked like Face was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anders thumps Face with a low kick.
Face throws a hook but Anders blocks it.
Anders digs a good hook to Face's body.
Face rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anders.
Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Anders with the counter takedown but Face avoids it easily.
Face lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anders lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anders does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Face is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anders's half guard.
Anders tries to roll over but Face keeps him under control.
Anders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Face.
Face wants to pass the guard but Anders is defending well.
Face missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anders regains full guard. Nicely done.
Face connects with a couple of short punches.
Face working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
Anders trying to keep a closed guard but Face is proving a slippery customer.
Face postures up in Anders's guard and throws a big left but Anders blocks it.
Anders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shit Face overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Face throws a big elbow that misses.
Face trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Shit Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Face pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anders is keeping the position for now.
Face missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Face throws an elbow that misses. Anders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Face's guard. Nice move by Anders!
Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Face slips under a jab from Anders.
Anders avoids the body shot from Face.
Anders's corner calls for a 1-2. Anders obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Face throws a series of punches but Anders avoids them all with ease.
Anders digs a good hook to Face's body.
Face throws a right hand that Anders ducks under and follows up with a left that Anders also avoids with ease.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anders connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face lands with a straight right. Anders didn't see that one coming.
Face misses with a jab to the body
and Anders counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ingemar Anders.
I've got Anders 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
During a confident post fight interview, Ingemar Anders thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 4092 p4p, 341 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 2970 p4p, 261 weight class). Flannery comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Cage has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Cage takes the fight into the clinch.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Flannery just leaning against Cage, taking a breather.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage gets through Flannery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flannery takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Flannery slips the punch.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Cage is quick to defend against it.
Cage lunges at Flannery with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flannery's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Cage misses.
Cage cracks Flannery with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cage has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Flannery to stand back up!
Flannery is rocked!
Cage cracks Flannery with a left hook right on the temple and Flannery goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cage lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Flannery is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kimura Klothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Lombard (ranked 3140 p4p, 411 weight class) and Chris Severn (ranked 2666 p4p, 363 weight class). Lombard comes to the cage accompanied by Shinedown - Sound Of Madness . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Hank Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Severn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Severn checks the leg kick.
Lombard tries to clinch up but Severn circles away and keeps his distance.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Severn jumps back.
Severn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Severn throws a big counter head kick but Lombard avoids it with no problem.
Severn throws a head kick but Lombard moves out of range.
Severn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Severn checks a leg kick.
Severn wants to counter with a clinch but Lombard pushes him away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombard.
Severn throws a head kick but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Severn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lombard misses with a body kick.
Lombard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard throws a low kick, looking for Severn's leg but Severn calmly moves out of range.
Lombard tries to land a leg kick but Severn saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Lombard does it's job there.
Lombard lands a lovely overhand right.
Lombard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Severn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard is looking to advance position but Severn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Severn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lombard has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Severn's lack of action.
Lombard wants to get back to full guard.
Severn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lombard's thigh. Lombard counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Severn is looking to stand up but Lombard isn't so interested in that idea.
Severn 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.
Lombard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Severn is adopting a defensive guard.
Lombard slips nicely into half guard.
Severn is looking to escape.
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.
Lombard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lombard stops Severn from getting back to his feet.
Lombard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Severn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lombard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severn keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Lombard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Severn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lombard walks away with a smile on his face. Severn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lombard scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severn. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Lombard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Severn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Severn in his tracks.
Lombard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lombard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Severn feints the counter takedown.
Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hank Lombard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lombard lands a head shot.
Lombard wants to clinch up but Severn keeps it at a distance.
Lombard scores with a decent looking hook.
Lombard feints and then cracks Severn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Severn down.
Severn wants to slow Lombard down by chopping away at his legs.
Severn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lombard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Severn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lombard misses with a kick to the body
enabling Severn to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn slips a jab from Lombard.
Lombard moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Severn blocks a body shot from Lombard.
Lombard misses with some punches.
Severn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lombard.
Lombard lands a nice uppercut.
Severn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Severn after a bit of a struggle.
Lombard tries to score a body lock takedown but Severn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lombard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Severn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Severn is hanging on to Lombard's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lombard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Severn content just to control the position here.
Severn tries to control but Lombard wriggling away.
Severn is working for a guillotine from mount but Lombard frees his head quite easily.
Severn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lombard is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lombard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Severn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Severn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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.
Severn tries to control but Lombard wriggling away.
Severn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lombard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Severn controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severn misses with some ground and pound and Lombard recovers position to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Severn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lombard checks a low kick from Severn.
Lombard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lombard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lombard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Severn moves out of range of the leg kick from Lombard.
Lombard moves out of range as Severn throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Severn.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Severn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombard.
Severn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Severn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lombard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Severn is out of range and Lombard settles back down.
Lombard catches Severn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lombard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Severn checks it well.
Severn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombard moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lombard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lombard. That snapped Severn's head back.
Lombard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Severn counters with a shoot takedown. Lombard fights it but they end up in guard.
Lombard working a defensive guard here.
Severn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Severn looking to pass the guard.
Severn wants to stand and escape but instead Lombard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Severn has his foot on Lombard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombard works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn wants to control but Lombard postures up.
The referee asks Lombard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lombard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Severn is not content to let Lombard control the position.
Severn being controlled for a moment.
Lombard wants to control but Severn is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lombard working away.
Severn is trying to improve his position.
Lombard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lombard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severn keeps working.
Lombard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Severn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Lombard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Severn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lombard's guard! Nice work there by Severn!
Severn wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Lombard keeping full guard, as Severn tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severn wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Lombard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lombard 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Lombard!
A relieved looking Hank Lombard 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 2332 p4p, 270 weight class) and Emilio Rojas (ranked 3277 p4p, 349 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasilliy Kazakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazakov doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Kazakov counters with a straight right hand.
Kazakov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazakov somewhat.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Kazakov is out of range.
Kazakov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazakov.
Rojas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rojas throws a hook but Kazakov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov slips a straight right by Rojas.
Kazakov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rojas lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazakov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Kazakov's shoulder, as Kazakov tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rojas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazakov manages to avoid it.
Kazakov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojas sprawls and moves away.
Kazakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazakov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazakov off the cage and back into range.
Kazakov is rocked!
Kazakov leaves his chin hanging out and Rojas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kazakov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 3794 p4p, 368 weight class) and Alex Mercer (ranked 1770 p4p, 203 weight class). Mercer has chosen Sleep Now In The Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen throws a push kick but Mercer slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mercer! But no joy.
Mercer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Queen swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Queen.
Queen throws a leg kick
and Mercer counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
Queen throws a jab when Mercer was well out of range.
Mercer throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercer has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Queen throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen throws an off balance right hand
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen moves out of range as Mercer strikes.
Mercer scores with a hook.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Mercer.
Queen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercer scores with a hook to the body. Queen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen misses with a low kick as Mercer jumps back.
Mercer slips under a jab from Queen.
It seemed like Mercer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mercer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen with a nice cross.
Mercer scores with a one two! Queen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mercer catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
A combination from Queen does no damage.
Mercer feints a counter leg kick.
Queen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercer.
Queen tries to land a front kick but Mercer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercer's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mercer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Queen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mercer finds it's way round the side to connect with Queen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercer throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Queen with a jab.
Mercer walks into a stiff left hand from Queen.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Queen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Mercer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mercer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a leg kick but Mercer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Mercer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mercer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Mercer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen moves out of range as Mercer strikes.
No joy there for Queen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Queen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Mercer moves away and avoids it.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
Mercer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queen.
Mercer throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Queen lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mercer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercer defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Queen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercer to score with a decent uppercut.
Mercer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Queen.
Queen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mercer just manages to avoid it.
Mercer slips under a jab from Queen.
Queen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Queen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Queen misses the jab.
Oliver Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Queen misses with a body shot
enabling Mercer to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mercer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Queen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercer's sensitive parts.
Queen misses with a hook
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Queen.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Queen scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
Queen throws a jab when Mercer was well out of range.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Mercer blocks the leg kick.
Queen connects with a body shot that sends Mercer's belly button to the back.
Queen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mercer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mercer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mercer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliver Queen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Queen throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercer with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Queen 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 Mercer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Queen throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Queen misses with a hook to the body
letting Mercer counter with a right hand.
Queen throws a good cross that connects.
Queen looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen misses with the combination.
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer tries a quick counter leg kick but Queen is wise to it.
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Queen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Queen.
Queen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercer throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Mercer.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mercer counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Queen misses with a hook.
Mercer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Queen tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mercer blocks a low kick nicely.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Mercer moved out of range.
Mercer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Mercer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mercer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Queen has got the better of the exchanges.
A low kick from Queen misses
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Queen.
Queen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mercer lands with a straight right. Queen didn't see that one coming.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercer. That did some damage!
Mercer checks a leg kick.
Mercer throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Mercer saw that one coming.
Queen wants to land a leg kick but Mercer is out of range.
A shot to the body from Queen misses
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Queen both land. Nice combination.
Mercer lands an overhand right.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mercer.
A jab from Queen misses.
Queen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Queen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Queen does no damage.
Mercer throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer cracks a nice hook into Queen's ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Queen.
Queen throws a sloppy body shot
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Mercer moves away from the strike by Queen.
Mercer jabs at Queen's body.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliver Queen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
Mercer moves out of range of the strikes.
Queen throws a head kick that Mercer semi-blocks.
A combination from Queen does no damage.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alex Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Despite the aggression on Mercer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Mercer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Queen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Mercer misses.
Mercer tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Queen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
In his post fight interview, Oliver Queen gave a big smile as he said 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 1908 p4p, 257 weight class) and Nick Sins (ranked 2646 p4p, 328 weight class). Blackburn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, When the Man Comes Down. 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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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Sins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sins.
Sins throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Blackburn misses its target.
Sins misses with a body punch
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Sins moves out of range.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Sins moved out of range.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
and Blackburn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sins feints and then cracks Blackburn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blackburn down.
Sins lands a body shot.
Sins walks into a jab.
Sins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Sins slips under a jab.
Blackburn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sins was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Sins throws a leg kick but Blackburn checks it.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sins throws a body shot but no joy.
Sins misses with a left hand
and Blackburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sins thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Sins.
Sins misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Blackburn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sins.
Nice straight punches there by Sins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sins.
Sins lands with a hook. Blackburn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackburn slips a jab from Sins.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sins.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sins with a nice cross.
Blackburn walks into a jab.
A clash of legs there as Blackburn blocks the low kick.
Blackburn checks a low kick from Sins.
Sins with a nice cross.
Sins scoring well with a low kick there.
Sins catches Blackburn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Sins saw that one coming.
Sins punishes Blackburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Sins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sins misses with a low kick.
Blackburn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sins.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn checks the leg kick.
Sins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blackburn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sins stuns Blackburn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sins throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Blackburn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sins scores with a nice head shot.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sins moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Sins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
and Sins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackburn moves out of range as Sins throws a body kick.
Sins throws a chopping leg kick but Blackburn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick.
Sins just misses with a punch to the body.
Sins throws a leg kick but Blackburn moved away.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Blackburn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a hook but Sins avoids it easily.
Blackburn tests Sins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
A jab from Sins misses.
Blackburn is looking to counter the offense by Sins and move into the clinch.
Sins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sins throws a leg kick that misses.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Sins moved out of range.
Sins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackburn on the side of the head.
Sins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a body punch
and Sins counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sins misses the target.
Sins lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Sins misses
and Blackburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackburn checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sins is looking to score with low kicks.
Blackburn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Sins.
Sins thinks about the counter body kick.
Sins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackburn.
Good work by Blackburn as he checks the leg kick.
Sins ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Sins connects with a body shot.
Blackburn blocks a low kick nicely.
Blackburn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sins connects with a leg kick. Blackburn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sins misses the shot to the body.
Sins throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Sins moved out of range.
Sins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sins swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Sins misses with a leg kick.
Blackburn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sins moves away.
Sins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blackburn is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Sins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Sins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Sins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Sins.
Sins misses with a leg kick.
Sins lands a right hook to the body.
Sins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sins scrambles back to his feet.
Blackburn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sins lands a jab.
Nick Sins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sins lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sins.
Blackburn checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Sins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blackburn's calf.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Blackburn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sins cracks the inside of Blackburn's front leg.
Sins throws a body shot but no joy.
Sins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blackburn checks it well.
Sins tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sins swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackburn on the side of the head.
Sins with a jab.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick.
Sins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sins misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Sins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sins dips to his left and cracks Blackburn with an uppercut!
Sins tried to score with a low kick but Blackburn checks it.
Sins cracks Blackburn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blackburn takes a step back to recover.
Sins swings widly with a right hand
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Sins throws a wild body kick that Blackburn sees coming a mile off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sins. Blackburn shrugs it off though.
Sins throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Sins circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sins.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
Sins misses with a looping left.
Sins throws a big shot that misses.
Blackburn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sins throws a chopping leg kick but Blackburn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blackburn tries to counter by clinching up but Sins breaks away and moves out of range.
Sins lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn cracks Sins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Blackburn connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Sins.
Blackburn drags the fight down to the ground.
Sins postures up.
Sins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blackburn has his foot on Sins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sins works his way back into a safe position though.
Sins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blackburn's guard.
Blackburn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sins's back!
Blackburn tightening his grip on Sins, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins trying to control the position but Blackburn manages to sink in the hooks.
Blackburn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sins tries to escape but Blackburn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Blackburn tightening his grip on Sins, looking for the choke.
Sins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blackburn off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Will Blackburn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Blackburn looking for the RNC.
Sins tries to roll but Blackburn sticks to his back.
Blackburn throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Blackburn missing with strikes.
Blackburn misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Sins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sins misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blackburn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn digs a good body shot into Sins's ribs.
Sins lands a jab.
Sins tries to land a leg kick but Blackburn saw it coming and moves away.
Sins misses the shot to the body.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Sins.
Sins scores with a nice right hand.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Sins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Blackburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Sins misses.
Blackburn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sins connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Blackburn wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins misses with a leg kick
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Sins moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Blackburn cracks Sins with a good jab.
Sins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sins tries a low kick but Blackburn avoids it.
Sins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sins.
Sins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blackburn checks it well.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sins throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Sins misses with a wild body shot.
Sins throws a leg kick but Blackburn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blackburn checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for Blackburn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sins. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn wants to clinch but Sins slips to the side
and Sins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blackburn thinking.
Sins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sins flicks out a counter leg kick but Blackburn steps away.
Sins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Sins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sins tried to score with a low kick but Blackburn checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn connects with a crisp jab.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body. Sins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sins scores with a jab to the body.
Sins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Sins keeps it at a distance.
Sins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blackburn is out of range and Sins settles back down.
Sins defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Sins misses.
Blackburn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sins missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sins misses with a body kick.
Sins throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Sins just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn cracks Sins with an open hand slap.
Sins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Sins keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Sins.
Sins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nick Sins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blackburn throws a hook but Sins blocks it.
Sins lands a lovely overhand right.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn throws a body punch but Sins moves out of range.
Sins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Blackburn.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Blackburn throws a right hand that misses
and Sins counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sins with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn lands with a straight right. Sins didn't see that one coming.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Sins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sins feints a counter leg kick.
Sins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Sins is rocked!
Blackburn throws a right hand that misses
and Sins counters with a straight right hand.
Sins is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
Sins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Sins seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Sins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
and Sins counters with a thumping low kick.
Blackburn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sins can pounce on him.
Sins connects with a leg kick. Blackburn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Blackburn.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sins.
Sins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
and Sins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sins tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Sins.
I've got Sins 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Sins!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Sins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 605 p4p, 69 weight class) and Erling Koch (ranked 2643 p4p, 237 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Erling Koch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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42
285 lbs
52 - 29 - 0 |
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250 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erling Koch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch throws the left hand but Nah avoids the punch easily.
Nah throws a jab but it's blocked by Koch.
Despite the aggression on Koch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nah jabs at Koch's body.
Koch looks winded!
Nah closes the distance and pushes Koch back into the cage.
Nah lands with a right to the head.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nah.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Koch.
Koch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nah on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koch.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Koch.
Nah misses with some punches.
Koch takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koch blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch misses with the head strike.
Koch is trying to break the clinch but Nah is controlling him.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nah misses with some punches.
Koch blocking some punches.
Nah lands a right hand.
Nah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nah drops Koch onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Koch is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Koch is rocked!
Nah pushes Koch against the cage and as Koch bounces back, Nah cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Nah follows up with more strikes but Koch was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tee Nah!
Tee Nah 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 753 p4p, 105 weight class) and Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 1084 p4p, 147 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sigfridsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frost's sensitive parts.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Sigfridsson misses.
Sigfridsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sigfridsson scrambles back to his feet.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson cracks the inside of Frost's front leg.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Sigfridsson.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Sigfridsson moves out of range easily.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
Frost misses with a left hand
and Sigfridsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sigfridsson misses with a straight left.
Frost jabs Sigfridsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sigfridsson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Frost.
Sigfridsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sigfridsson throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sigfridsson takes one to the chin there.
Frost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sigfridsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frost takes a swing at Sigfridsson's ribcage but misses.
Sigfridsson throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Sigfridsson.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigfridsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sigfridsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frost.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigfridsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sigfridsson checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
enabling Sigfridsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sigfridsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sigfridsson avoids the body shot from Frost.
Sigfridsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head.
A slow jab from Sigfridsson misses its intended target.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost is looking to wear down Sigfridsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sigfridsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sigfridsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.
Sigfridsson avoids the body shot from Frost.
Sigfridsson slips a jab from Frost.
Frost connects with a crisp jab.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sigfridsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Sigfridsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sigfridsson has time to react.
Sigfridsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frost misses with a jab to the body
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost throws a hook but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost 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 Sigfridsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sigfridsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost lands a nice hook to Sigfridsson's body. Sigfridsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sigfridsson staying out of range there.
Sigfridsson feints a counter leg kick.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Sigfridsson.
Frost cracks Sigfridsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sigfridsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frost's calf.
Sigfridsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Frost in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson connects with the punch.
Sigfridsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigfridsson is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sigfridsson throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Sigfridsson moves out of range easily.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sigfridsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Sigfridsson's head back.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Sigfridsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frost moves away from the strike by Sigfridsson.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost cracks Sigfridsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sigfridsson misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sigfridsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sigfridsson, right into the meat.
Frost stuns Sigfridsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Sigfridsson lands.
A low kick from Frost is predictable there
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice body kick.
Sigfridsson misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sigfridsson.
Frost works Sigfridsson's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost misses the body punch
enabling Sigfridsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frost lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sigfridsson moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Sigfridsson.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand.
Sigfridsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sigfridsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Sigfridsson.
Frost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sigfridsson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Sigfridsson throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Sigfridsson.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Sigfridsson feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frost finds it's way round the side to connect with Sigfridsson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sigfridsson.
Frost thows a leg kick but Sigfridsson checks it
and Sigfridsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sigfridsson ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Sigfridsson looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frost throws a hook but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Sigfridsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands a left and a right that send Frost crashing to the mat, dazed. Sigfridsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Frost is rocked!
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Oh Frost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot.
Frost with a nice cross.
Frost seems to have got his legs back now.
Frost misses with a hook. Sigfridsson ducked under it nicely.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
A big right from Frost misses.
Frost blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Sigfridsson moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sigfridsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
Frost is looking to score with low kicks.
Sigfridsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sigfridsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Sigfridsson slips the punch.
Sigfridsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sigfridsson in his tracks.
Sigfridsson swinging wildly here.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Sigfridsson takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Sigfridsson looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frost misses with a jab to the body
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Sigfridsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Sigfridsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frost misses with a body punch
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sigfridsson. That's going to slow Frost down.
Sigfridsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Sigfridsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sigfridsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sigfridsson scores with a punch to the head.
Sigfridsson throws a chopping leg kick but Frost manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frost misses the body punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Frost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frost takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frost thuds a left hand into Sigfridsson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost lands with a cross.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Sigfridsson unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sigfridsson works Frost's body with a nice hook.
Frost is looking to chop away at Sigfridsson's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Sigfridsson as he connects with a hook.
Sigfridsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sigfridsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sigfridsson throws a series of strikes that have Frost backpedaling.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
Frost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Sigfridsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sigfridsson jabs at Frost's body.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sigfridsson misses with a combination
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Sigfridsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Sigfridsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sigfridsson ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Sigfridsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Frost might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sigfridsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sigfridsson throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Sigfridsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Sigfridsson unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sigfridsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigfridsson throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olaf Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sigfridsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost throws a body punch but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Sigfridsson blocks a jab.
Sigfridsson lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
Sigfridsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigfridsson.
Frost avoids the body shot from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Sigfridsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sigfridsson connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frost throws a low kick but Sigfridsson avoids it.
Frost swings for the body but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Frost misses with a hook
and Sigfridsson counters with a body kick.
Frost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sigfridsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sigfridsson throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Sigfridsson tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frost connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Sigfridsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost misses with a hook
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand.
Frost gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sigfridsson scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigfridsson scores with a shot to the body.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sigfridsson.
Nice jab there from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson scores with a jab.
Frost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sigfridsson stalks Frost and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frost's face. Frost staggers backwards, shaken.
Sigfridsson feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigfridsson is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frost looks to throw a body kick
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sigfridsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sigfridsson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
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